★ HOW OLD IS DUSTIN FENELEY?
Dustin Feneley is 44 years old, born April 15, 1982 in AU · Aries.
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About
Dustin Feneley directed and wrote atmospheric short films that premiered at Cannes and won major festival prizes, before his debut feature Stray (2018) became a New Zealand critical favorite. Born in Australia on 15 April 1982, Feneley studied at the Victorian College of the Arts Film School at the University of Melbourne. His short Snow screened at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival Official Selection, and he received the Qantas Spirit of Youth Award for Moving Image in 2007. As an Aries, Feneley channels directorial boldness into character-driven narratives.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Dustin Feneley directed and wrote atmospheric short films that premiered at Cannes and won major festival prizes, before his debut feature Stray (2018) became a New Zealand critical favorite. Born in Australia on 15 April 1982, Feneley studied at the Victorian College of the Arts Film School at the University of Melbourne. His short Snow screened at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival as an Official Selection, earning him the Qantas Spirit of Youth Award for Moving Image in 2007. In 2011, Feneley received the Filmmaker Grand Prix at the Sapporo International Short Film Festival for his body of work in short films. His earlier shorts—Hawker (2008), a portrait of a travelling salesman, and Eskimo Kiss (2009), an intimate portrayal of a young disabled man's first romantic encounter—established his reputation for character-driven work. Feneley also wrote a series of articles for Screen Education exploring narrative short filmmaking. His debut feature, Stray, starred Kieran Charnock and Arta Dobroshi and earned critical acclaim, with one reviewer declaring it comparable to "the very best films ever made in New Zealand" and another calling it a "modern classic". The film also holds the record for the highest amount raised via donation-based crowdfunding for a New Zealand film. As a screenwriter and director, Feneley creates intimate, character-focused narratives that bridge short and feature formats. Born under Aries, Feneley's directorial vision reflects a sign known for pioneering determination and bold creative choices.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Feneley studied filmmaking at the Victorian College of the Arts Film School at the University of Melbourne before launching his short-film career.
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Trivia
- Snow (2006) screened as an Official Selection at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival.
- Received the Filmmaker Grand Prix at the Sapporo International Short Film Festival in 2011 for his body of work in short films.
- Stray (2018) holds the record for the highest amount ever raised via donation-based crowdfunding for a New Zealand film.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Dustin Feneley gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Dustin Feneley?
- Dustin Feneley is 44 years old (born April 15, 1982).
- When is Dustin Feneley's birthday?
- Dustin Feneley was born on April 15, 1982.
- What is Dustin Feneley's zodiac sign?
- Dustin Feneley is a Aries, born April 15, 1982.
- What is Dustin Feneley's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Dustin Feneley was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- Where is Dustin Feneley from?
- Dustin Feneley is from AU.
- What does Dustin Feneley do?
- Dustin Feneley is a writer.
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