Jessie Oldfield and Adam Murfet are an award-winning directing duo and the co-founders of CKOL, a production company focused on emotionally honest, visually striking storytelling with a deep understanding of character and craft. Known for their distinctive visual style and sharp instincts in drama and comedy, their work spans narrative television, short films, and commercials. Starting their careers in art-house fashion film, they quickly gained commercial recognition, collaborating with brands including Renault, Adidas, Kathmandu, Virgin, and Country Road.

Their transition into narrative television began with the comedy series “WHY ARE YOU LIKE THIS,” initially developed by CKOL through ABC’s Fresh Blood Pilot Season in 2019. After winning Fresh Blood, the pilot attracted Netflix’s attention and was commissioned as a six-part ABC and Netflix co-production, released globally in 2021.

Jessie and Adam then directed episodes of Netflix and Fremantle Australia’s acclaimed reboot of “HEARTBREAK HIGH” (2022), which won the 2023 International Emmy and the AACTA Award for Best Drama Series in 2025. They directed episodes across Seasons 1 and 2, and were invited back as set-up directors, directing both the opening and closing episodes for the highly anticipated third and final season, coming soon. Recent work also includes directing “TURN UP THE VOLUME” for Matchbox Pictures and the ABC.

Their projects have earned multiple accolades from the Australian Directors’ Guild, including Best Direction in a TV Commercial, and nominations for Best Direction of a TV Comedy (“WHY ARE YOU LIKE THIS”) and Best Direction of a TV Drama (“HEARTBREAK HIGH,” Season 2).

Partners professionally and personally, Jessie and Adam’s genuine connection deeply influences their creative process, driving their commitment to authentic storytelling.