We Will
Frustrated by the stalling of same-sex marriage in the Australian Parliament, I was inspired to make We Will as a battlecry of support for the issue. Collaborating with writers Nirrimi Firebrace and Samuel Leighton-Dore, I wanted to create a "slice of life" that was beautiful, uplifting, and relatable; a short, snappy, touching piece an international audience would be excited to share far and wide. We follow Claire (Bianca Bradey) and Rachel (Madeleine Withington) from their first awkward blind date, to their wedding day, where they finally have the chance to publicly declare their love.
The film was shot on a shoestring budget with a tiny female team: myself, cinematographer Emma Paine and stills photographer Samantha Heather.
The film has had an incredible impact online. Within three weeks, the video was viewed over 4 million times over YouTube and Facebook. The film has played at multiple weddings and marriage equality rallies.
The film was covered online on The Huffington Post, Catalogue Magazine, Curve Magazine, and The Star Observer, amongst countless LGBTQIA+ blogs.
Stills photography by Samantha Heather.