iHostage

Rosemary Reid is an emerging filmmaker and person of Cultural diversity. She is 15th Generation Bataknese (Indonesian) and Australian (Scottish, German and English heritage). She has a passion for storytelling and a drive to bring compelling narratives to life on the screen.

After a hiatus to prioritise family responsibilities, Rosemary has returned to filmmaking with a focus on Directing. Balancing the responsibilities of single motherhood, she embarked on a journey of higher education, proudly bringing her young child along as she pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts Visual Arts.

Subsequently, she delved into the realms of 3D Animation Visual Effects and later film and television studies at Sydney Film School, augmenting her skills with an Advanced Diploma in Business, Public Relations, Marketing, and Event Management.

Rosemary was mentored in Cinematography by DOP Butch Calderwood ACS, an industry legend (First BBC Film Trainee) with a long and eventful career working as a DOP on Panorama and other programs, covering International Stories and world events.

Now, with her son thriving and her support system in place, a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of human emotion, Rosemary embraces the roles of writer and director, infusing her work with authenticity and heart. Her unique perspective as a mother and as a woman adds depth and richness to her storytelling.

Rosemary is excited to embark on this new chapter of her filmmaking career, ready to share her stories with the world and inspire others to plan and follow their dreams relentlessly.