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David Michôd
Michôd in 2012
Born(1972-11-30)30 November 1972(age 51)
Sydney,New South Wales,Australia
Alma materUniversity of Melbourne
Occupations
  • Filmmaker
  • actor
Years active2000–present

David Michôd(/ˈmɪʃoʊ/MISH-oh;[1]born 30 November 1972) is an Australian film director, screenwriter, producer and actor.[2][3][4]He is best known for directing the critically acclaimed crime dramaAnimal Kingdom(2010) and dystopian dramaThe Rover(2014). He also co-wroteHesher(2010).

Education and early career

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Michôd was educated atSydney Grammar Schoolbefore moving toMelbourneto study arts at theUniversity of Melbourne.After working for the Victorian Department of Education he decided to attend film school while in his mid-20s. He was the editor ofInside Filmmagazine from 2003 to 2006.[3][5][6]

Career

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Early career: Short films and documentaries

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Michôd began his directing career in short films, withEzra White, LL.B.in 2006 being one of the first to make an impact.[7]In 2007, Michôd's short filmCrossbow,a coming-of-age drama was premiered atVenice Film Festivaland received positive response from critics.[8][9]Afterwards, the film competed at number of film festivals and earned good reviews. The film also screened atSundance Film Festivaland won the Australian Film Institute Award for Best Screenplay in a Short Film.[10][11]

In 2008, Michôd directed another short film,Netherland Dwarf,which also screened atSundance Film FestivalandBerlin International Film Festivaland earned positive reviews from critics.[8][12][13][14]The same year, Michôd co-directedSolo,a documentary film withJennifer Peedom.It depicts the fatal journey of Australian adventurerAndrew McAuleywho went on a solo kayak crossing fromTasmaniatoNew Zealand.[15][16]The documentary received a positive response upon release, withEmpirerating the film five stars: "As a tribute to a man – and man's – insatiable search for adventure, it's unforgettable."[17]In 2009, Michôd directedInside the Square,a 30-minute behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of 2008 filmThe Squaredirected byNash Edgerton.[18][19]

Feature films

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Animal Kingdom

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In 2010, he released his first feature film,Animal Kingdom.The film was widely acclaimed by critics and received several awards and nominations.[3][5][20][21][22]Dave Calhoun fromTime Outcompared him toMartin Scorsesesaying that "He brings a big dose of Scorsese to Melbourne in telling of a fictional crime family."[23]J.R. Jones ofChicago Readerpraised Michôd''s director saying "Writer-director David Michôd creates a densely textured moral universe that makes good on his metaphoric title."[24]Bill Goodykoontz ofThe Arizona Republicsaid that "The naturalistic style Michôd employs adds to the sense of dread. Is there no way out of this existence?"[25]The film became the third highest grossing Australian film at the Australian box office in 2010, with a worldwide box office gross of US$5,775,563.[26]

The Rover

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Michôd's next film,The Rover,was a futuristicWesternstarringGuy PearceandRobert Pattinson.[27][28]Filming began on 29 January 2013 inSouthern Flinders RangesinAustraliaand ended on 16 March 2013 inMarree,north ofAdelaide.[29][30]The film premiered out of competition in the Midnight Screenings section at the2014 Cannes Film Festivalon 18 May 2014.[31][32]Todd McCarthyofThe Hollywood Reportersaid "David Michod's follow-up to his internationally successful debut with the Melbourne gangster saga Animal Kingdom is equally murderous but more pared down to basics, as desperate men enact a survival-of-the-meanest scenario in an economically gutted world reduced toOld Westoutlaw behavior. "[33]The film had a limited release on 13 June 2014 inNew York CityandLos Angelesbefore expanding nationwide on 20 June 2014 in theUnited States.[34][35][36]

War Machine

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On 14 April 2014 it was announced that Michôd would write and directThe Operators,based on the 2011 best seller ofthe same namebyMichael Hastings.The film will be jointly produced byPlan B Entertainment,New Regencyand RatPac Entertainment, withBrad Pittattached to star.[37][38]It was later retitledWar Machine.In March 2017,Netflixreleased a teaser trailer for the film in whichBrad Pittplays a thinly veiled version ofStanley A. McChrystal.Hastings also wrote theRolling Stonearticle that revealed the friction between McChrystal's staff and then President Barack Obama's and which ultimately led to McChrystal losing his job.[39]The film was released on Netflix on 26 May 2017 and was met with mixed reviews.

The King

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In an interview in 2013, it was revealed thatJoel Edgertonand Michôd had co-writtenThe King,an adaptation forWarner Bros. Picturesof threeShakespeare's plays:Henry IV, Part 1,Henry IV, Part 2,andHenry V.[40]In February 2018, it was announced thatTimothée Chalamethad been cast in the titular role, with Plan B Entertainment andBlue-Tongue Films,set to produce.[41]Principal photography began on 1 June 2018 inLondon.[42]The film premiered onNetflixon 1 November 2019.

