Freelance Creative Producer
Tessa is a recognised emerging producer, selected for the Ones to Watch program in 2023 and featured in IF Magazine's 2024 list of Rising Talent. Since 2020, she has produced three feature films at Exile Entertainment, including 'Time Addicts' (2023), distributed by Umbrella Entertainment; 'Voices in Deep' (2023), showcased at MIFF and SXSW Sydney; and 'Slant' (2022). Her portfolio includes ARIA-nominated music videos and short films exhibited at major Australian and international festivals. Currently, Tessa is mentored by ARCADIA's Lisa Shaunessy and is an independent producer, developing a slate of short and feature film projects.
Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Film and Digital Media from Deakin University and a Graduate Certificate in Creative Business obtained from the Compton School at the University of Canberra.
Tessa produces works across narrative short and feature films, television, online, commercials, music videos, documentaries and visual art.
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