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Elissa Down is an Australian filmmaker, who in 1999 and 2000, was nominated for Young Film-maker of the year at the WA Screen Awards. Her major works are a number of award-winning short films, Summer Angst, The Cherry Orchard, Her Outback, The Bathers, Pink Pyjamas, HMAS Unicorn and Samantha Stewart, aged fourteen.
Elissa Down is known for Feel the Beat (2020), The Black Balloon (2008) and The Honor List (2018).
Bio. Elissa Down's films embrace the emotional. She is a true "actors' director". On set, Elissa creates a warm and genuinely collaborative environment for her performers to explore their characters. Her films do not shy away from moments of fragility, intimacy and confronting realism.
The official website of writer/director, Elissa Down (The Black Balloon, The Honor List, Confess).
Elissa Down is known for Feel the Beat (2020), The Black Balloon (2008) and The Honor List (2018).
Elissa Down is an Australian filmmaker. In 1999 and 2000 Elissa was nominated for Young Film-maker of the year at the WA Screen Awards. Her major works comprise of a number of award winning short films, Summer Angst, The Cherry Orchard, Her Outback, The Bathers, Pink Pyjamas, HMAS Unicorn and Samantha Stewart, aged fourteen.
Winner of 6 Australian Film Institute (AACTA) awards. Best Film, Best Directio, Best Original Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor (Luke Ford), Best Supporting Actress (Toni Collette) and Best Editing. Best Direction in a Feature Film at Australian Director’s Guild Awards.
