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Stephen Amis
Stephen Amis (born 21 November 1966) is an Australian film and television screenwriter, film director and film producer, known mostly for his independent sci-fi, action and fantasy-themed films. Personal life Stephen Amis was born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, and graduated from the Swinburne Film & Television School in 1989. Stephen went on to produce and direct the 16mm short, ''Virus'' (2005) - a steam-punk science fiction fantasy, set at the Melbourne Astronomical Observatory in 1888. The film featured state of the art CGI special effects, and starred Kerry Armstrong and John Stanton. Career His first feature film, '' See Jack Run'', won the 1994 Australian Children's Film Festival. He is set to direct ''Defend - Conserve - Protect'', a documentary centered on the work of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, featuring actor Dan Aykroyd. In 2012 he wrote, produced and directed the WWII sci-fi adventure The 25th Reich. In 2018, he wrote and directed the film '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Science Fiction
Science fiction (sometimes shortened to Sci-Fi or SF) is a genre of speculative fiction which typically deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced science and technology, space exploration, time travel, parallel universes, extraterrestrial life, sentient artificial intelligence, cybernetics, certain forms of immortality (like mind uploading), and the singularity. Science fiction predicted several existing inventions, such as the atomic bomb, robots, and borazon, whose names entirely match their fictional predecessors. In addition, science fiction might serve as an outlet to facilitate future scientific and technological innovations. Science fiction can trace its roots to ancient mythology. It is also related to fantasy, horror, and superhero fiction and contains many subgenres. Its exact definition has long been disputed among authors, critics, scholars, and readers. Science fiction, in literature, film, television, and other media, has beco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
See Jack Run
''See Jack Run'' is a 1992 Australian television film about urban teenagers. Directed by Stephen Amis, it stars Trent Mooney.Ed. Scott Murray, ''Australia on the Small Screen 1970-1995'', Oxford Uni Press, 1996 p139 Plot In Melbourne's western suburbs, seventeen year old Brian Johnson has an inadequate education and a family involved in crime. Cast *Trent Mooney as Brian Johnson *Molly Brumm as Jan Wilson *Ellisa Holloway as Karen Molloy Release The film screened at the 1994 Melbourne International Film Festival and was nationally screened in Australia on the Channel Nine network. References External links *See Jack Runat Screen AustraliaSee Jack Runat BFI''See Jack Run''at Peter MaloneSee Jack Runat Melbourne International Film Festival''Who Cares?'' the original playat Ausstage AusStage: The Australian Live Performance Database is an online database which records information about live performances in Australia, providing records of productions from the first recorded ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1966 Births
Events January * January 1 – In a coup, Colonel Jean-Bédel Bokassa takes over as military ruler of the Central African Republic, ousting President David Dacko. * January 3 – 1966 Upper Voltan coup d'état: President Maurice Yaméogo is deposed by a military coup in the Republic of Upper Volta (modern-day Burkina Faso). * January 10 ** Pakistani–Indian peace negotiations end successfully with the signing of the Tashkent Declaration, a day before the sudden death of Indian prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. ** The House of Representatives of the US state of Georgia refuses to allow African-American representative Julian Bond to take his seat, because of his anti-war stance. ** A Commonwealth Prime Ministers' Conference convenes in Lagos, Nigeria, primarily to discuss Rhodesia. * January 12 – United States President Lyndon Johnson states that the United States should stay in South Vietnam until Communist aggression there is ended. * January 15 – 1966 Nigeria ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australian Cinematographers Society
The Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS) is a not-for-profit organisation founded in 1958 for the purpose of providing a forum for Australian cinematographers to further develop their skills through mutual co-operation. Location Its National Headquarters and clubhouse is located in North Sydney. Mission The ACS states the following aims: *To keep members informed about the latest technology with new equipment demonstrations and ideas through meetings and seminars. *To further the advancement of Cinematography in all fields and give due recognition to the outstanding work performed by Australian Cinematographers. *To provide a forum for Cinematographers to meet with other members of the industry to discuss and exchange ideas, promote friendship and better understanding of each other's industry role. People Its first National President was Syd Wood ACS. The National President is Erika Addis, the first female to hold the office. The ACS presents annual awards for achie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The BBQ
''The BBQ'' is a 2018 Australian comedy film written and directed by Stephen Amis. Starring Shane Jacobson, Magda Szubanski, Julia Zemiro, Nicholas Hammond, and Manu Feildel. It was filmed at Albury, New South Wales. ''My Kitchen Rules'' co-host Manu Feildel has a guest role in the film. Plot synopsis Shane Jacobson stars as Dazza, a loveable suburban everyman who claims to be a descendant of Captain Cook and has a passion for barbequing, but after accidentally giving his neighbours food poisoning at his regular Saturday BBQ, Dazza's reputation and dignity are on the line. Seeking atonement, he teams up with a tyrannical Scottish chef known as "The Butcher" and enters an international BBQ competition. Cast *Sam Winspear-Schillings as Dave *Shane Jacobson as Dazza *Nicholas Hammond as Carver *Lara Robinson as Montana *Magda Szubanski as The Butcher *Faith Seci as Samantha *Justine Jones as Lisa *Rodney Afif as Mr. Spittle * Manu Feildel as Andre Mont Blanc *Julia Zemiro as Dian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The 25th Reich
