Rebecca Kirwan

Focusing her passion on discovering new and diverse stories to share with the world, Rebecca began her own company and freelance filmmaking business. Coming to the United States from Australia in 2019, Rebecca furthered her education and earned a Professional Certificate in Advanced Digital Filmmaking from the Digital Film Academy.

Rebecca’s films encompass non-profit organisations, educational topics, and corporate entities alike. Her determination to highlight quality stories through the lens has garnered her not only an outstanding reputation, but also the award for Best Documentary Short at the Lancaster International Short Film Festival in 2016 and Best Film at Best of The Bus 2024. Rebecca is not only a director, but she produces her own work, and she often aides film companies and individuals as an impact producer. With this role, Rebecca works to define the film’s message and understand who the audience will be. Particularly drawn to projects that centre on equality, justice and women's issues. With an unending passion for film, Rebecca also mentors filmmakers, teaching them to hone their craft and produce quality films with heart and truth. ​

Rebecca is now into her fourth year as a workshop leader/film tutor for Bus Stop Films an organisation very close to her heart. Teaching filmmaking to people with disabilities and advocating for inclusivity in the film and television industry. ​

Rebecca has worked with individuals, corporations, production companies, television networks and not for profit organisations in Australia, New York, Los Angeles and London. ​

At the forefront of Rebecca's work is always authenticity, integrity, heart, inclusion and diversity.