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PETER HOBBS WINS BEST ORIGINAL MUSIC AWARD FOR TV FILM 'JEAN'

The NZ On Air and TVNZ funded television film Jean, based on the life of Jean Batten has won nine awards in the 2017 New York Festivals International Television and Film Awards, including Gold World Medal Best Original Music for Songbroker composer Peter Hobbs.

The New York Festivals Grand Jury awarded Jean World Medal winners in these nine categories. 

Gold World Medal Best Performance by an Actress - KATE ELLIOTT

Gold World Medal Best Camerawork - GINNY LOANE

Gold World Medal Best Original Music - PETER HOBBS (Harmonic)

Gold World Medal Drama Special - LIPPY PICTURES

Gold World Medal TV Movie - LIPPY PICTURES

Silver World Medal Best Direction - ROBERT SARKIES

Silver World Medal Best Screenplay - PAULA BOOCK & DONNA MALANE

Silver World Medal Best Sound Design - CHRIS BURT (The Inside Track)

Silver World Medal Best Special Visual Effects - PETER MCCULLY (Albedo)

We offer Peter our hearty congratulations and look forward to hearing future compositions from this talented local composer.

More info here.

Peter Hobbs, Jean, 2017 New York Festivals International Television and Film Awards