Margot Nash is an Australian writer, director, and producer. She has worked in the film and television industry for more than three decades and has created some of Australia's most critically acclaimed films and television series.
Born in Melbourne, Australia in 1957, Margot Nash studied at the Victorian College of the Arts, graduating in 1979 with a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television. She began her career as a film editor, working on a variety of documentaries and shorts. In 1982, she wrote and directed the short film "The Singer and the Dancer", which won the Grand Prix at the Sydney Film Festival.
In the mid-1980s, Nash wrote and directed her first feature film, "The Dreaming". The critically acclaimed film, which stars Colin Friels and Noni Hazlehurst, follows the story of an Aboriginal man on a quest to find his identity. The film won several awards, including an AFI Award for Best Film and a Teddy Award at the Berlin International Film Festival.
In 1989, Nash wrote and directed "Love Serenade", which stars Miranda Otto and Rebecca Frith. The film follows the story of two sisters competing for the affection of a country disc jockey. It won the Camera d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for three AFI Awards.
Nash continued to write and direct films in the 1990s, including "The Heartbreak Kid" (1993), "The Boys" (1996), and "The Home Song Stories" (2007). In 2003, she wrote and directed the television series "The Gift", which was nominated for several awards, including an AFI Award for Best Television Drama Series.
Nash has also worked as a producer on several projects, including the television series "Spirited" (2010-2011), and the feature film "Sleeping Beauty" (2011).
Throughout her career, Nash has been recognised for her work, receiving several awards and nominations. In 2011, she was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for her services to the Australian film industry.
Margot Nash is an accomplished Australian filmmaker who has created some of the country's most beloved and critically acclaimed films and television series. She is an inspiration to many and continues to inspire with her work.
