Alice Maio Mackay
Alice Maio Mackay | |
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| Born | August 4, 2004 |
Alice Maio Mackay (born August 4, 2004) is an Australian filmmaker best known for writing and directing the 2023 queer horror films T Blockers and Satranic Panic.[1]
Early life[edit]
Maio Mackay was born in Adelaide.[2]
Career[edit]
Since 2017, Maio Mackay has produced work under her own company, One Manner Productions. Many of her works are crowdfunded.[3] After directing a string of short films, Maio Mackay's debut feature, So Vam, was released in 2021, followed by Bad Girl Boogey the next year. Her subsequent two features, T Blockers and Satranic Panic, premiered in 2023.[4]
Maio Mackay's fifth feature film was announced in May 2023.[5] The title, Carnage for Christmas, was revealed that August.[6]
Artistry[edit]
Maio Mackay cites Gregg Araki as a major influence on her filmmaking and incorporates elements of camp into her work.[7][1]
Personal life[edit]
Maio Mackay is a transgender woman.[7] She resides in Sydney.[2]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Bestia | Yes | Yes | No | Short film |
| 2019 | Smothered | Yes | Yes | Yes | Short film, also cinematographer and editor |
| A Tale of the Laundry Game | Yes | Yes | No | Short film | |
| Love and Blood | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2020 | Tooth 4 Tooth | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2021 | The Serpent's Nest | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| So Vam | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | |
| 2022 | Bad Girl Boogey | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| 2023 | T Blockers | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Satranic Panic | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | |
| 2024 | Carnage for Christmas † | Yes | Yes | Yes | Post-production |
Web series[edit]
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Actor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Book Club | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2 episodes |
| 2022 | It Listens from the Radio | No | Yes | No | No | Podcast, 1 episode |
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Los Angeles Film Awards | Best Young Filmmaker | Tooth 4 Tooth | Won | [8] |
| 2023 | Popcorn Frights Film Festival | Best Feature Film | T Blockers | Nominated[a] | [9][10] |
| L.A. Outfest | Special Programming Award for Emerging Talent | Won | [10] |
Notes[edit]
- ^ Shared with Erin Paterson.
References[edit]
- ^ a b Allen, Samantha. "In This New Campy Horror Film, Queer and Trans Friends Fight Off Literal Brain Worms". Them. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ a b Russell, Steven A. "Satranic Panic and T Blockers At Melbourne Queer Film Festival". Star Observer. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ Skujins, Angela. "How to make a queer horror film with Alice Maio Mackay". CityMag. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ McCleese, Ariel. "Portrait of a Filmmaker: Alice Maio Mackay". BloodLetter Magazine. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ T, Amber. "Exclusive: Meet The Cast Of Alice Maio Mackay's Queer Christmas Horror". Fangoria. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ T, Amber. "Exclusive: Here's Your First Look At Alice Maio Mackay's Carnage for Christmas". Fangoria. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ a b McAndrews, Mary Beth. "'T Blockers' Director Alice Maio Mackay On Worms And Greg Araki". Dread Central. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ n.a. "LAFA Winners". LA Film Awards. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ n.a. "T Blockers". Popcorn Frights. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ a b n.a. "Alice Maio Mackay - Awards". IMDb. Retrieved 14 April 2024.