Description: (Film director, Screenwriter, Librettist)
Andrew Upton is a highly regarded Australian playwright, screenwriter, producer, and director recognized for adapting works by renowned playwrights such as Gorky, Chekhov, and Ibsen for prestigious theaters like London's Royal National Theatre. His original play "Riflemind" received praise and featured notable actors like Hugo Weaving and Philip Seymour Hoffman. Upton, along with his wife, actress Cate Blanchett, co-founded Dirty Films, a successful film production company. Additionally, the couple jointly served as artistic directors of the Sydney Theatre Company, further establishing Upton's influence and contributions to the entertainment industry.