Peter jackson life timeline
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Peter jackson life timeline
Peter Jackson timeline
October 1961
Peter Jackson is born on Halloween in Pukerua Bay, a small New Zealand town west of Wellington.
December 1969
Jackson’s parents receive an 8 mm camera as a gift.
Their son eventually claims it as his own.
1976
Jackson creates his first two cinematic efforts, a World War II narrative and the sci-fi short “The Valley.” The latter, a silent, airs on the TV show “Spot On.”
1981
With a newly acquired 16 mm camera, Jackson begins creating “Roast of the Day,” a gory sci-fi spoof featuring alien-eating people.
1986
Jackson establishes Wingnut Films.
1987
Jackson expands “Roast” into his first feature, “Bad Taste.” As its writer, director and producer, he funds the bulk of the $25,000 shooting budget himself.
He also plays two parts in the film.
1987
Jackson meets Fran Walsh while posting “Bad Taste.” Walsh becomes his writing partner, co-scripting all hi