About Me

My name is Tess Mitchell and throughout my life, I have always been passionate about film and television, and this inspired me to pursue a career in the creative industry. My work ethic and love for the visual arts motivated me, and pushed me to constantly develop my understanding of media. The camera I use for photography is SonyA7iii.

Bachelor’s Degree

I graduated a Bachelor of Film and Television in 2023 from University of South Australia. It was a 3 year degree that allowed me to develop technical knowledge and practical experience in the exciting world of film and television.

Internships

Rogerstv

While living in London, Ontario Canada in 2018 with my family and studying at London Secondary school, I participated in a one semester co-op program (work placement) at the local TV station called, Rogertv. The areas that I worked in were audio, camera, graphics, and these included working on the production in the studio and on-site filming of ice hockey games, the election and Remembrance Day ceremony. I particularly enjoyed camera work.

Glen Pictures / Netflix

In 2021, I interned 80 hours on the Netflix series, Gymnastics academy, A Second Chance. I was in the camera department for 5 days and sound department for 3 days. I really enjoyed being apart of a professional film production and seeing all the different roles.

We Made a Thing Studios / UniSA

I participated in Film Concept Lab with UniSA. This course allowed university students to observe and participate on set with We Made a Thing Studios. I took part in the film production experience twice on set for ‘The House That Hungers’ short film directed by Maria Lewis and ‘Lucy & D.I.C - We Made a Podcast’ series.

Film Roles

Director

My final production for University. I directed a short film called ‘Misunderstood’ (2022).