Authenticity in every frame, every page
I’m drawn to narratives that reveal resilience, hope, and transformation — whether I’m shaping them behind a camera, in a manuscript, or producing for screen and audio. I thrive where creative freedom meets purposeful collaboration, and I value authenticity over pretense every time.
An award-winning author and filmmaker, I have published six non-fiction books. The first in my Bridge trilogy became the basis for my short film Say My Name (2023), which went on to win 95 international film awards. My creative work draws deeply from lived experience, frontline trauma work, and research — crafting stories that illuminate both the human cost of hardship and the extraordinary capacity for recovery.
My portfolio spans:
- Film & Screen: Creator, producer and co-writer of Say My Name; associate producer, still photographer and cast for The Healing documentary; currently developing two doco-series about resilience.
- Books & Writing: Six published works, each offering hope and practical insights through the lens of lived experience. Book two of my Bridge trilogy, Building the Bridge was released in January 2026 and was given a 5-star review from Readers' Favorite (US).
- Podcasts & Audio: Creator of three podcast series exploring stories of resilience, leadership, and wellbeing. The latest podcast: Living Reflections.
Say My Name is based on my book, Sleeping Under the Bridge. In collaboration with Rhoyce Nova (co-writer/director), Zachary Peel-McGregor (DOP), and Quinn (lead actress/composer), we brought my younger life story to screen - a journey through childhood abuse, survival, systemic adversity, transformed into a message of strength and possibility.
For more on my books, films, and upcoming projects, visit my website or contact via the links on this page.
People's Choice Award, Best Narrative Short and Best Actress
Say My Name
West Dallas Film Festival
Dallas, Texas
2024
Best Awareness Award
Say My Name
SydFest Independent Film Festival
Sydney
2024
Top 10
Say My Name
Short Film Slam MadLab
Philadephia
2024
Nominee for Best Short Film
Say My Name
100 Films Retreat #2
Southern California
2023
Honourable Mention for Best Short
Say My Name
Voices Rising Film Festival
New York
2023
Best Australian Film
Say My Name
Titan International Film Festival
Sydney
Best Social Impact Film
Say My Name
American Dreamscreen Film Festival
Best Drama, Best Director, Best Trailer, Best Poster
Say My Name
Liber International Film Festival
Best Narrative Short
Say My Name
8 and a Halfilm awards
Best International Film and Best Drama
Say My Name
Best Damn Film Awards
Atlanta
Exceptional Merit Tight Shorts
Say My Name
WRPN.TV Women's International Film Festival
Delaware
Best Narrative Short, Best Director and Top 10 Screenplays
Say My Name
Festigious monthly comp
LA
Best Actor/Actress
Say My Name
Reale Film bimonthly awards
Best Screenplay
Say My Name
Robinson Film Awards
Creative Genius Award 2024, Best International Short Film
Say My Name
Dubai International Cine Carnival
Dubai
Best Woman Empowerment
Say My Name
4theatre selection
Winner Best 1st time Filmmaker
Say My Name
Swedish International Film Festival
Arvika
Best Narrative Short and Best 1st time Director Short
Say My Name
Crown Point International Film Festival
Chicago
Award of Merit for Best Short Film
Say My Name
One-Reeler Short Film Competition
Los Angeles
Award of Recognition for Awareness Raising
Say My Name
IndieFEST Film Awards
California
Best Experimental Film
Say My Name
The Monthly Film Festival (TMFF)
Best Filmmaker, Best Narrative Short, Best Arthouse Cinematographer
Say My Name
Special Event at 81st Venice International Film Festival
Venice
Best Author of the Year 2024
Say My Name
Telluride New Stories Film Festival
Best Arthouse Narrative Short and Best Indie Director
Say My Name
Diario Italiano Film Festival
Florence
Best Indie Narrative Short, Best Short Script, Best Original Cast, Best Indie Cinematographer
Say My Name
The Dark Side of the Cinema Film Fest
Amsterdam
Best International Short, Best Cinematographer, Best Production Company, Best Casting Director
Say My Name
City of God Film Festival
Best International Short, Best Cinematic Project of the Year 2024
Say My Name
Wild Filmmaker
Best Arthouse Short, Best Filmmakers, Best Cinematography, Best Casting Director, Best Independent Author of 2024
Say My Name
Australian Film Critics Award
Best Narrative Short, Best Filmmakers, Best Arthouse Cinematography
Say My Name
American Film Market Las Vegas
Best Director
Say My Name
Creative Vision Film Festival
Best Narrative Short, Best Real Event Based Film, Best Screenplay Writers of the Year
Say My Name
International Film Talent Awards
Best Drama
Say My Name
Colossus Film Festival
Best Inspirational Film
Say My Name
Black Owl Film Festival
Best Poetic Drama, Best Arthouse Indie Short Film, Best International First Time Director, Best Original Screenwriters
Say My Name
Newyorker Indie Critics' Choice Award 2024
New York
Indie Author of the Year 2024, Best Poetic Drama, Best Arthouse Indie Short Film, Best International First Time Director, Best Original Screenwriters
Say My Name
Special Edition in Cannes 2024
Cannes
Best Narrative Short, Best Poetry Film, Best Cast and Best Indie Filmmakers
Say My Name
International Network Film Festival Australian Focus
Master of the Screen Award 2024, Best Women's Film
Say My Name
Phuket International Film Festival
Phuket
Best Artistic Short Film, Best Debut Short Film, Best Narrative Short Film and Best Talented Filmmaker
Say My Name
Travancore International Film Awards
Award of Merit for Women Filmmakers
Say My Name
IndieFEST Film Awards
California
Birth City
Sydney
Gender
Female
Eye Color
Blue
Authenticity in every frame, every page
Complete the captcha to finish sign up. Cancel