Genevieve Clay-Smith

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Director and Writer - Bluey Cookalongs and Bluey Fancy Restaurant at Taste Creative

New South Wales, Australia

Overview

Genevieve Clay-Smith is an acclaimed filmmaker and social entrepreneur, renowned for her directorial work championing inclusivity. As the co-founder of Taste Creative and Bus Stop Films, she has created award-winning content for clients like the BBC and ABC, while pioneering pathways for people with disabilities in the film industry. People often describe her as an empathetic, creative, and brilliant leader.

Outside of her professional work, Genevieve is a committed advocate for social justice. Her passion for storytelling began in childhood, writing fantasy novels during lunch breaks. She finds relaxation in traveling to the country, enjoying wine and cheese, and spending time with friends and family. She is also an avid reader, citing Geraldine Brooks novel "March" as a favorite.

Her film "The Interviewer" has amassed over 45 million views online, and her work has been screened at the United Nations.

Personality Overview

Impact-Oriented

Friendly Challenger

Confident

They usually prefer to drive the conversation.  They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.

Topics They Care About

Inclusive Filmmaking
A core tenet of her career, she co-founded Bus Stop Films to provide education and opportunities for people from marginalized communities to be involved in filmmaking.
Disability Advocacy
Her films, like "What Was It Like? ", directly address and challenge systemic ableism in the medical and education systems, advocating for greater empathy and understanding.
Creative Storytelling
From writing fantasy novels as a child to directing internationally recognized films and children's series, storytelling is at the heart of her personal and professional life.

Media Appearances

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Work History

10-2024 - 8-2025
Director and Writer - Bluey Cookalongs and Bluey Fancy Restaurant at Taste Creative
12-2023 - 3-2025
Advisory Board Chair at Mountain of Youth Mentorship Program
11-2022 - 12-2023
Series Director - Cool Stuff with Fizzy and Suds at Tilt Media + Entertainment
12-2021 - 12-2022
Lead Consultant and Writer - CApture at NSW Government Arts Unit
6-2021 - 6-2022
Bus Stop Employment Committee Member at Bus Stop Films

Education

2020 - 2020
Not for Profit / Governance- Short Course from Australian Institute of Company Directors
2014 - 2014
Graduate Certificate from Australian Film Television and Radio School

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Insights For Selling To Genevieve

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Genevieve is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Genevieve

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Genevieve move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Genevieve take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Genevieve

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