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Trisha Morton-Thomas is a talented Australian filmmaker.

Trisha Morton-Thomas is an amazing Australian artist. She is a writer, producer, director, and actor. Her first big movie role was in Radiance in 1998. This movie was directed by her friend, Rachel Perkins. In 2011, Trisha and Rachel Clements started their own film company called Brindle Films in Alice Springs.

Trisha's Early Life

Trisha Morton-Thomas grew up in Alice Springs. She also lived in the remote Northern Territory of Australia. Trisha is an Aboriginal Australian. She belongs to the Anmatyerr people.

Trisha's Career Journey

Trisha Morton-Thomas began her career in 1983. She started at the Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association (CAAMA). CAAMA helps Aboriginal people share their stories through media. Trisha volunteered as a radio announcer. Later, she became a cadet journalist until 1990.

In 1990, Trisha moved to Darwin. She worked with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) there. The ABC is a big TV and radio network in Australia.

Moving to Sydney

In 1991, Trisha moved to Sydney. She went with her good friend, Rachel Perkins. Trisha says Rachel "dragged me along with her."

In Sydney, Trisha worked with the new Bangarra Dance Theatre. This is a famous Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance company. She was a sound technician. She helped create music for Bangarra's first ballet, Praying Mantis Dreaming.

In 1993, Trisha studied acting. She learned the Uta Hagen acting technique. She studied at the Eora College for Performing Arts.

Acting and Filmmaking

After college, Trisha acted in the movie Radiance in 1998. Her friend Rachel Perkins directed it. Trisha played the main character, Mae.

In 2004, Trisha went back to Alice Springs. She worked with CAAMA again. She became a production manager, producer, and director for their films.

In 2007, Trisha joined National Indigenous Television (NITV). NITV is a TV channel for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. She helped choose which shows would be made. She was later promoted to a senior role.

Trisha was also a presenter on the ABC Television show Message Stick. This show shared stories from Aboriginal communities.

Starting Brindle Films

In 2011, Trisha Morton-Thomas and Rachel Clements started Brindle Films. Their company is based in Alice Springs. Brindle Films has made many movies, documentaries, and TV shows.

In 2020, Brindle Films partnered with ABC. They made MaveriX. This is a TV drama series for children and teenagers. It's about junior motocross racing. MaveriX was filmed in Alice Springs in 2021. It premiered on ABC Me in April 2022. Trisha also acted in the series.

Trisha and Rachel Clements also produced a documentary. It was about Audrey Napanangka. This film took about 10 years to make. It was released in 2023.

Recent Acting Roles

In 2023, Trisha appeared in the TV series Ten Pound Poms.

In May 2024, Trisha joined the movie Kangaroo. She is part of the cast and crew. She was also announced for the TV drama High Country.

In 2024, Trisha was in the final season of Total Control. She played her role from the first season again.

Trisha's Filmography

This section lists the movies and TV shows Trisha Morton-Thomas has worked on.

Television Appearances

Film Appearances

Producer and Crew Roles

Trisha also works behind the scenes. She is a producer and helps with other crew jobs.

Awards and Nominations

Trisha Morton-Thomas has won and been nominated for awards for her work.

• 2018: Won an ATOM Award. This was for Best Indigenous Video or Website. She won for her film Occupation Native (2017).
• 2018: Nominated for a Film Critics Circle of Australia Award. This was for Best Documentary. She was nominated for The Songkeepers (2017).