Born in Australia. Feature screenwriting credits include MOVING OUT (1983), STREET HERO (1984), GROUND ZERO (1987), BREAKAWAY (1990), SECRETS (1992) and SHINE (1996). He also wrote and directed LOVE'S BROTHER (2003). Sardi's subsequent writing credits (alone or in collaboration) include THE NOTEBOOK (2004), JOURNEY (announced for 2009), and MAO'S LAST DANCER (scheduled for release in 2010).  Nominated for Achievement in Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen 1996: SHINE (screenplay; Story by Scott Hicks) 1 nomination