About Ismenia Degan
Ismenia is an Australian actor, writer, director, and producer whose work focuses on character-driven stories with emotional authenticity and bold visual style.
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Her acting background began in her early years, shaped by a multicultural upbringing across Australia and Malaysia and further refined through screen acting training and performance work. She brings nuance, range, and emotional clarity to her roles.
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As a writer and director, Ismenia creates narratives centred on identity, human connection, and the subtleties of everyday life. Her projects blend grounded realism with elevated cinematic elements, reflecting her strong visual sensibility and instinct for storytelling.
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In addition to her creative work, she produces independent film projects, guiding them from development through to delivery. Her collaborative approach and organisational strength allow her to bridge artistic vision with real-world execution.
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Across all her disciplines, Ismenia is driven by authenticity, innovation, and a passion for meaningful storytelling.


Awards
Best Short film
Martini Awards 2018
Best Editing
Martini Film Awards 2019
Best Documentary
Martini Film Awards 2017
In 2019 Ismenia Degan's short film 'For My Brother' was selected for the prestigious Martini Awards Film Festival, showcasing the team's dedication to storytelling.​
As well as Ismenia's projects 'Parallel' and 'Are we out of the woods yet?'