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Tim Burstall
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From the age of 8, he lived in Australia.
Father of cinematographer
Dan Burstall
.
Father of producer
Tom Burstall
.
Father-in-law of
Sigrid Thornton
.
A Pioneer of Australian cinema, was bestowed Order of Australia honours for his work in the Australian film industry.
Established a film company, Eltham Films, before forming Hexagon Productions in the early 70s.
Awarded an Order of Australia in the Australia Day honours list, for his contribution to the Australian Film Industry. (March 1996)
Graduated with an Honours Arts degree from the University of Melbourne in 1946.
Helped to launch the careers of Bruce Spence, Jacki Weaver, Graeme Blundell, Jack Thompson, John Waters and Judy Davis.
Studied scriptwriting with Paddy Chayefsky, directing with Martin Ritt, and acting with Lee Strasberg and the Actors Studio in New York (1965-67).
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