I'm a Surgeon

I'm a Surgeon is a vibrant, AI-generated music video designed to challenge career gender stereotypes and inspire girls to dream big and aim high. Set to a catchy dance track, the video features cheerful AI animations of illustrations from the No.1 Best-Selling children's book When I'm a Surgeon, bringing a smile to the faces of young and old while delivering a powerful gender equity message in a subtle and engaging way.

Produced by Dr. Samantha Pillay OAM, the creator of the award-winning AI music video When I'm an Astronaut and the award-winning AI short films An Incontinent Truth and JUST SAY PSA, this film continues her mission to harness technology for social impact.

Dr. Pillay has seen the number of female surgeons in Australia rise from just 4% when she started her career more than 20 years ago to 14% today—but there is still work to be done. I'm a Surgeon is a celebration of progress and a reminder that we must keep challenging gender stereotypes in surgery and beyond.

By using AI, I'm a Surgeon also demonstrates how innovation is breaking down barriers in filmmaking, making storytelling more accessible for important causes that often lack traditional funding. Through this creative approach, the film aims to reshape perceptions, encourage diversity in careers, and empower future generations.

  • Samantha Pillay
    Director
  • Samantha Pillay
    Producer
  • Samantha Pillay
    Writer
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Music Video
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 44 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 25, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    100 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Samantha Pillay

Dr Samantha Pillay, OAM MBBS FRACS FUSANZ GAICD, is a urological surgeon, entrepreneur, international multi-award-winning author, and advocate for gender equity and social impact. She was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 2025 for her service to urology.

A 1992 graduate of the University of Adelaide Medical School, Dr Pillay became South Australia’s first female to complete surgical training in Adult Urology, founding Continence Matters in 2002, and becoming Australia’s first urologist to exclusively specialize in Female Urology, Neuro-Urology, Functional, and Reconstructive Surgery.

Some of her leadership positions include the first female to hold these positions:
Inaugural Chair, Female Urology Special Advisory Group, Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand (USANZ), Scientific Chair, 60th USANZ Annual Scientific Meeting, and President, USANZ SA Section.

Dr Pillay was a 2022 SA Australian of the Year finalist and a 2023 Telstra Best of Business Award finalist in two categories: Accelerating Women and Championing Health, and winner of the 2024 USANZ Low-Arnold Award and 2024 Women in Innovation Social Impact Award.

Dr Pillay is passionate about education and advocacy. Her Continence Matters website attracts over 60,000 visits annually worldwide, and she has also developed an online Continence Course for Health Professionals, offering accessible training to empower healthcare providers globally.

Dr Pillay has delivered more than 140 medical lectures and workshops, including invited presentations at international and national scientific meetings.

Her philanthropic efforts extend into the creative space, where she uses AI-driven films and music to amplify health awareness and social impact. Her award-winning projects include:
An Incontinent Truth – Winner, Round The Globe Film Awards, Texas, 2024
JUST SAY PSA – Winner, Round The Globe Film Awards, Texas, 2024
When I’m an Astronaut (Music Video) – Winner, Best in Creative AI, Australian XR Festival 2024
🎬 Films: https://samanthapillay.com/film
Dr Pillay is also an international multi-award-winning author with eleven published books, including the Inspirational Careers for Kids series, challenging gender stereotypes. 📚 https://samanthapillay.com/books

Full Bio: https://continencematters.com/our-people/dr-samantha-pillay
Learn More:
Merchandise: shop.samanthapillay.com
🎵 AI Music: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ufhEtp1Hte9snEXiJdSbW

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Director Statement

I am passionate about encouraging young people, especially girls, to dream big and aim high. I’m a Surgeon is part of my mission to open minds to new possibilities and expand perceptions about career choices. Through books, film, and music, I aim to inspire and educate in creative and meaningful ways.
Exploring AI technology has provided exciting opportunities to create music and films for social impact, making storytelling more accessible to drive positive change.