Andrew Whitfield (17 October 1971 – 11 September 2011) was a Welsh actor. The company was formed in 2013 when founding partners Jeff Golenberg and Sam Maydew separated from The Collective, a multi-media entertainment company that they had previously created in 2004. Some of the notable actors in the series include, Jai Courtney, John Hannah, Lucy Lawless, Liam McIntyre, Katrina Law, Manu Bennett, Peter Mensah, Viva Bianca, Erin Cummings, Lesley-Ann Brandt, Nick E. Tarabay and Craig Parker. Her very first short film, “Salomon”, was accepted into thirteen different festivals around the world. They allowed filmmaker, Lilibet Foster, to follow them throughout their dramatic and life-affirming journey, in this love story that unfolds over their quest to find a cure, in the hopes that by sharing it, they might help inspire others faced with challenges and who have goals and dreams. Oktober 1971 in Amlwch, Wales ; † 11. sich den, ganzen, Filmzähler & an Herunterladen Be Here Now: The Andy Whitfield story 3 Alle Infos zu Andy Whitfield, bekannt aus Gabriel - Die Rache ist mein und The Clinic: Der britisch-australische Schauspieler Andy. He studied at Sheffield University, in England, and spent five years working in the construction industry in London. Prior to his move to California, he lived in Seattle where he worked for the Seattle Seahawk’s marketing department. Inside Spartacus Star Andy Whitfield's Brave Final Fight Against Cancer. We are grateful for your sharing your comments and personal stories, in so many languages, on social media and in lovely emails. With over twenty years as a highly experienced resilience, leadership and transformational coach, Vashti currently sits on the advisory board for Coaching Australia and Coach Global. … An inspiring love story between television superstar, Andy Whitfield, of “Spartacus” fame and his charismatic wife, Vashti, who together take on the most heroic role he’s ever had to play. Maydew also produced several other films, including The Education of Charlie Banks starring Jesse Eisenberg, and Daydream Nation starring Kat Dennings and Josh Lucas, prior to creating Silver Lining Entertainment. Although declared cancer-free in June 2010, a routine medical check in September 2010 revealed a relapse[14] and Whitfield was compelled to abandon the role. internationally to unanimous critical praise, screening for audiences in over 200 theaters in over 84 cities. We have received thousands of remarkable and deeply touching messages sharing your personal stories about how Andy's story has inspired you to live beyond fear, beyond pain and to bravely and boldly go for all that your life has to offer you. Shot and produced in New Zealand, the series’ four seasons include, “Vengeance,” “War of the Damned,” and the six-part prequel filmed when Andy Whitfield was in treatment for non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, “Gods of the Arena.”. Maydew produced the Netflix comedy Take The 10 featuring Josh Peck, Tony Revolori and Andy Samberg. Directed by Shane Abbes, the film was also Nominated for the Australian Film Institute’s Best Visual Effects Award and was one of Australia’s highest grossing films of 2007. SLE represents over 150 distinguished film and television clients and has produced several film and television projects for Netflix, Lionsgate, HBO, among others. [7], In August 2010, Whitfield teamed up with Freddie Wong and created a 2-minute YouTube video named "Time Crisis", based on the video game series of the same name. This work includes "Operation Fine Girl”; Remembering Marshall: Thirty Years Later "Film in the Television Age"; “A Day in the Life of Africa”; “Fueling the Future” in the prime-time special, “Earth 2050”; “The Carnoisseur”; “Starchitect”; “Great Expectations”; and segments for the award winning show "Stand Up To Cancer", simulcast on ABC, CBS, NBC and more networks. Maydew also spent four years producing the documentary film about the inspiring story of former client Andy Whitfield’s battle with cancer entitled "Be Here Now" The Andy Whitfield's Story, directed by Oscar® nominee Lilibet Foster. He was married to Vashti Whitfield. He also edited the feature documentaries, “The First Season,” directed by Rudd Simmons and “The Undocumented,” directed by Marco Williams; as well as the short film “Public Farm 1: The Making of an Urban Farm,” and the feature documentary, “Be Here Now” (The Andy Whitfield Story), which won the Los Angeles Film Festival Audience Award for Best Documentary, both directed by Lilibet Foster. As though life is imitating art, actor and sex-symbol, Andy Whitfield, had just become a star as the lead in the hit television series,'Spartacus,' when he is faced with his biggest personal challenge - life-threatening cancer. She prides herself with having produced programs that not only feature on all of the Australian networks, but also with a number of international Broadcasters as well. Sep 11, 2015 - This board is dedicated to the late Andy Whitfield who lost his life to cancer. Andy also appeared in the Australian thriller “The Clinic” starring opposite Tabrett Bethell (of “Legend of the Seeker” fame) and made a voice over appearance in the prequel mini-series “Spartacus: Gods of the Arena.” He also teamed up with Freddie Wong in the YouTube video, "Time Crisis," based on the video game, which became a viral hit with over 8.5 million views. An inspiring love story between television superstar, Andy Whitfield, of “Spartacus” fame and his charismatic wife, Vashti, who together take on the most heroic role he’s ever had to play. 