What is a Peter Spann Film?
A Peter Spann film must leave you thinking, wondering or at least smiling.
You don’t have to like the characters but you must find them interesting.
My goal is pure entertainment. If we can see our lives, our best self or our worst self in the characters then a Peter Spann film has succeeded.
Peter Spann Film – Spark of Passion
As a child the first movie I ever saw was Peter Pan. My parents thought that was funny.
I grew up in the country and we didn’t have a cinema but from time to time, particularly in school holidays a travelling cinema would come through town and play their scratched prints at the local town hall.
Making friends with the projectionist I spent a lot of time up there watching the reels turn and looking for the flickering circle in the top right hand corner ready to kick over to the second projector.
Peter Spann Film – A Love of Story
The second film I saw was Star Wars – at the drive in with my best friend.
We fought over who was going to be Luke or Han for weeks on end, bashing each other with Light Sabres made out of sticks.
In high school my father bought me a Super 8mm camera which I used to annoy my friends by filming them when they least expected it and I was a passionate participant in local theatre.
But when it came to University my father convinced me that to pursue film or theatre would was insane and so began a 30 year side trip away from my ultimate passion in life… Film.
Peter Spann Film – Sydney Film School
In 2016 I attended Sydney Film School. What a culture shock that was.
My first Peter Spann film “Heavy Heist” was made on 16mm.
It was a great discipline and I am grateful I had the opportunity to shoot on real film.
The film was nominated for best film at the School’s festival and our Producer won best Producer.
Peter Spann Film – AFTRS
My post graduate study was at the prestigious AFTRS. I completed a Graduate Diploma in Directing.
I loved every second of my time at AFTRS and was privileged to attend there.
Everyone at the school was dedicated, committed and enthusiastic.
I made two films there; “Open Hearts” and the test shoot for my web series “MAMMON”.
Since graduating from AFTRS I have completed two short course there; “Working with Actors” and “QAPE”
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Formal Film Education
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Graduate Diploma in Directing
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2016
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Sydney NSW
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Diploma of Screen and Media
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2016
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Sydney, NSW
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Filmography
| 7 titles |
| Films in Production (1 title) |
| Sydney (2018) (Short) – Director, Producer, Writer |
| Past Film & Video (5 titles) |
| Beats (2017) (Short) – Script Supervisor |
| Surfer Girl (2017) (Short) – Director |
| No Shortcuts (2016) (Short) – Director |
| Heavy Heist (2016) (Short) – Director |
| M A M M O N (2016) (Short) – Director, Writer |
| Past Television (1 title) |
| Undertow (2017) (TV Short) – Director |
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Awards
Selections & Awards
Official Selections
2019
Manhattan Film Festival – Sydney (2019)
Dumbo Film Festival – Sydney (2019)
One Reeler Short Film Competition – Sydney (2019)
Dead by Dawn – Zebra (2019)
Twisted Dreams Film Festival – Zebra (2019)
Horror Hound Film Festival – Zebra (2019)
Miami Independent Film Festival – Zebra (2019)
Setting Sun Film Festival – Zebra (2019)
MFF Friday Night Frights – Zebra (2019)
HollyWeb Festival – Zebra (2019)
Awards
2019
Festigious International Film Festival
Won, January Award
Best Parody for Zebra (2019)
Best Horror for Zebra (2019)
Best Dark Comedy for Zebra (2019)
Hollywood Just4Shorts
Won, January Award
Best Comedy Short for Zebra (2019)
Los Angeles Film Awards
Won, LAFA January Award
Best Horror for Zebra (2019)
New York Film Awards
Won, January Award
Best Horror for Zebra (2019)
Top Shorts Film Festival
Won, January Award
Dark Comedy for Zebra (2019)
2018
Accolade Competition
Won, Award of Merit
Film Short for Sydney (2018)
Best Shorts Competition
Won, Award of Merit Special Mention
Film Short for Sydney (2018)
Festigious International Film Festival
Won, Honorable Mention
Best Director Drama for Sydney (2018)
Best Drama for Sydney (2018)
Hollywood Just4Shorts
Nominated, October Award
Short Film for Sydney (2018)
Los Angeles Film Awards
Won, LAFA October Award
Best Drama (Short) for Sydney (2018)
New York Film Awards
Won, October Award
Best Drama (Short) for Sydney (2018)
One-Reeler Short Film Competition
Won, Honorable Mention
Southern Shorts Awards
Won, Award of Merit
Production Design for Sydney (2018)
Directing for Sydney (2018)
Top Shorts Film Festival
Won, October Award
Best Drama for Sydney (2018)
2017
Accolade Competition
Won, Award of Excellence
Short Film for Undertow (2017)
Dream Maker Studios
Won, Award of Excellence
Television – Pilot Program for Undertow (2017)
Dream Maker Studios
Best Shorts Competition
Won, Award of Merit Special Mention
Short Film for Undertow (2017)
Dream Maker Studios
Won, Award of Excellence
Television- Pilot Program for Undertow (2017)
Dream Maker Studios
Byron Bay International Film Festival
Nominated, Best Short Film
Best Short Film for Undertow (2017)
Dream Maker Studios
Feel The Reel International Film Festival
Nominated, September Award
Best Film for Undertow (2018)
Dream Maker Studios
Festigious International Film Festival
Won, Festival Award
Best Drama for Undertow (2017)
Dream Maker Studios
2017 ~ Los Angeles Film Awards
2nd place, LAFA September Award
Best Drama for Undertow (2017)
Dream Maker Studios
Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards
Nominated, LAIFF September Award
Best Drama for Undertow (2017)
Dream Maker Studios
New York Film Awards
Won, New York Film Award
Best Narrative Short for Undertow (2017)
Won, New York Film Award
Best Drama for Undertow (2017)
Won, New York Film Award
Best Director for Undertow (2017)
Top Shorts Film Festival
Won, September Award
Best Drama for Undertow (2017)