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OWN THE SKY wins 2020 AWGIE

Own the Sky has won best documentary script (Public Broadcast or Exhibition) by the Australian Writers Guild. The screenplay was written by Gregory Read who also directed the film. The AWGIE’s are one of the most prestigious awards in the Australian screen writing community.

OWN THE SKY nominated for an AWGIE 2020

Own the Sky has been nominated for best documentary script by the Australian Writers Guild. The screenplay was written by Gregory Read who also directed the film. The AWGIE’s are one of the most prestigious awards in the Australian screen writing community.

OWN THE SKY at MIPCOM 2019

International distributor Kew Media Distribution represents OWN THE SKY at MIPCOM 14th – 17th October 2019 – Stand number C15.A6, Croisette 15, Cannes France

BBC4 releases OWN THE SKY in the UK

BBC4 screens OWN THE SKY: Jet Pack Dreamers on Thursday 17th Oct at 21:00
The UK Times – “Critics choice”
The Irish Times – “Best shows to watch – Gregory Read’s fascinating documentary”.
New Atlas – “unflinching…My heart was pounding out of my chest, it’s also hilarious how could it be anything else watching these cowboy engineers struggling to defy gravity? Own the Sky is a remarkable film. Its subject is an absolutely unique and fascinating figure… an incredibly inspiring film.

OWN THE SKY releases across the Globe.

Own the Sky commences its worldwide roll out. Countries include JAPAN (NHK), USA (APPLE TV, Amazon, HULU, Microsoft), POLAND, NORWAY, CARIBBEAN and BURMA (Myanmar) Bangladesh. More locations to be announced soon.

OWN THE SKY screening at COUPE ICARE

Own the Sky has been selected to screen at the 46th Coupe Icare Film Festival, St Hilaire du Touvet-Lumbin, France between the 19th-22nd September 2019.

THE EYE OF THE STORM Toronto International Film Festival

The Eye of the Storm “Towers over the rest” at Toronto International Film Festival:
Toronto Standard Sept 14, 2011

THE EYE OF THE STORM Australian Box Office

The Eye of the Storm “Thunders through Australia’s weekend box-office”: The Reel Bits Sept 19, 2011.

STORM nominated for 12 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards 2012

Samsung AACTA Award for Best Film: Antony Waddington, Gregory Read and Fred Schepisi, , AFI Members’ Choice Award: Antony Waddington, Gregory Read and Fred Schepisi, Best Production Design: Melinda Doring, Best Costume Design: Terry Ryan, Best Lead Actress: Judy Davis, Best Direction:Fred Schepisi, Best Adapted Screenplay: Judy Morris, Best Lead Actor: Geoffrey Rush,Best Lead Actress: Charlotte Rampling, Best Supporting Actor: John Gaden. Best Supporting Actress: Helen Morse,Best Supporting Actress, Alexandra Schepisi.

STORM WINS Film Critics Circle of Australia Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress

Judy Morris wins Best Screenplay and Alexandra Schepisi wins Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the 2011 Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards.

STORM WINS Best Production Design and Best Costume Design at Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards 2012

Melinda Doring wins Best Production Design along with Terry Ryan winning Best Costume Design for The Eye of the Storm at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards 2012.

JUDY DAVIS nominated Best Actress at Asia Pacific Screen Awards

Judy Davis is nominated for Best Performance by an Actress at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards, 2011.

JUDY DAVIS WINS Best Actress at Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards

Judy Davis wins Best Lead Actress at the Australian Academy Awards 2012.

STORM WINS at Melbourne Film Festival

Producer’s Antony Waddington, Gregory Read and Fred Schepisi win The Age Critic’s Award for Best Australian Film with The Eye of the Storm at 2011, Melbourne International Film Festival.

STORM WINS at Rome Film Festival

The Eye of the Storm wins Special Jury Prize for Producer’s Antony Waddington, Gregory Read and Fred Schepisi at Rome International Film Festival 2011.

THE EYE OF THE STORM US Release

Sycamore and Gravitas plan to release award winning feature Film “THE EYE OF THE STORM” on September 7th, 2012. The theatrical release will be targeted at 10 major markets in the USA and simultaneously released on all VOD platforms making the film available in more than 100 million homes across America.

JUDY DAVIS WINS at the San Francisco International Film Festival

Judy Davis at San Francisco International Film Festival with The Eye of the Storm, wins the Peter J. Owens Award celebrating “one of cinema’s great acting talents”.

STORM WINS Vale Film Festival

The Eye of the Storm wins Best Film at the 2012 Vale Film Festival. Fred Schepisi is also awarded the Vanguard Award.