Frisky

I am committed to the unapologetic creation of queer cinema that speaks our truths and defies expectations. I am an upcoming director and writer, who excels in bringing creative visions into reality. My directing style strikes a delicate equilibrium, navigating the paths between preserving a defined vision and embracing the collaborative experience, while valuing the diverse perspectives that I believe enrich the filmmaking process. I come from a rural background in Aotearoa. Here I draw inspiration from my contrasting yet harmonious identities connected to queer city life and the countryside. In my spare time, I love to paint, perform in drag, dance and explore the corners of the queer community. But at my core I'm a storyteller. I am interested in people, and their stories. I recently completed the short film 'Frisky' alongside my thesis project titled 'Yass-ifying the Filmmaking Process: A Personal Discovery in Queer Filmmaking.' This work explores new transformative pathways that empower queer voices and promote compassion and equality in the film production environment. This year, I have found a small group of like-minded queer filmmakers and started a small film collective in Wellington, titled ‘The New New’ where we meet every week to pitch ideas, plan film shoots and make queer films!