Lindsay Farris

Lindsay Farris is an Australian / Maori actor, writer, producer, musician, voice over artist and entrepreneur who has been labelled as one of the "young guardians of theatre".[1][2]

Lindsay Farris
Born (1985-10-18) 18 October 1985
Sydney, Australia
OccupationActor, author, director, musician.
Years activeSince 2002

Career

Stage work

Farris has an extensive background in Australian theatre having worked for several leading Australian theatre companies including the Sydney Theatre Company under Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton's Artistic Direction, La Boite Theatre Company, Ensemble Theatre, Belvoir St Theatre, The Production Company and Christine Dunstan Productions.

Farris' theatre credits include the critically acclaimed[3][4][5][6] title role of Hamlet in Sport For Jove Theatre Company production at the Seymour Centre for which he received a 2012 Sydney Theatre Award nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role in an Independent Production.[7] Farris received rave reviews with iconic Sydney arts reviewer and co-founder of the Sydney Theatre Awards Diana Simmonds stating "Lindsay Farris' Hamlet is the most electrifying, memorable, sustained and intelligent realisation of the tragic Prince of Denmark I've ever seen".[4] In 2011 he appeared in the Australian premiere of Anthony Neilson's play Edward Gant's Amazing Feats of Loneliness, a co-production between the Sydney Theatre Company and La Boite Theatre Company.

Farris appeared as Dakin in the Alan Bennett play The History Boys at the Sydney Opera House.[8]

In May 2013 Farris reprised his critically acclaimed role of the Danish Prince in Sport For Jove Theatre Company's return season of Hamlet. Farris appeared in Noises Off and Mojo, both for Sydney Theatre Company.

Farris was founder and Artistic Director of the National Youth Theatre Company.[9]

Film and Television

Farris appeared in Peter Templeman's 2005 short film Splintered, which won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Narrative Short at the Slamdance Film Festival in 2005.[10] It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film (Live Action).

In 2009 Farris appeared in Rene Hernandez’s short film The Ground Beneath, which was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Short Film.[11][12]

Farris starred in the Joseph Sims feature film Bad Behaviour alongside John Jarratt. The film was selected as the closing night feature for the 2010 Melbourne Underground Film Festival, and received five awards including Best Actor for Lindsay.[13] Bad Behaviour also appeared at the 2011 Cinequest Film Festival, making its North American premiere and has since appeared at Cannes and Another Hole in the Head Festival in San Francisco.[14]

In 2010 Farris worked alongside Sunny Abberton to develop a documentary on youth theatre in Australia.[15] Lindsay is also Executive Director of The Australian Ministry of Theatre, a company dedicated to the development of cultural initiatives for the sustainability of theatre practitioners and audiences.[16]

In 2015 Lindsay worked alongside Geoffrey Rush, Nikolaj Coster Waldau, Brenton Thwaites and Gerard Butler on Gods of Egypt for Lionsgate Entertainment. Prior to this, Farris appeared in the Australian component of Geography of the Heart. He also worked with Alan Ball's HBO show Virtuoso executive produced by Elton John and David Furnish, and appeared as Dom Loneragan on Home and Away for The Seven Network. Farris also co-produced and starred in Observance, Joseph Sims-Dennett's second feature film, alongside John Jarratt and Brendan Cowell. Observance went to Cinequest Film Festival, Fantasia International Film Festival and BFI London Film Festival.

In 2017 Lindsay appeared in PBS civil war drama Mercy Street for Scott Free Productions and Carl Logan in Sisters for Endemol Shine Australia.

In 2018 he appears as Dalton, the leader of the Knights of Sumeria in Ash Vs Evil Dead alongside Lucy Lawless and Bruce Campbell, executive produced by Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert and Bruce Campbell.

In 2019 he appeared again alongside Lucy Lawless in CJZ's My Life Is Murder for Acorn TV and Network TEN.

Directing and Writing

Farris was founding Artistic Director of the National Youth Theatre Company of Australia and founding Chair of the National Youth Theatre Company Foundation.

Farris has taught regularly at Newtown High School of the Performing Arts and has worked with students in performing arts at primary, secondary and tertiary schools across Australia including National Institute of Dramatic Arts and Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.

Farris is a regular lecturer at intensive education programs, including the NSW State Drama Camp, NSW Riverina School's Drama Camp, Big Day Out, National Institute of Dramatic Art Young Actors Studio, NSW State Drama Company and NSW State Drama Ensemble. He also lectures regularly at schools and community centers on the importance of film, theatre, acting, and drama in education.

Farris wrote the screenplay for Untitled Lindsay Farris Project, for which he was shortlisted for the 2018 Screencraft Pilot Launch Competition[17] and was a finalist for the 2019 Inroads Screenwriting Fellowship[18][19] and Table Read My Screenplay Competition.[20] Farris has also written the stage plays Sugar Bowl and Touch.[21]

Farris is also author of the novel, A Young Actor's Guide to Becoming a Wanker.[22]

Music

Farris is a pianist, who has performed in venues around Australia including the Sydney Opera House, Vanguard, Metro and The Spanish Club.

