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David Parker Biography

Birth Name:David Parker

Birth Place:Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Profession Camera department, Cinematographer, Producer, Writer, Director

Fast Facts

In 1987, he was given the New South Wales Premier's Literary Award
Received the 1987 Sydney Critics Award for Best Screenplay for his work on "Malcolm․"
In 1988, he received the Gold Award for Best Achievement in Cinematography from the Australian Cinematographers Society
Frequently collaborates with fellow filmmaker Nadia Tass
Created the screenplay for "Malcolm" because he was frustrated with his job doing still photography
The film "Pure Luck" was the first movie he ever shot in the United States
In addition to producing films, he also directs various commercials, including an AFL campaign featuring Ray Charles, Shaquille O'Neill, Elton John and Christy Turlington