Megan Riakos

Megan Riakos

Personal Details

Biography

Megan, a veteran filmmaker with an illustrious 18-year tenure in the screen industry, has carved out a remarkable career trajectory marked by the release of her debut feature film, Crushed.

Megan's creative pursuits extend far beyond her work as a filmmaker, as she is also a co-founder of Women in Film & Television Australia, a prestigious organization that champions women's representation in the screen industries.

Megan's entrepreneurial endeavors in the entertainment industry began in 2017 with the launch of Hemlock & Cedar Films, a production company that harmoniously converges her innate passion for filmmaking with her unwavering dedication to advancing female-led screen content.

This visionary venture's inaugural project, Dark Whispers Vol. 1, represents a pioneering Australian women's horror anthology that has garnered widespread acclaim, with screenings at numerous esteemed festivals within Australia, including the prestigious Cinefest Oz, the Monsterfest, and the ScreenWave Film Festival.

Furthermore, this groundbreaking film has also received international recognition, with upcoming screenings slated at the Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival and the Final Girls Berlin Film Festival in 2020, a testament to its far-reaching impact and influence within the global filmmaking community.

Megan, a multi-talented individual, has taken on the roles of writer and director for an upcoming episode of the online horror series Deadhouse Dark, slated for release in 2020.

Megan's illustrious career has been marked by a remarkable synthesis of innovative vision, collaborative spirit, and unwavering drive, as she has traversed the multifaceted terrain of filmmaking, public speaking, pedagogy, and advocacy with a boundless enthusiasm that has inspired countless individuals to explore the rich and multifaceted world of cinema.

Through her tireless dedication to her craft, Megan has established herself as a preeminent authority in the Australian film industry, distinguished by her unshakeable commitment to promoting diversity and representation in the screen industries, and earning her a reputation as a respected and influential figure within the sector.

Career

{"id":169795,"title":"Dark Whispers: Volume 1","year":"2019","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dark-whispers-volume-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_169795.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_169795.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
Dark Whispers: Volume 1
Dark Whispers: Volume 1 as Director, Writer
{"id":91057,"title":"Crushed","year":"2015","job":"Director, Writer, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/crushed-2015","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_91057.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_91057.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
Crushed
Crushed as Director, Writer, Screenplay
{"id":264469,"title":"50-50","year":"2011","job":"Director, Screenplay, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/50-50-2011","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_264469.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_264469.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
50-50
50-50 as Director, Screenplay, Writer
{"id":265167,"title":"The Eye of the Beholder","year":"2010","job":"Director, Writer, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-eye-of-the-beholder","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_265167.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_265167.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
The Eye of the Beholder
The Eye of the Beholder as Director, Writer, Screenplay