Films
"Driven by a deep passion for inspiring change, fostering positivity, and igniting spirits, I am dedicated to crafting compelling content and storytelling. I believe in giving a voice to the unheard and exploring uncharted paths."
Nansie
PRODUCER, DIRECTOR, EDITOR
Learning to swim at 87 years of age is not a common endeavour. And, learning to swim at 87 with dementia is unheard of. This is the challenge that sisters Adelaide (23) and Lucinda (21) are embarking on with their Nana Ann. This feature documentary explores the misunderstandings of dementia, challenges the stigma surrounding the disease and showcases the power of humour and vulnerability embedded in this intergenerational relationship.
Content: Feature Documentary
Broadcast Partner: TBC
Other Partners: Documentary Australia, Shark Island Foundation
Year: 2024
Duct Tape Surfer
DIRECTOR
Duct Tape Surfer is the heart-warming story of the late Pascale Honore, a wheelchair bound free spirit whose lifelong dream was to surf with her sons Tom & Morgs. Thanks to a mate and a roll of duct tape, her dream came true and Duct Tape Surfing was born! Pascale’s story went viral, sending her and surfing partner Ty Swan on a wild adventure around Australia spreading their message of kindness, hope and ability. It is a reflective journey that celebrates Pascale Honore’s life and impact she had on the world and takes a close look at how it all happened.
Content: Feature Documentary
Broadcast Partner: TBC
Brand Partner: Go Pro, Samsung
Year: 2024
Skategoat
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER, RESEARCHER
Leandre Sanders was born in Venice Beach, LA, into a world of gangs and crime. The only thing that kept him out of trouble was his love of skateboarding. While his older brothers joined the family tradition of running with gangs, Leandre - dubbed Skategoat - spent most of his days and nights at Venice Beach skatepark with his younger brother Leontay. He was so talented and determined that, at the age of 11, he caught the eye of filmmaker Van Alpert.
Content: Feature Documentary
Broadcast Partner: TBC
Brand Partner: Levi's, Cariuma
Awards: Audience Award for Best Documentary - Sydney Film Festival
Year: 2024
Here for the Horses
PRODUCER, RESEARCHER
Triple AFL premiership hero Josh Gibson returns to screens for his other great love, the horse. The documentary explores the initiatives and world leading safety standards that Racing Victoria has established to help protect the welfare of all racehorses – before, during and after racing. Through eye-opening conversations and first-hand experiences, Gibson finds himself on a journey that highlights the genuine love those involved in racing have for its equine athletes. This never-before-seen look at the faces and stories of racing, both equine and human, brings to life the moments and decisions that shape a sport.
Content: Feature Documentary
Broadcast Partner: Channel 7
Brand Partner: Racing Victoria
Awards: Mumbrella Bravery Award, 2022
Year: 2022
Save This Shark
PRODUCER, RESEARCHER, ASSISTANT EDITOR
Mick Fanning is on a new mission to explore shark conservation. The 3x world surfing champion will hop around the world teaming up with experts and conservationists to uncover the hidden truths about sharks, threats and how to save them from extinction. Mick takes this incredible opportunity to go on his own personal journey and conquer his fear to learn about sharks.
Content: TV Series (2 Episodes) - Feature Documentary
Broadcast Partner: National Geographic
Brand Partner: CISCO
Year: 2020
MUM Misunderstandings of Miscarriage
RESEARCHER, CAMERA OPERATOR, ASSISTANT EDITOR
Filmmaker Tahyna MacManus embarks on a personal journey to understand the physical, emotional and psychological impacts of miscarriage. As she tries to fall pregnant again, she discovers that the world of women’s silence and shame can become one of strength in numbers.
Content: Feature Documentary
Broadcast Partner: Stan Australia
Brands Partner: IVF Australia
Year: 2020
Save This Rhino - India
DIRECTOR, PRODUCER, RESEARCHER, ASSISTANT EDITOR
Following the learnings from Save This Rhino (2019) set in South Africa, former English cricket captain Kevin Pietersen is keen to find out more about what’s happening to rhinos in India, his second home. Kevin sets out to discover all that India has to offer from the culture to the unique wildlife and what conservation looks like there. This time he teams up with National Geographic explorer and world renowned conservationist Dr Krithi Karanth on a journey to Kaziranga National Park to find out exactly what's going on and the ways they can help. Do rhinos face the same issues as in South Africa?
Content: TV Series (2 Episodes)
Broadcast Partner: National Geographic
Brands Partner: CISCO
Awards: Country Winner: India, Best Natural History and Wildlife Show & Best Current Affairs Program, Asian Academy Creative Awards, 2021
Year: 2020
Save This Rhino - Africa
PRODUCER, RESEARCHER, ASSISTANT EDITOR
Presently, three rhinos are killed every day and if this continues, the animal will be extinct by 2025. Save This Rhino follows the journey of Arthur, an orphaned baby rhino who endured the death of his mother at the hands of poachers, and showcases the problem and some of the solutions to this tragic chapter of human history. The documentary charts the struggles, obstacles, and wins of the courageous men and women who are determined to fight on the frontlines of this conservational war.
Content: TV Series (2 Episodes)
Broadcast Partner: National Geographic
Brands Partner: CISCO, Dimension Data, Canon Australia, QT Hotels & Resorts, Land Rover South Africa
Awards: Lumiere Award For Best Documentary, 2020 | Monolith Award For Best Episodic Content - Infinity Festival 2019
Year: 2019
The Four Seasons Of The Search
PRODUCER, WRITER, EDITOR
Narrated by the ever entertaining Mason Ho (one of the explorers), with illustrations from Joe Neathway-Brown to provide a flavour of secrecy, this is the first time The Search has reflected on its past journey’s (decades of explorations) and gained such valuable insight from its previous participants. The series is broken into a seasonal approach of Spring – Summer – Autumn – Winter which allows a clever hint of locations without explicit detail.
Content: TV Series (1 Season - 4 Episodes)
Broadcast Partner: Fox Sports
Brand Partner: Rip Curl
Year: 2019
The South To Sian Journals
WRITER, DIRECTOR, EDITOR
A collection of stories documenting the people, places & adventures that occurred during the two years making "South To Sian" - the challenges, the surfers, riders, filmmakers and photographers. Extremely entertaining and insightful, "Journals" documents the travels, the hardships, the locations, the personalities and the thoughts of the characters, both in front of and behind the lens.
Content: Feature Film
Broadcast Partner: Garage Entertainment, Madman Entertainment
Brand Partner: Deus
Year: 2017
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