Antony J. Bowman was born and educated in Sydney, Australia. He studied at London Film School before making his name as a writer/director with a flair for character-driven films.

Before his feature films, Bowman wrote and directed several short films and two acclaimed documentaries - receiving a Silver Screen Award at the Chicago International Film Festive and a Bronze Award at the New York Film Festival.

Antony's breakthrough feature was an adaptation of his novel, "Paperback Hero." This movie achieved status at both the Hollywood and Milan Film Festivals where it was "In Competition" in both venues.

Antony has just completed the screenplay for the epic, 2nd World War project, "When Heaven Falls" - due for production in 2008; is producer and screenwriter on the ToonzAnimation project, "The Adventures of the Recycle Gang," and finally, writer & director of the upcoming UK thriller, "One Way."

Paperback Hero

Hollywood Film Festival - 2002 (Finalist)
Palm Springs Film Festival - 2000
Milan International Film Festival - 2000
(In Competition)

Best Director (Silver Screen Award)

1993 International Film & Video Festival, Chicago
"THE LIFE OF BRIAN.." Drama/Doco

Best Documentary (Bronze Medal)

1998 New York Film Festival
"A DESPERATE FORTUNE"

Best Screenplay (Nomination)

Australian Writers' Guild Awards
"RELATIVES"