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Justin Kurzel

Justin Kurzel

About

Justin’s background as one of Australia’s best theatrical designers informs his strong visual storytelling as a director. Justin graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts directing course where he was awarded the Most Outstanding Postgraduate Student. His work spans feature film, short film, music clips and commercials, all of which have achieved international success.

Justin’s first feature film Snowtown premiered at the Adelaide Film Festival in 2011, winning the Audience Award. It has been released in the US, UK and most European countries, screening in over 15 international festivals including Toronto and International Critics Week in Cannes in 2012, being awarded Special Distinction of the President.

Past Events

Long, Clear View: Tim Winton's The Turning

Shaun Gladwell, Claire McCarthy, Tony Ayres, Jonathan auf der Heide, Tim Winton, Jub Clerc, Ian Meadows, Marieka Walsh, Warwick Thornton, Robert Connolly, Rhys Graham, Ashlee Page, Mia Wasikowska, Simon Stone, Justin Kurzel, Sandy George

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