Garth Davis
Garth Davis is an Australian television, film and commercial director, best known for directing episodes of the series Top of the Lake (2013), for which he received Emmy and BAFTA nominations. In 2008, he won a Gold Lion at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and a D&AD Pencil for Schweppes ‘Burst’ and in 2010 he received a finalist nomination in Directors Guild of America for best commercials director.[1]
Garth Davis | |
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Davis at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival | |
Born | Australia |
Occupation | Film director |
Years active | 2000–present |
He directed The Weinstein Company film Lion, in his feature film directorial debut, which premiered to rave reviews at the Toronto International Film Festival.[2][3] The film was nominated for six Oscars at the 89th Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
Future projects
In October 2013, Warner Bros. hired Davis to direct the adaptation of Shantaram, though it has yet to be released.[4]
In January 2016, Davis was hired to direct a Mary Magdalene biopic written by Helen Edmundson.[5]
He lives in Australia with his three children and wife Nicola Lester.
Filmography
Year | Title | Note(s) |
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2000 | P.I.N.S. | Cinematographer as well |
2003 | Alice | Short Film |
2006 | Love My Way | 3 Episodes |
2013 | Top of the Lake | 4 Episodes |
2016 | Lion | Nominated for Best Picture |
2018 | Mary Magdalene | |
References
- "www.academyfilms.com/garth-davis".
- Wiseman, Andreas (24 April 2013). "Garth Davis to direct See-Saw's Saroo Brierley biopic". Screen Daily. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- "Garth Davis - Director". exitfilms.com. Archived from the original on 30 March 2016. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- Fleming Jr, Mike (9 October 2013). "Warner Bros Taps Aussie Garth Davis To Helm Joel Edgerton In 'Shantaram'". Deadline. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- Jaafar, Ali (20 January 2016). "Universal Boards Mary Magdalene Movie From 'The King's Speech' Producers See-Saw Films; Garth Davis Directing". Deadline. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
External links
- Garth Davis on IMDb