Sir Julius Vogel Award
1 appearances
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Edition 20 (2008) Excellence Award
Jonathan King
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Jonathan King
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Nationality
- New Zealand
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- New Zealand
Career
- Occupations
- Film director, Screenwriter
- Active Years
- 2006-2024
- Nominations
- Narcisse Award nomination for Best Feature Film
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Silver Raven | Black Sheep | — | Brussels International Festival of Fantasy Film | 受賞 |
| 2007 | Special Jury Prize | Black Sheep | — | Gérardmer Film Festival | 受賞 |
| 2007 | Audience Prize | Black Sheep | — | Gérardmer Film Festival | 受賞 |
| 2008 | Best Dramatic Presentation – Long Form Award | Black Sheep | — | Sir Julius Vogel Awards | 受賞 |
Silver Raven
2007
Work:
Black Sheep
Organization:
Brussels International Festival of Fantasy Film
Result:
受賞
Special Jury Prize
2007
Work:
Black Sheep
Organization:
Gérardmer Film Festival
Result:
受賞
Audience Prize
2007
Work:
Black Sheep
Organization:
Gérardmer Film Festival
Result:
受賞
Best Dramatic Presentation – Long Form Award
2008
Work:
Black Sheep
Organization:
Sir Julius Vogel Awards
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Black Sheep
2006 Comedy horrorOn a New Zealand sheep farm, a genetic experiment turns docile sheep into bloodthirsty zombies. Protagonist Henry, who has a phobia of sheep, fights back alongside others.
Genetic engineeringSheep phobiaInfectionSibling rivalryEnvironmentalism
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- B-movie style outrageous humorGrotesque and visceral effectsTight-paced screenplay
- Recurring Motifs
- Mutant creaturesRural horrorAnimal uprising
Legacy
Successful New Zealand comedy horror cult hit with 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and $5M box office. Featured Weta Workshop effects. Sequel in development.
In Popular Culture
- Zombie sheep became an icon among horror fans
Trivia
- Special effects handled by Weta Workshop, including Richard Taylor.
- First direct investment in a NZ film by Korean company Daesung Group.
- Premiere at TIFF Midnight Madness.
- Box office grossed US$5 million.