Barbara Sumner
Barbara Sumner is a New Zealand writer and film producer. Tree of Strangers, her memoir of adoption, loss and discovery, was published by Massey University Press in September 2020.
She co-founded the film production company Cloud South Films with her husband Thomas Burstyn, and has served as a writer for The [New Zealand Herald].
Filmography
- One Man, One Cow, One Planet
- This Way of Life
- Red White Black & Blue
- This Way of Life
- ''Some [Kind of Love (film)|Some Kind of Love]''
Awards
This Way of Life :- Shortlist 2011 Academy Awards
- Berlin International Film Festival, Jury Prize.
- Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, Best Feature Film,
- Victoria Independent FF, Texas, Best Documentary
- Bend International FF, Oregon, Best Documentary 2012
- Bend International FF, Oregon, Best Feature Film, 2012
- Iowa Indie Film Festival 2011, People's Choice -
- Iowa Indie Film Festival 2011, Best Documentary
- Docville Official Selection 2011 Belgium
- DocEdge Festival Outstanding Contribution to New Zealand Documentary 2011 Qantas Film Awards 2010, Best Documentary
- FIFO 2011 Special Jury Award
- Anuuruaboro Youth Jury Prize
- Wairoa Maori Film Festival 2010, Audience Award
- Plus Cameraimage nominated Best Cinematography, Poland 2010
- Sold to 22 countries
- Best Environmental Conservation Film: CMS Vatravan, India
- Katherine Knight Award: EarthVision International Film Festival
- Best Non-Broadcast Film: Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival
- Award of Excellence: The Accolade
- Sold to 16 countries