Husein Alicajic
Husein Alicajic is an Australian filmmaker who writes and directs for film and television,[1] known for award-winning commercials for Foxtel. [2][3]
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Background
Born in Sydney to a Bosnian father and a Scottish mother, Alicajic attained degrees in Economics (Hons), Philosophy and Communications before deciding to become a filmmaker.
Career
With director Alex Proyas, Alicajic created a pre-trailer for the 20th Century Fox film I, Robot.[3] In 2008, while with Aritmetic, Alicajic produced a campaign for Foxtel, winning a gold Promax Award.[4] In 2009 he moved from Aritmetic and joined Photoplay.[2][5]
Alicajic collaborated with UK writer Jeff Noon on his IF award-winning script Divine Shadows,[6] which is currently in pre-production for shooting to begin in 2010.[3] As part of a two-picture deal Alicajic has also signed to direct the AMPAS Nicholl Fellowship winning feature screenplay The Secret Boy.[3]
Partial filmography
- The Red Room (1997)
- Beginnings (2002)
- Still Life (2005/IV)
- Harry the Hunchback (2005)
- Aquamarine (2006)
Awards and nominations
- 2002, Won Dendy Award for 'Best Short Film' Beginnings at the Sydney Film Festival
- 2005, Won Inside Film Award for 'Best Unproduced Screenplay' Divine Shadows.[6][7]
- 2008, Won Promax Award for 'Best in Show Gold' for his Foxtel Summer campaign
- 2009, Won Golden Trailer Award for 'Best Unproduced Movie Trailer'[3]
References
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