BUS STOP FLIMS & Co 2014 - 2016
Role: CREATIVE Producer
Bus Stop Films is a pioneering, voluntarily run, not-for-profit based in Sydney, dedicated to building the confidence, skills of people living with intellectual disabilities and people from marginalised communities, with a film school experience. I oversaw the production of three short films from Script outline to films' premiere.
“people living with disability and their families are among the most disadvantaged people in Australia, due to the social and financial challenges they face”
- Mission Statement, Bus Stop Films Website
KILL OFF SHORT FILM
Starring Jamie Brewer as Sonya, a mentally disabled woman who strikes up a friendship with a Sudanese refugee through their mutual love of krumping.
Film created in conjunction with Bus Stop Film students of 2016.
HEARTBREAK & BEAUTY SHORT FILM
An exploration of the joy and pain of relationships through poetry, visual metaphor and dance
Whether it’s the yearning for a life partner, the heartbreak of losing someone or the beauty that comes with true friendship and genuine love, this is what it means to be human as experienced by students of 2014.
SURF LIFE-SAVING NSW DOCUMENTARY
Beaches should be universally accessible to everyone
Focusing on the importance of Beach accessibility while featuring various initiatives by SLS NSW to increase beach participation for locals living with a disability.
"I learn about filmmaking every Saturday with Bus Stop Films. I have been a student there for almost 3 years and in that time I have learnt about all areas of filmmaking including creating story ideas, character development, lighting and camera. I really enjoyed making ‘The Interviewer’ and I am glad in the way the story moves people and I think it is important for people to live their dreams and do what they love.
– Audrey O’Connor
Class of 2014