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 40 festivals including Toronto International Film Festival, Atlanta Film Festival, New Orleans Film Festival and Melbourne International Film Festival, earning awards in directing, screenwriting, cinematography and acting. Her films have been 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.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Toronto International Film Festival - Best International Short Film - Nominee
Show Me Shorts Film Festival - Best Screenplay - Winner
1.4 Awards Of Brilliant Filmmaking - Flying High - Short Film
RiverRun International Film Festival - Best Narrative Short - Nominee
Thomas Edison Film Festival - Jury's Choice Award, 1st prize - Winner
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