Kai Wharton

Hello!
I'm Kai, a Brisbane born and raised creative with a passion for telling stories and giving a voice to those who need one. I've been following this passion since I was a kid writing plays for my class, up until now - a recently graduated filmmaker looking to make a mark on the world.

As a queer, transgender man, my work centers the voices of the LGBTQIA+ community. My goal is to break the boundaries of what defines queer film, creating the narratives that I wanted to see when I was young and truly capturing queer experiences. I believe that cinema and art can have a real and lasting impact on the world, and that through representation, authenticity, and creativity, true change can happen.

I am a recent graduate from the Queensland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film, Screen, and New Media. Throughout my years of study I found joy in collaboration and testing boundaries, creating connections that will last a lifetime and gaining expansive knowledge of the film industry. I focused on vision editing and colour grading, and as such I have an in-depth understanding of the post-production process, editing programs such as Premiere Pro and Davinci Resolve, and the creative principals that make up the bedrock of telling a compelling narrative through film. With my experience directing both documentary and music videos, I have garnerd an understanding of the importance of having a clear creative vision, being organised, and trusting and empowering your crew.

As well as a filmmaker, I am a practicing commission artist specialising in visual design, character design, and concept art. I use my digital art experience within my filmmaking to design graphics and sets, and to gain a better understanding of visual language.

As I move forward in my career, I plan to continue to learn and grow as a creative practitioner. I will strive to have my community celebrated through art, and hope to use my knowledge to bring to life my own stories and the stories of my peers.