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Against all odds, Spartacus’ courage, determination, intense love for his wife and powerful fighting skills drive him to survive and win near-impossible battles. Thank you for your amazing support that has helped us get this far. [3] He moved to Australia in 1999 to work as an engineer in Lidcombe, before later settling in Sydney. "Be Here Now (The Andy Whitfield Story)" is an extraordinarily moving, deeply personal…emotional journey undertaken by the soft-spoken Whitfield and his fiercely supportive wife, Vashti. They bravely allowed Academy® Award Nominated filmmaker, Lilibet Foster, to follow their dramatic and intimate roller coaster, in the hopes that by sharing their journey, they may help inspire others with challenges and dreams. British born and Australian actor, loving husband, father, son, brother and all around beautiful person, was publicly best-known for his leading role in the Starz television series “Spartacus: Blood and Sand.”. Andy won the role after what Executive Producer, Rob Tapert, described as a worldwide search for a talented actor who had so far flown under the Hollywood radar, but afterwards the role of Spartacus would be highly sought after. Sie. Funded by the 3rd most successful documentary campaign on Kickstarter, the filmmakers, producer, Sam Maydew, who brought everyone together, and director, Lilibet Foster, released the film through Be Here Now Productions. Seeking to inspire others, he allowed documentary cameras to capture his final months . More recently, she has seen two of her programs receive Australian Logie Nominations. They had two children together. We invite you sign up to find showings, bring the film to your area and continue to share your stories on our social media and Community Board. Rob has produced several shows including the upcoming Showtime series Your Honor starring Bryan Cranston as well as ABC’s Betrayal and CBS’ Hostages. He was one of two editors on “The Hand That Feed,” Directed by Rachel Lears and Robin Blotnick, which won the Full Frame Film Festival Audience Award and was selected as part of the Best of Fest encore screenings for AFI Docs (formerly Silver Docs). September 2011 in Sydney, New South Wales) war ein britisch-australischer Schauspieler und Fotomodell. Currently, David is the supervising editor of the series, “AXIOS on HBO.”. "Be Here Now" – The Andy Whitfield Story by Lilibet Foster — Kickstarter Lilibet Foster is raising funds for "Be Here Now" – The Andy Whitfield Story on Kickstarter! Their inspiring journey is an example for us all to both manifest our own destiny, yet remember to Be Here Now. Maydew started his career as a producer and was responsible for developing and producing the Sony Pictures Classic film SLC Punk! Maydew recently produced the Lionsgate feature The Kid directed by client Vincent D’Onofrio and starring Ethan Hawke, Dane DeHaan & Chris Pratt. The film premiered digitally on Netflix, and is currently available on Kanopy. Andy Whitfield, the breakout actor in the hit TV series, “Spartacus: Blood and Sand,” was in his prime when he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Over 200 Screenings in over 84 cities Over 4 million views After surviving, against all odds, Spartacus’ sentence was commuted to slavery and he was bought by Batiatus to be trained as a gladiator in the Ludus, with the promise of one day being reunited with his wife, Sura. Her work has taken her to the USA, Italy, Norway, South Korea, Morocco, and now Ireland. The film went on to win The Audience Award at The Los Angeles Film Festival and later premiered on Netflix. [4][5] He appeared in several Australian television series, such as Opening Up, All Saints, The Strip, Packed to the Rafters, and McLeod's Daughters. He studied engineering at Sheffield Hallam University in England. Andy himself describes Spartacus as having a dangerous edge, being “a beast with a heart,” and having a fire that burns within. It earned the Los Angeles Film Festival Audience Award, Best Documentary nominations at the Hot Springs Documentary and Santa Barbara Film Festivals, and was selected as Opening Night Film in competition at the DocEdge Film Festival. Following the loss of her husband Andy, Vashti Whitfield, has been an incredible force for turning her own personal grief into a catalyst for inspiring millions of people around the world. Lilibet earned her Oscar® Nomination for producing the feature documentary, "Speaking