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Nadia Tass is an Australian theatre director and film director and producer. She is known for the films Malcolm (1986) and The Big Steal (1990), as well as an extensive body of work in the theatre, both in Australia and internationally.
Nadia Tass. Director: Amy. Awarded the Screen Leader Award for Outstanding Leadership to the Screen Industry, Nadia is one of Australia's most respected and unique filmmakers.
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- Nadia Tass
- Director, Producer, Actress
- Was there a specific film or event that inspired you to become a director? I was going to be a director from when I was a child. There was a lot of storytelling and theatre work in my family, so I was introduced to storytelling on the stage from very young.
- Malcolm was the first features you directed and went on to win the 1986 Australian Film Institute Award for Best Film, and seven other AFI awards including Best Original Screenplay and Best Director.
- Malcolm has been described to have ‘offbeat Australian humour’. What do you believe makes Australian humour so unique and even more fantastic on screens?
- The Big Steal is the perfect coming-of-age tale. What do you believe can make or break a coming-of-age tale? It really depends on each individual case.
Jul 25, 2017 · There are only a handful of filmmakers in Australia whose careers share the longevity of director Nadia Tass. In collaboration with her writer-producer husband, David Parker, Tass has produced some of Australia’s most classic works to see the big screen over a thirty-year period.
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Nadia Tass. Director: Amy. Awarded the Screen Leader Award for Outstanding Leadership to the Screen Industry, Nadia is one of Australia's most respected and unique filmmakers. Known for directing Australian classic films "Malcolm" and "The Big Steal", Tass's other feature works include "Rikky and Pete", "Mr Reliable", "Amy", and "Matching Jack".
May 13, 2024 · Nadine Whitney was privileged enough to speak with legend Nadia Tass (The Big Steal, Malcolm) about her documentary. Oleg: The Oleg Vidov Story will screen on SBS June 24, after which it will be available to stream on SBS On Demand.
Aug 17, 2021 · In this episode we’re joined by the iconic Australian filmmaker, Nadia Tass to discuss her career, including the making of two of her most well-known and much-loved films, Malcolm and The Big Steal. Nadia Tass is one of Australia’s most respected filmmakers.
