Hanna Griffiths

Hanna Griffiths is an actor, producer and filmmaker from Melbourne, Australia.[1] She studied at the Victorian College of the Arts.[2] Selected as a "Ones To Watch" by Screen Producers Australia.[3] Recognised by Women in Film as the "Breakout Producer" and by Pinewood Studios as a "Best Female Filmmaker" for her work in independent filmmaking.[4]

Hanna Griffiths
Born
Melbourne, Australia
NationalityAustralian
OccupationFilmmaker
Years active7
Notable workAmerican Cherry, The Color Rose, Underbelly
Awards"Ones To Watch" - Screen Producers Australia
Websitehttps://www.hannagriffiths.com

Early life

Griffiths began acting as a teenager in theatre productions and starred with Olivia Newton-John in a series of Nintendo television commercials.[5] She worked alongside Newton-John at the Liv Aid foundation and at the ONJ Cancer Research Foundation.[6] Griffiths trained and competed in Equestrian Dressage events and competed at the Garryowen, held at the Royal Melbourne Show.[7] Her family own a 870-hectare property in East Gippsland, named Giffard, and is situated down McGauran's Beach Road.[8]

Career

Griffiths began acting at age 13 she started with school plays and theatre groups. She studied at the Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne, Victoria. Griffiths starred in Underbelly as Jodie. She also starred in Rush and feature film Evil Never Dies, alongside Katherine Heigl.[9] Griffiths was selected as a "Ones To Watch" announced by Screen Producers Australia.[10] The high calibre of diverse and exciting applications to the Ones To Watch program continues to impress and serve as proof that the screen industry is brimming with talent and creativity unique to Australia, and that Australian culture and stories will continue to delight global audiences in the future.[11] Hanna has acquired the rights to adapt award-winning novels and extraordinary life stories and is developing projects offering key opportunities for First Australians and visionary artists to cultivate new stratospheres of storytelling.[12]

Angels In The Sky

Angels in the Sky is a television series based on the Amazon best selling novel.[13] About the creation of the Israeli Air-force based on the true story of Mitchell Flint.[14] Alongside producer Mark Damon, Griffiths will executive produce with DCR Finance Fund as primary financial backer.[15]

Awards and nominations

Charity, philanthropy and honours

Griffiths was featured in the #12WOMEN Campaign for UNICEF promoting International Women's Day for ERTH Jewelry.[25] She hosted the 2018 Hollywood Pal Foundation in association with the Los Angeles Police Department and Paramount Pictures.[26] In 2009, she raised funds to help build the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre in Melbourne, Australia.[27][28][29][30]

References
  1. "Aussie Actress Hanna Griffiths". Filmoria. 1 December 2018.
  2. "Exclusive Interview with Aussie Star Hanna Griffiths". NY Elite Magazine. 27 December 2017. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  3. Kelly, Vivienne (3 November 2022). "SPA Ones To Watch: 2022 Cohort Revealed". Variety Australia. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  4. "Participants | Ones to Watch 2022". spa.swoogo.com. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  5. Collinson, Gary (19 December 2017). "Exclusive Interview - Hanna Griffiths on White Crows and working with Olivia Newton-John". Flickering Myth. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  6. "Nintendo commercial 2008". www.onlyolivia.com. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  7. "Royal Melbourne Show" (PDF).
  8. Preece, Louise. "Giffard Farm's Top Merino results". Stock and Land.
  9. "Hanna Griffiths". IMDb. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  10. Cornford, Susy (3 November 2022). "SPA announces 2022 Ones To Watch". IF Magazine. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  11. Kelly, Vivienne (3 November 2022). "SPA Ones To Watch: 2022 Cohort Revealed". Variety Australia. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  12. "Participants | Ones to Watch 2022". spa.swoogo.com. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  13. "Flying to Save a Nation". Washington Times. 10 January 2018.
  14. "Cannes: 'Angels in the Sky' Bought by Mark Damon". Variety. 6 May 2019.
  15. "DCR Finance Corp Launches $100M Film Fund". Deadline. 30 April 2019.
  16. "HEARTLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL". heartlandfilmfestival20.eventive.org. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
  17. "The Color Rose". FILM FESTIVAL FLIX. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
  18. "LEO AWARDS, Nominees by Program 2020". www.leoawards.com. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
  19. "The Color Rose". FILM FESTIVAL FLIX. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
  20. "Okanagan-shot film "The Color Rose" wins two cinematography awards". Kelowna Capital News. 27 May 2020. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
  21. "A Cor Rosa - FESTIVAL DE CINEMA FANTÁSTICO 2020". www.fantaspoa.com. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
  22. "Arrow Video FrightFest: October 2020". frightfestoctober2020.eventive.org. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
  23. Leiber, Sarah Jae. "Mammoth Film Festival Announces 2020 Lineup". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
  24. admin. "April 2020 Winners | Los Angeles Cinematography AWARDS". Retrieved 1 September 2021.
  25. "How Hollywood Celebrate International Women's Day". Hollywood Reporter. 8 March 2019.
  26. "HAVING A MENTOR IS PARAMOUNT". CyTick. 20 December 2018.
  27. "Aussie Actress Hanna Griffiths Talks White Crows". Filmoria. 1 December 2017. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  28. "Exclusive Interview with Aussie Star Hanna Griffiths". NY Elite Magazine. 26 December 2017. Archived from the original on 3 February 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  29. "Beverly Hills Film Festival with Hanna Griffiths". La Mimi Collection. 14 April 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  30. Anita Busch (10 April 2018). "Christopher Egan and Hanna Griffiths cast in Brokers". DEADLINE. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
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