Husein Alicajic

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Husein Alicajic is an Australian filmmaker who writes and directs for film and television, [1] known for award-winning commercials for Foxtel. [2] [3]

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Background

Born in Sydney, Australia, to a Bosnian Muslim father and a Scottish mother, Alicajic attended Newington College (1983–88). [4] He attained degrees in Economics (Hons), Philosophy and Communications before deciding to become a filmmaker. [5]

Career

With director Alex Proyas, Alicajic created a pre-trailer for the 20th Century Fox film I, Robot . [3] In 2008, while with Arithmetic, Alicajic produced a campaign for Foxtel, winning a gold Promax Award. [6] In 2009 he moved from Arithmetic and joined Photoplay. [2] [7]

Alicajic collaborated with UK writer Jeff Noon on his IF award-winning script Divine Shadows, [8] which is currently in pre-production for shooting to begin in 2010. [3] As part of a two-picture deal Alicajic has also signed to direct the AMPAS Nicholl Fellowship winning feature screenplay The Secret Boy. [3]

Partial filmography

Awards and nominations

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