Courtney was thrilled to attend the opening night of Flickerfest 2023., this past Friday night, on Bondi Beach, Sydney. Flickerfest is Australia's Academy Awards  and BAFTA qualifying festival, and it was an honour to attend with Neer Shelter, on behalf of the Perspectives  team. Neer's work is powerful, moving, and truly exceptional - it was a privilege to be involved in this project. 

Perspectives was filmed in Israel, and post-production was completed in Sydney. Neer wrote and directed the film, and it was produced by industry heavyweights Kristen Hodges, and Ran Pasternak.

Synopsis:

Set in Israel, a soldier on a bus is disturbed by the actions of another passenger. She needs to decide how to react to a potential suicide bomber while the event is streamed live. Filmed in Israel and the Palestinian territories it features Joy Rieger, an acclaimed Israeli actress who won Best Actress at the Tribeca Film Festival for her film Vierges (2018). ​

Courtney sat down with political journalist Billi FitzSimons, from The Daily Aus, to chat about Australia's property crises, and how difficult it is for young Aussies to get a leg up onto the property market ladder. Courtney is never one to shy away from a touchy topic, and loved having the chance to espouse her love for facts, figures, and housing economics - surprise!

Listen to Courtney's episode here: https://bit.ly/3rtOrFB

WELL. It's been a while since we've seen you around these parts, but we're happy to be back! 

Courtney was absolutely THRILLED beyond words to book a lead role in the Ladbrokes Australia national campaign, which filmed in December 2020, with Mark Wahlberg. 

See the ad here: https://bit.ly/3eevikr

​Courtney is absolutely thrilled to announce that Twelfth Round, her latest film with writer director Nir Shelter, has won Best International Short at the Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles, making it Oscars eligible in 2020.  



"Each Year PAFF-LA presents awards of recognition to key industry players and rising stars who have soared in the film industry. Previous recipients include Forest Whitaker, Omari Hardwick, David Oyelowo, Alfre Woodard, Idris Elba, Taraji P. Henson, Sidney Poitier, Nicole Beharie, Nate Parker, Loretta Devine, Phylicia Rashad, Charles Dutton, Billy Dee Williams and a host of other extraordinary industry professionals both in front of and behind the camera lens."
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"Recognized as one of the largest, most prestigious Black film festival in the United States, PAFF is considered “ground zero” for Black film and entertainment communities and is a major cultural contributor to the vibrant, diverse and international reputation of the City of Los Angeles... Designated by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences as an official qualifying film festival."

https://www.peoplesworld.org/article/wrap-up-of-the-27th-annual-pan-african-film-festival/

Courtney and 3 Weeks in Spring producer Ian Gerrard were interviewed for Radio National Breakfast, about the show.

​Listen below:

https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/breakfast/gallipoli-musical-opens-in-sydney-next-week/11398558

Courtney could not be more excited to annouce her debut at the State Theatre, Sydney, this August 13-17, in 3 Weeks in Spring.

A new musical,  about the courage and spirit of the ANZACs in World War I, this is a show not to be missed!

Tickets available now!

​https://www.statetheatre.com.au/show-calendar/3-weeks-in-spring/

The New South Wales Premiere of IF/THEN, presented by Theatre & Company, was a hit at the Parramatta Riverside theatres this February!

Courtney played Cathy (the rightfully suspicious wife of Stephen), and loved playing alongside Jocelyn O'Brien, and Dave Collins.

Check out the rave reviews below:

Sydney Arts Guide: https://bit.ly/2NvSE5M
Theatre Travels: https://bit.ly/2SuCnii

To round out the year, Courtney took on the role of Ann Jones, in the New South Wales premiere of  Ned: A New Australian Musical. 

Directed by Miranda Middleton, the show was staged at the New Theatre Sydney, to a great reception.

Check out the reviews below:

Sydney Arts Guide: https://bit.ly/2IQ1BbB
Suzy Goes See: https://bit.ly/2Ex9mP6
Stage Whispers: https://bit.ly/2SplZzK

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Courtney has been cheering with the Wildcats for the last few months, and after only six rehearsals (with two new members), the team walked away with 5th place at the National Cheer & Dance Championships! 

The competition was held on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, and each category was hotly contested by many incredibly talented teams.

Choreographed and directed by Jordy Sunderland, the team is made up of dancers and athletes, and worked hard to create a competitive routine, and make a mark on the national scene. 

