Louise Alston
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Louise Alston is a Sydney-based film director and producer. Born in Wagga Wagga she studied at the Australian Film Television and Radio School
after which she created and produced two television series, The Variety Show at the End of the World and Brilliant Lives. She made her debut as feature film director with the romantic comedy All My Friends Are Leaving Brisbane
which was released to Australian cinemas in 2007. Her follow-up feature, the comedy Jucy
, had its international debut at the Toronto International Film Festival
in 2010. She currently lectures at the Australian Film Television and Radio School
.
Australian Film Television and Radio School
The Australian Film, Television and Radio School is the Australian national centre for professional education and advanced training in film, television, radio and digital media. The School is an Australian Commonwealth government statutory authority...
after which she created and produced two television series, The Variety Show at the End of the World and Brilliant Lives. She made her debut as feature film director with the romantic comedy All My Friends Are Leaving Brisbane
All My Friends Are Leaving Brisbane
All My Friends Are Leaving Brisbane is a 2007 Australian Romance-Comedy film by upcoming Director Louise Alston and written by Stephen Vagg...
which was released to Australian cinemas in 2007. Her follow-up feature, the comedy Jucy
Jucy
Jucy is an Australian comedy feature film produced in 2010 about the womance between two best female friends. The film was written by Stephen Vagg, directed by Louise Alston and produced by Kelly Chapman...
, had its international debut at the Toronto International Film Festival
Toronto International Film Festival
The Toronto International Film Festival is a publicly-attended film festival held each September in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In 2010, 339 films from 59 countries were screened at 32 screens in downtown Toronto venues...
in 2010. She currently lectures at the Australian Film Television and Radio School
Australian Film Television and Radio School
The Australian Film, Television and Radio School is the Australian national centre for professional education and advanced training in film, television, radio and digital media. The School is an Australian Commonwealth government statutory authority...
.
Feature Films
- All My Friends Are Leaving BrisbaneAll My Friends Are Leaving BrisbaneAll My Friends Are Leaving Brisbane is a 2007 Australian Romance-Comedy film by upcoming Director Louise Alston and written by Stephen Vagg...
(2007) (director, producer) - JucyJucyJucy is an Australian comedy feature film produced in 2010 about the womance between two best female friends. The film was written by Stephen Vagg, directed by Louise Alston and produced by Kelly Chapman...
(2010) (director, story, executive producer)
TV
- Variety Show at the End of the World (2000) (co-producer, creator)
- Brilliant Lives (2002) (co-producer/creator)
Short films
- Beige Brown (2005) (director)
- Humidity Rising (2006) (director)
- Help (2007) (director)