- Hammer Bay
Infobox Film
name = Hammer Bay
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caption = Hammer Bay film poster
director =Ben Briand
producer = Pip Smart
Christopher Sharp
writer = Ben Briand
Andrew Liversidge
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starring =Jacki Weaver ,Guy Edmonds
Penny McNamee
Jessica McNameeBen Briand
Nathanial DeanSam Smith
Edward Woodley
Andrew SharpAmy Mizzi Rupert Noffs Anne Looby Nash Edgerton David Michôd
music = Basil Hogios
cinematography = Hugh MillerBen Briand
editing = Katie FlaxmanBen Briand
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released =
runtime = 50 min
country = AUS
language = English
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imdb_id =Hammer Bay is a
2007 Australian film written and directed byBen Briand . The film's unconventional structure is part narrative and part free form documentary. The ensemble cast includesJacki Weaver ,Guy Edmonds ,Ben Briand andAmy Mizzi .Plot
When a documentary crew arrive one morning asking questions about the recent violent beachside
murder of Amanda Blakely, teen beauty and drama pet, a captivating study into the minds and psyche of the sleepy town unfolds. The lines between the observant film crew, interview participants and police begin to blur, as family members, friends and strangers all start to demonstrate one common, thread everyone is hiding something.History
After submitting a largely
improvised 3 min pilot for theOptus [http://www.one80project.com.au ONE80PROJECT] competition, it was awarded with winning the People's Choice Award on7 February 2007 . In a joint venture withMTV Australia ,Sony Ericsson andOptus , the festival was the first round of the initiative designed to expose the talent of standout new directors, writers and producers. Judges for the competition that year wereAbbie Cornish ,Neil Armfield , Alice Bell, Nash Edgerton andJoel Edgerton .The 50 minute film was produced through Cherub Pictures.
External links
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8Lwa_rm_Iw Hammer Bay Trailer]
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2787569/ Ben Briand IMDb web link]
* [http://www.one80project.com.au ONE80PROJECT web site]
* [http://www.cherubpictures.com.au Cherub Pictures web site]
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