Genevieve Clay-Smith

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Genevieve Clay-Smith

Genevieve Clay-Smith stands as a trailblazing filmmaker, renowned for her visionary directorial work that champions inclusivity and diversity within the film industry. With a career marked by innovation and advocacy, Genevieve has solidified her position as one of Australia’s foremost directors, shaping narratives that resonate deeply with audiences worldwide. Her inclusively made debut feature fi…

Known For

StairsStairs · 2019
Stairs
6.02019
MovieDrama
A young man’s dream to make a living in Ulaanbaatar is put to the test when he must navigate the social and physical obstacles in his path.
DancerDancer · 2024
Dancer
2024
MovieDrama
Gerelee, a deaf teenage girl, decides to follow her dreams and audition for a dance company, despite her father’s protest.
The InterviewerThe Interviewer · 2012
The Interviewer
7.02012
MovieComedyDrama
Thomas Howell gets more than he bargained for at his interview with a prestigious law firm; an insult about his tie, a rendition of Harry Potter and the chance to change the lives of father and son.
Shakespeare in TokyoShakespeare in Tokyo · 2018
Shakespeare in Tokyo
7.32018
MovieDrama
An Australian Shakespeare fan with Down Syndrome sets off on a solo adventure to discover Tokyo in order to get away from his overbearing older brother. Along the way he uses his knowledge of the Bard, his sketchbook and his wits to win the hearts of the people he meets.
VisibleVisible · 2022
Visible
2022
MovieDrama
A teenage girl, who feels left out and ignored by her peers, is inspired to do something audacious in order to get noticed. When her plan backfires she learns that being popular isn’t as important as including those who are left out.
SunshineSunshine · 2021
Sunshine
2021
MovieDrama
A waitress with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) sees that one of her customers is very upset. She goes out of her way to try and make the customer feel better; little does she realise that her efforts have an impact beyond what she could have imagined.
GratusGratus · 2017
Gratus
2017
MovieDocumentary
A poetic, performative, experimental documentary that gives voice to people with lived experience of mental health issues. The Documentary explores how practicing gratitude can have a positive impact on mental health and assist in the journey of recovery after experiencing a complex mental health issue.
Kill OffKill Off · 2017
Kill Off
2017
MovieComedyDrama
A woman with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) forms an unlikely friendship with a Sudanese refugee through their mutual love of krump.

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