Storm Ashwood
- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Storm Ashwood is an Australian film director, writer, and producer known for his thought-provoking and deeply human films. With a personal passion for exploring complex emotions and the darker aspects of human nature, Storm's career began with his first narrative film, Coffin (2001), which centres on the fate of three soldiers trapped in a dugout. His powerful storytelling continued with Sleeping With The Light On, an award-winning narrative short that boldly tackles the often unheard cries of child abuse.
Driven by a deep interest in film as a medium for psychological and philosophical exploration, Storm pursued an honours degree in Film Psychoanalysis and Philosophy, alongside diplomas in scriptwriting and marketing. This academic foundation paved the way for his success as both a writer and director of two standout feature films. Escape and Evasion, a critically acclaimed thriller, spent six weeks on Netflix's Top 10 and was nominated for a prestigious Chinese Academy Award. The School, a chilling psychological horror, streaming on STAN and Amazon Prime.
His poignant long-short film Paper Planes, which tells the heartbreaking story of a child soldier in Sudan, earned international recognition and garnered a nomination at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts.
Storm's exceptional writing has also earned him industry-wide recognition, with his screenplay Once Upon in Australia recently reaching the top 1% on Coverfly's Red List. Always searching for stories that need to be told, he has expanded into creative producing, collaborating with fellow writers on meaningful projects. His latest work is the feature film Hostage, a gripping narrative addressing the harrowing issue of child trafficking.
With his unwavering passion for storytelling, Storm Ashwood is poised to continue leaving a significant mark on the film industry with his unique vision and compelling narratives that challenge, provoke, and inspire audiences.
Driven by a deep interest in film as a medium for psychological and philosophical exploration, Storm pursued an honours degree in Film Psychoanalysis and Philosophy, alongside diplomas in scriptwriting and marketing. This academic foundation paved the way for his success as both a writer and director of two standout feature films. Escape and Evasion, a critically acclaimed thriller, spent six weeks on Netflix's Top 10 and was nominated for a prestigious Chinese Academy Award. The School, a chilling psychological horror, streaming on STAN and Amazon Prime.
His poignant long-short film Paper Planes, which tells the heartbreaking story of a child soldier in Sudan, earned international recognition and garnered a nomination at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts.
Storm's exceptional writing has also earned him industry-wide recognition, with his screenplay Once Upon in Australia recently reaching the top 1% on Coverfly's Red List. Always searching for stories that need to be told, he has expanded into creative producing, collaborating with fellow writers on meaningful projects. His latest work is the feature film Hostage, a gripping narrative addressing the harrowing issue of child trafficking.
With his unwavering passion for storytelling, Storm Ashwood is poised to continue leaving a significant mark on the film industry with his unique vision and compelling narratives that challenge, provoke, and inspire audiences.