Charity work

Farris was co-founder and Chair of the National Youth Theatre Company Foundation.[23]

Credits

Theatre

Year Play Role Company
2002Hello DollyBarnabyThe Production Company
2003HamletHamletNational Institute of Dramatic Art
2004I'm Not RappaportGilleyEnsemble Theatre
Seven Little AustraliansUnknownnew theatre
2005Verbal CombatUnknownBrainstorm Productions
Saving Cal and MindiUnknownBrainstorm Productions
2006Birds of PassageUnknownThe Street Theatre Company
2007One in a HundredSimonThe Street Theatre Company
Love of the NightingaleTereusNational Institute of Dramatic Art
EmergenceRamSynarcade
2008Blowing WhistlesMarkFocus Theatre / Belvoir St Theatre
2009The KeeperManMicah Projects
Inside Out SimonChristine Dunstan Productions
The Little Dog LaughedAlexEnsemble Theatre
2011Edward Gant's Amazing Feats of LonelinessNicholas LuddSydney Theatre Company / La Boite Theatre Company
2012HamletHamlet[24]Sport For Jove Theatre Company
2013The History BoysDakinThe Peach Theatre Company
HamletHamletSport For Jove Theatre Company
2014Noises OffTimothy AllgoodSydney Theatre Company
MojoBabySydney Theatre Company

Filmography

Year Film Production Company, director, Role Type Notes
2002All SaintsNicholasTV episode
2003Marking TimeStudentTV episode
The Sleepover Club (TV Series)Burberry Productions, Dir. Kate Woods, WolfTV episode
My Soul Is Too Much ChargedAFTRS, Dir. Justine Gilmer, Harry WinchesterShort Film
SplinteredDir. Peter Templeman, GavinShort FilmMulti-award-winning[25] short film which was in contention for the 2006 Academy Awards for Best Short Film (Live Action). Won 14 awards including:
  • Grand Jury Winner, Best Narrative Short – Slamdance Film Festival 2005
  • Best Film & Best Director – St Kilda Film Festival 2005
  • Best Film & Best Actor – In The Bin Short Film Festival 2005
  • Best Film & Best Director – Falls Creek Film Festival 2005
G.D. DramaUnknownShort Film
2004Blue Water HighSouthern Star Productions, CalTV episode
All SaintsSNO, Dir. Chris Seeto, WayneTV episode
On the Lurk with Roy and H.G.Hecktown Pty. Ltd., Dir. Adam Blaiklock, Young Bon ScottShort Film
Twists of FateOn The Mark Films, Dir. Mark Eder, DennisFeature Film
2007Sea Patrol (TV Series)Sea Patrol Productions, Dir. Geoff Bennett, SimonTV episode
2008The Ground BeneathPassion Pictures, Dir. Rene Hernandez, MateShort FilmMulti award-winning short film which was in contention for the 2010 Academy Awards[11] for Best Short Film (Live Action). Won 13 awards including:
2010PrimalPrimal Films, Dir. Josh Reed, ChadFeature FilmNominated for 5 awards BLOODFEST FANTASTIQUE FILM FESTIVAL including Best Actor – Lindsay Farris, Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress & Best Screenplay
My PlaceRusty Fig Productions, Dir. Sam Lang, EarlTV episode
Rescue: Special OpsSouthern Star, Dir. David Caesar, ShaneTV episode
Bad BehaviourSterling Cinema Australia, Dir. Joseph Sims, PetersonFeature FilmOfficial Selection Australian Film Festival, Cinequest Film Festival and Melbourne Underground Film Festival. Received six awards at the Melbourne Underground Film Festival including:
  • Best Actor – Lindsay Farris
  • Best Director – Joseph Sims
  • Best Film
  • Best Screenplay – Feature Film
  • Best Supporting Actor – Roger Ward
  • Best Supporting Actress – Ellen Grimshaw
2011Crosshairs17 Degrees South Films, Dir. Mike Hoath, BeauShort FilmMulti award-winning short film including:
  • New York City Short Film Festival- Best Drama
  • Williamsburg International Film Festival – Outstanding Achievement
  • Woodland Film Festival – Best Australian Short Film & Audience Choice
  • Australian Film Festival – Honourable Mention
  • Clare Valley Film Festival – Best Australian Short Film & Audience Choice
Geography of the HeartSun Productions, Dir. Samantha Rebillet, TalFeature Film
ElixirBrodie Higgs Productions, Dir. Brodie Higgs, PhillipeFeature Film
Paradise LostLegendary Pictures / Warner Bros., Dir. Alex ProyasFeature Film
2012ChicomAmos – Litton-Strain, Dir. Brendon McDonall, CharlieShort Film
Agent ProvocateurSirin Productions, Dir. Sophie Wiesner, LjuboShort Film
HamletDir. L. Hall, HamletFeature
2013ObservanceSterling Cinema Australia, Dir. Joseph Sims, ParkerFeature Film
ShiftDeceptionworks, Dir. James Croke, AdamShort Film
2014The CodePlaymaker Media, Dir. Shawn Seet, DeanTelevision
Parer's WarParer's War Pty. Ltd, Dir. Alister Grierson, Max DupainFeature Film
2015WinterCornerstone Pictures, Dir. Ian Watson, Martin JenkinsTelevision
VirtuosoHBO, Executive Prod. Alan Ball, Elton John, David Furnish, Heinrich Von FaustTelevision
2016Gods of EgyptMystery Clock Cinema, Summit Entertainment, Thunder Road Pictures, Dir. Alex ProyasFeature Film
Home and AwayThe Seven Network, Dom LoneraganTelevision
2017Mercy StreetScott Free Productions, Dir. Laura Innes, Declan BrannanTelevision
SistersEndemol Shine, Prod. Imogen Banks, Carl LoganTelevision
2018Ash Vs Evil DeadStarz, Produced by Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert & Bruce Campbell. DaltonTelevision
2019My Life is MurderNetwork Ten, CJZTelevision

