CHARLOTTE MCLAVERTY

BIO

Charlotte McLaverty is an emerging Australian director who received world recognition for directing, by the age of 15. 

In 2019 Charlotte co-wrote and directed Dolly's Dream- an anti-bullying short film that reached over 297 Million people world-wide. She was interviewed on all the TV networks and radio stations across Australia including 'The Project'.

She’s received multiple directing awards including'Award Award' and 'Adstar' and was shortlisted for the 'Cannes Young Director and Ciclope Craft International Festival' for 'Best New Talent under 30'.

Charlotte was also the winner of the 'B&T Woman in Media Award' for 'Rising Star' and was listed as 'Number 23' of the 'Future 60 people to watch' in 'Vogue Australia: 60th Birthday Edition.'

Charlotte was invited to be involved in a documentary featuring Grace Tame about resilience, in which she was asked to help shoot and direct some of the scenes.

Her very first short film that she wrote, directed, shot and edited, titled 'Social' came second at 'Tropfest Jr' in 2019, as well as winning many other local and international awards. Since then, more of her short films have had success, including shortlisted at 'Flickerfest'.

Her previous training at 16th Street Acting studio from the age of 12 (the youngest actor accepted at the time), has helped her to understand an actor's journey and process when it comes to character building. 

Since completing secondary school in 2022, Charlotte has had the opportunity of working with production companies including: Austin Studios, Pixel, The Producers, Palomina Productions & Truce Films, as director assist, BTS shooter, social media, 3rd  AD, runner and more.

Charlotte is currently studying Batchelor of Arts in Screen – Production at AFTRS in Sydney and working at Austin Studios Production Company.