in Strings" while her previously produced film, “Soul in the Hole,” won the Independent Spirit®: Truer Than Fiction Award. Today, she currently lives and works in Dublin, Ireland. And, it’s their determination, courage, healthy dose of humor and love, that illustrates how the journey is more important than the destination. After filming for 18 months, we ran a Kickstarter campaign to continue filming and edit the film. A love story between superstar, Andy Whitfield, of “Spartacus” fame and his remarkable wife, Vashti, that critics have called, "inspiring," "powerful" and "not to be missed." He appeared in several Australian television series, such as Opening Up, All Saints, The Strip, Packed to the Rafters, and McLeod's Daughters. As though life is imitating art, actor and sex symbol, Andy Whitfield, had just achieved his dream of becoming a star as the tragic-hero of the hit series, “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” when he is faced with his biggest personal challenge. and pilot segments for many of the major broadcasters such as, Discovery, A&E, O2, PBS, ESPN and BBCAmerica. 'Be Here Now' is a feature documentary that follows him … She also produces and directs live events, most notably for The World Science Festival. Bekanntheit erlangte er vor allem durch seine Mitwirkung in der US-amerikanischen Fernsehserie Spartacus (2010), in der er den Titelhelden verkörperte. I first came to know Andy in his portrayal of Spartacus on the hit Starz Television series Spartacus Blood and Sand. We warmly invite you to continue sharing your stories and join the Be Here Now  Film community, by living and leading a life worthy of you. [11] It was later released on Netflix as Be Here Now: The Andy Whitfield Story[12]. Be Here Now - The Andy Whitfield Story _ Italia. [9], A documentary titled Be Here Now premiered at the 2015 Los Angeles Film Festival. It also reveals how close, yet so far, we are from finding a cure for this disease, which touches all of our lives. Whitfield was born in Amlwch, Anglesey, Wales. He also produced the recently released Robert Mapplethorpe biopic Mapplethorpe starring The Crown’ s Matt Smith as the controversial photographer. Andy Whitfield (* 17. ‘Be Here Now: The Andy Whitfield Story’ This intimate documentary follows Andy and Vashti Whitfield through the harrowing process of fighting the progression of Andy’s affliction with non-Hodgkins lymphoma. He also edited the HBO feature length documentary “Rock and a Hard Place,” produced by Dwayne Johnson, which captures the lives of incarcerated young people who are granted a second chance. Her critically acclaimed feature documentaries include “Brotherhood: Life in the FDNY,” “A Patriot Act,” and “PF1: The Making of an Urban Farm.” Her work has also earned the Best Film Nomination by the International Documentary Association (IDA); Cable Ace Award; Jury Prize at the Newport Film Festival; Best Documentary at Paramount Studio’s WIN Film Festival; Selection in Competition and premieres at the Sundance, Tribeca, Hamptons, Berlin, Rotterdam, Locarno and many more international film festivals; as well as “Top Ten Film of the Year” distinctions by “Premiere” and the “Village Voice.”. Artist Authentic to the core in her work and life, Vashti turned her own personal grief and loss following the death of her husband, actor Andy Whitfield (Spartacus Starz Network), into a catalyst for inspiring millions of people worldwide by co-creating and championing the award-winning feature documentary film, Be Here Now. Months after British actor Andy Whitfield (pictured) played the lead in Spartacus, he succumbed to a rare form of cancer. Er starb im Kreise seiner Familie und in … It received widespread coverage in over 100 international news sources, topped Kickstarter as the 3rd most successful documentary campaign, and now has over 4 million followers across social media and BeHereNowFilm.com. 109 likes. [18], Whitfield died of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on 11 September 2011, 18 months after his initial cancer diagnosis.[1][19]. © 2020 Be Here Now Productions. BE HERE NOW FILM. Co-Founder and Partner, Sam Maydew has guided numerous clients’ careers as well as specializing on the production side of Silver Lining Entertainment. Here his anguished widow tells of his shocking decline. The Welsh-born Whitfield, a physically perfect male specimen if there ever was one, was a hugely successful fashion model in Australia before turning to acting. Lilibet has also directed, produced, written and developed critically acclaimed programs, series Whitfield met his future wife, Vashti, in London after being introduced to each other by a mutual friend. The “Spartacus” series was inspired by the historical figure of Spartacus, a Thracian soldier in the Roman Auxiliary, who was taken prisoner and sentenced to die in the gladiator arena. Aktuell darf man diesen tollen Menschen noch einmal in der Doku ``Be Here Now´´. We warmly invite you to continue sharing your stories and join the Be Here