| Belinda | |
| Director: | Pamela Gibbons |
| Producer: | Bedrich Kabriel |
| Starring: | Deanne Jeffs Kaarin Fairfax |
| Music: | Les Gock |
| Cinematography: | Malcolm McCulloch |
| Editing: | David Huggett |
| Runtime: | 97 minutes |
| Country: | Australia |
| Language: | English |
| Budget: | A$2.4 million[1] |
Belinda is a 1988 Australian film directed by Pamela Gibbons which stars Deanne Jeffs in the title role. The film was also known as Midnight Dancer.
Sixteen-year-old Australian girl Belinda (Deanne Jeffs) wants to become a ballerina. To makes ends meet, she takes a job as an exotic dancer in a Sydney cabaret. Eventually, she is able to reach her goal, but not before experiencing humanity at best and worst of times.
The movie was autobiographical for Pamela Gibbons. It was shot in Sydney August to October 1986.[2]
| Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Film Institute[3] | Best Achievement in Cinematography | ||
| Best Achievement in Sound | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Kaarin Fairfax | ||
| Best Original Screenplay |