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'''Edward Drake''' (born 1986) is a British [[alpine skiing|alpine skier]]. He represented Great Britain at the [[2010 Winter Olympics]] in [[Vancouver]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vancouver2010.com/olympic-alpine-skiing/athletes/edward-drake_ath1020731Cq.html |title=Edward Drake, Alpine Skiing |publisher=Vancouver 2010 |accessdate=21 February 2010}}</ref>
| name = Edward Drake
| image = [[File:Edward Drake, Where Were You, Filmmaker, August 2010.jpg|thumb|Edward Drake, Where Were You, Filmmaker, August 2010]]
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| birth_date = {{bda|1990|12|26}}
| birth_place = [[Melbourne]], [[Australia]]
| yearsactive = [[2005 in film|2005]] &ndash; present
| birth_name = Edward John Drake
| occupation = [[Film director|Director]], [[film producer|producer]], [[screenwriter]]
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'''Edward Drake''' (born December 26, 1990) is an Australian writer and director, whose debut feature, [[Animals_(film)|Animals]] is currently in production. <ref>{{cite web|last=BUCKERIDGE|first=JULIAN|title=‘Animals’ to Hit Cinemas in Early 2012|url=http://www.atthecinema.net/animals-to-hit-cinemas-in-early-2012|publisher=AtTheCinema|accessdate=19 February 2012}}</ref> <ref name=eddr22199>{{cite web|last=Gorman|first=Reg|title=In The Red Corner|url=http://www.smh.com.au/national/melbourne-life/love-to-have-a-beer-with-reg-after-film-20120216-1tbeg.html|work=News Article|publisher=The Sydney Morning Herald|accessdate=21 February 2012}}</ref>

==Background==
Drake was born in [[Melbourne]]. He was raised in [[Kew, Victoria]], and attended [[Xavier College]] before graduating and studying a Bachelor of Media Studies at [[La Trobe University]] where he graduated in 2011.

In addition to his film work, Drake is also an accomplished [[long distance runner]] and skiier. <ref>http://www.atthecinema.net/animals-to-hit-cinemas-in-early-2012</ref>

==Filmography==
===''Television''===
* ''Where Were You'' (2010) Made for just under $150, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2vI0jknBaI Where Were You]', also known as WWY is a unique take on the [[zombie]] genre. The series explores the ways in which a real-world pandemic would affect the modern world by looking at seven key interwining stories at different stages of the infection. WWY was a finalist in the inaugural competition of Movie Network[[Movie Network|Movie Network's]] Movie Extra WebFest and won every audience nominated award in the competition. It earned over 2 million views, 18.5 thousand likes on [[Facebook]] and recorded a 97% approval rating.<ref>http://www.shoutr.com/movie-extra-webfest-where-were-you/</ref> <ref>http://www.filmink.com.au/news/movie-extra-webfest-finalists-announced/</ref> <ref>http://if.com.au/2010/11/16/article/XFDQXXZPGM.html</ref><ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2194719/</ref>

===''Short Film''===
* ''The Corridor'' (2009) was a short film written and directed by Drake starring one of his regular collaborators Corey Reynolds in the lead role of both "James" and "God". Originally entitled ''The Corridor Of Life'', the film used one actor in many roles and followed the suicide of a selfish young man. When he wakes up in ''The Corridor of Life'', he is treated to [[A Christmas Carol]] like adventure through what his life could have held for him had he not ended it so soon. The short film received praise for providing a refreshing take on suicide in film whilst also remaining tasteful, though at times it unsuccessfully relies on visual storytelling and weak performances.

===''Feature Film''===
* ''[[Animals (film)|Animals]]'' (2012), Drake's first feature film, began shooting in Newport on January 14, 2012<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animals_(film)</ref> and is currently in production. Set four years after a pandemic, a young-man (played by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3884531/ Dave Lamb)], launches a courageous bid to rescue a former lover from the perils of the Red Zone. Told over two time periods, Animals explores the ways our ethics and morals quickly fall to the wayside in times of chaos and war. <ref>{{cite web |url=hhttp://if.com.au/2011/05/16/article/JSWHJPBXFI.html |title=Rian Johnson lets slip a few more details about Looper |author= Dallas, Sam |date=May 18, 2011 |work=Chud.com |accessdate=2012-01-18}}</ref> The film will star [[Sweeney Young]], [[Melissa_Howard_(Actress)|Melissa Howard]], [[Jeremy_Kewley|Jeremy Kewley]], [Reg_Gorman|Reg Gorman]] and [[Scott_Brennan_(comedian)|Scott Brennan]]. <ref>http://www.theage.com.au/national/melbourne-life/love-to-have-a-beer-with-reg-after-film-20120216-1tbeg.html</ref>

==Other projects==
Drake has worked with the Melbourne [[Electro]] trio 8-Bit Love and has collaborated with other musicians on music videos.

Drake has made a number of short films, some of which are available online.

