Born in Melbourne, Schepisi broke into the film industry with his debut film The Devil’s Playground in 1976, a semi-autobiographical movie that illustrated the trials of attending Catholic Secondary Schools. It won the Australian Institute Award for Best Film, Best Direction and Best Lead Actor, garnering Schepisi national attention. Since then, the director has worked with various high-profile stars, including Michael Caine, Steve Martin, Helen Mirren, Meryl Streep, Sean Connery and many more.
At Friday on My Mind, Schepisi will discuss his newest film Words and Pictures, which is currently in post-production, and provide valuable insight into his directing process.
