COLIN FRIELS TO RECEIVE THE PETER FINCH LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
February 22nd 2008 06:34
Wednesday 12th March, 7:30pm, the 2008 MOVIE EXTRA FILMINK Awards
welcome to the stage, one of Australia's most enduring and respected
talents to take his place alongside previous winners Margaret Fink and
John Jarratt.
Peter Finch embodies the very spirit of the Australian actor, kicking
aside pretence and self-importance in favour of a rugged earthiness and
cutting self-deprecation. The Peter Finch Lifetime Achievement Award is
presented to Australian actors, actresses, writers, directors, producers
or technicians who embody the same kind of spirit as this great actor:
self possession, honesty, earthiness, charisma, longevity and a resolute
toughness. The award - through Finch's vagabond spirit and experience
working in many film communities throughout the world - also represents
the connections between the Australian, British and US film industries,
and FILMINK's commitment to covering films from around the world.
This year, the organisers are very happy to announce actor Colin Friels as this
year's recipient of The Peter Finch Lifetime Achievement Award. Since
his debut in the 1981 thriller Hoodwink, through eye catching
performances in local flicks such as Monkey Grip, Malcolm, Ground Zero,
High Tide, Dingo, Angel Baby, Mr. Reliable, Tom White, Solo and The Book
Of Revelation; television work on Water Rats, Bastard Boys, My Husband
My Killer, The Last Man Hanged and For The Term Of His Natural Life; and
international productions Class Action, Darkman, A Good Man In Africa
and Dark City, Friels has firmly established himself as one of this
country's finest talents.
"Acting gives me sleepless nights, pimples, rashes, anxiety, but also a
deep satisfaction somehow. It makes you feel more...human. It's a way of
making a connection."
Colin Friels
We're all privileged that Friels chooses to make that connection with
us, and The Peter Finch Lifetime Achievement Award couldn't go to a more
deserving recipient.
Keep an eye out on the red carpet for Presenters: Academy Award(r)
nominee Keisha Castle-Hughes (The Whale Rider, Hey Hey It's Esther
Blueburger), Sun Park (The Jammed, Hi5), Joel Edgerton (The Square,
$9.99, Secret Life of Us), Nash Edgerton (The Square), Danielle
Catanzariti (Hey Hey It's Esther Blueburger, Blackbird), Diana Glenn
(Black Water, Satisfaction, The Oyster Farmer), David Field (Chopper,
West, Two Hands) Luke Ford (The Black Balloon, The Mummy 3), and Chris
Taylor from The Chasers War on Everything.
The biggest night of entertainment wouldn't be complete without Bertie
Blackman and Paul Mac performing their excellent song The Only One from
Hey Hey It's Esther Blueburger live on stage.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Call 136 100 or go to:
www.ticketmaster.com.au
NATIONAL BROADCAST!
National broadcast: Saturday 15th March at 7:30pm on MOVIE EXTRA. MOVIE
EXTRA is one of four entertainment destinations available on MOVIE
NETWORK CHANNELS - a joint venture company owned and operated by Warner
Bros., MGM, Disney, and Village Roadshow. MOVIE NETWORK CHANNELS is
distributed via subscription TV platforms FOXTEL, AUSTAR, Optus,
SelecTV, and Neighbourhood Cable.
WIN A TRIP FOR TWO TO CHINA - HAVE YOUR SAY & VOTE NOW!
Put yourself in the picture to travel to China, by voting at www.filminkawards.com.au
Voting Closes 5:00pm 29th February
www.filminkawards.com.au
welcome to the stage, one of Australia's most enduring and respected
talents to take his place alongside previous winners Margaret Fink and
John Jarratt.
Peter Finch embodies the very spirit of the Australian actor, kicking
aside pretence and self-importance in favour of a rugged earthiness and
cutting self-deprecation. The Peter Finch Lifetime Achievement Award is
presented to Australian actors, actresses, writers, directors, producers
or technicians who embody the same kind of spirit as this great actor:
toughness. The award - through Finch's vagabond spirit and experience
working in many film communities throughout the world - also represents
the connections between the Australian, British and US film industries,
and FILMINK's commitment to covering films from around the world.
This year, the organisers are very happy to announce actor Colin Friels as this
year's recipient of The Peter Finch Lifetime Achievement Award. Since
his debut in the 1981 thriller Hoodwink, through eye catching
performances in local flicks such as Monkey Grip, Malcolm, Ground Zero,
High Tide, Dingo, Angel Baby, Mr. Reliable, Tom White, Solo and The Book
Of Revelation; television work on Water Rats, Bastard Boys, My Husband
My Killer, The Last Man Hanged and For The Term Of His Natural Life; and
international productions Class Action, Darkman, A Good Man In Africa
and Dark City, Friels has firmly established himself as one of this
country's finest talents.
"Acting gives me sleepless nights, pimples, rashes, anxiety, but also a
making a connection."
Colin Friels
We're all privileged that Friels chooses to make that connection with
us, and The Peter Finch Lifetime Achievement Award couldn't go to a more
deserving recipient.
Keep an eye out on the red carpet for Presenters: Academy Award(r)
nominee Keisha Castle-Hughes (The Whale Rider, Hey Hey It's Esther
Blueburger), Sun Park (The Jammed, Hi5), Joel Edgerton (The Square,
$9.99, Secret Life of Us), Nash Edgerton (The Square), Danielle
Catanzariti (Hey Hey It's Esther Blueburger, Blackbird), Diana Glenn
(Black Water, Satisfaction, The Oyster Farmer), David Field (Chopper,
West, Two Hands) Luke Ford (The Black Balloon, The Mummy 3), and Chris
Taylor from The Chasers War on Everything.
The biggest night of entertainment wouldn't be complete without Bertie
Blackman and Paul Mac performing their excellent song The Only One from
Hey Hey It's Esther Blueburger live on stage.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Call 136 100 or go to:
www.ticketmaster.com.au
NATIONAL BROADCAST!
National broadcast: Saturday 15th March at 7:30pm on MOVIE EXTRA. MOVIE
EXTRA is one of four entertainment destinations available on MOVIE
NETWORK CHANNELS - a joint venture company owned and operated by Warner
Bros., MGM, Disney, and Village Roadshow. MOVIE NETWORK CHANNELS is
distributed via subscription TV platforms FOXTEL, AUSTAR, Optus,
SelecTV, and Neighbourhood Cable.
WIN A TRIP FOR TWO TO CHINA - HAVE YOUR SAY & VOTE NOW!
Put yourself in the picture to travel to China, by voting at www.filminkawards.com.au
Voting Closes 5:00pm 29th February
www.filminkawards.com.au
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