==Controversy==
In his final year of high school, Drake was in the year level involved in the en mass suspension of over 200 pupils following a series of alcohol fuelled stunts in and around the Senior Campus.<ref>{{cite news|last=AAP|title=Xavier College suspends Year 12 after unruly muck-up day|url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/college-defends-year-12-suspension/story-e6frg6of-1111117810006|accessdate=21 February 2012|newspaper=The Australian}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news|last=Battersby|first=Lucy|title=Xavier rampage: police charge threat|url=http://www.theage.com.au/national/xavier-rampage-police-charge-threat-20081021-551d.html|accessdate=21 February 2012|newspaper=The Age}}</ref> Drake continues to avoid speaking about his experiences at high school.


==References==
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==External links==
*{{official website|http://www.filmd.com.au}}
*{{vimeo|http://vimeo.com/user8446335}}
*{{imdb name|4864836}}
*{{twitter|EdJDrake}}
*[http://www.theage.com.au/national/melbourne-life/love-to-have-a-beer-with-reg-after-film-20120216-1tbeg.html"]


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Edward Drake
File:Edward Drake, Where Were You, Filmmaker, August 2010.jpg
Edward Drake, Where Were You, Filmmaker, August 2010
Born
Edward John Drake

(1990-12-26) December 26, 1990 (age 33)
Melbourne, Australia
Occupation(s)Director, producer, screenwriter
Years active2005 – present

Edward Drake (born December 26, 1990) is an Australian writer and director, whose debut feature, Animals is currently in production. [1] [2]

Background

Drake was born in Melbourne. He was raised in Kew, Victoria, and attended Xavier College before graduating and studying a Bachelor of Media Studies at La Trobe University where he graduated in 2011.

In addition to his film work, Drake is also an accomplished long distance runner and skiier. [3]

Filmography

Television

  • Where Were You (2010) Made for just under $150, Where Were You', also known as WWY is a unique take on the zombie genre. The series explores the ways in which a real-world pandemic would affect the modern world by looking at seven key interwining stories at different stages of the infection. WWY was a finalist in the inaugural competition of Movie NetworkMovie Network's Movie Extra WebFest and won every audience nominated award in the competition. It earned over 2 million views, 18.5 thousand likes on Facebook and recorded a 97% approval rating.[4] [5] [6][7]

Short Film

  • The Corridor (2009) was a short film written and directed by Drake starring one of his regular collaborators Corey Reynolds in the lead role of both "James" and "God". Originally entitled The Corridor Of Life, the film used one actor in many roles and followed the suicide of a selfish young man. When he wakes up in The Corridor of Life, he is treated to A Christmas Carol like adventure through what his life could have held for him had he not ended it so soon. The short film received praise for providing a refreshing take on suicide in film whilst also remaining tasteful, though at times it unsuccessfully relies on visual storytelling and weak performances.

Feature Film

  • Animals (2012), Drake's first feature film, began shooting in Newport on January 14, 2012[8] and is currently in production. Set four years after a pandemic, a young-man (played by Dave Lamb), launches a courageous bid to rescue a former lover from the perils of the Red Zone. Told over two time periods, Animals explores the ways our ethics and morals quickly fall to the wayside in times of chaos and war. [9] The film will star Sweeney Young, Melissa Howard, Jeremy Kewley, [Reg_Gorman|Reg Gorman]] and Scott Brennan. [10]

Other projects

Drake has worked with the Melbourne Electro trio 8-Bit Love and has collaborated with other musicians on music videos.

Drake has made a number of short films, some of which are available online.

Controversy

In his final year of high school, Drake was in the year level involved in the en mass suspension of over 200 pupils following a series of alcohol fuelled stunts in and around the Senior Campus.[11] [12] Drake continues to avoid speaking about his experiences at high school.

References

  1. ^ BUCKERIDGE, JULIAN. "'Animals' to Hit Cinemas in Early 2012". AtTheCinema. Retrieved 19 February 2012.
  2. ^ Gorman, Reg. "In The Red Corner". News Article. The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 21 February 2012.
  3. ^ http://www.atthecinema.net/animals-to-hit-cinemas-in-early-2012
  4. ^ http://www.shoutr.com/movie-extra-webfest-where-were-you/
  5. ^ http://www.filmink.com.au/news/movie-extra-webfest-finalists-announced/
  6. ^ http://if.com.au/2010/11/16/article/XFDQXXZPGM.html
  7. ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2194719/
  8. ^ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animals_(film)
  9. ^ Dallas, Sam (May 18, 2011). [hhttp://if.com.au/2011/05/16/article/JSWHJPBXFI.html "Rian Johnson lets slip a few more details about Looper"]. Chud.com. Retrieved 2012-01-18.
  10. ^ http://www.theage.com.au/national/melbourne-life/love-to-have-a-beer-with-reg-after-film-20120216-1tbeg.html
  11. ^ AAP. "Xavier College suspends Year 12 after unruly muck-up day". The Australian. Retrieved 21 February 2012.
  12. ^ Battersby, Lucy. "Xavier rampage: police charge threat". The Age. Retrieved 21 February 2012.


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