Film is not a domesticated medium
Acclaimed Australian producer Al Clark speaks to Mumbrella’s sister title Encore after receiving the AACTA Raymond Longford Award, acknowledging his 30-year service in the Australian film industry. His catalogue of films includes The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Chopper and 1984.
What was it like watching the tributes at the awards? Was it quite emotional?
At certain moments, unexpectedly so. The great thing about emotions is that they can’t be legislated. They can only be felt, and they arose at improbable moments, but pleasurably so.
Don McAlpine, last year’s Raymond Longford recipient, is turning 80 next year and shows no signs of slowing down. Are you much the same?
You can also watch the Raymond Longford presentation to Al Clark here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BFf8BkmV5o&list=UU-k7HEKmbQLqNxPc3–dp7g