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==Biography== |
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Encouraged by his father, Noonan made his first short film, ''Could It Happen Here?'' when he was sixteen. It won a prize at the [[Sydney Film Festival]] and was later screened on Australian television.<ref name="Summit"/> On leaving school in 1970 Noonan went to work for the Commonwealth Film Unit (now [[Film Australia]]), as a production assistant, assistant editor, production manager and assistant director making short films and documentaries.<ref name="Summit"/> |
Encouraged by his father, Noonan made his first short film, ''Could It Happen Here?'' set at [[North Sydney Boys High School]] when he was sixteen. It won a prize at the [[Sydney Film Festival]] and was later screened on Australian television.<ref name="Summit"/> On leaving school in 1970 Noonan went to work for the Commonwealth Film Unit (now [[Film Australia]]), as a production assistant, assistant editor, production manager and assistant director making short films and documentaries.<ref name="Summit"/> |
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In 1973 Noonan was in the inaugural intake on the directors' course (along with [[Gillian Armstrong]] and [[Phillip Noyce]]) at the [[Australian Film Television and Radio School]].<ref name="Summit"/> In 1974 he returned to Film Australia where he worked on a number of films and documentaries, including working as assistant director on the cult movie ''[[The Cars That Ate Paris]]''.<ref name="IMDb">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0003088|title=Chris Noonan|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=10 March 2010}}</ref> In 1976 he directed Film Australia's documentary series, "Our Asian Neighbours: India", including a film about [[Swami Shyam]], a teacher of Vedant and Meditation living in the Indian Himalayas.<ref>{{cite book|title=Swami Shyam| |
In 1973 Noonan was in the inaugural intake on the directors' course (along with [[Gillian Armstrong]] and [[Phillip Noyce]]) at the [[Australian Film Television and Radio School]].<ref name="Summit"/> In 1974 he returned to Film Australia where he worked on a number of films and documentaries, including working as assistant director on the cult movie ''[[The Cars That Ate Paris]]''.<ref name="IMDb">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0003088|title=Chris Noonan|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=10 March 2010}}</ref> In 1976 he directed Film Australia's documentary series, "Our Asian Neighbours: India", including a film about [[Swami Shyam]], a teacher of Vedant and Meditation living in the Indian Himalayas.<ref>{{cite book|title=Swami Shyam|via=worldcat.org|oclc = 220214217}}</ref> |
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In 1979 he set up his own production company, and in 1980 documented the lives of a troupe of |
In 1979 he set up his own production company, and in 1980 documented the lives of a troupe of disabled actors, in the film ''[[Stepping Out (1980 film)|Stepping Out]]'',<ref name="Summit"/><ref name="IMDb"/> which won the [[UNESCO]] prize in 1980 and an [[Australian Film Institute Awards|Australian Film Institute Award]] for 'Best Documentary' in 1981.<ref name="Awards">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0003088/awards|title=Chris Noonan awards|publisher=[[IMDb]]|accessdate=10 March 2010}}</ref> He co-wrote and co-directed the Australian mini-series ''[[The Cowra Breakout (miniseries)|The Cowra Breakout]]'', wrote and directed five episodes of the mini-series, [[Vietnam (miniseries)|Vietnam]], and made his television movie debut with ''[[The Riddle of the Stinson]]''.<ref name="Summit"/><ref name="IMDb"/> |
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Noonan served for two years (1987–88) as President of the Australian Screen Directors' Association, and in 1990 was appointed for a three-year term as Chairman of the [[Australian Film Commission]].<ref name="Summit"/> |
Noonan served for two years (1987–88) as President of the Australian Screen Directors' Association, and in 1990 was appointed for a three-year term as Chairman of the [[Australian Film Commission]].<ref name="Summit"/> |
