Film
Open for notetaking opportunites, including online remote calls.
I have a BA in Screen Arts (2021) from Curtin University and experience as a writer, director, producer and editor of films. I was recently named a graduate of the Australian Writer’s Guild’s First Break program learning the ropes of note-taking, script coordinating, and being in the writer’s room. love working on the creative vision and story behind a film - besides working on my own projects, I also love to provide feedback and consulting on other people’s works too.
Our Wellbeing, Our Way (2023)
Animated film, 7mins
Indigenous Australian’s holistic and interconnected ways of experiencing wellbeing is brutally disrupted by British colonisers, leading to negative intergenerational trauma and systemic disadvantage.
A short educational dramatic film produced for the Centre of Best Practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention, exploring the historical influences and holistic nature of Indigenous Australian social and emotional wellbeing. Currently awaiting its global premiere in 2024 film festivals.
Director, Writer and Producer - Luisa Mitchell
Co-Director & Animator - Radheya Jegatheva
Voiced by Lynette Narkle and Bruce Denny. Original music by Charley Caruso and Della Rae Morrison. Sound engineering by Mason Vellios and James Newhouse.
Trailer for Our Wellbeing, Our Way.
Did It Hurt You? (2022)
Music video, 2mins
A music video for Perth band Jocelyn’s Baby’s new single, Did It Hurt You.
Concept: A horse-person turns 30 and feels useless and ignored at their birthday party as their ignorant friends happily party around them.
Producer and Co-Writer - Luisa Mitchell
Director - Georgi Ivers
Did It Hurt You? Music Video.
Ball and Chain (2020)
Short film, 12mins
Jean, a reclusive housewife who is terrified of the outside world, begins to descend into madness when she suspects that her husband Michael is a serial killer. In her escape, she must decide whose version of reality she chooses to believe.
Producer, Co-Writer - Luisa Mitchell
Director - Sebastian Howard
Film festival official selections:
St Kilda Under the Radar Film Festival 2021 - Finalist
Imagine This Women’s Film Festival 2021
Women’s Comedy Film Festival Chicago 2021
Changing Face International Film Festival 2021 - Monthly Winner
Global Indie Film Fest 2021
Nosferatu Film Festival 2021
Ball and Chain - Short Film.
Good Boy Blue (2017)
Short film, 4mins
A “man” buys himself a new “puppy” but soon grows bored of him.
A short film asking the question: who are the real animals here?
Director & Writer - Luisa Mitchell
Interviews
Interview with former Curtin Student Guild President Ken Gibbons. Produced and interviewed by Luisa Mitchell.
Interview with ‘Hounds of Love’ film director Ben Young. Produced and interviewed by Luisa Mitchell.
My services
directing short films and music videos - may consider promotional videos as well
screenwriting services, including editing your screenplays
note-taking and script-coordinating jobs (including online jobs interstate)
consult session and feedback on your film projects
filming and editing interviews
portrait photoshoots