
Directing
Genevieve Clay-Smith
Place of birth
Newtown, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Known for
Directing
Credits
44 titles
Genevieve Clay-Smith stands as a trailblazing filmmaker, renowned for her visionary directorial work that champions inclusivity and diversity within the film industry. With a career marked by innovation and advocacy, Genevieve has solidified her position as one of Australia’s foremost directors, shaping narratives that resonate deeply with audiences worldwide. Her inclusively made debut feature film, Boss Cat, premieres at the Sydney Film Festival in 2026. Genevieve’s films have been showcased at over 200 film festivals world-wide, including Toronto International Film Festival Kids and the United Nations. She has claimed awards at Oscar qualifying festivals, Rhode Island International, Clev…
Known for
6.0A young man’s dream to make a living in Ulaanbaatar is put to the test when he must navigate the social and physical obstacles in his path.
Stairs
2019
7.3An Australian Shakespeare fan with Down Syndrome sets off on a solo adventure to discover Tokyo in order to get away from his overbearing older brother. Along the way he uses his knowledge of the Bard, his sketchbook and his wits to win the hearts of the people he meets.
Shakespeare in Tokyo
2018
NRA poetic, performative, experimental documentary that gives voice to people with lived experience of mental health issues. The Documentary explores how practicing gratitude can have a positive impact on mental health and assist in the journey of recovery after experiencing a complex mental health issue.
Gratus
2017
7.0Thomas Howell gets more than he bargained for at his interview with a prestigious law firm; an insult about his tie, a rendition of Harry Potter and the chance to change the lives of father and son.
The Interviewer
2012
NRA woman with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) forms an unlikely friendship with a Sudanese refugee through their mutual love of krump.
Kill Off
2017
NRWhen her mother suddenly dies, Sonja is thrown into tumult. Dealing with early-twenties existential angst and a sense of responsibility for her teenage younger sister Emma, she has a lot on her plate. Suddenly under the care of her controlling grandma and—as a young woman living with Down syndrome—constantly faced with a society that judges what she’s capable of, Sonja is desperate to be herself and take charge of her own life. When a chance encounter with the charismatic Hakim leads her to a krump class, Sonja discovers a life-changing outlet for expression.
Boss Cat
2026
Film credits
2010s · 2 titles
7.3An Australian Shakespeare fan with Down Syndrome sets off on a solo adventure to discover Tokyo in order to get away from his overbearing older brother. Along the way he uses his knowledge of the Bard, his sketchbook and his wits to win the hearts of the people he meets.
Shakespeare in Tokyo
2018
NRA documentary which tells the story of Australia's foremost globally innovative, inclusive filmmaking organisation, Bus Stop Films, and its mission to make the film industry inclusive of all people.
Breaking the Biz: A Bus Stop Films Story
2019
Behind the camera
6.0A young man’s dream to make a living in Ulaanbaatar is put to the test when he must navigate the social and physical obstacles in his path.
Stairs
2019
6.0A young man’s dream to make a living in Ulaanbaatar is put to the test when he must navigate the social and physical obstacles in his path.
Stairs
2019
7.3An Australian Shakespeare fan with Down Syndrome sets off on a solo adventure to discover Tokyo in order to get away from his overbearing older brother. Along the way he uses his knowledge of the Bard, his sketchbook and his wits to win the hearts of the people he meets.
Shakespeare in Tokyo
2018
7.3An Australian Shakespeare fan with Down Syndrome sets off on a solo adventure to discover Tokyo in order to get away from his overbearing older brother. Along the way he uses his knowledge of the Bard, his sketchbook and his wits to win the hearts of the people he meets.
Shakespeare in Tokyo
2018
NRA poetic, performative, experimental documentary that gives voice to people with lived experience of mental health issues. The Documentary explores how practicing gratitude can have a positive impact on mental health and assist in the journey of recovery after experiencing a complex mental health issue.
Gratus
2017
7.0Thomas Howell gets more than he bargained for at his interview with a prestigious law firm; an insult about his tie, a rendition of Harry Potter and the chance to change the lives of father and son.
The Interviewer
2012
7.0Thomas Howell gets more than he bargained for at his interview with a prestigious law firm; an insult about his tie, a rendition of Harry Potter and the chance to change the lives of father and son.
The Interviewer
2012
NRA woman with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) forms an unlikely friendship with a Sudanese refugee through their mutual love of krump.
Kill Off
2017
NRA woman with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) forms an unlikely friendship with a Sudanese refugee through their mutual love of krump.
Kill Off
2017
NRWhen her mother suddenly dies, Sonja is thrown into tumult. Dealing with early-twenties existential angst and a sense of responsibility for her teenage younger sister Emma, she has a lot on her plate. Suddenly under the care of her controlling grandma and—as a young woman living with Down syndrome—constantly faced with a society that judges what she’s capable of, Sonja is desperate to be herself and take charge of her own life. When a chance encounter with the charismatic Hakim leads her to a krump class, Sonja discovers a life-changing outlet for expression.