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In 1995 he wrote the screenplay, with [[George Miller (filmmaker)|George Miller]], and directed the film, ''[[Babe (film)|Babe]]'',<ref name="IMDb"/> his first theatrical feature.<ref name="Summit"/> The film earned $US280m in its 18-language world theatrical release, a further $US217m in international video sales<ref name="Summit"/> and was nominated for seven [[Academy Award]]s (including nominations for Noonan for directing and writing). The film was |
In 1995 he wrote the screenplay, with [[George Miller (filmmaker)|George Miller]], and directed the film, ''[[Babe (film)|Babe]]'',<ref name="IMDb"/> his first theatrical feature.<ref name="Summit"/> The film earned $US280m in its 18-language world theatrical release, a further $US217m in international video sales<ref name="Summit"/> and was nominated for seven [[Academy Award]]s (including nominations for Noonan for directing and writing). The film was recognised with many other honors, including [[BAFTA Award]] nominations for Film and Adapted Screenplay. |
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He co-produced the popular [[Davida Allen]] telemovie, ''[[Feeling Sexy]]'', in 1999.<ref name="Summit"/><ref name="IMDb"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.urbancinefile.com.au/home/view.asp?a=1475&s=Features|title=Feeling Sexy on location|publisher=Urban Cinefile|accessdate=10 March 2010}}</ref> |
He co-produced the popular [[Davida Allen]] telemovie, ''[[Feeling Sexy]]'', in 1999.<ref name="Summit"/><ref name="IMDb"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.urbancinefile.com.au/home/view.asp?a=1475&s=Features|title=Feeling Sexy on location|publisher=Urban Cinefile|accessdate=10 March 2010}}</ref> |
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In 2006 he directed the biographical film, ''[[Miss Potter]]'', based on the life of children's author [[Beatrix Potter]].<ref name="Summit"/><ref name="IMDb"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.films42.com/chats/noonan.asp|title=Jan chats with Director Christopher Noonan|publisher=films42.com|date=1 May 2007|last=Huttner|first=Jan Lisa|accessdate=10 March 2010}}</ref> Noonan has two further projects including ''[[Zebras (film)|Zebras]]'', a drama set in the final days of [[apartheid]] South Africa and ''[[The Third Witch (film)|The Third Witch]]'', a retelling of [[William Shakespeare]]'s [[Macbeth]] from the perspective of one of [[Three Witches|the witches]], in development.<ref name="Summit"/> |
In 2006 he directed the biographical film, ''[[Miss Potter]]'', based on the life of children's author [[Beatrix Potter]].<ref name="Summit"/><ref name="IMDb"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.films42.com/chats/noonan.asp|title=Jan chats with Director Christopher Noonan|publisher=films42.com|date=1 May 2007|last=Huttner|first=Jan Lisa|accessdate=10 March 2010}}</ref> Noonan has had two further projects including ''[[Zebras (film)|Zebras]]'', a drama set in the final days of [[apartheid]] South Africa and ''[[The Third Witch (film)|The Third Witch]]'', a retelling of [[William Shakespeare]]'s [[Macbeth]] from the perspective of one of [[Three Witches|the witches]], in development.<ref name="Summit"/> |
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| Nominated- [[Academy Award for Best Director]]<br>Nominated- [[Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay]]<br>Nominated- [[BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay]] |
| Nominated- [[Academy Award for Best Director]]<br />Nominated- [[Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay]]<br />Nominated- [[BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay]] |
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| ''[[Somersault (film)|Somersault]]'' |
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Latest revision as of 06:44, 14 June 2024
Chris Noonan | |
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Born | Christopher Noonan 14 November 1952 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
Occupation(s) | Film director, film producer, screenwriter and actor |
Years active | 1970–present |
Chris Noonan (born 14 November 1952)[1] is an Australian filmmaker and actor. He is best known for the family film Babe (1995), for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director and Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Biography
