Sir Julius Vogel Award
2 appearances
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Edition 24 (2012) Winner
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Edition 26 (2014) Winner
James Griffin
ジェームズ・グリフィン
Jēmuzu Gurifin
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Nationality
- New Zealand
- Languages
- English
Career
- Occupations
- Screenwriter, Television Producer, Television Director
- Active Years
- 2000-2024
- Affiliations
- South Pacific Pictures
- Nominations
- SWANZ 2013 Best TV Drama Episode (Playing God), SWANZ 2013 Best TV Drama Episode (Typical Auckland God), SWANZ 2014 Best Television Drama Episode (The End of the World as We Know It), Sir Julius Vogel Award 2013, Sir Julius Vogel Award 2014
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | SWANZ | A Damn Fine Woman | Best Television Episode: Drama Script | New Zealand Writers Guild | Won |
| 2012 | New York Festivals | Every Good Quest Has a Sacrifice | Best Writing | — | Finalist Certificate |
SWANZ
2012
Work:
A Damn Fine Woman
Category:
Best Television Episode: Drama Script
Organization:
New Zealand Writers Guild
Result:
Won
New York Festivals
2012
Work:
Every Good Quest Has a Sacrifice
Category:
Best Writing
Result:
Finalist Certificate
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Almighty Johnsons
2011 Fantasy Comedy/DramaThe Johnson brothers in New Zealand discover they are reincarnated Norse gods with muted powers in human form. Axl, as Odin, must find Frigg to restore their full powers amid complications from goddesses and Loki.
Norse MythologyReincarnated GodsFamily BondsFate and Power
Bibliography
- The Almighty Johnsons
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Humorous DialogueMythological Parody
- Recurring Motifs
- Modernization of MythologyLimited Supernatural Powers
Legacy
Creator of The Almighty Johnsons, revolutionizing New Zealand TV with SF/fantasy, winning multiple awards for screenwriting.
Trivia
- Involved in a show where a fan campaign led to the third season's production.