Erica Glynn facts for kids

Erica Glynn, born in 1964, is an Indigenous Australian filmmaker. She is well-known for making documentaries and other films. She often writes, directs, and produces them.

Her Early Life and Studies

Erica Glynn was born in 1964. Her mother, Freda Glynn, is a famous photographer. Erica's brother is the director Warwick Thornton. Her aunt, Rona Glynn, is an educator.

Erica studied drama directing in Sydney. She went to the Australian Film, Television and Radio School.

Making Films and TV Shows

Erica Glynn started her career at the Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association (CAAMA). Her mother, Freda, helped start this group in Alice Springs.

In 2001, Erica wrote and directed a short film called Ngangkari. It was about traditional healers from the Central Desert Region. These healers are known as ngangkari.

Working at Screen Australia

In 2003, Erica started working for the Australian Film Commission. Later, from 2010 to 2014, she led the Indigenous Department at Screen Australia.

She was an executive producer for several ABC TV series. These included Redfern Now, The Gods of Wheat Street, and 8MMM Aboriginal Radio.

Writing and Directing for TV

Erica Glynn helped write Little J & Big Cuz. This is an animated children's series on ABC TV. She also co-directed Black Comedy, another ABC TV show.

In 2017, she wrote and directed In My Own Words. This documentary was about a program helping adults learn to read. It took place in Brewarrina, New South Wales. The film was shown at the Sydney Film Festival that year.

She Who Must Be Loved

Erica wrote, directed, and co-produced a full-length documentary called She Who Must Be Loved. This film was about her mother, Freda. Erica's daughter, Tanith Glynn-Maloney, also helped produce it.

The film first showed at the 2018 Adelaide Film Festival. The whole family attended this special event. It was also shown at the 2019 Sydney Film Festival. At that festival, Freda Glynn spoke to the audience. The film won the award for Best Australian Documentary at the festival.

True Colours TV Series

Erica Glynn is a co-creator, writer, and director for the 2022 drama series True Colours. This show is on SBS Television.

Awards and Recognition

In 2017, Erica Glynn received the David and Joan Williams Documentary Fellowship. This is an important award for documentary filmmakers.

Film Awards

• For My Bed, Your Bed (1998):
  • Won a Special Commendation at the 1998 Cork International Film Festival.
• For She Who Must Be Loved (2018):
  • Won Best Documentary (audience award) at the 2018 Adelaide Film Festival.
  • Won Best Australian Documentary at the 2019 Sydney Film Festival.