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Julian Neuhaus

Julian Neuhaus is an Australian filmmaker & screen storyteller, passionate about telling purpose-driven stories. After completing a Bachelor of Arts (Screen) at The Australian Film Television & Radio School (AFTRS), Julian began working as a freelance filmmaker on a wide gamut of projects spanning film, broadcast & online content. In 2019, he founded Ironbark Films, which is rapidly becoming one …

Known For

Screen Me

Screen Me · 2024

MovieDramaAnimation

A short film encouraging people with disability to do their cervical screening. Made for and by people with disability, raising awareness of the National Cervical Screening Program.

Strawberry Cheesecake

Strawberry Cheesecake · 2024

Strawberry Cheesecake

An ice cream cart, a sunset, and a shared memory—two strangers rediscover a connection that speaks louder than words.

Valiant

Valiant · 2021

Valiant is a short, educational film about building and maintaining healthy relationships and developing protective behaviour skills. Through four stories, Valiant explores issues related to consent, sexuality and healthy relationships for people with disability.

Solid Ground

Solid Ground · 2024

An elderly sea captain invites a spirited retiree on a date aboard his boat, desperately hoping she doesn't discover his crippling fear of land.

A Retirement

A Retirement · 2024

Short film from Andrew Kavanagh in collaboration with Bus Stop Films participants.

Screen Me 2026

Made in collaboration with Bus Stop Films participants, the latest instalment of 'Screen Me' aims to reduce the risks of cervical cancer for people with disability.

Overdue

Overdue · 2021

Following the loss of their mother, Elise and Johnathan struggle to make ends meet, the challenge compounded by Johnathan’s addictions.

Peaches & Cream

Peaches & Cream · 2024

Peaches & Cream

A short educational film addressing sexting for young adults with intellectual disability (ID). It follows the story of River and Avery, two individuals navigating intimacy and online communication in a long-distance relationship.

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Screen Me

Screen Me · 2024

MovieDramaAnimation

A short film encouraging people with disability to do their cervical screening. Made for and by people with disability, raising awareness of the National Cervical Screening Program.

Title Designer

Strawberry Cheesecake

Strawberry Cheesecake · 2024

Strawberry Cheesecake

An ice cream cart, a sunset, and a shared memory—two strangers rediscover a connection that speaks louder than words.

Post Production Supervisor

Valiant

Valiant · 2021

Valiant is a short, educational film about building and maintaining healthy relationships and developing protective behaviour skills. Through four stories, Valiant explores issues related to consent, sexuality and healthy relationships for people with disability.

Editor

Solid Ground

Solid Ground · 2024

An elderly sea captain invites a spirited retiree on a date aboard his boat, desperately hoping she doesn't discover his crippling fear of land.

Post Production Supervisor

A Retirement

A Retirement · 2024

Short film from Andrew Kavanagh in collaboration with Bus Stop Films participants.

Post Production Supervisor

Screen Me 2026

Made in collaboration with Bus Stop Films participants, the latest instalment of 'Screen Me' aims to reduce the risks of cervical cancer for people with disability.

Director of Photography

Overdue

Overdue · 2021

Following the loss of their mother, Elise and Johnathan struggle to make ends meet, the challenge compounded by Johnathan’s addictions.

Director

Peaches & Cream

Peaches & Cream · 2024

Peaches & Cream

A short educational film addressing sexting for young adults with intellectual disability (ID). It follows the story of River and Avery, two individuals navigating intimacy and online communication in a long-distance relationship.

Post Production Supervisor

Visible

Visible · 2022

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.

Editor

Sugar

Oscar, a young sex worker, spends the night with an older client who introduces him to GHB and promises care. As the drug takes hold, reality fractures and past and present collide — until the night turns dangerous.

Digital Intermediate

#ChildBoss

#ChildBoss · 2023

MovieDocumentary

#ChildBoss is an inspiring documentary about three businesses from the Northern Rivers region of Australia, all of which are owned by young entrepreneurs who are smashing down traditional ways of working and showing the world how incredible and capable young people are.

Editor

The Accessible Acting Program

The Accessible Acting Program

The Accessible Acting Program

MovieDocumentary

A short documentary showcasing participants of Bus Stop Films new inclusive acting program, made in collaboration with Actors Centre Australia.

Director

PLACES

MovieDocumentary

A short documentary about PLACES, a groundbreaking new program being operated by Bus Stop Films, aimed at people who have undertaken previous filmmaking courses or have measurable on the job experience in filmmaking and live with a disability. This documentary follows participants through the process of creating a short film, as the pilot program is operated for the first time.

Director

Mise en Place

Mise en Place · 2022

Charlie works as a dishwasher in a high-end Sydney restaurant, where one of her coworkers regularly ridicules and belittles her creativity. When her vindictive colleague is struck by karma, Charlie finally has a chance to express herself.

Director

The Bystander Effect

The Bystander Effect · 2023

The Bystander Effect

A young man with Autism attempts to make a new friend on the way to see his father when he is interrupted by his fellow passengers.

Director

Judgement

Judgement · 2018

A weary man at the end of his tether is taught to accept his existence through the emotional hardships of a retired paramedic.

Director

Not a Wallflower

Not a Wallflower · 2020

Not a Wallflower

Ben is a sprightly young man with a bright future. Living with autism is of no consequence for Ben, except when it comes to his boss, and finding love. Will Ben bloom beyond the wallflowers?

Editor

We Rise Together

We Rise Together · 2026

We Rise Together

MovieDocumentary

1 ball, 8 players and a common goal; to be a champion, in life and in basketball. This documentary short follows Illawarra Hawks players and a group of Special Olympics basketball players as they share what happens on and off the court.

Editor

Inclusion Makes the World More Vibrant

Inclusion Makes the World More Vibrant · 2018

Inclusion Makes the World More Vibrant

MovieComedyDrama

A little boy helps his blind mother experience an art gallery in a surprising and unusual way.

BTS Videographer

What Was It Like?

What Was It Like? · 2020

What Was It Like?

MovieDocumentary

Eight filmmakers with intellectual disability interview their parents about what it was like when doctors delivered the news of their diagnosis.

BTS Videographer

It Won't Define Me

It Won't Define Me · 2021

It Won't Define Me

MovieDocumentary

A documentary about professional athletes overcoming challenges to pursue a career in sports. Dedicated to the underdogs, the people who have refused to let the hand they’ve been dealt with in life define them.

Editor

For Better, for Worse

For Better, for Worse · 2021

For Better, for Worse

Johnny and Lizzie, who are very much in love, have just gotten engaged. When their best friend, Reuben, refuses to be the best man at their wedding, they hatch a plan to try and convince him that they are meant for each other.

Director

Way Out Assistance

Way Out Assistance · 2020

Way Out Assistance

MovieDramaScience Fiction

A woman in need of help, uses a VR counselling program to form a new human connection and process old wounds to make it through one more day.

BTS Videographer

Know When to Hold 'Em

Know When to Hold 'Em · 2025

Know When to Hold 'Em

Keith, a young and desperate cowboy must win a high-stakes poker game or risk losing his Grandfather's house and legacy and perhaps his own life.

Post Production Supervisor