NIGHT

Feature Documentary

Synopsis

82 minutes

Lush, dramatic, symphonic NIGHT is a stunning exploration of the wondrous world of night. Epic in scale and hauntingly beautiful, it combines beautiful imagery and voices of the night with a lush symphonic score by renowned composer Cezary Skubisewski. Wherever we are in the world, the beauty of darkness is all around us. From award winning director Lawrence Johnston (Eternity, Life).

Awards/Nominations

OFFICIAL SELECTION

• Toronto International Film Festival
• 2007 IDFA (International Documentary Festival Amsterdam)
• 2007 Melbourne International Film Festival
• 2007 Brisbane International Film Festival
• 2007 Shanghai International Film and Television Festival
• 2008 Newport Film Festival
• 2008 Spirit Quest Film Festival, USA

AWARDS/NOMINATIONS

• Winner: Cezary Skubiszewski (Composer) Best Original Score
• APRA Awards
• 2008 Winner: Laurie McInnes (DOP) Best Cinematography
• Newport Film Festival, USA, 2008 Nomination: Best Original Score for a Documentary Feature
• Cezary Skubiszewski (Composer) International Film Music Critics Association
• Nominated Joris Ivens Award IDFA, 2007
• Nomination: Visions, Toronto International Film Festival, 2007

Credits

WRITER/DIRECTOR:
Lawrence Johnston

PRODUCERS:
Lizzette Atkins & Lawrence Johnston

DISTRIBUTOR:
Icon Films

SALES:
Becker Films

FINANCE:
Screen Australia, SBS & Film Victoria

YEAR:
2008