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Ben Hackworth

Ben Hackworth (born 12 July 1977) is an Australian writer and film director.[1][2] He is best known for his work on the films Martin Four, Corroboree and Celeste.[3][4][5]

Ben Hackworth
Born (1977-07-12) July 12, 1977 (age 46)
Occupation(s)Director, Writer and Producer
Years active2001–present

Biography edit

Ben was born in Brisbane, Queensland. His father is retired Colonel David Hackworth. He studied at Amherst College in the United States, before returning to Australian to complete a Masters of Film at Victorian College of the Arts.[6] In 2005, he completed a Masters of Film with his script for a feature film called The Serpent. In 2006, he was accepted into the prestigious Cannes Film Festival residence to develop this project in Paris.

He has created several award-winning short films, including:

  • Martin Four (2001); official selection Cannes Film Festival, 2001
  • Violet Lives Upstairs (2003); winner of Film Critics Circle of Australia, 2003, award for Best Short Film

In 2007, he released his debut feature-length film, Corroboree, which has been selected at Berlin, Toronto, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth International Film Festivals.

His most recent film Celeste, starring Radha Mitchell, Thomas Cocquerel, Nadine Garner and Odessa Young had its world premiere at Melbourne International Film Festival, international premiere at BFI London Film Festival and was selected for competition at Santa Barbara International Film Festival.[7][8]

Filmography edit

Year Film Writer Director Producer Notes
2001 Martin Four  Y  Y  Y Short Film
2001 Murder Landscapes  Y  Y  Y Short Film
2002 Half Sister  Y  Y  Y TV series
2003 Violet Lives Upstairs  Y  Y  N Short Film
2007 Corroboree  Y  Y  N Feature Film
2018 Celeste  Y  Y  N Feature Film

References edit

  1. ^ "Ben Hackworth, writer and director, Celeste". theweekendedition.com.au. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
  2. ^ "An interview with Ben Hackworth". eprints.qut.edu.au. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
  3. ^ "MARTIN FOUR". festival-cannes.com. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
  4. ^ "Corroboree". variety.com. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
  5. ^ "'Celeste': Melbourne Review". screendaily.com. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
  6. ^ "Ben HACKWORTH". festival-cannes.com. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
  7. ^ "CELESTE". miff.com.au. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
  8. ^ "CELESTE". whatson.bfi.org.uk. Retrieved 13 March 2019.[dead link]

External links edit

  • Ben Hackworth at IMDb



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