Shorts & Commercial | Genevieve Clay-Smith

I Am Emmanuel

by Peter Wright | Oct 4, 2017

I Am Emmanuel I Am Emmanuel2013 – Writer/DirectorDrama20 minutes ABOUT Emmanuel is determined to not let the past define his future. After fleeing from war-torn Sudan with his family, he finds his new life comes with many opportunities, and equally, many challenges. I Am Emmanuel is a poetic short film, created in collaboration with members from the South Sudanese community. The film explores the issues that many refugees face in settlement including diaspora, post-traumatic stress, isolation, depression as well as language and educational barriers.I Am Emmanuel had its world premiere at...

What Was it Like?

by Genevieve Clay-Smith | May 18, 2020

Eight adults with intellectual disabilities interview their parents about what it was like when they were children, and specifically the experiences they encountered in the medical and educational systems.

Perspective Shift Season 1

by Genevieve Clay-Smith | Nov 8, 2019

Perspective Shift Season 1 Perspective Shift Season 12019 – Series Director and WriterDocumentary Mini Series3 x 30 minutesCommissioned by – The Attitude Foundation Screened on SBS and SBS On Demand Genevieve is the series director and writer of Perspective Shift, a three part documentary television series commissioned by the Attitude Foundation. Genevieve directed Ep 1 Daniel Monks and Ep 3 Jana Castillo. The series aired on SBS On Demand and SBS in November 2019. Perspective Shift is a three-part documentary series which explores the triumphs and trials of three of Australia’s...

Shakespeare in Tokyo

by Peter Wright | Oct 10, 2018

Shakespeare in Tokyo Shakespeare in Tokyo2018 – Writer/ DirectorDrama20 minutesClient – Tokyo Metropolitan Government ABOUT An Australian Shakespeare fan with Down Syndrome, sets off on a solo adventure to discover Tokyo in order to get away from his over-bearing older brother and prove his independence. Along the way he uses his knowledge of the Bard, his sketchbook and his wits to win the hearts of the people he meets. Shakespeare in Tokyo was inclusively made, we provided a free filmmaking workshop for six people with Down syndrome and brought them on set to work with the crew....

Inclusion Makes the World More Vibrant

by Peter Wright | Oct 9, 2018

Inclusion Makes the World More Vibrant Inclusion Makes the World More Vibrant2017 – Writer/ DirectorFamily3 minutesClient – AbilityLinks ABOUT A little boy and his mother experience an art gallery together in the most surprising way!Inclusion Makes the World More Vibrant was made inclusively giving work experience to four people with intellectual disability from Bus Stop Film. Producer: Chloe Lawrence-HartcherDOP: Henry SmithEditor: Drew McPhersonComposer: Jonny HigginsProduction company – Taste Creative Awards Best Picture (Humanitarian Platinum Award) – World Humanitarian Awards...