Dianna La Grassa

Production

Dianna La Grassa

With over 10+ years of experience in the education sector, an MBA graduate and a NIDA trained actress, Dianna La Grassa is Bus Stop Films Chief Operating Officer, Head of Screen and resident Producer. Her background in adult education underpins the delivery of our Accessible Filmmaking Program. As the COO it has given her great pleasure to watch the organisation pave ground-breaking pathways for the inclusion of people with disabilities in the film industry and watch the participants blossom in these interactive and unique environments, seeing them develop real life skills and opportunities for their passion. Dianna has produced more than 55 film projects with Bus Stop Films including the multi award winning Groundhog Night and What Was it Like? and acclaimed films Filters, Visible and This Is News Radio.

Acting credits

Behind the camera

Thirst Trap poster
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Upcoming short film made in collaboration with Bus Stop Films participants.

Thirst Trap

Olan, Earthbound poster
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Olan the alien has always dreamed of moving to Earth, but to do so he must be voted in by the audience of the planet’s biggest talk show: The Gravy Train.

Olan, Earthbound

2023

Stage Fright poster
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Lucy takes the stage to battle her demons with the help of her close friend.

Stage Fright

2024

Smoke & Mirrors poster
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A granddaughter is granted a special task by her ancestors; to take back a family heirloom stolen by her uncle. Said to be imbued with an ancient family secret, this heirloom is the key to a sacred superpower passed down through generations.

Smoke & Mirrors

2023

Valiant poster
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Valiant is a short, educational film about building and maintaining healthy relationships and developing protective behaviour skills. Through four stories, Valiant explores issues related to consent, sexuality and healthy relationships for people with disability.

Valiant

2021

Flamingo poster
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Upcoming short film from Craig Boreham in collaboration with Bus Stop Films participants.

Flamingo

Darwin '74 poster
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Going back in time to meeting his younger self, Tim has to determine whether he should kill his grandfather or let bygones be bygones.

Darwin '74

2025

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Upcoming short film made in collaboration with Bus Stop Films participants.

Boo

2026

Second Thoughts poster
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Short film from Craig Boreham in collaboration with Bus Stop Films participants.

Second Thoughts

2024

Princess poster
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During a tense supervised visit at a child contact centre, Orla reconnects with her estranged father and offers him a glimpse of redemption.

Princess

Sensory Overload poster
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Explore the lives of Rylea, Scott, and Stephanie as they grapple with sensory overload. This poignant documentary reveals their daily struggles, coping mechanisms, and the transformative power of the arts in managing overwhelming sensations. An intimate journey that advocates for inclusive environments and heightened empathy towards those with sensory challenges.

Sensory Overload

2023

Fences poster
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When his son sends an artificial intelligence version of himself to mend the fences on the family property, an ageing farmer must adapt to the change, or else lose his relationship with his son entirely.

Fences

2022

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Upcoming AFL project from Bus Stop Films and Ironbark Films.

Open Ground

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Upcoming AFL project from Bus Stop Films and Ironbark Films.

Open Ground

Strawberry Cheesecake poster
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An ice cream cart, a sunset, and a shared memory—two strangers rediscover a connection that speaks louder than words.

Strawberry Cheesecake

2024

Yeah Nah poster
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Nellie and Eleanor both live with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), navigating the weight of daily anxiety, finding connection in a most unexpected way.

Yeah Nah

2025

Joie poster
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Monsieur Noir’s classroom at Jacaranda High is a far cry from his beloved homeland, with students whose accents are as Australian as they come. He longs for just one, fluent conversation in his mother tongue.

Joie

2023

Career Fight poster
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Samson works in his father’s martial arts dojo, dreaming of becoming a professional martial arts stuntman. One day, Samson is forced to make a choice between listening to his father who regularly discourages him or taking steps to pursue his dreams and prove he has what it takes to conquer any obstacle.

Career Fight

2022

Solid Ground poster
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An elderly sea captain invites a spirited retiree on a date aboard his boat, desperately hoping she doesn't discover his crippling fear of land.

Solid Ground

2024

Boys poster
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Overwhelmed by the chaos of class, neurodiverse teenager Jacob seeks refuge in an empty locker room, only to find himself facing an unexpected confrontation.

Boys

2024

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A raging bush fire, a trapped secret agent and no way out. Daisy calls for help only to discover she has to rely on the one person she doesn't trust. Will she make it out?

Emergency

2025

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Upcoming short film made in collaboration with Bus Stop Films participants.

ALTR

Fighting Feelings poster
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Everyone loves Babyface and everyone loves to hate the Heel. However, feelings are not so clear inside the wrestling ring. As the final showdown unfolds our two favourite personas must grapple with their feelings in an attempt to rewrite their own storyline.

Fighting Feelings

2023

Outcast poster
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In a world where imagination meets reality, Sam, a neurodivergent student is excluded from the school play but dares to dream bigger.

Outcast

2024