Brisbane, Australia - Warwick Thornton’s Sweet Country was tonight named Best Feature Film at the 11th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) ceremony in Brisbane. Sweet Country was produced by David Jowsey and Greer Simpkin and directed by Warwick Thornton, all of whom were there to accept the award on the night. Sweet Country is loosely based on the true story of co-producer and writer David Tranter. The win makes APSA history with Thornton becoming the first director to have two films … [Read more...] about Sweet Country wins at the 11TH Asia Pacific Screen Awards
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Fourth Australian Film added to Venice selection
The Venice International Film Festival announced their 2017 program confirming the selection of four Australian films, including Warwick Thornton’s Sweet Country which will make its world premiere in official competition. West of Sunshine will also make its world premiere competing in the Orizzonti section and The Knife Salesman will screen in competition in Orizzonti – Short Films. In a first for an Australian film, Strange Colours will screen as part of the Biennale College. Penny … [Read more...] about Fourth Australian Film added to Venice selection
