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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.…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

Filmmaker, Film Director, Film Producer, +2

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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.…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.

Available to hire

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.

Skills

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Experience Level

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Beginner

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.