Lucy is an award-winning filmmaker based between New York City and Aotearoa New Zealand. Specialising in narrative, Lucy crafts character-driven stories with a distinct poetic voice, writing, directing, and editing her own work.
Lucy’s short films, Shadow Cut and Pack Rat, have screened at over 35 festivals including Toronto International Film Festival, Atlanta Film Festival, New Orleans Film Festival and Melbourne International Film Festival, receiving awards in directing, writing, cinematography and acting. While Pack Rat is still on its international festival run, Shadow Cut has gone on to be taught at universities and high schools across Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia.
Lucy's debut feature film, Needles Inn, is currently in development with the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC). Needles Inn was mentored by Dame Gaylene Preston as part of the NZFC’s inaugural Hunga Taunaki ā Rorohiko Mentorship Programme and was recently selected for Melbourne International Film Festival’s acclaimed Accelerator Lab.
Lucy’s storytelling is heavily inspired by the formative years she spent travelling, being transient and growing up in Te Tai Tokerau. Originally from California, Lucy spent much of her childhood living around the world before moving to Aotearoa at age 12. Since graduating university she has continued to move often and travel as frequently as she can.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Toronto International Film Festival - Best International Short Film - Nominee
Show Me Shorts Film Festival - Best Screenplay - Winner
Thomas Edison Film Festival - Jury's Choice Award, 1st prize - Winner
RiverRun International Film Festival - Best Narrative Short - Nominee
Manchester International Short Film Festival - Newcomer Award - Winner
Kyiv International Film Festival Molodist - Best Short Film - Nominee
Melbourne International Film Festival - Accelerator Lab
New Zealand Film Commission - Hunga Taunaki ā Rorohiko Mentorship
New Zealand Film Commission - On The Job Talent Development - Director’s Attachment
New Zealand Film Commission - He Kauahi Catalyst - grant recipient
New Zealand Film Commission - Kōpere Hou Fresh Shorts - grant recipient