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James Napier Robertson

Born in Wellington, New Zealand, James Napier Robertson began as an actor in theatre and television before writing and directing a number of short films in his early twenties, followed by his debut feature film, I’m Not Harry Jenson, starring Ian Mune, Ilona Rodgers and Marshall Napier. Garnering critical acclaim for his direction of performance, mood and dialogue, I’m Not Harry Jenson was released theatrically in New Zealand in 2009 and nominated for Best Picture at the 2009 New Zealand Film Awards, The Dominion Post calling it “The first New Zealand-made thriller in years that’s actually worthy of the name.” Napier Robertson’s fascination with dysfunctional, outsider characters and social disorientation underpinned the dramatic tension of the film, a theme he continued to explore in his next film, The Dark Horse, starring Cliff Curtis and James Rolleston, based on the true life story of bipolar chess player Genesis Potini. A long-time chess player himself, Napier Robertson played hundreds of games with Genesis while studying his struggles with mental illness and working on the script. Napier Robertson is currently writing and directing on Australian mini-series Rompter Stomper (Roadshow Productions), New Zealand mini-series The Panthers (Four Knights Film), and feature films The Seventh Symphony and The Ballerina (both produced by Anonymous Content). He is represented by ANONYMOUS CONTENT in Los Angeles.


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Born:
Mar 24, 1982 In Wellington, New Zealand
Movie/TV Credits:
9
First Appeared:
In the series Shortland Street 1992-05-25
Latest Project:
Movie The Dark Horse 2014-07-17
Known For
Poster of I'm Not Harry Jenson
Poster of Power Rangers Dino Thunder: Day of the Dino
Poster of Power Rangers Dino Thunder: Collision Course
Poster of The Tribe
Filmography
Movie The Dark Horse Dave 2014-07-17
Movie I'm Not Harry Jenson Interviewer 2009-07-05
Movie Power Rangers Dino Thunder: Collision Course Conner McKnight 2004-01-01
Movie Power Rangers Dino Thunder: Day of the Dino Conner McKnight 2004-01-01
Series Mercy Peak Unknown 2001-07-25
Series Being Eve 2001-08-25
Series The Tribe Jay 1999-04-24
Series Power Rangers Eric 1993-08-28
Series Shortland Street Glen McNulty 1992-05-25