About Us

Linda Knight - Writer/ Director/ Co Produucer

Born and raised in Melbourne, 26 years of age in August. Background in art, photography, animation, puppetry, literature. My aim is to be a successful, professional working Director. An artist to my core, I like using directing as my tool to create my artwork. I want my films to have the same expressiveness and layers of intention and execution as a painting or a photograph. I hope Gaia will showcase this by positively impacting the audience, taking them on an escapist journey, where they can forget the world around them for a few minutes and walk away experiencing some kind of impact. If I can do this, I've done my job! This film will also give both the cast and crew a leg up into the industry, getting noticed. As it will be taken to many international and national film festivals. As the director and writer of this film, my aim is to create a family out of the cast and crew-working as a productive, communicative and positive unit. I personally have done acting courses, animation courses, puppetry courses, photography courses and purposefully worked in or closely observed each role on set, to better help me as a director-a jack of all trades.

Ben "Seeka" Crowle - Producer

Born in Melbourne on November 1992 I've always been extremely artistic. Growing up with a writer for a father, an artist for a mother and a tattoo artist sister that shared my optimistic, kooky and somewhat dark personality, my creativity was always encouraged and my growth in the mediums of writing, drawing and music were always cultivated. In primary school I enjoyed art and music class, and my favourite part of English was writing my own stories. In High school I pursued graphic arts, visual communication, drama, standard english and literature studies. It was during this period of my life where I developed a love for gothic literature and art and started to develop my own “style”. I studied backstage technology at Swinburne University TAFE in an Advanced Diploma of Theatre Production and Events (Technical Production), which is now a part of Melbourne Polytechnic. Using this as an opportunity to mature I learned basic production strategies and developed a good work ethic which has seen me through many problems, but also discovered that there was an outlet for my love of visual art, music, writing and drama in the medium of film. After studying I hope to be editing commercially while writing comics and making movies.

Simon Cordova - Composer

I was born in Melbourne, Australia on February 7, 1993. I began my musical journey in high school where I taught myself how to play guitar. I realised music was what I should be doing after I won a Scholarship to have guitar lessons in 2009 as it was given to me on the spot in the auditions. I graduated in 2010 and in 2011 I began his Bachelor of Music at the Australian Guild of Music. During my time at the Australian Guild of Music I taught Year One guitar students as well as Diploma students. In 2013 I successfully completed my Bachelor and left with a huge desire to learn more about sound. In 2014 I was accepted into the Masters of Music Technology at the University of Newcastle. I taught piano, guitar and vocals at several primary schools while completing my Masters. It was my most difficult year as I pushed to complete it in the same year, which I did. Once I completed my Masters I took a huge turn and began a YouTube channel directing and filming different sketches with my brother. Whilst creating these sketches, I had the most fun writing the music for them. From there I decided to go full time into composing music. Although I've has explored many musical styles, including rock, metal, and jazz, it is my treatment with combining classical instruments with acoustic guitar and atmospheric sounds that I feel is the most remarkable aspect of my music.

Daniel Douch - VFX Supervisor

I’m a Swinburne student, studying Digital Media Design. I’m heading in the direction of 3D modelling and aim to eventually work for a film, animation, or games studio. From a young age, I’ve had a passion for all forms of digital art, including video effects and general design principles. That’s why in ‘Gaia’, I’m taking on the role of Special Effects Supervisor.

Beaudean Brown - Animator

I started my creative path in the arts of Computer Graphics and Technology back in primary school when I was inspired by my first Bluescreen Recording Experience, right then and there I knew what I wanted to do in life… and I haven’t looked back since! My main interests are 3D Modeling/Animation, 2D Graphics/Animation, Filming, Photography and Sound. I have explored and experienced many other topics and sub topics in the computer world, and one day I believe I will own a big Software/Games Development Company and will help to change the world!

Kale Elbourne - Editor

I'm a Professional Video editor with experience editing narrative and documentary shorts, TVC’s and corporate video.

Kubra Sener - Storyboard Artist

I'm a Swinburne Film and Television student, exploring many creative realms, however, film tends to always remain an integral part of me. I also enjoy photography, travel, and reading.