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OLIVIA PENISTON-BIRD

DIRECTOR / SHOOTER PRODUCER

Great Victorian Rail Trail Art Installation: Cara Johnson

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Great Victorian Rail Trail Art Installation: Cara Johnson

Camera & direction: Olivia Peniston-Bird Drone & Editing: Nigel Karikari

Australian Government Childcare Assistance TVC

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Australian Government Childcare Assistance TVC

Director: Olivia Peniston-Bird Producer: The Producers

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T2 Manifesto Brand Film

Produced by Olivia Peniston-Bird for 21-19. Director: Dom Bartolo DOP: Aaron Farrugia Shot in Melbourne, India, Japan.

'Graceful Girls' Trailer

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'Graceful Girls' Trailer

Winner Best Documentary 2015 MIFF People’s Choice Awards Thirdrow Films & Optimism Film Director / Shooter Producer: Olivia Peniston-Bird Producers: Melanie Coombs, Alicia Brown, Mish Armstrong Producer/Editor: Nigel Karikari Synopsis: In the beautiful, physically demanding and uniquely Australian dancesport of Calisthenics, there is only one solo prize that matters: ‘Most Graceful Girl’.

'Sister Song' Trailer

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'Sister Song' Trailer

Layla is sick of her younger sister Bea who constantly ‘borrows’ her phone and copies her dance moves. But as they return from school one day, their shared love of music provides an unexpected moment of solidarity. Writer: Cath Moore Director/Camera: Olivia Peniston-Bird Producers: Olivia Peniston-Bird Cath Moore Nigel Karikari Layla: Nova Karikari Bea: Juno Karikari Bully: Clancy Day Copyright Thirdrow Films

'The Pen Licence' Trailer

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'The Pen Licence' Trailer

Director / Shooter Producer: Olivia Peniston-Bird Nine-year-old Tiana knows it will take a miracle to get her Pen Licence. She’s fallen behind in class, her writing loops are a mess, and the pressure’s really on. Between upstrokes and crossbars Tiana soon realises it’s not about being perfect, but is persistence really enough? Share in this heart-warming journey as Tiana and her classmates struggle to survive a coming of age ritual experienced by every Australian child.

'Emergency' Trailer

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'Emergency' Trailer

Produced by WTFN for Channel 9 Shooter/Producer on Seasons 1 & 2 A gritty, real-life medical series that lifts the curtain on one of Australia’s busiest hospital emergency departments. Told through the eyes of an extraordinary and dedicated team of medical professionals, with a busy stream of patients coming through the door, Emergency gives viewers a unique insight into the inner workings of the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

ABOUT

Olivia is an award-winning director and shooter producer working across television, documentary and drama. Olivia has worked in production for over 20 years, in Australia and around the world, including the UK, Africa, Asia, South America, Spain, Cuba, Dominican Republic and Bosnia Republic. Available Australia-wide.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

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'THE PEN LICENCE'

World Premiere at the New York International Children's Film Festival

Won a Special Jury Mention at the San Francisco International Film Festival Golden Gate Awards

Licensed by the Australian Broadcasting Commission

PHOTOGRAPHY

I have always loved still images but it took me a while to recognise my passion for photography as being something to focus on (mind the pun!) Naturally, photographing my kids brings me particular joy. Capturing and preserving fleeting moments that will last forever, the way only photographs can. Since my 20's I've always been an avid traveller and also love taking photos that capture the spirit of travel, exploring the unknown with an enquiring eye. Being drawn to light, shape and colours that are a departure from the daily norn.

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