What happens when you stop waiting to be cast and start creating the stories you want to be part of?  Michela Carattini (Carmen & Bolude), Tsu Shan Chambers (My Eyes) and Tony Chu (Mr Red Bean) share their experiences making three very different Australian independent features—all filmed around the same period in 2023.  

Each worked both in front of and behind the camera, navigating multiple roles as actors, writers, producers and creatives while bringing ambitious independent films to life at different budget levels. 

The conversation explores what actors can learn from stepping behind the camera: developing and financing projects, creating meaningful roles, attaching collaborators, balancing acting with producing, surviving an indie shoot, understanding what producers need from actors—and ultimately taking greater ownership of their careers. 

Three films.
Three different journeys.