The Amber Amulet
2013 | 23 min | Kids & Family
Little Liam becomes a superhero at night with the power of a gemstone.
Genevieve Hegney
ActorGenevieve Hegney is an Australian actress known for her work in film, television and theater. One of her notable roles was in THE AMBER AMULET (2012), directed by Matthew Moore, where she played the role of Mrs. Cosgrove. The film, based on the short story by Craig Silvey, was screened at several international film festivals and won the AACTA Award for Best Short Film. She has appeared in various Australian television series, including “Home and Away” directed by Geoffrey Nottage, “All Saints” by Peter Andrikidis and “Rake” directed by Jessica Hobbs. Hegney has also appeared in films such as “The Little Death” (2014) by Josh Lawson and the family film “Rip Tide” (2017) by Rhiannon Bannenberg. Noteworthy is also her role in the series “Wolf Like Me” (2022) directed by Abe Forsythe. An accomplished theater actress, she has appeared in numerous productions with the Sydney Theatre Company. She also co-wrote and starred in the comedic series “No Activity” (2015), directed by Trent O'Donnell. She also showed her comedic talent in “Doctor Doctor” (2016), directed by Ian Watson. Hegney's versatile performances have made her a respected figure in the Australian entertainment industry, which is also reflected in her continuous presence in important film and television productions.
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