It’s only 9th January and the Maltese are already slaying it! Winston Azzopardi is among the nominees for the UK’s National Film Awards 2019. He has been nominated for the Best Director award for his latest film, The Boat.
Who is Winston Azzopardi?
Winston Azzopardi is a Maltese film director and producer and is considered to be one of the best in the industry. Azzopardi has been actively involved in film productions since the shooting of Midnight Express back in 1977, and was also responsible for setting up the Film Commission, becoming Malta’s first ever film commissioner.
So, what's The Boat all about?
A lone fisherman lost in the deep mist boards an abandoned sailboat. Finding no signs of life, he emerges back on deck only to discover that his own boat has disappeared into the heavy mist. What follows is a nightmarish journey in which he becomes imprisoned inside, as the boat presses on into unknown waters. Joe Azzopardi (who is none other than Winston’s son) portrays his role beautifully. Get ready for terror on the open seas!
How he’s slayed the game so far
Winston Azzopardi is known for his works in various major motion pictures such as Troy, World War Z, Murder on the Orient Express and Assassin’s Creed, which were all solely or partly filmed on the Maltese Islands.
He has also directed and produced various Maltese and international TV series, documentaries and short films. And now, he’s nominated for an award. I say he’s killing it!
Watch The Boat trailer here:
Nice one, Winston!