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. Known for their distinctive visual style and sharp instincts in drama and comedy, their work spans narrative television, short films and commercials. They began in art-house fashion film before gaining commercial recognition with brands including Adidas, Samsung, Renault, Virgin, Country Road and Kathmandu.

Their move into narrative television began with the comedy series “WHY ARE YOU LIKE THIS,” 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 across Seasons 1 and 2 and returned as set-up directors for the third and final season, directing both the opening and closing episodes. Recent work also includes directing “TURN UP THE VOLUME” for Matchbox Pictures and the ABC.

Their work has 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 influences their creative process and commitment to authentic storytelling. As a duo, Jessie and Adam bring two perspectives into one clear creative vision, working as a single directing unit.