Directing

Sarah Spillane

Sarah Spillane is an Australian director and writer. Sarah grew up in Sydney, Australia before relocating to London to work for the BBC, then Los Angeles in 2009. Sarah's debut feature film Around the Block (2013) premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2013. Sarah won several awards for Around the Block (2013) including an Australian Director's Guild Award, and Outstanding Achieve…

Known For

True Spirit

True Spirit · 2023

MovieAdventureDrama

When the tenacious young sailor Jessica Watson sets out to be the youngest person to sail solo, nonstop and unassisted around the world, many expect her to fail. With the support of her sailing coach and mentor Ben Bryant and her parents, Jessica is determined to accomplish what was thought to be impossible, navigating some of the world’s most challenging stretches of ocean over the course of 210 days.

Around the Block

Around the Block · 2013

Around the Block

A young Aboriginal boy is torn between his unexpected love of acting and the disintegration of his family.

The Manual

The Manual · 2007

Sonny, an eight year old boy, is sent away from home because his father believes he has characteristics that could lead to homosexuality. After twenty four years of treatment and psychiatric institutions, Sonny returns home for a funeral, and attempts to save his seven year old niece from experiencing a similar fate.

E Street

E Street · 1989

SeriesSoapDrama

An Australian television soap opera, set in a tough fictional inner-city district called Westside. The stories revolve around the local community there. Created by Forrest Redlich and produced by Network Ten from 24 January 1989 to 13 May 1993.

The Girl from Tomorrow

The Girl from Tomorrow · 1992

The Girl from Tomorrow

SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure

Alana, a girl from the year 3000, is kidnapped by Silverthorn, a criminal from the year 2500, and brought back in time to the year 1992. While in the past, Alana befriends Jenny, who helps her adapt to life in a time unfamiliar to her, and to find a way back to her own time.

Filmography

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True Spirit

True Spirit · 2023

MovieAdventureDrama

When the tenacious young sailor Jessica Watson sets out to be the youngest person to sail solo, nonstop and unassisted around the world, many expect her to fail. With the support of her sailing coach and mentor Ben Bryant and her parents, Jessica is determined to accomplish what was thought to be impossible, navigating some of the world’s most challenging stretches of ocean over the course of 210 days.

Executive Producer

Around the Block

Around the Block · 2013

Around the Block

A young Aboriginal boy is torn between his unexpected love of acting and the disintegration of his family.

Screenplay

The Manual

The Manual · 2007

Sonny, an eight year old boy, is sent away from home because his father believes he has characteristics that could lead to homosexuality. After twenty four years of treatment and psychiatric institutions, Sonny returns home for a funeral, and attempts to save his seven year old niece from experiencing a similar fate.

Director

E Street

E Street · 1989

SeriesSoapDrama

An Australian television soap opera, set in a tough fictional inner-city district called Westside. The stories revolve around the local community there. Created by Forrest Redlich and produced by Network Ten from 24 January 1989 to 13 May 1993.

Annie Wheeler

The Girl from Tomorrow

The Girl from Tomorrow · 1992

The Girl from Tomorrow

SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure

Alana, a girl from the year 3000, is kidnapped by Silverthorn, a criminal from the year 2500, and brought back in time to the year 1992. While in the past, Alana befriends Jenny, who helps her adapt to life in a time unfamiliar to her, and to find a way back to her own time.

Debbie