Sheree da Costa is a multifaceted artist, boasting an impressive repertoire of credits in film, television, and music theatre. Her extensive background includes stints as a Principal dancer with The Australian Ballet and a former artist with Sydney Dance Co.
Among her notable projects, Sheree joined the cast of Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes, directed by Wes Ball, and appeared in The Deb, a feature film helmed and produced by Rebel Wilson. She also made a guest appearance in the hit Australian series Bump, Season 5 Episode 7, which premiered on Stan TV in January 2025.
However, Sheree's most personal and poignant project is Dancing With My Mother, a self-devised semi-biographical short film that premiered in 2022. Directed by Richard de Carvalho and produced by Carol Jovicic for Lunacraft Productions, with Sheree serving as executive producer, the film is a heartfelt tribute to her late son Joseph.
The film tells the story of Sheree's journey as a mother, delving into the complex emotions and struggles she faced following Joseph's passing. Dancing With My Mother has garnered significant accolades, including Best Actress in an Indie Film at the Cannes World Film Festival and Best Actress at the Busan New Wave Short Film Festival.
Sheree is currently working on a book version of Dancing With My Mother, which promises to be an intimate and in-depth exploration of her experiences. The book will delve into themes of love, hope, talent, potential, humour, and family, while also shedding light on the darker subjects of addiction, depression, suicide, and Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (HPPD).
Ultimately, Dancing With My Mother is a powerful testament to the unbreakable bond between a mother and her child, a bond that transcends even death itself.
