Andrew F Peirce

Andrew F Peirce

Andrew is the co-chair of the Australian Film Critics Association, a Golden Globes voter, author of Lonely Spirits and the King. You can find him online trying to enlist people into the cult of Mac and Me.

938 posts Boorloo, Western Australia

Regenerating Australia Director Damon Gameau Talks About the Need for Storytelling, Impact Campaigns, and the Vision for Australia's Future in This Interview

Andrew F Peirce 15 min read
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After impressive turns in notable Australian shows and films like The Kettering Incident, Balibo and The Tracker, Damon Gameau’s move towards being an activist documentarian has been one of the most e…

When the Camera Stopped Rolling Director Jane Castle Talks About the Power of Unveiling Family and Film History in This Interview

When the Camera Stopped Rolling Director Jane Castle Talks About the Power of Unveiling Family and Film History in This Interview

Andrew F Peirce 18 min read
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With over 40 documentaries to her name, it’s clear that like Aboriginal filmmaker, Bill Onus, Lilias Fraser is a legend in her own right who has been forgotten by time and the history books. Cinematog…

From Rats in the Ranks to Strong Female Lead, Here Are Five Political Documentaries to Watch During the 2022 Australian Election Campaign

Andrew F Peirce 6 min read
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As Kenji says on Iron Chef, ‘bang a gong, we are on’. It’s election time folks. To help get you into the election campaign mood, here are five documentaries that focus on aspects of Australian polit…