Voice Behind the Voices

Newcastle Theatremaker and Actor Janie Gibson is a strong physical performer. She has travelled the world to train with highly regarded European theatre ensembles. But something was missing. Janie travelled to Orkney, Scotland, searching for a deeper connection to her voice. Here she trained with one of the most recognised names in voicework production for actors, Kristin Linklater, author of ‘Freeing the natural voice’. Janie underwent the pathway to become a designated Linklater Voice teacher, requiring over two years of lengthy and rigorous training. Now with her own experimental theatre school, Janie continues to pass down the legacy of Kristin’s training to the next generation of actors in regional Newcastle. Can our future actors unlock their full potential and free their own voices?

  • Zara Handscomb
    Director
  • Zara Handscomb
    Writer
  • Isabella Biscan
    Producer
  • Caitlan Stewart
    Sound Designer
  • Isaiah Zorro
    Cinematographer
  • Janie Gibson
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Observational
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 37 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 4, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital - Sony A7III
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:3
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Newcastle
Director Biography - Zara Handscomb

Zara Handscomb is an aspiring storyteller and documentary filmmaker. With an interest in narratives based in her hometown that support social change within the areas of the arts, environment, feminism, human rights and youth. Zara has a passion to create engaging powerful and, authentic narratives to call to action positive change.

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