Toni Collette’s Directorial Debut ‘The Best Of’ Among 75 Projects Backed by Screen Australia
Toni Collette will make her feature directing debut with “The Best Of,” her screen version of Graeme Simsion’s bestselling novel, which is one of 75…
Variety reports: Toni Collette will make her feature directing debut with “The Best Of,” her screen version of Graeme Simsion’s bestselling novel, which is one of 75 projects sharing more than AUD16.9 million ($11.7 million) in production and development money from Screen Australia.
Collette, an Emmy and Golden Globe winner, produces alongside Christopher Simon.
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