Director

About

ABOUT

I love telling stories…big stories, small stories, true stories, but most importantly, stories with heart and soul. Stories grounded in purpose that champion the underdog, the unlikely and the overlooked. In an age of social, political and ecological discord - stories that connect and remind us of what it means to be human are more important than ever.

I’m a filmmaker originally from New Zealand … a decade in London … now based in Australia.

I love crafting authentic performances that make you feel something, whether that’s creating a moment of real-life or interpreting a scripted scene with seasoned actors…for me it’s all about finding stories that connect with our common humanity ...

embarking on adventures ...

this is my work in the world ...

Filmmaking has taken me to over 40 countries where I’ve developed a film style steeped in the complexities of human emotion, utilising intimate cinematic portraits that blur the lines between fact and fiction, yet are firmly anchored to a human-centric soul.

I make films, commercials, documentaries and am currently developing a slate of film and TV projects with industry partners in Australia and the UK.

My work has been recognised by my peers and awarded at YDA Cannes, Ciclope, Kinsale Sharks, 1.4, GZDOC.


AWARDS

YDA 2020 Cannes - Gold Screen “Nitacheza/I Will Dance”

YDA 2020 Cannes - Silver Screen “The Fisherman”

YDA 2019 Cannes - Gold Screen “Volta”

Kinsale Shark Awards 2020 - Nominated Best Direction “Can You See Me - Love Story”

1.4 Awards 2020 On the Cusp Longlist “The Fisherman”

Ciclope Festival 2019 (Africa) - Winner Best Direction over 180sec “Volta”.

Ciclope Festival 2019 (Berlin) - Finalist Best Direction over 180 sec “Volta”.

Finalist GZDOC 2019 - Best Documentary Short “Volta”

Winner Graham Wade Pilgrim Media Prize 2019 (Australia) “Volta”


PRESS

In Absence Emotionally charged Short Film Shines Campaign Brief

The Family Cast Announced The Stable

The Directors Q&A LBBOnline

13CO Signs Director Paul Nevison Campaign Brief

Director Q&A Creative Minds Campaign Asia

Directors Notes article on Prayer of the Mothers

Prayer of the Mothers Director Q&A at 1.4

YDA 2020 Winner Interview on Shots.net

No Small Plan on Shots.net

1.4 interview - Pity, Fear, Catharsis

YDA CHAT 2020 with Jury Chairman Karim Bartoletti

“Can You See Me” on Director’s Notes

Director Q&A Shots.net

“Volta” on Director’s Notes

“Volta” on Film Shortage

YDA 2019 Cannes Shots.net