History

Taia is a Flinders University graduate with a Bachelor of Media Arts (2020) and an Honours Degree in Media & Enterprise (2021). Throughout her studies, she gained hands-on experience in various production roles, developing a strong passion for shooting and editing creative content with a keen eye for composition.

Her interest in live production began in high school and continued through her studies in Live Production & Technical Services at Adelaide College of the Arts. She has worked on multiple stage productions, including Jekyll & Hyde with Marie Clarke and The Deep North with South Australian Playwrights Theatre, where she advanced from university placement to key production roles, including stage manager and technical manager, on a regional tour.

Taia joined the Mind Body Spirit Festival in 2018 as an AV Technician and was promoted to AV Crew Producer, managing logistics and bookings while traveling across Australia. She most recently worked as a camera operator for the children’s medical science show Operation Ouch, which took her around the country capturing engaging and educational content. This experience further sharpened her technical skills and deepened her love for storytelling through the lens.