Barbara Sumner (born 1960) is a

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writer and film producer. ''Tree of Strangers'', her memoir of adoption, loss and discovery, was published by Massey University Press in September 2020. She co-founded the film production company Cloud South Films with her husband

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, and has served as a writer for ''

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Bibliography

*''This Way of Life'' (2013) *''Tree of Strangers'' (2020)

Filmography

*''One Man, One Cow, One Planet'' (2007, as producer and writer) *'' This Way of Life'' (2009, as producer and writer) *''Red White Black & Blue'' (2012, as producer) *''This Way of Life (2013) *'' Some Kind of Love'' (2015, as producer and writer)

Awards

'' This Way of Life'' (2011): * Shortlist 2011 Academy Awards * Berlin International Film Festival, Jury Prize. * Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, Best Feature Film, * Victoria Independent FF, Texas, Best Documentary * Bend International FF, Oregon, Best Documentary 2012 * Bend International FF, Oregon, Best Feature Film, 2012 * Iowa Indie Film Festival 2011, People's Choice - * Iowa Indie Film Festival 2011, Best Documentary * Docville Official Selection 2011 Belgium * DocEdge Festival Outstanding Contribution to New Zealand Documentary 2011 Qantas Film Awards 2010, Best Documentary * FIFO 2011 Special Jury Award * Anuuruaboro Youth Jury Prize * Wairoa Maori Film Festival 2010, Audience Award * Plus Cameraimage nominated Best Cinematography, Poland 2010 * Sold to 22 countries ''One Man, One Cow, One Planet'': * Best Environmental Conservation Film: CMS Vatravan, India * Katherine Knight Award: EarthVision International Film Festival * Best Non-Broadcast Film: Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival * Award of Excellence: The Accolade * Sold to 16 countries

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Sumner, Barbara Living people 1960 births People from the Hawke's Bay Region New Zealand writers New Zealand women writers New Zealand film producers New Zealand women film producers