Jan Sardi

Writer, Director

1 January 1953 (73 years)
Jan Sardi is an Australian screenwriter. In 1997, he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing, for Shine. He wrote and directed the 2004 film Love's Brother. He adapted the novel by Nicholas Sparks for The Notebook (2004). Sardi also adapted Li Cunxin's memoir for the film Mao's Last Dancer (2009) and the mini-series The Secret River, based on the novel by Kate Grenville.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Mao's Last Dancer
    Mao's Last Dancer2009
  • Snowy River: The McGregor Saga
    Snowy River: The McGregor Saga4 seasons
  • The Journey Is the Destination
    The Journey Is the Destination2016
  • Ground Zero
    Ground Zero1987

Known For

  • The Notebook
    The Notebook2004
  • Shine
    Shine1996
  • Mao's Last Dancer
    Mao's Last Dancer2009
  • Love's Brother
    Love's Brother2004
  • The Journey Is the Destination
    The Journey Is the Destination2016
  • The Secret River
    The Secret River2 episodes
  • Ground Zero
    Ground Zero1987
  • Snowy River: The McGregor Saga
    Snowy River: The McGregor Saga4 seasons
  • Secrets
    Secrets1992
  • Street Hero
    Street Hero1984
  • Escape from Madness
    Escape from Madness1990
  • Halifax f.p.
    Halifax f.p.6 seasons
  • Phoenix
    Phoenix2 seasons

Filmography

2016
The Journey Is the Destination · as ScreenplayOn Plex
2015
The Secret River · as Screenplay
2009
Mao's Last Dancer · as ScreenplayOn Plex
2004
The Notebook · as Screenplay
2004
1996
Shine · as Screenplay
1994
1994
1993
1992
1992
1990
Breakaway · as Screenplay
1988
1987
1985
1985
1984
1983
Moving Out · as Screenplay

2006
2006
1997
Shine: The Phenomenon · as Self - Screenwriter

1994
Sky Trackers · as Written By
1991
All Together Now · as Written By
1988