Peter Andrikidis is a renowned Australian film and television director, known for his versatility and ability to work with a wide range of actors and genres. He was awarded the Australian Centenary Medal in 2001 for his services to Australian society and film production.
Andrikidis graduated from the Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS) in 1981, where he was one of the youngest graduate students. He was immediately recruited by Crawford Productions, where he went on to direct numerous dramas, including the popular series "Flying Doctors" and "G.P.".
In the 1990s, Andrikidis directed the groundbreaking drama series "Wildside", which won a total of eight Australian Film Institute (AFI) awards, including Best Direction. He then went on to direct the ABC series "Grass Roots", which won seven AFI awards, including Best Direction.
In the 2000s, Andrikidis directed several successful television series and telemovies, including "Heroes' Mountain", "Jessica", "BlackJack", and "The Incredible Journey of Mary Bryant". He also directed the mini-series "East West 101" and "Underbelly", which won numerous awards and critical acclaim.
Andrikidis has worked with many notable actors throughout his career, including Tony Martin, Rachel Blake, Colin Friels, David Field, Sam Neill, Dougray Scott, Claire Forlani, Romola Garai, Jack Davenport, Joan Chen, Richard Roxburgh, and Brian Cox.
In addition to his work in television, Andrikidis has also directed several feature films, including "Kings of Mykonos" and "Alex and Eve". He has also produced several television series and mini-series, including "Monkey", "Eden", and "Bali 2002".
Andrikidis has won numerous awards for his direction, including several AFI awards, Logie awards, and New York Festival Awards. He has also been recognized as one of the top directors in the Australian film and television industry, and has been praised for his ability to get excellent performances from his actors.
Throughout his career, Andrikidis has demonstrated a passion for storytelling and a commitment to creating high-quality, engaging television and film. He continues to be a respected and sought-after director in the Australian industry, and has made a significant contribution to the development of Australian film and television.