[edit]Encouraged by his father, Noonan made his first short film, Could It Happen Here? set at North Sydney Boys High School when he was sixteen. It won a prize at the Sydney Film Festival and was later screened on Australian television.[1] On leaving school in 1970 Noonan went to work for the Commonwealth Film Unit (now Film Australia), as a production assistant, assistant editor, production manager and assistant director making short films and documentaries.[1]
In 1973 Noonan was in the inaugural intake on the directors' course (along with Gillian Armstrong and Phillip Noyce) at the Australian Film Television and Radio School.[1] In 1974 he returned to Film Australia where he worked on a number of films and documentaries, including working as assistant director on the cult movie The Cars That Ate Paris.[2] In 1976 he directed Film Australia's documentary series, "Our Asian Neighbours: India", including a film about Swami Shyam, a teacher of Vedant and Meditation living in the Indian Himalayas.[3]
In 1979 he set up his own production company, and in 1980 documented the lives of a troupe of disabled actors, in the film Stepping Out,[1][2] which won the UNESCO prize in 1980 and an Australian Film Institute Award for 'Best Documentary' in 1981.[4] He co-wrote and co-directed the Australian mini-series The Cowra Breakout, wrote and directed five episodes of the mini-series, Vietnam, and made his television movie debut with The Riddle of the Stinson.[1][2]
Noonan served for two years (1987–88) as President of the Australian Screen Directors' Association, and in 1990 was appointed for a three-year term as Chairman of the Australian Film Commission.[1]
In 1995 he wrote the screenplay, with George Miller, and directed the film, Babe,[2] his first theatrical feature.[1] The film earned $US280m in its 18-language world theatrical release, a further $US217m in international video sales[1] and was nominated for seven Academy Awards (including nominations for Noonan for directing and writing). The film was recognised with many other honors, including BAFTA Award nominations for Film and Adapted Screenplay.
He co-produced the popular Davida Allen telemovie, Feeling Sexy, in 1999.[1][2][5]
In 2006 he directed the biographical film, Miss Potter, based on the life of children's author Beatrix Potter.[1][2][6] Noonan has had two further projects including Zebras, a drama set in the final days of apartheid South Africa and The Third Witch, a retelling of William Shakespeare's Macbeth from the perspective of one of the witches, in development.[1]
Filmography
[edit]Film
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1973 | Bulls | Yes | Yes | No | |
1980 | Stepping Out | Yes | Yes | Yes | Documentary short |
1995 | Babe | Yes | Yes | No | Nominated- Academy Award for Best Director Nominated- Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay Nominated- BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay |
2006 | Miss Potter | Yes | No | No |
Executive Producer
- Feeling Sexy (1999)
- Ticket Out (2010)
Television
[edit]TV movies
Year | Title | Director | Writer |
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1978 | Cass | Yes | No |
1988 | The Riddle of the Stinson | Yes | No |
1989 | Police State | Yes | Yes |
TV series
Year | Title | Director | Writer | Notes |
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1984 | The Cowra Breakout | Yes | Yes | Mini-series |
1987 | Vietnam | Yes | Yes | |
2011 | Crownies | Yes | No | 2 episodes |
2013 | The Time of Our Lives | Yes | No | Episode "The First New Chapter" |
Other credits
[edit]Year | Title | Role |
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1974 | 27A | Title Designer |
The Cars That Ate Paris | Assistant Director | |
1996 | Idiot Box | Actor |
2000 | A Wreck, a Tangle | Thanks |
2003 | Preservation | Director Mentor |
2004 | Somersault | Script Advisor: Aurora |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Chris Noonan". Song Summit Sydney. April 2008. Archived from the original on 13 October 2009. Retrieved 10 March 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f "Chris Noonan". IMDb. Retrieved 10 March 2010.
- ^ Swami Shyam. OCLC 220214217 – via worldcat.org.
- ^ "Chris Noonan awards". IMDb. Retrieved 10 March 2010.
- ^ "Feeling Sexy on location". Urban Cinefile. Retrieved 10 March 2010.
- ^ Huttner, Jan Lisa (1 May 2007). "Jan chats with Director Christopher Noonan". films42.com. Retrieved 10 March 2010.
External links
[edit]- Chris Noonan at IMDb