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Lucy is an award-winning filmmaker based between Aotearoa New Zealand and New York City.

Lucy has always been in her element when thinking up, writing and telling stories. Originally from California, Lucy spent much of her childhood living around the world, before moving to Aotearoa at age 12. Spending her formative years travelling, being transient and growing up in Te Tai Tokerau has served as the inspiration for many of her films and characters.

With New Zealand Film Commission funding and support, Lucy has produced two short films and is developing her feature.

Lucy’s debut short, Shadow Cut, was awarded Kōpere Hou Fresh Shorts funding and support from the New Zealand Film Commission. Written, directed and edited by Lucy, Shadow Cut screened in-competition at 20 festivals. At the Toronto International Film Festival, Shadow Cut was nominated for Best International Short Film. At the Manchester International Short Film Festival, Lucy won the Newcomer Award (best debut short film).

Lucy is now excited to present her sophomore short, Pack Rat. Pack Rat was awarded He Kauahi Catalyst funding and support from the New Zealand Film Commission and is currently being submitted to festivals. Pack Rat just premiered in October 2024 at New Zealand’s only Oscar®-qualifying festival, Show Me Shorts, where it won Best Screenplay. At the Australian Cinematographers Society Awards Pack Rat won GOLD in the Short Films category. 

Lucy's feature film, Needles Inn, is currently in development with the New Zealand Film Commission. Needles Inn was mentored by Dame Gaylene Preston as part of the New Zealand Film Commission’s inaugural Hunga Taunaki ā Rorohiko Mentorship Programme.