Proyas was slated as director of the science fiction thriller film adaptation of the Daniel H. Wilson novel Amped. Proyas directed Gods of Egypt, starring Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and co-written by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless. The film was critically panned upon its release in 2016 and bombed at the box office. Other ventures In 2019 Alex Proyas founded a new production studio in Sydney, Australia, under the name of Heretic Foundation. In August 2021 Proyas has announced that he is developing a new video platform titled "VidiVerse" for independent filmmakers, as an alternative to YouTube. Personal life Proyas has long been married to artist Catherine Linsley, who worked in the Art Department for Proyas's first feature film, Spirits of the Air, Gremlins of the Clouds. She has also worked in various capacities on short subjects and animations produced by or written by Proyas. Linsley was also listed in the final credits of his film Knowing under the section "The producers wish to thank...". Filmography Feature films Short films Music videos "Ricky's Hand" – Fad Gadget (1980) w/Salik Silverstein "Flicker" – Fetus Productions (1983) "In Your Eyes" – Dropbears (1985) "Kiss the Dirt" – INXS (1986) "Don't Dream It's Over" – Crowded House (1986) "Holiday" – The Other Ones (1987) "Rhythm of Love" – Yes (1987) "Better Be Home Soon" – Crowded House (1988) "Magic Touch" – Mike Oldfield (1988) "Bring Down the Moon" – Boy Meets Girl (1989) "Nineteen Forever" – Joe Jackson (1989) "Mysteries of Love" – Alphaville (1989) "When We Dance" – Sting (1994) Awards and nominations ARIA Music Awards The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987. ! |- |rowspan="2" | 1987 | Alex Proyas for "Don't Dream It's Over" (Crowded House) |rowspan="2" | Best Video | |rowspan="2" | |- | Alex Proyas for "Kiss the Dirt" (INXS) | |- References External links Alex Proyas Discusses Dark City Sequel at AMCtv.com 1963 births ARIA Award winners Australian film directors Australian film producers Australian music video directors Australian screenwriters Australian people of Greek Cypriot descent Australian people of Greek descent Living people Science fiction film directors Television commercial directors People from Alexandria Writers from Sydney Egyptian emigrants to Australia Egyptian people of Greek descent