Ann Turner

Ann Turner is an Australian filmmaker and novelist. Her films explore social and psychological themes, centering on strong female characters. Turner is writer-director of four feature dramas – Celia (1989), Hammers Over The Anvil (1993), Dallas Doll (1994) and Irresistible (2006) one of only three Australian women to achieve this distinction. Her novels include The Lost Swimmer (2015) and Out of the Ice (2016) both of which were nominated for literary awards. Turner has also worked as a screenwriter, producer, script consultant, teacher and film industry administrator.

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