I'm Harriet, a documentary filmmaker working across factual programming, with expertise in natural history and underwater production.
Harriet creates factual documentary content across natural history, science, and human interest stories, with specialised expertise in underwater production.
She has worked on broadcast productions for National Geographic, PBS Nature, and ABC. Harriet directs short-form documentary content and is currently developing her first feature-length documentary.
With over a decade of underwater filming experience, Harriet brings unique capabilities to challenging marine environments. A former scuba instructor on the Great Barrier Reef, she's certified on JJ-CCR rebreather systems and has led international shoots in both tropical and temperate waters worldwide. This technical expertise, combined with her ability to build rapport with crew and talent, allows her to deliver high-quality footage safely and efficiently in remote and demanding conditions.
Harriet's career began in 2016 when her viral social videos for 1 Million Women demonstrated the power of impactful storytelling. She studied at the Australian Film, Television, and Radio School (AFTRS) and holds a background in journalism and communications, skills she applies to research, interviewing, and developing compelling narratives.
As an Emerging League Member of the International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP), Harriet is committed to ethical storytelling that drives action. She has worked with conservation and science organisations, including WWF, The Australian Conservation Foundation, and The Nature Conservancy. Her work has been published in The Guardian, Australian Geographic, Marriott Bonvoy Traveler, Oceanographic Magazine, and the Sydney Morning Herald.
Harriet shoots on RED, Sony, and Canon cinema systems, both topside and underwater. She founded Grumpy Turtle Films, a documentary production company focused on storytelling about the natural world.
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SSI Open Water Scuba Instructor
TDI/SDI Open Water Scuba Instructor
PADI DiveMaster
JJ-CCR 40m rebreather diver
First Aid, Oxygen Therapy and AED
Current AS2299.1 Occupational Dive Medical
CASA RePL Drone Licence
Shoots on: Canon C70, Canon R5, RED, Sony FS7, A7Siii, Blackmagic Pocket 4K, Panasonic Lumix GH4
A list of kit available for hire can be found here
Harriet has over 1500 SCUBA dives logged and 120 hours on JJ CCR in the last 12 months.
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AFTRS | 2018 | Diploma of Camera
Martin College | 2015 | Diploma of Graphic Design
Richmond TAFE | 2015 | Captive Animals CERT 111
Awarded with the ‘Rotary of Richmond Scholarship for outstanding students’ during 2014
Bulli High School | 2009 | Completed Higher School Certificate
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Download a copy of my CV here. References are available on request.
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Finalist, Wildpitch at Wildscreen 2024
Tier 1 Global Career Accelerator Recipient, World Congress of Science and Factual Producers, 2024
Emerging League Member of the International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP).
Leading Light at AIDC 2024. Selected to pitch live on-stage.
Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year Threatened Species Runner Up 2023

