Brian Trenchard-Smith

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England, United Kingdom

Profession

Director, Writer, Producer, Actor, Assistant director, Stunts, Camera department

Made his first movie at 15-years-old, a two-minute short made with an 8mm camera
After working for a short time in London for a new company, he would relocate to Australia in 1965 to work as a news and documentary editor
Formed his own production company in the late '70s after borrowing $16,000 to make his first special feature
He was first commissioned to make a film for prospective students at Wellington College, a piece he would use as his portfolio to prospective production houses after graduation
When not making documentaries about his favorite subjects, he would work editing television and film trailers to earn money for his pet projects

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