Garth Davis
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Garth Davis (born 1974) is an Australian television, advertising, and film director, best known for directing the films Lion (2016), and biblical drama Mary Magdalene (2018). He earlier directed episodes of the series Top of the Lake (2013).
Biography
Garth Davis was born in 1974.[1]
Davis directed several episodes of the series Top of the Lake (2013).[2]
In October 2013, Warner Bros. Pictures hired Davis to direct a film adaptation of Shantaram, but that did not come to fruition;[3] instead, it was later made into a television adaptation for Apple TV+.[4]
He directed The Weinstein Company film Lion, in his feature film directorial debut, which premiered to rave reviews at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2016.[5][6]
In January 2016, Davis was hired to direct a biopic about Mary Magdalene, titled Mary Magdalene, written by Helen Edmundson.[7][8] The film had its world premiere at the National Portrait Gallery in London in February 2018.[9]
In 2019, Davis teamed up with See-Saw Films joint directors Emile Sherman and Iain Canning in a new production company called I AM THAT, with Samantha Lang as head of development.[10]
In August 2020, it was announced that Davis would direct a sequel to Tron: Legacy, titled Tron: Ares, for Walt Disney Pictures.[11] In January 2023, it was announced that Joachim Rønning would instead direct the film.[12]
In April 2022, Screen Australia announced funding for Immersion, a science fiction drama TV series to be directed by Davis, written by Matt Vesely (Aftertaste) and executive produced by Emile Sherman (The King's Speech) and director/producer Samantha Lang.[13]
Awards
- 2008: Gold Lion at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, and a D&AD Yellow Pencil, for the Schweppes commercial "Burst"[2]
- 2010: Finalist in the Directors Guild of America Award for Best Commercials Director[2]
- 2013: Emmy Award nomination for Direction for Top of the Lake (which also won three other Emmys)[2]
- 2016: Lion was nominated for six Oscars at the 89th Academy Awards in 2016, including Best Picture[14]
- 2016: Directors Guild of America Award for Best Direction, Lion[2]
Personal life
Davis lives in Australia with his three children and partner Nicola Lester.[15]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer |
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| 2016 | Lion | Yes | No | No |
| 2018 | Mary Magdalene | Yes | No | No |
| 2023 | Foe | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Short film
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | P.I.N.S. | Documentary short; Also cinematographer |
| 2003 | Alice |
Television
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Love My Way | 3 episodes |
| 2013 | Top of the Lake | 8 episodes (Co-directed 4 episodes with Jane Campion) |
| 2026 | East of Eden | 4 episodes; Also executive producer |
References
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Salvans, Por Roger (20 February 2018). "I greet you, Mary Magdalene". Fotogramas (in español). Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ^ a b c d e Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Garth Davis". Academy Films. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Fleming, Mike Jr. (9 October 2013). "Warner Bros Taps Aussie Garth Davis To Helm Joel Edgerton In 'Shantaram'". Deadline. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."'Shantaram' Lands at Apple as First International Production". The Hollywood Reporter. 7 June 2018. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Wiseman, Andreas (24 April 2013). "Garth Davis to direct See-Saw's Saroo Brierley biopic". Screen Daily. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Garth Davis - Director". exitfilms.com. Archived from the original on 30 March 2016. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Jaafar, Ali (20 January 2016). "Universal Boards Mary Magdalene Movie From 'The King's Speech' Producers See-Saw Films; Garth Davis Directing". Deadline. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Tahar Rahim in Talks to Play Judas Iscariot in 'Mary Magdalene'". 22 July 2016.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Mary Magdalene (Special Screening)". What's on the Red Carpet. Archived from the original on 26 February 2018.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Garth Davis Joins Forces with See-Saw Films to Launch Production Company 'I AM THAT'". FilmInk. 4 November 2019. Archived from the original on 13 April 2022. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Kroll, Justin (10 August 2020). "'Lion' Director Garth Davis To Direct Disney's New 'Tron' Movie With Jared Leto". Deadline. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."'Tron' Sequel Taps Jared Leto to Star, Joachim Rønning to Direct". Collider. 19 January 2023. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Screen Australia announces over $1 million to develop 31 projects". Screen Australia. 13 April 2022. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Singh, Suhani (2 February 2017). "Priyanka Bose of the Oscar-nominated Lion: My film is unlike Slumdog Millionaire". India Today. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Dow, Steve (7 April 2018). "Director Garth Davis finds religion". The Saturday Paper. No. 199. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
External links
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