ANNA - SHORT FILM
BIOGRAPHIES
Harriett Maire- Director / Writer
Harriett Maire has reached the end of her degree and is experiencing a small crisis as she debates what to do next. The combination of her love for the creative arts and her base in classical acting training gives her a holistic and informed perspective of the directing process. She is passionate about genuine storytelling. She loves the idea that she can create content that provides audiences experiences and reactions different to what they encounter in their every day lives.
Alongside her Communications Degree, Harriett has recently completed her Trinity Guildhall ATCL Drama Diploma, and is working casually as a freelance cinematographer, recently having worked with Film Construction and Auckland Theatre Company. Harriett is passionate about Shakespeare, and got the opportunity to perform on the Globe Stage in London in 2013. She wishes to somehow combine her passions of theatre and film further in the future.
Phoebe Jeurissen- Producer
Anna is Phoebe Jeurissen’s first experience producing a short film. She is currently completing her final year at AUT studying a bachelor of communications majoring in film and television.
Phoebe currently works as a professional dancer in Auckland and a dance teacher. Her experience in the performing arts field has helped her develop organizational skill and a pragmatic attitude.
She hopes to pursue a career that combines her passion in performing arts with her knowledge in film and television.
Geneva Norman- Anna
Geneva is passionate about pursuing acting. Before ANNA she has mainly had experience doing theatre shows including Peter/Wendy, Macbeth, DNA, and Uncle Minotaur.
ANNA is Geneva's first real experience on screen and is what she wants to continue doing in the future.
There has never been any question that acting is what she wants to do with her life, and she feels so lucky to have had the opportunity to be a part of ANNA.