Now Film community, by living and leading a life worthy of you. Inspiring documentary about Andy Whitfield who put the same dedication he brought to his lead role in SPARTACUS, into fighting cancer. Whitfield gained his first prominent role in the Australian supernatural film Gabriel. She also runs her own private coaching practice where she works exclusively with high-level professionals and creatives who consciously look to live, lead and cultivate a unique and inspiring legacy. [10] It follows the journey and struggle of Whitfield and his family as he undergoes chemotherapy treatment for non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. We are so grateful to all of the backers who helped make “Be Here Now” (The Andy Whitfield Story) the 3rd most successful Kickstarter documentary campaign. She has also directed branded entertainment campaigns and PSAs for commercial clients such as, Nike, Sony, Mars, Shell, SCJ and Apple, and non-profit organizations including Acumen Fund, WITNESS, TechnoServe and 1Goal, with the award winning production company, Radical Media and her company, Asphalt Films Entertainment, for which she won both the Honorary Webby and IFilm’s: Best of the Net Awards. One, for the cooking series “Made in Italy: with Silvia Colloca” (SBS |2015), and the other for comedy-documentary, “Mr. He died on September 11, 2011 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He moved to Australia in 1999 and pursued a career as a diagnostic engineer, which required rappelling off the side of tall buildings. Andy and Vashti's inspiring journey is an example for us all to both manifest our own destiny, yet remember to Be Here Now. An inspiring love story between television superstar, Andy Whitfield, of “Spartacus” fame and his charismatic wife, Vashti, who together take on the most heroic role he’s ever had to play. "We are proud to release the film with the hope that, as Andy wished, it will inspire all of us with challenges and dreams to make the most of this one life yet appreciate and embrace what is right before us, and shine a light on the need for more cancer research, treatment and support.". Andy was born in the United Kingdom and grew up in Amlwch, on the island of Anglesey in Wales. Speaking ahead of the release of the feature documentary titled, Be Here Now: The Andy Whitfield Story, which captures hours of intimate footage over 18 months as Andy … ANDY Whitfield, the 39-year-old star of the cable series Spartacus: Blood and Sand, has died in Sydney. Today, Vashti strives to run her life as a devoted parent, a passionate Transformational Facilitator and an individual who does her best to squeeze every drop out of life, death and everything in between. Video/Movie of the day.2.The Andy Whitfield Story “Be Here Now” is an inspiring feature documentary and love story, about the overnight sensation, actor and international sex symbol Andy Whitfield, who put the same determination and dedication that he brought to his lead role in the hit television show, “Spartacus: Blood and Sand,” into fighting life threatening cancer. These include, Discovery TLC (UK), CBeebies (Canada), Knowledge Network (Canada), TV2 (Norway), Australia Network (Asia-Pacific) and RTÉ (Ireland). [8] Whitfield made a brief, uncredited voice-only appearance in the prequel mini-series Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, which premiered on 21 January 2011. [1] He was best known for his leading role in the Starz television series Spartacus: Blood and Sand.[2]. David Meneses is a New York City based editor of numerous award winning feature length and short documentaries. With matching 'Be Here Now' tattoos on their forearms, they go on a quest to heal Andy from a cancer diagnosis – by embracing life, rather than fear. With matching 'Be Here Now' tattoos on their forearms, they go on a quest to heal Andy from a cancer diagnosis – by embracing life, rather than fear. [6] He also starred in the 2010 television series Spartacus: Blood and Sand, which was filmed in New Zealand. Spartacus eventually led a major slave uprising against the Roman Republic. Upon arriving in Los Angeles, Maydew started working in film/TV development at NBC productions. The heartbreaking true story of a family devastated as Spartacus actor, husband and father Andy Whitfield faces aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma cancer - by Vashti Whitfield 22 Nov 2016 Vashti is also a faculty member of The School of Life, where she lectures regularly on the topic of Matters of Life and Death, Purpose, Leadership and Emotional Intelligence, Courage and Confidence. Our appreciation also goes out to film festivals, press, journalists, bloggers, Starz, Deus Ex Machina, BedStu and everyone else – for your help, support and coverage of the film. Andy Whitfield was born on October 17, 1971 in Amlwch, Anglesey, Wales. After being discovered by a photographer on a Sydney beach, he simultaneously began his career as a top model and actor. 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