Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson

Describe Peter Jackson’s early films.
Peter Jackson's early films were short movies that included his friends. They were normally simple movies and weren’t the best quality. He first made movies as a hobby and then began very interested in the feeling of creating.

Jackson is described as “one of the most powerful directors in
Hollywood”. What does that mean?
Peter Jackson is called “one the most powerful directors in Hollywood” because of his effect on the community around the world. He is able to give a point to people in his work that most people can understand. He gets his message across, while also making a good movie a lot of people can watch.

Make a list of films that Peter Jackson has been involved in.
The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring, The Lord Of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Lord of The Rings: The Return Of The King, The Hobbit Trilogy, King Kong, Braindead, Bad Taste, The Lovely Bones, They Shall Not Grow Old, Heavenly Creatures, Mortal Engines, The Frighteners, Meet the Feebles, The Adventures of Tintin, District 9, Forgotten Silver and more.

Why do you think he has been successful?
I think that Peter Jackson has become successful because of how he directs his movies. He directs his movies in a way that interests a lot of different people into his work. I personally haven’t watched any Peter Jackson movies because they don’t interest me, but they interest a lot of people around the world. I also think he has been successful because he made his work known, if he never went to the Cannes Film Festival he probably wouldn’t be famous or known for his works.

How does Peter Jackson benefit New Zealand?
Peter Jackson benefits New Zealand by making our country recognised around the world. He also benefits our country by filming some movies that have become famous in New Zealand so New Zealand has become a bigger tourist attraction for that reason.