Bringing unique stories to life on screen.
Black Empire, photo by Lauren Connelly
Lilla is a founder and director of Dinosaur Disco Films Pty Ltd, alongside her collaborators Pearl Berry, Piri Eddy and Johanis Lyons-Reid. Lilla is the resident producer, but her screen practice extends to both writer and director. As a First Nations storyteller, she seeks whatever role is required to tell her unique stories.
Lilla’s work spans documentary and scripted, and she is dedicated to telling stories that capture audiences and make a positive impact on society.
Sansbury Sisters, photo by Piri Eddy
Current Slate
Sansbury Sisters | 2019
Short Documentary ABC iView and SAFC
Producer | Lilla Berry
Director | Pearl Berry
Kungka Creative
Black Empire | 2023
TV half hour Documentary for NITV/SBS
Producer | Lilla Berry and Piri Eddy
Director | Pearl Berry and Johanis Lyons-Reid
Dinosaur Disco Films Pty Ltd
Signs of Life | In development
Feature scripted drama, based on Tim Winton’s play Signs of Life.
Producer | Lilla Berry, Peter T Nathan, Janise Wild
Director | Peter T Nathan
Writer | Peter T Nathan
PTN Films and Dinosaur Disco Films
The Secret | In Post-Production
Short scripted drama, developed as part of the SAFC First Nations Shorts program.
Producer | Lilla Berry and Piri Eddy
Director | Lilla Berry
Writer | Lilla Berry
Dinosaur Disco Films Pty Ltd
Burnout | In pre-production
Short scripted drama
Producer | Lilla Berry
Director | Johanis Lyons-Reid
Writers | Piri Eddy, Lilla Berry, Johanis-Lyons Reid
The Debt | In development
Low-budget feature length horror, in development as part of the SAFC’s Film Lab Program.
Producer | Lilla Berry
Director | Joahnis Lyons-Reid
Writers | Pearl Berry and Piri Eddy
Dinosaur Disco Films Pty Ltd