''The'' () is a grammatical Article (grammar), article in English language, English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the Most common words in English, most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with pronouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dan Aykroyd
Daniel Edward Aykroyd ( ; born July 1, 1952) is a Canadian actor, comedian, producer, musician and writer. He was an original member of the "Not Ready for Prime Time Players" on ''Saturday Night Live'' (1975–1979). During his tenure on ''SNL'', Aykroyd appeared in a recurring series of sketches about the Coneheads, and the Blues Brothers. For his work on the show he received five Primetime Emmy Award nominations winning for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series in 1977. After his departure, he has since returned in guest roles. Aykroyd gained prominence for writing, and starring as Dr. Raymond "Ray" Stantz in ''Ghostbusters'' (1984), which spawned an entire media franchise, reprising the role in '' Ghostbusters II'' (1989), ''Casper'' (1995), '' Ghostbusters: Afterlife'' (2021), and an upcoming sequel (2023), cameoing as a different character in '' Ghostbusters: Answer the Call'' (2016). He also is known for his comedic roles in ''Trading Places'' (1983), ''Spies Like U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS) is a non-profit, marine conservation activism organization based in Friday Harbor, Washington, Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, Washington, in the United States. Sea Shepherd employs direct action tactics to achieve its goals, most famously by deploying its fleet of ships to track, report on and actively impede the work of fishing vessels believed to be engaged in illegal and unregulated activities causing the unsustainable exploitation of marine life. Sea Shepherd has been criticised by some environmental groups and national governments that oppose its tactics. The Japanese government, whose Whaling in Japan, whaling industry is a leading target of the organization's efforts, has called Sea Shepherd eco-terrorism, eco-terrorists for "impeding their research". In March 2014, the International Court of Justice ruled that the Japanese whaling program was not for scientific purposes, as claimed, and ordered Japan to immediately cease it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Stanton (actor)
John Stanton (born 28 October 1944) is an Australian actor. Stanton has appeared in many stage, television and film productions throughout his extensive fifty-year career. Early life Stanton was born in Brisbane, Queensland. He attended Banyo State High School for his secondary education where he was a runner and swimmer. He is the brother of ecologist Peter Stanton. Despite his obvious sporting talents, Stanton was more interested in pursuing acting as a career although he also had a desire to become a veterinarian. Stanton worked various jobs including as a school teacher and as a prawner on Moreton Bay. At the age of 24, he unsuccessfully auditioned for the National Institute of Dramatic Art. Stage Stanton moved to Melbourne to further his career. He played the major supporting role of Peter Handcock (to Terence Donovan's leading role of Breaker Morant) in the first public performance of Kenneth G. Ross's play '' Breaker Morant: A Play in Two Acts'', presented by t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Action Film
Action film is a film genre in which the protagonist is thrust into a series of events that typically involve violence and physical feats. The genre tends to feature a mostly resourceful hero struggling against incredible odds, which include life-threatening situations, a dangerous villain, or a pursuit which usually concludes in victory for the hero. Advancements in computer-generated imagery (CGI) have made it cheaper and easier to create action sequences and other visual effects that required the efforts of professional stunt crews in the past. However, reactions to action films containing significant amounts of CGI have been mixed, as some films use CGI to create unrealistic, highly unbelievable events. While action has long been a recurring component in films, the "action film" genre began to develop in the 1970s along with the increase of stunts and special effects. This genre is closely associated with the thriller film, thriller and adventure film, adventure genres and ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerry Armstrong
Kerry Michelle Armstrong (born 12 September 1958) is an Australian actress and author. She is one of only two actresses to win two Australian Film Institute Awards in the same year, winning Best Actress in a Leading Role for ''Lantana'' and Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Television Drama for ''SeaChange'' in 2001. After early television roles in Australia including ''Prisoner'' (1979) and ''Skyways'' (1980), Armstrong moved to the United States in 1981, where she played Ophelia in ''Hamlet'' and Isabella in '' Measure for Measure'' at the Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., and had a role in the soap opera ''Dynasty'' (1985–86). She returned to Australia in 1987. Her other television roles include ''MDA'' (2002–03) and ''Bed of Roses'' (2008–11). Career Early years Armstrong appeared in both acting and presenting roles on Australian television in the 1970s and early 1980. One of her first acting roles was on television series ''Marion'', released in March 1974. She ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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