Amelie.Kordina.Barker

AMBEKOBA

About.

I am a young Australian filmmaker with a passion for film production, storytelling, photography, history, and music. Through my work on award-winning short films, festival productions, and independent creative projects, I have gained experience across production assisting, art department support, writing, and a range of on-set crew roles. These experiences have given me a practical understanding of how different departments work together to bring a story from concept to screen.

I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy being part of a team working towards a shared creative vision. What excites me most about filmmaking is the process itself: taking an idea and shaping it into something meaningful, entertaining, and visually engaging.

Alongside my production experience, I have also worked in front of the camera, giving me an appreciation of the creative and practical challenges faced by performers and a broader understanding of the filmmaking process as a whole. I am quick to learn, adaptable, and always eager to take on new challenges, whether that means supporting a department, solving practical problems on set, or helping bring a story to life.

Above all, I am drawn to projects that tell stories bigger than any one individual. I create because I want to contribute to work that makes people pause, think, and see the world a little differently.

YAA.

I have been a member of the Young Actor’s Assembly (YAA), Sydney’s premier acting and leadership program focused on screen acting and filmmaking where I participating in both screen acting and filmmaking programs from 2023 through to 2025.

During this time, I worked on script development, audition preparation, and on-camera performance training, while also engaging in production modules that involved filming on location with professional crews. Each year culminated in the development and production of short film projects, where I took on both creative and production roles across pre-production and shoot days.

Through YAA, I gained early exposure to structured film production environments, learning how to collaborate within a crew, respond to direction, and understand the demands of working on set at a professional pace.

Experience.

My industry experience includes a range of production roles across short films and independent projects, working in collaboration with directors, first assistant directors, and production teams.

I have worked on multiple productions including The Culling and Posted, where I was involved in both performance and production assisting roles.

My work on The Culling led to further invitations to continue in production roles, including on Mazuzah Man and Fat Mouth, where I worked as a Production Assistant.

Alongside these projects, I have contributed to art department and on-set support roles on productions such as Backfoot, assisting with practical set work and general production needs across fast-paced shooting environments.

I have also completed work experience placements with production companies including Maselli Films, Broken Yellow, and the ABC, gaining further insight into professional industry workflows and expectations.

Across all projects, I am consistently trusted in roles that require reliability, adaptability, and clear communication within busy production environments.

Education

I have completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, which strengthened my ability to manage time, sustain long-term creative projects, and work across multiple disciplines simultaneously.

Alongside my studies, I continue to develop my practical filmmaking experience independently and through industry engagement.

Language.

I have recently graduated from the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, developing a global perspective through a rigorous curriculum that includes both French and English. This bilingual education not only strengthens my proficiency in both languages, but also enriches my understanding of diverse cultures – an essential asset for a career in film production, where storytelling transcends language and cultural barriers.

ENGLISH: Native Fluent
FRENCH: Native Fluent
SWEDISH: Level 1
MANDARIN: Elementary (HSK Level 1)

I am also proficient in many accents, including:
English, French, Irish, Russian, American … and of course, Australian.

Achievements.

Certified to Provide First Aid, including CPR (HLTAID011)
Statement of Attainment Hospitality & Barista Training with Black Market Training:
– Prepare and serve espresso coffee (SITHFAB025) and
– Use hygienic practices for food safety (SITXFSA005)
Completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program at The International French School in Sydney, receiving the ‘Spirit of IB’ Award for Year 11.
Let’s Create Our Own Start-Up 2023: Completed a 10-week entrepreneurial program where we designed and marketed our own start-up project. Our creation, ‘Briquastique’ – bricks made from waste plastic to enable low-cost housing for underprivileged communities – received a Special Award.
Won numerous awards for my short films: These include Best Actress (3 times), Best Screenplay, as well as a several Highly Commended. See my full list of awarding-winning films.
Completed three years ‘The Screen Actor + Filmmaker Course’ with Young Actors Assembly (40-week program).
Previous training with NIDA, AFTRS (including Stop Motion and Special Effects course), and ATYP.