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkRoleResult
2004 Bondi Short Film Festival "Best Actor" Splintered Gavin Won
2005 In The Bin Film Festival "Best Actor" Splintered Gavin Won
2010 Melbourne Underground Film Festival "Best Actor" Bad Behaviour Peterson Won
2011 BloodFest Fantastique Film Festival "Best Actor" Primal Chad Nominated
2012 Sydney Theatre Awards "Best Actor in an Independent Production" Hamlet Hamlet Nominated
2018 Screencraft Pilot Launch Competition Best Screenplay Untitled Lindsay Farris Project Writer Finalist
2019 Table Read My Screenplay - Hollywood Best Screenplay Untitled Lindsay Farris Project Writer Finalist
2019 Inroads Screenwriting Fellowship Best Feature Film or Television Pilot Untitled Lindsay Farris Project Writer Finalist

References

  1. Bithell, Garrett (7 May 2009). "Leading by example". AXN.
  2. "Interview: Lindsay Farris turns up the heat in My Life Is Murder". 1428elm.com. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
  3. Blake, Reviewed by Jason (18 June 2012). "An antic disposition, since brevity is the soul of wit". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
  4. Simmonds, Diana. "Hamlet | Stage Noise - Diana Simmonds". www.stagenoise.com. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
  5. "Hamlet | ArtsHub Australia". Artshub.com.au. 18 June 2012. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
  6. "The AU Review". The AU Review. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
  7. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 21 December 2012. Retrieved 14 December 2012.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  8. MX, Wednesday 23 January 2013, page 2
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  10. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 29 October 2008. Retrieved 11 June 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  11. "Latest Academy News". Oscars.org | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. 10 September 2014. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
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  14. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 23 July 2012. Retrieved 27 July 2012.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  15. "Bra Boy Sunny Abberton's new role as mentor". Daily Telegraph. 13 August 2010. Retrieved 13 August 2010.
  16. http://www.ministryoftheatre.com
  17. admin (11 January 2019). "2018 ScreenCraft Pilot Launch Competition Finalists Announced". ScreenCraft. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  18. Prestin, Scott. "The 2019 Inroads Screenwriting Fellowship Finalists and Winners | Filmmatic". Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  19. "Season 2 WInners - Screenwriters Fellowship". screenwritingfellowship.org. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  20. "Hollywood Winners". Table Read My Screenplay. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  21. "Lindsay Farris | Biography". www.sportforjove.com.au. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  22. Entertainment, X. S. (11 May 2011). "Edward Gant's Amazing Feats of Loneliness". XS Entertainment. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  23. http://www.nytcfoundation.org.au/#!home/mainPage Archived 19 April 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  24. Simmonds, Diana (20 June 2012). "HAMLET". Stage Noise. Retrieved 2 November 2017.
  25. http://www.parkfilms.com.au/film_splintered.htm

Further reading

  • "A prince of players", Lauren Murada, Inner West Courier, 21 June 2012, p. Cover, 2 and 33 – Lindsay Farris on playing Hamlet in Sport For Jove Theatre Company's 2012 production
  • "Only The Lonely", Matt O'Neill, Time Off, 18 May 2011, p 28: Interview for Edward Gant's Amazing Feats of Loneliness (La Boite Theatre Company and Sydney Theatre Company)
  • "Leading by example" Garrett Bithell, AX National, 7 May 2009, p 3, 20–21: Interview about Lindsay Farris' career to date and in the future
  • "Pulling no punches" Garrett Bithell, SX, 9 July 2009, p Cover and 13, Cover story and feature interview to promote The Little Dog Laughed for the Ensemble Theatre
  • "Schizophrenia's long and difficult journey", Ron Cerabona, The Canberra Times, May 2007, interview for 1 in 100/ Inside Out
  • "Actors seek a deeper meaning in their work", The Glebe, 6 July 2006, p 15 – Lindsay Farris on being a young Australian actor
  • "Acting on an Ambition" Vanessa Santer, mX 9 February 2006 – on NIDA Young Actors Studio
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