Emerging freelance filmmaker and creative practitioner with a Bachelor of Creative Arts and professional experience across the full spectrum of the screen industry. As a young, queer, person of colour, I bring a unique and vital perspective to storytelling and filmmaking. I’m passionate about elevating diverse voices and helping shape an inclusive, accessible, and forward-thinking creative industry. I am seeking to build on my existing screen experience and learn from other industry professionals.

Tanisha Hewa

Emerging freelance filmmaker and creative practitioner with a Bachelor of Creative Arts and professional experience across the full spectrum of the screen industry. As a young, queer, person of colour, I bring a unique and vital perspective to storytelling and filmmaking. I’m passionate about elevating diverse voices and helping shape an inclusive, accessible, and forward-thinking creative industry. I am seeking to build on my existing screen experience and learn from other industry professionals.

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Emerging freelance filmmaker and creative practitioner with a Bachelor of Creative Arts and professional experience across the full spectrum of the screen industry. As a young, queer, person of colour, I bring a unique and vital perspective to storytelling and filmmaking. I’m passionate about elevating diverse voices and helping shape an inclusive, accessible, and forward-thinking creative industry. I am seeking to build on my existing screen experience and learn from other industry professionals.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Post- Production Producer at Stratosphere Agency
November 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Led all aspects of creative development, budgeting, team coordination, compliance and risk management; produced campaigns across TVCs, social media, in-store and digital content. Managed upcoming projects including a music video for a Melbourne band and an untitled short documentary about pediatric dialysis; coordinated on-set and post-production processes.
Associate Producer at ReelGood Film Festival
November 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Worked with Festival Director to tailor the audience experience, alongside administrative tasks and event marketing through different social media platforms.
Volunteer - Youth Leader & Ambassador at Canteen
January 1, 2023 - Present
Participated in Canteen's Annual General Meetings, voted on Board and constitutional matters; advocated for young people affected by cancer; public speaking and digital/social content.
Freelance Filmmaker
February 1, 2022 - Present
Developed and directed multiple independent short films and music videos; led end-to-end creative development, budgeting, scouting, scheduling, post-production, and client/stakeholder communications, with emphasis on inclusive narratives.
Freelance Filmmaker at Self-Employed
February 1, 2022 - Present
Created and directed multiple independent short films and music videos, developed end-to-end production workflows and collaborated with diverse teams to deliver high-quality outputs.
2nd Assistant Director at River (Feature Film)
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024
On-set coordination and communication between all crew and cast members to ensure schedules are met.
2nd Assistant Director at Sunflower (Feature Film)
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024
On-set coordination and communication between all crew and cast members to ensure schedules are met.

Education

Bachelor of Creative Arts at JMC Academy
February 1, 2020 - February 1, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other