Australians Celebrate Oscar Nominees From Down Under
variety.comShalini Dore Features News EditorAustralia, that powerhouse in entertainment, feted 15 Oscar nominees from Down Under and New Zealand at the Australian consul general’s residence Wednesday in Brentwood.While celebrating the noms — 10 for Australia and five for New Zealand — Peter Ritchie, head of Australians in Film, said, “My mission here in L.A.
is to open doors for some of the excluded and undiscovered writers and directors who could be the next Oscar nominees.”With Melanie Annan, editor of the nominated doc short “Three Songs for Benazir,” Ritchie said, “Australian influence is not necessarily only on Australia, but around the world.”Consul-general Jane Duke congratulated all the nominees. “You are really extraordinary,” she said. “You should be deservedly proud of this amazing recognition.
We’re all proud for you. I’ve said this before but it bears repeating. All of you are fantastic assets and important for our soft power.
Through your talent, through your creativity, your determination and your drive you’ve chased such success in the United States, the world’s biggest stage.
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