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TWO Novocastrians have been named among the top 100 most influential women in the country because of their contributions to the community. Co-founder of Bus Stop Films, Genevieve Clay-Smith, is a finalist in the young leaders category of the Australian Financial Review and Westpac 100 Women of Influence Awards.

THE desire to “start a conversation” about refugees in Australia led Isha Kamara to help create a film showcasing the Sydney Sudanese community to the world.

THE short film I am Emmanuel could be an Oscar contender after it was accepted into the upcoming Palm Springs International Film
Festival.

Growing up in Newcastle, New South Wales, playing teacher when she was young, her toys making perfect pupils for an only child, Genevieve admits she appeared in more amateur theatre than she dares remember and received two nominations in the City of Newcastle Dramatic Art Awards.

Bus Stop Films goes where few production companies go, putting people with disability in front and behind the camera. In this exclusive article for Made You Look, Genevieve Clay-Smith tells us about the work and why she does it.

A TROPFEST winner from Monterey has been using her skills to help people with disabilities engage in professional film-making.

The Interviewer, a new short film by Bus Stop Films gave filmmaking opportunities to 12 people with intellectual disability.

We speak to inspiring filmmaker, Genevieve Clay about shooting the short film Beautiful which celebrates the talents of people with disability.