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Gillian May Armstrong (born 18 December 1950) is an Australian director, who specializes in period drama. Her films often feature female perspectives and protagonists. Many of her movies are historical dramas. She has won multiple awards including an AFI Best Director Award, and has been nominated for numerous other awards including a Palme D'Or and two Golden Bear Awards. She has received multiple Honorary Doctorates including an Honorary Doctor of Letter Degree from University of Sydney, and an Honorary Doctorate from Swinburne University of Technology.
Gillian Armstrong is an acclaimed Australian director, celebrated for her nuanced period dramas and long-form documentary projects that explore the evolving lives of women.
She is widely recognized for her feature films including My Brilliant Career, Little Women, and Oscar and Lucinda, as well as her innovative documentary filmmaking.
Her work predominantly features character-driven period dramas and observational documentaries, consistently focusing on female perspectives and strong protagonists.
She is a distinguished alumna and long-time supporter of the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS). Follow Gillian Armstrong on Mood.