Go Wildcats!

If/Then is an exceptional show, and Courtney could not be more excited to join Theatre & Company  for the NSW premiere of this Broadway hit! 

Theatre & Company  is one of Sydney's premier independent theatre companies, attracting the state's best talent, at Riverside Theatres - one of the best venues Sydney has to offer. 

If/Then  runs from January 31st to February 8th, at the Lennox Theatre, Riverside Theatres.

Tickets: ​https://www.theatreandcompany.com.au/current-production

“Quite simply the best entirely Australian musical ever” – Stage Whispers

Courtney is excited to join this wonderful company of creatives, for the December season of Ned: A New Australian Musical!

Ned: A New Australian Musical uses an iconic Australian figure to lay bare the ugly beginnings of our nationhood. Set in rural Victoria in the late 1800s, it charts Ned Kelly’s transformation from a local hero into a cold-blooded criminal.

Tickets: https://newtheatre.org.au/33086-2/​

Want a night out that's Tinder related, but has a 100% guarantee of not being lame? Come see There's No One New Around You: A Tinder Musical staring Keira Daley and Mark Simpson at the Factory Theatre, November 16-18.

​Courtney will be on keys, and won't be the one relating her online dating foibles for a change!

Tickets: http://www.factorytheatre.com.au/…/2…/11/16/a-tinder-musical

In just two weeks, Funny Girl opens at the Riverside Theatre in Parramatta. Funny Girl has been a dream show for Courtney forever, and she's thrilled to be working with Theatre & Company on their production, as the meddling yenta Mrs Strakosh! 

Tickets: https://riversideparramatta.com.au/show/funny-girl/
T&C: ​www.facebook.com/theatreandcompany

Last weekend, Courtney had the joy of joining her burlesque cabaret dance troupe Lips & Hips in the State Cheer & Dance Championships at Olympic Park.

​The team, competing for Wild Active Wear as the Wildcats ran fourth in their division, and the team are incredibly proud of their efforts!

Telecom Argentina's video on demand platform Personal Play Webseries has just secured the rights to God's 17, and it's available to Latin American audiences right now!!

Personal Play and Chill has begin! Click the link below to begin your binge watching! Good God to us all!

https://play.personal.com.ar/

​Learn more about the series at www.gods17.com 

WE'RE HERE!!!

Today is the official launch of Sydney Web Fest, and we couldn't be more excited!

​Courtney is thrilled to be the Festival Director for SWF, and she's looking forward to getting this festival off the ground! We're confirming festival dates as we speak, so keep your eyes peeled! Sydney Web Fest is honoured, and excited, to be joining the international web fest family!

​www.sydneywebfest.com
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🎶: www.bensound.com

Funny Girl is one of Courtney's dream shows, and she couldn't be more excited to join this stellar cast!

Theatre & Company is a brand new musical theatre company in Sydney, dedicated to mounting brilliant shows. 

Courtney will be playing Mrs Strakosh, and is currently completely a marathon of The Nanny in preparation!

Congratulations to all cast! Click the link here to get your tickets, before they're all gone!

​https://riversideparramatta.com.au/show/funny-girl/

"I could tell from the first instant I set eyes on you that we was gonna be the closest of friends, Mame."

​Courtney will be playing Sally Cato, and is so excited to be a part of this production with Willoughby Theatre Company!

Directed by Stig Bell (Wicked) and featuring a stellar cast, MAME will be a stunning showcase of Sydney's musical theatre talent.

The show is close to sold out, so get your tickets before they're gone!

TWO SHOWS ONLY! July 21st - tickets here: https://goo.gl/fb7eT2

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​God's 17 has been a project that Courtney has been very proud of, and is excited and honoured for it to be included in the 2018 Die Seriale web fest - one of the most prestigious in Germany. A huge congratulations to all selected!

For the full list of official selections, click here!

Courtney is incredibly proud of her work in Australian web series God's 17, and the awards and nominations the series has received have been humbling!

​God's 17 has won Best Screenplay at the Baltimore Web Festival, and has been officially selected into the Open World Toronto Film Festival. 

Courtney is so proud to have acted in, and been part of the writing team for, God's 17, and its successes are a reflection of the cast and crew's hard work over the last year and a half. A huge congrats to all involved!