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Charis Orchard is a director, producer, writer and editor of independent feature films, documentaries, short films, music and marketing clips. Having grown- up in Mackay, Queensland, Charis moved to Paris, France at the age of 23 and lived there for 13 years, then moved to LA and London before relocating back to Sydney in 2016. In 2017 Charis was a board member of WIFT NSW for 18 months while it transitioned into WIFT Australia. In 2019 Charis participated in Dame Changer’s Screen Tank mentorship and is currently a member of Dame Changer and WIFT Australia. Charis has worked for Exodus Film Group (US), Optomen Television (UK), Legendary Entertainment (UK), the ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) and ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority; a legislative authority for the broadcast and media industry). Charis recently completed her first feature documentary, Divine Feminine, on the impact of trauma and healing on the lives of women and is developing new film projects.