HUMANITARIAN AWARD NOMINATION

April is humbled and incredibly grateful to be a nominee for the Best Shorts Film Competition Annual Humanitarian Awards for her film "The Last Man on Earth" which focuses on the value of people with disabilities in a sci-fi setting.  The goal of the Humanitarian Award is to honor filmmakers who are bringing awareness to issues of Ecological, Political, Social Justice, Health and Wellness, Animals, Wildlife, Conservation and Spiritual importance.  Each year Best Shorts bestows a Humanitarian Award to a deserving filmmaker who is committed to making a difference in the world and tells the story with outstanding filmmaking craft. 

AWARD NOMINATION

April is thrilled that FilmQuest has nominated her for the Minerva Award 2020.  This award is made to a female filmmaker/duo/group whose work embodies the advancement of the voice and empowerment of the female filmmaker in genre cinema today. Must have been a film directed, written, and/or produced by the same female filmmaker. 

THE ODDS FILM

"The Odds" horror short film has been completed.  Written by April and co-produced with Matthew Mawkes ("Blind Panic", "Burst"), this thrilling film was directed by Matt Sharp.  We're now submitting to film festivals so watch this space! 

AWARDS FINALIST

April's film "The Last Man on Earth" has been nominated as a finalist in the Annual Independent Shorts Awards 2020.  Out of a pool of 5000 amazing films, this is a huge honour. 

THE HAKA film

Principal photography has been completed on the WW1 short film "The Haka" co-written by April and directed and produced by Isaac Lee.   

LET'S TALK ABOUT ME

January 2021

April has completed the script for the new stage musical show "Let's Talk About Me" featuring the original songs of hugely popular singer/songwriter Andrew London.  Watch this space for news about the premiere production!