Andrew Traucki is an Australian film director.[1] He is best known for directing the films Black Water (2007), The Reef (2010), The Jungle (2012), Black Water Abyss (2019),[2] and The Reef: Stalked (2022).[3][4]
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| Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter, cinematographer |
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Early life and career
editTraucki 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 (2019), 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 produced the Reef Stalked, a sequel to The Reef that blends survival horror with themes of trauma and domestic violence.[14] 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
editFeature films
edit| Year | Title | Director | Producer | Writer | Notes |
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| 2007 | Black Water | Yes | Yes | Yes | Debut feature film, survival thriller |
| 2010 | The Reef | Yes | Yes | Yes | Survival thriller, second feature film |
| 2012 | The Jungle | Yes | Yes | Yes | Third feature film, survival thriller |
| 2019 | Black Water Abyss | Yes | Yes | Yes | Spiritual sequel to Black Water, survival thriller |
| 2022 | The Reef Stalked | Yes | Yes | Yes | Sequel to The Reef, survival horror with themes of trauma and domestic violence |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2007 | Melbourne Underground Film Festival | Best Director | Andrew Traucki | Won | [16] |
References
edit- ^ Felperin, Leslie (2022-07-26). "The Reef: Stalked review – water-phobic kayaker battles shark chomping". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ^ "Black Water: Abyss". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ^ "The Reef: Stalked". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Portrait of Phillip Adams, chairman, Australian Film Commission [picture]". Trove. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ^ a b "Rocky Star (1992) - The Screen Guide - Screen Australia". www.screenaustralia.gov.au. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ^ Shone, Tom (2020-07-11). "Film reviews: Bad Education; Black Water: Abyss; Greyhound". The Times. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "The Reef: Stalked heads into production". Cinema Australia. 2021-06-10. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Team, The IF (2012-08-31). "Andrew Traucki on The Jungle". IF Magazine. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ^ Haar, Pete Vonder. "Reviews For The Uneasily Quarantined: Black Water: Abyss". Houston Press. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ^ Groves, Don (2018-03-08). "International buyers take the plunge on Andrew Traucki's 'Black Water: The Abyss'". IF Magazine. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Collins, Chad (2022-07-26). "Andrew Traucki's Career Is Full Of Creature Feature Bliss". Dread Central. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
- ^ "2007 Festival". Melbourne Festival. Retrieved 2024-12-08.