Dean Ganter, filmmaker portrait provided to AFIN.

Dean Ganter

Producer and Director at AFIN

Australia (from their AFIN films)

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  • 2023at AFIN

Biography

Dean's film making career began in 2001 when he wrote and directed the independent short film JACK STRAW. His second short film MY DAD VICTOR followed in 2004, and another in 2005 HEADS UP, which won several Australian and international awards. Dean took time off directing to work in the film and TV industry in the camera and sound departments before deciding to produce and direct THE WRONG BARBER in 2019.

AFIN recognition

From the Judges, on THE WRONG BARBER (2023)

From the Judges, on THE WRONG BARBER

The costume and production design give this short a world that feels lived in and considered, right down to the details dressing the frame. Its concept drew genuine praise from the panel, a sharp little story with a real idea at its centre. It struck them as a confident, well-realised piece of work.

Curated, anonymised highlights drawn from the judges' notes.

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AFIN recognition card for Dean Ganter: Dean Ganter, AFIN Award Nominee
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