C R E A T I V E
Writer | Director
[stage + screen]
Harvey Zielinski is a transmasculine actor, writer, director, and producer. A 2025 Australian Writers’ Guild nominee, two-time Heath Ledger Scholarship finalist, and recipient of the Casting Guild of Australia’s Rising Star Award, his work spans prestige television, cinema, and theatre.
His debut feature film, SWEET MILK LAKE, which he wrote, directed, and stars in, is currently in post-production. Produced by Molly O'Connor and Philippa Campey of Film Camp alongside Harvey, the project has received support from VicScreen, Arenamedia, Screen Australia, SBS, WeirAnderson Films, Feracious Entertainment, Imagine Impact, ABC Fresh Start, and the 2022 TIFF Financing Forum.
As an actor, Harvey is best known for leading roles in WHITE FEVER (ABC), DON’T LOOK DEEPER (dir. Catherine Hardwicke), and DEADLOCH (Amazon Prime). Additional screen credits include LOVE ME (Warner Bros), SPREADSHEET (Paramount+), METROSEXUAL, MY FIRST SUMMER, WHY ARE YOU LIKE THIS, and GET KRACK!N.
On stage, he has starred in acclaimed productions including WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? (Red Stitch/Comedy Theatre/STC), BECAUSE THE NIGHT (Malthouse), HIR, THE ANTIPODES, and SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER. His debut play, THUGS, was commissioned by Malthouse Theatre.
Harvey was Director’s Attachment to Emma Freeman on THE NEWSREADER S2 and directed the Victorian Government’s UNSAID SAYS A LOT campaign. His audiobook narration includes HONEYBEE (Craig Silvey), which was nominated for an ABIA. He is a writer on WHITE FEVER (ABC) and a regular presence in Australian writers’ rooms.
Harvey holds a British passport and an O-1 visa for the United States. He is represented by Mollison Keightley Management (Australia) and Artists First (USA)..