Dru Brown (filmmaker)

Dru Brown is an Australian filmmaker. He produced and directed The Suicide Theory (2014).[1][2][3] He was born in Canberra and is of Aboriginal descent from Ngiyampaa people.

Films

The Suicide Theory, in which he served as producer and director, won the Grand Jury Prize at the L.A film festival, Dances With Films in 2014.[4] Becoming the first international film to do so in the 17 year history of the festival. It also played opening night at the 2014 Austin Film Festival, winning the Dark Matters Audience Award.[5] It had a 10 city U.S theatrical release in 2015 and was named #5 in The Guardian's: 10 Best Aussie Films of 2015.[6] It also won 3 awards at the 2014 Melbourne Underground Film Festival (Including the Jury Prize).

Double or Nothing was announced in 2021 starring John Jarratt, Rowan Howard, Andrew Ian Pope, Vince Colosimo, Robert Rabiah and Steve Mouzakis.[7][8] Brown serves as writer and director.

References
  1. "Desperately seeking distribution: new Aussie hit thriller not available at home". The Guardian. 30 July 2015. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
  2. Chang, Justin (11 July 2015). "Film Review: 'The Suicide Theory'". Variety. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
  3. "'The Suicide Theory': Film Review". Hollywood Reporter. 7 July 2015. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
  4. Davis, Edward (2015-05-29). "Exclusive: Clip From Aussie Thriller 'The Suicide Theory,' Picked Up By Freestyle Releasing For Summer Release". IndieWire. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
  5. Tillman, Megz (2014-11-12). "Film: 'The Suicide Theory' Wins AFF Audience Award". L Style G Style. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
  6. "The 10 best Australian films of 2015". The Guardian. 2015-12-28. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
  7. "Colosimo Rabiah and Mouzakis join Double or Nothing Ensemble on the Goldy". FilmInk. 2022-05-27. Retrieved 2022-09-21.
  8. "Double Or Nothing: Not Quite Hollywood On The Gold Coast". FilmInk. 2021-04-22. Retrieved 2022-05-08.


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