David Elfick (born 20 December 1944) is an Australian film and television writer, director, producer and occasional actor. He is known for his association with writer-director

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, with whom he has collaborated on films including ''

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'' (1978) and '' Rabbit-Proof Fence'' (2002).

Career

Elfick began his film career as the producer of the 1971 surf movie '' Morning of the Earth'', directed by Alby Falzon. In 1973 Elfick collaborated with surfer, writer and cinematographer

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as producer-director of '' Crystal Voyager''. This became one of the most successful Australian surf movies ever made, grossing over A$100,000 on its first release, followed by six-month run in London, where it ran on a double bill with

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's ''

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'' and grossed over UK£100,000. Elfick was co-writer (with Philippe Mora) of the original story for the acclaimed docu-drama ''

'', in which he also had a small role, and he also had a minor role (as a projectionist) in Albie Thoms' '' Palm Beach'' (1979). In addition to writing, Elfick has also worked as a director, making his directorial debut in 1969. Directing credits include '' Crystal Voyager'' (1973), '' Love in Limbo'' (1993), and ''

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'' (1994). Elfick's credits as a producer include the pop film '' Starstruck'' (1982), ''

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'' (1983), the comedy '' Emoh Ruo'' (1985), the drama ''

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'' (1997) and the multi-award-winning '' Rabbit Proof Fence'' (2002). He also produced '' Around the World in 80 Ways'' (released in 1988), which was directed by his friend Stephen MacLean.

Filmography

Directing

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* * 1944 births Living people Australian film directors Australian television writers Australian screenwriters Australian film producers Writers from Sydney Australian male television writers {{Australia-film-director-stub