David Michôd (/ˈmɪʃoʊ/ MISH-oh; born 30 November 1972) is an
Australian film director, screenwriter, producer and actor. He is best
known for directing the critically acclaimed crime drama Animal
Kingdom (2010) and dystopian drama The Rover (2014). He also co-wrote
Hesher (2010).Michôd was educated at Sydney Grammar School before
moving to Melbourne to study arts at the University of Melbourne.
After working for the Victorian Department of Education he decided to
attend film school while in his mid-20s. He later served as editor of
Inside Film magazine, serving in the role between 2003 and
2006.Michôd began his directing career in short films, with Ezra
White, LL.B. in 2006 being one of the first to make an impact. In
2007, Michôd's short film Crossbow, a coming-of-age drama was
premiered at Venice Film Festival and received positive response from
critics. Afterwards, the film competed at number of film festivals and
earned good reviews. The film also screened at Sundance Film Festival
and won the Australian Film Institute Award for Best Screenplay in a
Short Film.
Australian film director, screenwriter, producer and actor. He is best
known for directing the critically acclaimed crime drama Animal
Kingdom (2010) and dystopian drama The Rover (2014). He also co-wrote
Hesher (2010).Michôd was educated at Sydney Grammar School before
moving to Melbourne to study arts at the University of Melbourne.
After working for the Victorian Department of Education he decided to
attend film school while in his mid-20s. He later served as editor of
Inside Film magazine, serving in the role between 2003 and
2006.Michôd began his directing career in short films, with Ezra
White, LL.B. in 2006 being one of the first to make an impact. In
2007, Michôd's short film Crossbow, a coming-of-age drama was
premiered at Venice Film Festival and received positive response from
critics. Afterwards, the film competed at number of film festivals and
earned good reviews. The film also screened at Sundance Film Festival
and won the Australian Film Institute Award for Best Screenplay in a
Short Film.
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