Emerging Film Director

My first love was storytelling through movement, as this is where I first learnt to express myself as an artist. When I first started to fall in love with directing, my films were just personal forms of expression. Click HERE to view ‘YOU AM I’.

I’m fascinated with the human condition, the human unease… the constant dissatisfaction. I want to tell stories that bridge our disconnection and create a sense of belonging.

I have a Postgraduate in Screen Directing from AFTRS (Sydney). In 2019, I will be releasing ‘eMasculate’ a short documentary. So far, a short film I produced, wrote and Directed - ‘Fourteen’ (click HERE ), has won best Director at the Top Indie Film Awards and best Twist at the Independent Horror Movie Awards. It has also gained multiple nominations.

My background…

I've had 15 plus years experience in the entertainment world. In 2003, I met QUEEN when I had my professional debut in the original Australian production of We Will Rock You, which kicked off a unique career.

In front of the camera, I have featured/hero in several TVCs. Behind the camera, I have worked as a Choreographer|Movement Director for Production houses; Finch, Goodoil, Rabbit Content, Exit Films and New Life Films Shanghai. In March 2019, I was flown to China for 8 days to Choreograph the Shanghai Disneyland Spring TVC. Other TVCs include; UNO Homeloans, Suncorp, Telstra, Kmart, Carlton United Breweries, McCains, RSPCA, Mersynofen, TK MAXX and Sydney Metro.

I have performed for Australian artists and international artists such as Kelly Rowland, Ricky Martin, Lunch Money Lewis, Geri Halliwell, Hugh Jackman.

Live TV guest performances include; XFactor; The Voice; SYTYCD; Australia's Got Talent; Australian Idol; The Australian Open; The Footy Show; AFL Grand Final; NRL Grand Final; 20/20 Cricket; Today; GMA; The Morning Show; Sunrise; Carols by Candlight Melbourne and Sydney; The Helpmmann Awards and many more.

I retired from performing after I played role of 'Extraordinary Girl' in American Idiot. Previous professional credits include; 'Anita' in the Manila production of West Side Story; 'Christmas Eve' in Avenue Q; 'Carmen' in FAME; We Will Rock You; Miss Saigon; Hugh Jackman - The Boy From Oz; 'Carmen' in Sweet Charity, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Opera Australia’s Orpheus in the Underworld; and The Eighth Wonder.

rowena@jtown.com.au

+61 404 456 608