Barbara Sumner
Barbara Sumner | |
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| Born | Barbara Sumner 1960 (age 63–64) |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, filmmaker |
| Spouse(s) | John Gilbert Thomas Burstyn |
| Children | 5, including Lili Sumner |
Barbara Sumner (born 1960)[1] is a New Zealand writer and film producer.[2] Tree of Strangers, her memoir of adoption, loss and discovery, was published by Massey University Press in September 2020.[3]
She co-founded the film production company Cloud South Films with her husband Thomas Burstyn, and has served as a writer for The New Zealand Herald.
Bibliography[edit]
- This Way of Life (2013)
- Tree of Strangers (2020)
Filmography[edit]
- One Man, One Cow, One Planet (2007, as producer and writer)
- This Way of Life (2009, as producer and writer)[4][5]
- Red White Black & Blue (2012, as producer)
- This Way of Life (2013)
- Some Kind of Love (2015, as producer and writer)
Awards[edit]
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This Way of Life (2011):
- Shortlist 2011 Academy Awards
- Berlin International Film Festival, Jury Prize.
- Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, Best Feature Film,
- Victoria Independent FF, Texas, Best Documentary
- Bend International FF, Oregon, Best Documentary 2012
- Bend International FF, Oregon, Best Feature Film, 2012
- Iowa Indie Film Festival 2011, People's Choice -
- Iowa Indie Film Festival 2011, Best Documentary
- Docville Official Selection 2011 Belgium
- DocEdge Festival Outstanding Contribution to New Zealand Documentary 2011 Qantas Film Awards 2010, Best Documentary
- FIFO 2011 Special Jury Award
- Anuuruaboro Youth Jury Prize
- Wairoa Maori Film Festival 2010, Audience Award
- Plus Cameraimage nominated Best Cinematography, Poland 2010
- Sold to 22 countries
One Man, One Cow, One Planet:
- Best Environmental Conservation Film: CMS Vatravan, India
- Katherine Knight Award: EarthVision International Film Festival
- Best Non-Broadcast Film: Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival
- Award of Excellence: The Accolade
- Sold to 16 countries
References[edit]
- ^ Stewart, David (22 April 2020). "Barbara Sumner, 60". Ageist. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
- ^ "Barbara Sumner Burstyn: a family's life". Radio New Zealand. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- ^ "Barbara Sumner's website".
- ^ Anderson, John. "Review: 'This Way of Life'". Variety. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- ^ Harvey, Helen. "A way of life". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
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