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PhillEngland

  • Director
  • Editor
  • Cinematographer
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Phill England was a versatile maker of television programmes, specialising in documentary. He worked as a director, cameraman and editor across all four series of acclaimed arts series The Gravy. In 2008 England was nominated for a Qantas directing award, for a Gravy episode looking at the varied ways artists explore sexuality. Phill England passed away on 30 October 2010. He was 42.

Biography

A one-time field director and editor on influential reality show Popstars, Phill England was steeped in the world of music. England played drums for Aussie-based band The Doubting Thomases in the 1980s, before pursuing a career in television.

Screenography

The Kitchen Job (Series Two, Episode Two)
2010 Field Director, Second Camera Television
Smashfest
2008 Camera Television
The Gravy - Series Three, Episode 11
2008 Director, Camera, Editor Television
The Kitchen Job
2008 - 2010 Director Series

Awards

2008 Qantas Film and Television Awards
Nominated for Achievement in Directing - Factual/Entertainment Programme: for Series One of The Gravy

“Clever, with a keen sense for the rhythms of storytelling, Phill was a powerhouse for The Gravy, setting high standards while passing on his knowledge and skills to those around him. He will be terribly missed.”

— Producer Tom Kelly