Megan is a seasoned filmmaker with an impressive 18-year career in the screen industry, marked by the release of her debut feature film, Crushed. This critically acclaimed film has been showcased at numerous prestigious festivals worldwide, including the Montreal World Film Festival, Miami International Film Festival, and Napa Valley Film Festival, before enjoying a successful limited theatrical release in Australia and securing distribution deals with Channel 10 and Qantas.
In addition to her filmmaking endeavors, Megan is also the co-founder of Women in Film & Television Australia, where she is a passionate advocate for women's representation in the screen industries. Her dedication to this cause is evident in her dual role as a filmmaker and industry advocate.
In 2017, Megan launched Hemlock & Cedar Films, a production company that combines her passion for filmmaking with her commitment to promoting female-led screen content. The company's first project, Dark Whispers Vol. 1, is a groundbreaking Australian women's horror anthology that has been screened at various festivals in Australia, including Cinefest Oz, Monsterfest, and ScreenWave Film Festival. The film has also received international recognition, with upcoming screenings at the Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival and Final Girls Berlin Film Festival in 2020.
Megan is also the writer/director of an episode of the online horror series Deadhouse Dark, set to be released in 2020. Her impressive credentials include a degree from the Australian Film Television & Radio School and completion of the Professional Screenwriters Program at UCLA.
Throughout her career, Megan has demonstrated herself to be an innovative, collaborative, and driven filmmaker, speaker, teacher, and advocate, with an infectious enthusiasm for the art and craft of filmmaking. Her dedication to her craft and her commitment to promoting diversity and representation in the screen industries have earned her a reputation as a respected and influential figure in the Australian film industry.
