Barbara Sumner
Barbara Sumner | |
|---|---|
| Born | Barbara Sumner Burstyn |
| Occupation(s) | Filmmaker, writer |
| Spouse | Thomas Burstyn |
Barbara Sumner Burstyn is a film producer and writer from New Zealand.[1] She co-founded the film production company Cloud South Films with her husband Tom Burstyn and has served as a writer for The New Zealand Herald.
Bibliography
- This Way of Life (2013)
Filmography
- Some Kind of Love (2015, as producer and writer)
- This Way of Life (2013)
- Red White Black & Blue (2012, as producer)
- This Way of Life (2009, as producer and writer)[2][3]
- One Man, One Cow, One Planet (2007, as producer and writer)
Awards
THIS WAY OF LIFE (2011) Awards
- 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 (2007) Awards
- 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
- ^ "Barbara Sumner Burstyn: a family's life". Radio New Zealand. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- ^ 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.