Andrew Pike

Andrew Pike
Andrew Pike in 2009
Born
Andrew Franklin Pike
Occupation(s)Film historian, distributor, exhibitor, producer, and director
Years active1970–
Known forRonin Films
Notable workAustralian Film 1900-1977

Andrew Franklin Pike OAM is an Australian film historian, film distributor and exhibitor, and documentary producer and director. Pike formed Ronin Films, an Australian film distribution company, with his first wife, Merrilyn Fitzpatrick, in 1974, and remains managing director of the company. He has produced and directed many documentaries since 1982, and co-authored several books, notably Australian Film 1900-1977 (1998). Pike has been honoured with numerous awards, including a plaque on the ACT Honour Walk in Canberra City; Medal Order of Australia; and an honorary doctorate from the University of Canberra.

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