THE CREW
Who we are...
OPHELIA MURRAY
DIRECTOR
Ophelia Murray is a filmmaker living on Woiworung land. Since she was young, Ophelia has loved how film captured the hearts and minds of audiences, taking them on journeys of reflection and discovery. Having previously written and directed stories about interpersonal relationships, Ophelia is excited to direct Tenderfoot, which delves into examining mature themes of grief, death and loss. Upon preparing for the project, she is drawing and reflecting upon her family ties to rural Australia, and conducting research into the pitfalls of today’s stoic masculinity. Working on Tenderfoot, Ophelia hopes to inspire a reflection on stoicism and mental health in the 21st century, and alongside the striking talent of the Tenderfoot team, hopes to create a film that captures audiences' minds, just as films have allowed hers to be.
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SARA ANDERSON
PRODUCER
Sara is a producer and director who has worked in both fiction and nonfiction productions. She loves to be organised and take risks, and aims to help create a short film which is fuelled by a positive environment and pushes the boundaries of what is achievable. Working as a photographer in the arts industry, she has an eye for detail and loves to produce creative pieces displaying technique and artistry. She is passionate about telling the stories of people and their connections with others and is excited to help create Tenderfoot and explore the themes of grief, hope, courage and trust.
LEO MITCHELL
CO-WRITER
Leo is a young aspiring filmmaker with an intrinsic love for nature and storytelling. Lucky enough to be brought onto the Tenderfoot crew as a co-writer; he develops best through a combination of individual writing and shared collaboration. Leo has worked closely with co-writer Ruairi Walsh and director Ophelia Murray over the course of 2023 AND 2014 to make steady progress on crafting a screenplay that is able to capture themes of rural Australian isolation, grief, and how ideas of masculinity are passed down through generations. He hopes to continue contributing towards making Tenderfoot as authentic and impactful of a film as possible.
RUAIRI WALSH
CO-WRITER
Ruairi’s rural upbringing and constant curiosity about ideas of masculinity and self-realisation have fuelled his work as a writer, particularly in Tenderfoot. Always aiming to gain a deeper sense of empathy and understanding of other people, he hopes Tenderfoot does the same for others, bringing themes of rural and generational masculinity to the surface of a tense dramatic piece. Cowriting with Leo Mitchell has been a fantastic process, pushing him to consider each small choice more seriously, and justify every line.
HANNAH SHIPPEN
CINEMATOGRAPHER/CO-EDITOR
Hannah is a passionate and enthusiastic cinematographer. With her childhood based on farms across the Southern states of Australia, she has a deep appreciation and understanding of rural Aussie landscape. Her desire to strongly connect with audiences propels her work forward. She hopes for Tenderfoot to reach as many hearts as possible, as the topics of Tenderfoot are deeply personal to her life. With her heart set on stunning visuals, she is excited to see how the film comes together to showcase a truly important story.
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LUCY BOND
PRODUCTION DESIGNER
Lucy is a passionate producer and production designer dedicated to environmental causes and has a keen interest in delving into social issues. Growing up amidst the rustic landscapes of rural Victoria, she has cultivated a profound connection to and admiration for the natural beauty of Australia. Lucy's professional journey has encompassed various roles at companies such as Target, Wellcom Worldwide, and Finch. Presently, she serves as the Assistant Manager at Palace Cinemas Balwyn. Combining her passion for the environment and her creative background equips Lucy with the unique ability to bring out the splendor of the landscape and elevate storytelling in the context of Tenderfoot.
GINGER WOOLLEY
CO-EDITOR
Ginger is an editor based in Melbourne, who adores watching the narrative and emotion come together within the edit. She has worked on a variety of projects, ranging from short narrative films and documentaries, music video and news. Her most recent project ‘Le Devenir de Pierrot’ won its category at the 2023 St Kilda Film Festival. Ginger is passionate about telling stories about the human condition, especially exploring complex human emotions. She is eager to examine the themes of toxic masculinity, as she has an interest in men’s mental health and exploring vulnerable male characters. She is super excited to work alongside such a talented group of people.
ARCHIE BEAUMONT
SOUND DESIGNER/RECORDIST
Archie is an aspiring sound designer and filmmaker from Melbourne/Naarm. Through his eye for detail and passion for creating authentic Australian stories, he aims to utilise the meaningful sounds of the land to create a genuine and emotional soundtrack for ‘Tenderfoot’. As a design focused sound operator, he has a love of creating emotions and tension for audiences through sound, which should perfectly suit the nature of this raw powerful drama. He strongly connects with the film’s themes of fractured masculinity and mental health, and is excited to give his all to bring this incredible piece to life.
