Production
Tim Elwin
Born 1971-09-01 · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Tim Elwin is an award-winning Australian director, producer, and photographer whose work explores the intersection of resilience, well-being, and social justice. After a life-altering accident in 2018, Tim turned the lens on his own journey, creating raw, immersive documentaries that challenge conventional narratives. He is the founder of Urban Ripples and the director of The Definition of Happiness — a globally filmed feature documentary that unpacks our modern obsession with happiness and what it’s costing us.
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Behind the camera
NRIn a world obsessed with happiness, so many of us are feeling more lost than ever. After a life-altering accident, Tim travels across four countries to explore how we define happiness — and whether we’re even asking the right questions. What he discovers could change the way we live, and what we value, forever.
The Definition of Happiness
2025
NRIn a world obsessed with happiness, so many of us are feeling more lost than ever. After a life-altering accident, Tim travels across four countries to explore how we define happiness — and whether we’re even asking the right questions. What he discovers could change the way we live, and what we value, forever.
The Definition of Happiness
2025