Mastermind Behind The Scenes
Introduction
Peter Jackson is world – wide famous for many various ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Hobbit’ fans, known as one of the beloved family feature – films. What many people don’t know about him is the fact he started making short minute – long films at the age of eight then officially released ‘Bad Taste’ with the helping hand of New Zealand Film Commission.
The Early Life of Jackson
In 1961, Peter Jackson was born on October 31st in Pukerua Bay in New Zealand. 8 years later when he was just 8 years old, his parents had bought him a 8 – mm movie camera where he began to produce short films in his home. 26 years later, Peter Jackson and his peers worked on a comedy – horror film with a 16 – mm movie camera andNew Zealand Film Commission which is known as ‘Bad Taste’ released in 1987.
The Hall of Fame of Peter Jackson
Peter Jackson is known for his directing skills and organisation and was also the 1st person to produce 3 major films at the same time (Lord of the Rings trilogy). The Lord of the Rings’ trilogy’s first movie released in 2001, then the sequel in 2002 and the third movie in 2003 so all 3 of them were released a year after the last movie. Did you know that at the same time as ‘The Lord of the Rings trilogy’, the ‘King Kong’ 2005 film was released at the same year. Fun fact, ‘King Kong’ 2005 film was said to have earned $500M and 3 Oscars as a reward.
The Various Collection of Movies
Peter Jackson and his co – worker Fran Walsh had written the famous horror – crime film ‘Heavenly Creatures’ which was inspired by an actual incident that happened to a New Zealand girl. Not surprisingly, ‘Heavenly Creatures’ won an Academy Award in 1994 for best screen – play. ‘The Lord of the Rings’ trilogy was the highest grossing film, which earned $2.9B, 17 Academy Awards and 30 nominations. Peter Jackson had engaged and participated in numerous charitable activities which he had won various times.
Peter Jackson’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ Anniversary
How The Lord of The Rings Trilogy Changed Movies Forever
Changes in Movies – Lord of the Rings
Peter’s Inspiration Before Directing
We know that Peter Jackson’s movies are intriguing and awe – inspiring to every individual but the question is what inspired him?Well, when he was young, an article said the cliffs and caves in Pukerua Bay are one of his inspirations of the scenery in his movies like ‘The Hobbit’. Another one was his favourite television show of the famous American director and animator, Ray Harryhausen.
Life Career of Peter Jackson
When it comes to Peter Jackson and his films, he does an exceptionally, well presentation in scenery, a man of brilliant screen – play and his directing skills on television is famous world – wide. Another fun fact is, the ‘Bad Taste’ film was distributed in 12 different countries across the world after it was out. Did you know Peter Jackson never produced all of his films in one studio, he had to direct and film in many other studios before he found a backer in the New Line Theatre.
Peter Jackson – New Zealand Director
Peter Jackson – Senses of Cinema
Conclusion
Peter Jackson started at a young and amateur level but improved over the past years. Because of his strong determination and passion to his love of directing films, he became one of the people whose name will be remembered.