Jenna Sutch

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JENNA SUTCH is a multi-disciplinary storyteller graduating from the Australian Film Television Radio School (AFTRS) with a Masters in Directing, and the National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA’s) Jenna’s focus is creating screen moments through moments of ‘invisible acting’, a demonstration of which can be seen in her graduating work, DEATH DOULA, which is being pitched as a tv series to international markets, while on the festival circuit. Jenna recently won ‘Outstanding Director Drama’ at Catalyst Content Festival and ‘Best Student Series’ at Melbourne Webfest. Currently, Jenna is crafting a multi-media documentary exploring memory, love & loss about her 102-year-old grandmother, Cora, while also in development on her debut feature film, WALLS & WINDOWS. Notable short films include; COME INTO THE GARDEN (2018) & BEATS (2016) AWARDS/NOMINATIONS: DEATH DOULA 2023 Official Selection Pilot BUEIFF Web Series 2022 WINNER Outstanding Drama Director Catalyst Content Festival 2022 WINNER Best Student Series Melbourne WebFest 2022 Nominee Best in Acting Stareable Fest LA 2022 Nominee Best Pilot LA WebFest 2022 Honourable Mention Best Performance SeriesFest 2022 Nominee Best Pilot Asia Web Awards 2022 Nominee Best Actor & Best Short Film Sydney Webfest 2021 Finalist Screenmakers Conference Pitch-o-Rama COME INTO THE GARDEN 2018 Official Selection Short Film Cinefest Oz BEATS 2018 Semi-Finalist Best Short Film Gold Coast Film Festival 2018 Nominee Best NSW Short Film Indie Sydney Film Festival 2017 Nominee Best Drama AACTA’s Social Shorts OTHER ABILITIES: Director (Masters, AFTRS) Writer Voice Artist Screen Acting Coach (NIDA Open) Improvisation & Clowning (Captain Starlight) Physical Theatre (Devising) Contact Improv Stage Combat Alexander Technique Aerial Work Pottery (Wheel & Handbuilding) Painting Sewing (Cert III, Fashion Design) *Dual passport (AU/UK)