‘the Quiet Earth’ Nominated In 11 Categories (Press, 12 June 1987)

The sci-fi thriller "The Quiet Earth," directed by Geoff Murphy and featuring Bruno Lawrence, has received significant recognition by being nominated for 11 categories at the 1987 G.O.F.T.A. Awards, including best film and best director. This makes it the most nominated film at the awards. Following it is the animated feature "Footrot Flats," which received six nominations and is also in contention for best film along with "Arriving Tuesday." In the category for best female performance in a leading role, the finalists include Alison Routledge for "The Quiet Earth," Judy McIntosh for "Arriving Tuesday," and Lisa Harrow for "Shaker Run." For the male performance in a leading role, nominations are given to Bruno Lawrence, John Clarke for "Footrot Flats," and Peter Hayden for "Arriving Tuesday." Both Alison Routledge and Bruno Lawrence have also been recognised for their supporting roles in "Bridge to Nowhere." The nominees for best director are Geoff Murphy for "The Quiet Earth," Bruce Morrison for "Shaker Run," and Murray Ball for "Footrot Flats." The Guild of Film and Television Arts announced a total of 91 finalists across 29 categories, with 15 categories dedicated to television and 13 to film. In the television categories, last year's best entertainer, Billy T. James, is once again in contention for the title, joined by singer Annie Crummer and the Topp Twins. Nominated in the best entertainment programme category are "The Billy T. James Show," an episode of "This Is Your Life" featuring rugby player George Nepia, and a special from the Topp Twins. The factual series nominees include "Close Up," "Expressions of Sexuality," and "Weekend." For best documentary programme, the contenders are the first episode of "Expressions of Sexuality" focusing on adolescence titled "Fair Go For Tim," and "Swan Lake" from "Wild South." The best drama series nominations are "About Face," "Adventurer," "Terry and the Gunrunners," and "Fireraiser." In the children's programme category, "Cuckooland," "Fireraiser," and "Terry and the Gunrunners" received nominations. For best performance in a dramatic role on television, the finalists include Georgina Beyer in "Jewel's Dart," Jennifer Ward-Lealand in "Danny and Raewyn," Lorae Parry in "Open House," Lucky Sheehan in "A Fitting Tribute," and Tungia Baker in "Open House." For the best performance in a dramatic role, Jon Trimmer in "Fireraiser" was nominated alongside Mitchell Manuel in "Mark H," Peter Bland in "Heart of the High Country," and Peter Hayden in "Fireraiser." For best commercial, the nominees are Fresh Up featuring the Limbs dance group, Europa with "Travelling On," and Apple Computer. The winners will be announced at a ceremony scheduled for 15 July 1987. G.O.F.T.A.’s vice-chairman, Mr Norman Elder, highlighted the notable increase in independent television programmes chosen as finalists this year, suggesting a positive outlook for the local film and television industry.

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