Boss Cat
2026
NRWhen her mother suddenly dies, Sonja is thrown into tumult. Dealing with early-twenties existential angst and a sense of responsibility for her teenage younger sister Emma, she has a lot on her plate. Suddenly under the care of her controlling grandma and—as a young woman living with Down syndrome—constantly faced with a society that judges what she’s capable of, Sonja is desperate to be herself and take charge of her own life. When a chance encounter with the charismatic Hakim leads her to a krump class, Sonja discovers a life-changing outlet for expression.
Boss Cat
2026
NRA teenage girl, who feels left out and ignored by her peers, is inspired to do something audacious in order to get noticed. When her plan backfires she learns that being popular isn’t as important as including those who are left out.
Visible
2022
NRA teenage girl, who feels left out and ignored by her peers, is inspired to do something audacious in order to get noticed. When her plan backfires she learns that being popular isn’t as important as including those who are left out.
Visible
2022
1.0For carer Gary, moving on and keeping his family together isn’t always easy. Tensions run high when his late wife’s parents arrive unannounced after he brings home a date.
Groundhog Night
2020
NRA waitress with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) sees that one of her customers is very upset. She goes out of her way to try and make the customer feel better; little does she realise that her efforts have an impact beyond what she could have imagined.
Sunshine
2021
NRA waitress with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) sees that one of her customers is very upset. She goes out of her way to try and make the customer feel better; little does she realise that her efforts have an impact beyond what she could have imagined.
Sunshine
2021
NRGerelee, a deaf teenage girl, decides to follow her dreams and audition for a dance company, despite her father’s protest.
Dancer
2024
NRGerelee, a deaf teenage girl, decides to follow her dreams and audition for a dance company, despite her father’s protest.
Dancer
2024
NRTwo people living with a disability navigate through family and societal pressures as their relationship blossoms.
Beautiful
2010
NRTwo people living with a disability navigate through family and societal pressures as their relationship blossoms.
Beautiful
2010
NRA little boy helps his blind mother experience an art gallery in a surprising and unusual way.
Inclusion Makes the World More Vibrant
2018
NRA little boy helps his blind mother experience an art gallery in a surprising and unusual way.
Inclusion Makes the World More Vibrant
2018
NRDevised by twelve people living with an intellectual disability over a period of 10 months, Heartbreak and Beauty is an experimental short film that combines music, visual metaphor, dance and original poetry to express how we are all connected through our shared human experiences of love and loss.
Heartbreak and Beauty
2015
NRDevised by twelve people living with an intellectual disability over a period of 10 months, Heartbreak and Beauty is an experimental short film that combines music, visual metaphor, dance and original poetry to express how we are all connected through our shared human experiences of love and loss.
Heartbreak and Beauty
2015
NRParalympian, Paul Nunnari, travels up Australia's world famous coast uncovering NSW Surf Lifesaving programs that help people with disabilities access the beach.
Taking Back the Waves
2019
NRParalympian, Paul Nunnari, travels up Australia's world famous coast uncovering NSW Surf Lifesaving programs that help people with disabilities access the beach.
Taking Back the Waves
2019
NREight filmmakers with intellectual disability interview their parents about what it was like when doctors delivered the news of their diagnosis.
What Was It Like?
2020
NREight filmmakers with intellectual disability interview their parents about what it was like when doctors delivered the news of their diagnosis.
What Was It Like?
2020
NREight filmmakers with intellectual disability interview their parents about what it was like when doctors delivered the news of their diagnosis.
What Was It Like?
2020
NRWhen a young woman drops by to greet her new neighbours, her preconceptions of who is responsible for a horrendous tragedy hinges on a face and a note.
Frances and Annie
2009
NRWhen a young woman drops by to greet her new neighbours, her preconceptions of who is responsible for a horrendous tragedy hinges on a face and a note.
Frances and Annie
2009
NRElle and Luke meet each other on the way to their respective blind dates—their chance encounter unexpectedly turns their evening upside down.
Head Over Wheels
2023
NRElle and Luke meet each other on the way to their respective blind dates—their chance encounter unexpectedly turns their evening upside down.
Head Over Wheels
2023
NRA poetic, experimental documentary which voices the experiences of various mental health advocates who have lived experience of mental illness and the Australian mental health system.
Gambling with Minds
2016
NRA poetic, experimental documentary which voices the experiences of various mental health advocates who have lived experience of mental illness and the Australian mental health system.
Gambling with Minds
2016
NREmmanuel is determined not to let the past define his future. After fleeing from war-torn Sudan with his family, he finds the chance to start a new life in Australia offers many opportunities, and equally, many challenges.
I Am Emmanuel
2013
NREmmanuel is determined not to let the past define his future. After fleeing from war-torn Sudan with his family, he finds the chance to start a new life in Australia offers many opportunities, and equally, many challenges.
I Am Emmanuel
2013
7.0Armed with nothing but charm and a dictaphone, a young man changes the perspective of two people he meets at a bus stop.
Be My Brother
2009
7.0Armed with nothing but charm and a dictaphone, a young man changes the perspective of two people he meets at a bus stop.
Be My Brother
2009
7.0Armed with nothing but charm and a dictaphone, a young man changes the perspective of two people he meets at a bus stop.
Be My Brother
2009

