Marcus Gillezeau

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Marcus Gillezeau
OccupationAuthor, Producer
Years active1995-Present

Marcus Gillezeau is an Australian television and movie writer and producer. In 2013 he won the AACTA Award (Australian Academy of Cinema Television Arts), Best Feature Documentary for Storm Surfers 3D [1] and in 2009 the International Digital Emmy Award for the drama Scorched . [2]

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References

  1. "Storm Surfers 3D Wins Big with Three Awards". Surf Channel . 22 February 2013.
  2. "Winners Archive". International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.