Age: 63
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Mark Anthony "Baz" Luhrmann (born 17 September 1962) is an Australian filmmaker and actor with projects spanning film, television, opera, theatre, music and recording industries. He is regarded by some as a contemporary example of an auteur for his style and deep involvement in the writing, directing, design, and musical components of all his work. He is the most commercially successful Australian director, with four of his films in the top ten highest worldwide grossing Australian films of all time. On the screen he is best known for his "Red Curtain Trilogy", consisting of his romantic comedy film Strictly Ballroom (1992), and the romantic tragedies William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet (1996) and Moulin Rouge! (2001). Following the trilogy, projects included Australia (2008), The Great Gatsby (2013), Elvis (2022), and his television period drama The Get Down (2016) for Netflix. Additional projects include stage productions of Giacomo Puccini's La bohème for both the Australian Opera and Broadway and Strictly Ballroom the Musical (2014). Luhrmann is equally known for his Grammy-nominated soundtracks for Moulin Rouge! and The Great Gatsby, as well as his record label House of Iona, a co-venture with RCA Records. Serving as producer on all of his musical soundtracks, he also holds writing credits on many of the individual tracks. His album Something for Everybody features music from many of his films and also includes his hit "Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)".
Baz Luhrmann
Director
for Director in Jaco: A Musical Genius Untamed
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Set against the vibrant and evolving backdrop of the 1970s and ’80s music scene, Jaco chronicles the meteoric rise and tragic fall of John Francis Anthony Pastorius III—better known as Jaco. From his early days as a self-taught prodigy in Florida to his dazzling tenure with Weather Report and unforgettable collaborations with legends like Joni Mitchell and Herbie Hancock, Jaco pushed musical boundaries with his virtuosic fretless bass playing and fearless innovation. But genius often comes at a price. Under his joyful on-stage charisma was a man battling inner demons—struggles with mental health, substance abuse, and a relentless need for perfection. As his personal life unraveled, Jaco’s career spiraled, leaving a legacy both luminous and heartbreaking. Jaco explores the tension between the beauty of creation and the chaos of self-destruction, offering an unflinching yet empathetic look at a man who lived for music, burned too brightly, and left an indelible mark on the world.