Influences

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In the 2012Sight & SoundPoll of the greatest films of all time Michôd choseApocalypse Now,Alien,The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford,Funny Games,Magnolia,Network,Sunset Blvd.,The Thin Red Line,Taxi DriverandWerckmeister Harmoniesas his top ten picks.[43]

Filmography

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Short film

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Year Title Director Writer
2000 Noise No Yes
2005 The IF Thing No Yes
2006 Ezra White, LL.B. Yes Yes
2007 Crossbow Yes Yes
Spider No Yes
2008 I Love Sarah Jane No Yes
Netherland Dwarf Yes Yes
2011 Bear No Yes

Producer

Documentary shorts

Feature film

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Year Title Director Writer Producer
2010 Animal Kingdom Yes Yes No
Hesher No Yes No
2014 The Rover Yes Yes Yes
2017 War Machine Yes Yes No
2019 The King Yes Yes Yes
TBA Wizards! Yes Yes No

Acting roles

Year Title Role
2000 Noise Dave
2005 The IF Thing Editor – IF Magazine
2006 Kenny Nurse 2
2007 Crossbow Narrator / lounge
Spider Hit Driver
Little Deaths Nathan
2008 The List Detective
2010 Animal Kingdom Reporter
2013 The Captain Dead Body

Television

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Year Title Director Writer Executive
Producer 		Notes
2007 Dangerous No Yes No Episode 5
2013 Enlightened Yes No No Episode "No Doubt"
2015 Flesh and Bone Yes No No Episode "Bulling Through"
2016-2022 Animal Kingdom No No Yes
2017 Doc World Yes No No Episode "Kayak"
2019 Catch-22 No Yes Yes Miniseries

Acting roles

Year Title Role Notes
2000 Eugénie Sandler P.I. Trevor Episode 10
2008 Hammer Bay Missing Persons Detective TV movie

Recurring collaborators

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This chart lists every actor who has appeared in more than one film directed by Michôd.Anthony Hayes,Joel Edgerton,andMirrah Foulkesare Michôd's most frequent collaborators, with Hayes and Edgerton each having appeared in four and Foulkes in five of his films.

Actor Ezra White, LL.B. Crossbow Netherland Dwarf Inside the Square Animal Kingdom The Rover War Machine The King Total
Dan Wyllie ☒N ☒N ☒N 2
Mirrah Foulkes ☒N ☒N ☒N ☒N ☒N 5
Joel Edgerton ☒N ☒N ☒N ☒N 4
Justin Rosniak ☒N ☒N ☒N 3
Anthony Hayes ☒N ☒N ☒N ☒N 4
Nash Edgerton ☒N ☒N 2
Guy Pearce ☒N ☒N 2
Susan Prior ☒N ☒N 2
Ben Mendelsohn ☒N ☒N 2
Scoot McNairy ☒N ☒N 2
Robert Pattinson ☒N ☒N 2

Awards

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  • David Michôd was honored along withJoel EdgertonandTeresa Palmerfor their work in international roles with the coveted 2011 Australians in Film Breakthrough Award.[44]
Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2000 Tropfest Best Screenplay(with Christopher Benz, Peter Curry, Louise Gartland and Sally Isaac) Noise Won [45]
2007 Melbourne International Film Festival Film Victoria Erwin Rado Award for Best Australian Short Film Crossbow Won [46]
Australian Film Institute Awards (AFI) Best Screenplay in a Short Film Won [47]
Fitz Best Short film Awards Best Film(with Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford) Won [48]
2008 Flickerfest film festival Best Director Won [49][50]
2009 Best Australian Short Film(with Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford) Netherland Dwarf Won [51][52]
Aspen Shortsfest Best Drama Won [53][54]
Banff Mountain Film Festival Best Film(with Jennifer Peedom) Solo Won [55]
Festival du Film Voyage & Adventure, Montreal Canada Grand Prix(with Jennifer Peedom) Won [56]
Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival Grand Jury Prize(with Jennifer Peedom) Won [56]
Hory a Mesto Festival in Slovakia Grand Prize(with Jennifer Peedom) Won [56]
2010 Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival Best Film(with Jennifer Peedom) Won [57]
Prague International film festival Grand Prix(with Jennifer Peedom) Won [56]
Australian Directors Guild Best direction in a stand-alone documentary(with Jennifer Peedom) Won [58][59]
Best Direction in a Feature Film Animal Kingdom Won [59]
Satellite Awards Best Director Nominated [60]
Film Critics Circle of Australia Best Director Won [61]
Best Screenplay (Original) Won [61]
Australian Writers' Guild Major Award Won [62][63]
Feature Film Screenplay (Original) Won [62][63]
Boston Society of Film Critics Awards Best New FilmmakerRunner-up Nominated
New York Film Critics Circle Best First Film Won
Sundance Film Festival World Cinema Jury Prize: Dramatic Won [64]
Stockholm International Film Festival Best Screenplay Won [65]
Inside Film Awards Best Director Won [66]
Best Screenplay Nominated [66]
Chicago Film Critics Association Awards Most Promising Filmmaker Nominated [67]
Australian Film Institute Awards Best Direction Won [68]
Best Screenplay Won [68]
2011 ARIA Music Awards Best Video David Michod and Flood Projects forChildren Collide- "Loveless" Nominated [69]
2013 Australian Film Institute Awards Best Short Fiction Film(withMirrah Foulkesand Michael Cody) Dumpy Goes to the Big Smoke Nominated [70]
2014 Sydney Film Festival Official Competition Award: Best Film The Rover Nominated [71]
AACTA Awards Best Direction Nominated [72]
Australian Film Critics Association Best Director Nominated [73]

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