Hello, Kia Ora

Specialising in factual content, I am so proud to have directed and produced a collection of short documentary films focusing on underrepresented groups in sporting spaces, something I am incredibly passionate about. With a love for adventure and the outdoors, I am lucky to have extensive experience in producing travel television and digital series for Youtube. I connect with people easily, which I feel makes me strongest when I’m working out in the field with small crews and following projects through from development to delivery. Having worked across multiple roles for a variety of production budgets and formats, I am flexible and able to adapt quickly to project requirements - always with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.

How can I help?

  • I have produced and directed a variety of non-scripted video projects both as a freelancer and as a senior producer for a Melbourne based video production company. From series producing a globally distributed travel television series, working directly with national sporting bodies, creating corporate films for global companies and crafting social media films for not-for-profit business, I can adapt quickly to project requirements and work across a variety of budgets and formats. Many television and branded projects have not had a director present and I have worked very collaboratively with DoPs to direct talent and crew on set.

  • Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, I bring stories to life through meticulous attention to detail and a creative approach. With storytelling as my speciality, I am able to bring longer form narratives to life or create short and engaging clips for social media.

  • I have worked as a shooter producer and second camera for network television as well as camera operated for a variety of social media and digital outputs. Specialised in sony cinema cameras (FX6, FX3 and A7S series), I love when I have the opportunity to be part of the camera team. I’m also very confident assisting with lens swinging, clapperboards, battery management and data wrangling if that is what you’re project needs!

  • Starting my career as a production co-ordinator, I have maintained these skills across producing jobs and projects I have worked on solely. In recent years I have worked as the operations coordinator for a big budget reality television program requiring me to look after crew rosters, create budget trackers and work with POs and invoicing.

  • With experience as a cast driver on film sets, I excel in ensuring that talent arrives on time, feeling confident and happy, allowing productions to run smoothly and efficiently. Going beyond transportation, I prioritize the comfort and well-being of the cast while maintaining a keen awareness of the dynamic nature of film shoots. I pride myself on my strong communication skills and adaptability. I have experience looking after extras on set including directing their background actions, keeping cast up to the latest with what we’re filming and of course ensuring the AD team are caffeinated and looked after.

SHOWREEL

SHOWREEL

This showreel features projects I have produced, filmed, directed and/or edited.

TESTIMONIALS

TESTIMONIALS

  • I've had the pleasure of working with Kirsty on a large range of corporate branding and film pieces for small businesses to household names. We have also worked together in bringing a network TV show from initial concept, securing funding, and managing the project from pre to post. Kirsty is an extremely valuable team player, with exceptional producing skills and an incredible ability to stay calm under pressure and make decisions fast. Kirsty is a ray of sunshine who is an absolute delight to work with and extremely hard working. She has the perfect balance of people skills, creativity, decisiveness, industry knowledge and an impeccable work ethic. Anyone would be lucky to have her on their team.

    Holly Birdsall, Senior Producer at 50Kal Communications

  • Kirsty is an incredible producer, highly professional and a fabulous person. Kirsty showed me what she was capable of when she was Series Producer of Season 2 of Trail Towns New Zealand. Through the unprecedented COVID era, her role meant pressure of permits, COVID restrictions, international rules and all the uncertainty around filming, compounded by Trail Towns being the first international crew granted permission to film after COVID. As location Producer, Kirsty was on time, tough when she needed to be, understanding when it was necessary and always professional. The outcome can now be seen all over the world as Trail Towns has signed distribution deals globally. I cannot recommend her highly enough and would work with Kirsty again in a heartbeat.

    Dieter Kahsnitz, Executive Producer of Trail Towns television programme

  • I first met Kirsty in Jan 2017 when she started as an intern for 3 days/week for 3 months. I helped to train her to earn the role of Production Coordinator for the television program Destination WA. In a short period of time and with little experience in the field, Kirsty has coordinated two seasons of the program on her own. Kirsty is a fast learner, shows great initiative, is determined and works great in a team. Kirsty has a friendly and loveable personality and a fantastic sense of humour, and receives many comments from clients praising her work. I will greatly miss my time spent working with Kirsty and I hope to work with her again in the future. She will be an asset to any team or company and I’m sure she will succeed in any career of her choosing.

    Courtney Bettridge, Production Manager at Guru Productions

  • Having Kirsty on our team was pivotal to the success of our videography and advertising campaigns. She showcased a level of organisation that far exceeded any level of expectation that T.C Boxes had. Kirsty's unmatched execution and meticulous planning not only brought our initiatives to life, but did so in an incredibly efficient manner.

    David Fromberg, Head of Marketing for TC Boxes

BEHIND THE SCENES

BEHIND THE SCENES

  • The Geo Show: RTL Germany

  • Dead Lesbians: Short Film

  • Trail Towns Season 2: SBS & Binge

  • Flinders Ranges: Touring with TC Youtube Channel

  • Football Australia: Short Documentary for Invitational XI initiative

  • Trail Towns Season 1: SBS & Binge

  • Destination WA: Channel 9

  • Salesforce Corporate Shoot in India

  • Fundraising film: Boab Network

  • Promo Film: Queer Sporting Alliance - Rollers

  • Intermission: Short Film

  • Brand Film: She'll Be Right

  • A Remarkable Place to Die: Screentime NZ TV series