Andrew Traucki

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Andrew Traucki
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Occupation(s) Film director, screenwriter, cinematographer
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Andrew Traucki is an Australian film producer, writer, and director. [1] He is best known for directing the films Black Water (2007), The Reef (2010), The Jungle (2013), Black Water Abyss (2020), [2] and The Reef: Stalked (2022). [3] [4]

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Early life and career

Traucki developed an early interest in film and photography during his twenties, which led him to pursue a career in the film industry. [5] [ better source needed ]

Before becoming a feature filmmaker, Traucki was involved in a project of the reimagining of the 1950s radio play Rocky Star into a television series. [6] Alongside Stephen Harrop and Steve Fearnley, Traucki edited 12 hours of radio play audio into 20 five-minute episodes. The series featured actors such as Kerry Fox lip-syncing to pre-recorded audio. [6] Following this, Traucki worked at the Australian Film Commission (now Screen Australia), where he reviewed and assessed scripts.

Traucki's career as a filmmaker began with his debut feature film, Black Water (2007), which he wrote, directed, and co-produced. [7] [8] Following the success of Black Water, Traucki continued to explore survival thrillers with The Reef (2010), a film he also wrote, directed, and co-produced. [9] [10] In 2012, Traucki wrote, directed, and co-produced The Jungle. [11]

Traucki returned to the Black Water franchise with Black Water Abyss (2020), a spiritual sequel that he directed. [12] [13] The film centers on a group of friends exploring an underground river system, where they become trapped and pursued by unseen threats. Later in 2022, he wrote, directed, and co-produced the Reef Stalked, a sequel to The Reef that blends survival horror with themes of trauma and domestic violence. [14]

A feature that distinguishes Traucki’s films is in his quest for realism. To help achieve this he uses real animals in his films, rather than 3D models or animatronics. Traucki's films create suspenseful and terrifying atmospheres, often utilizing natural settings and minimal dialogue to heighten the horror experience. [15] His work delves into themes of survival, isolation, and the dangers posed by the natural world. [15]

Filmography

Feature films

YearTitleDirectorProducerWriterNotes
2007 Black Water YesYesYesDebut feature film, survival thriller
2010 The Reef YesYesYesSurvival thriller, second feature film
2013 The Jungle YesYesYesThird feature film, survival thriller
2020 Black Water Abyss YesNoNoSpiritual sequel to Black Water, survival thriller
2022 The Reef Stalked YesYesYesSequel to The Reef, survival horror with themes of trauma and domestic violence

References

  1. ↑ Felperin, Leslie (2022-07-26). "The Reef: Stalked review – water-phobic kayaker battles shark chomping". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  2. ↑ "Black Water: Abyss". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  3. ↑ "The Reef: Stalked". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  4. ↑ Ryan, Mark David. "Australian cinema's dark sun: the boom in Australian horror film production". Studies in Australasian Cinema. 4 (1): 23–41. doi:10.1386/sac.4.1.23_1. ISSN   1750-3175.
  5. ↑ "Portrait of Phillip Adams, chairman, Australian Film Commission [picture]". Trove. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  6. 1 2 "Rocky Star (1992) - The Screen Guide - Screen Australia". www.screenaustralia.gov.au. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  7. ↑ Shone, Tom (2020-07-11). "Film reviews: Bad Education; Black Water: Abyss; Greyhound". The Times . Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  8. ↑ Hodgkinson, Jade Cuttle | Ed Potton | Neil Fisher | Will (2020-07-02). "A culture lover's guide: live arts, films and exhibitions to see this summer". The Times . Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  9. ↑ "The Reef: Stalked heads into production". Cinema Australia. 2021-06-10. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  10. ↑ Squires, John (2020-11-23). "Killer Shark Movie 'The Reef' Getting a Sequel With 'The Reef: Stalked' from Returning Director Andrew Traucki!". Bloody Disgusting!. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  11. ↑ Team, The IF (2012-08-31). "Andrew Traucki on The Jungle". IF Magazine. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  12. ↑ Haar, Pete Vonder. "Reviews For The Uneasily Quarantined: Black Water: Abyss". Houston Press. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  13. ↑ Groves, Don (2018-03-08). "International buyers take the plunge on Andrew Traucki's 'Black Water: The Abyss'". IF Magazine. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  14. ↑ Nash, Anthony (2022-05-10). "RLJE Films Acquires The Reef: Stalked, Sets Release Date". ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  15. 1 2 Collins, Chad (2022-07-26). "Andrew Traucki's Career Is Full Of Creature Feature Bliss". Dread Central. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
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