If you're a filmmaker, get to know Genevieve Clay-Smith.
It was such a pleasure interviewing Genevieve Clay-Smith. She's a Film Director Co-Founder and Executive Director of Bus Stop Films and Non-Executive Director of Taste Creative. PHWOAR, content and creative powerhouse.
At 20 years old Genevieve won Tropfest (one of the most prestigious film festival in Australia until 2019) and although she used that credibility to land clients when she started her production company–Taste Creative (which she built with her now husband in the closet of their apartment).
Genevieve also advocates for adults with disabilities to enter the film industry via her not for profit But Stop Films.
We talk about the importance of inclusivity in film, the lack of representation for marginalised communities in film and how having low expectations rob's people of their opportunity and potential.
If you're studying film, starting a production company or are just generally interested in how you can be more inclusive in your filmmaking then I know you'll enjoy this one.
If you want to be up to date with best practice, respectful and inclusive language about people with disability, please google pwd (people with disability) language guide or please go to pwd.org.au
Connect with Genevieve here: https://gclaysmith.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/genevieveclaysmith/
Connect with Bus Stop Films Here: https://www.instagram.com/busstopfilms/
Connect with Taste Creative Here: https://www.instagram.com/tastecreative/
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