The first two months of 2024 have been jam packed with fun and exciting things. I did want to post updates more frequently here, but being simultaneously busy and tired, slowed down my urge to tell the internetz what I’ve been doing.
The cast of ‘Falling in Slow Motion’ shooting at eSpace Brisbane. Photo by Craig Claxton.
Miniseries in development, Falling in Slow Motion (Sarah Dinsey Film Productions), recently had the cast back together back in January at eSpace Brisbane (IG: @espacebrisbane). This was to shoot some promotional goodies, as well as welcoming new addition to the cast James Mason (IG: jimmyjamesmason). Big thanks to Julie Collins Photography, Katie from Bloody Snatched and the rest of the wonderful crew behind the scenes who helped shape the day!
Keep up to date with all that’s happening with the show and keep the support going for independent Australian projects! (IG: @falling_in_slow_motion)
Lead cast of ‘Strangers in a Car Park’ in double exposure, polaroid form.
Newcastle feature Strangers in a Car Park (McBrat Motion Pictures) had the lead cast come together to film the last bunch of pick up shots in January. It was wonderful and bittersweet to see everyone again for one night wrapping things up. With all the filming complete, I’m excited to see the movie go out into the world later this year! Keep updated with the film on IG:@strangersinacarpark.
There have been more releases for the My Inner Child OST (IG: myinnerchild_film)- Those Memories (Rouady/Ola) by Caitlin Lopez (IG: @caitlinlopez___) feat Clara Helms (IG: @clarahelms) and Hide & Seek (Ola/Rouady) with me on the lead featuring Clara as well on the hook. You can find more info on my music page. There are plans for music videos to be shot for both songs soon so keep a lookout for that!
Still on music news, I was asked to help write songs to accompany two Step One commercials that aired on Australian TV. This was a big opportunity for me as a songwriter, and I had a lot of fun through the process. Perhaps less fun being without pants in front of camera, but nonetheless, a wonderful opportunity I appreciated. Both songs can also be found on my music page. A big thanks to my frequent musical collaborators laXed (IG: @laxed_music) and Jono Fernandez (IG: @jonofernandez) for all their help with the production and vocal arranging!
On the set of the ‘Step One: Valentines’ commercial with the wonderful Jett, Olga and Nick the DoP.
I was fortunate to be interviewed by my voice agent EM Voices - which you can read in full here. It was nice insight into my approach to the craft, as well as the story as to how I got discovered - which I’m told is a rare occurrence! Thank you to Kathryn for being wonderful to chat to.
On the topic of voice over, a read I did for Lifespace Probiotics went to air during the tennis in January (and for eagle eyed viewers, it’s an updated version of the campaign the year prior) Thanks to the team at Massive Music for an fun in studio session.
Unsuccessfully trying to hide the 5-head. Photo by Nadia Kamis
To finish off, here is my favourite shot from a portrait photo session I had last week with the wonderful Nadia Kamis (IG: nadiabehindthelens). She was also the BTS photographer for the Strangers in a Car Park (see all her cool BTS here). If you’re in need of portrait shots and in the Newcastle area, I suggest reaching out. Thanks to Nadia, Stu and everyone who came up to me and said hello at the Maitland Show.
That’s it for now. I will make sure to keep you folks updated more frequently as Feb finishes and March comes through. Props to you if you’ve read through this entire post. Cheers!
