Bobbi-Lea Dionysius

Bobbi-Lea Dionysius is a researcher, creative producer, and gender and mental health advocate whose work bridges academic inquiry and industry practice in the Australian screen sector. As co-lead researcher of the groundbreaking Australian Screen Industry Mental Health & Wellbeing Study, she has established herself as a pivotal voice in addressing psychological wellbeing within the entertainment industry. Her forthcoming Pressure Point Report (2025), conducted in collaboration with co-lead Peter Hegedüs, Griffith University, and Screen Well, represents one of the most comprehensive investigations into mental health challenges facing Australia's screen professionals.

Beyond her research contributions, Dionysius has achieved international recognition for her innovative documentary and 360° VR projects, including the acclaimed Sorella's Story (2025), which examines Holocaust awareness across generations through immersive technology and empathetic storytelling. Published in Media, Culture & Society (January 2025), her work on this project demonstrates the intersection of rigorous scholarship with powerful creative practice.

As a dedicated industry advocate, Dionysius serves as board member and Queensland Chapter Chair of WIFT Australia (Women in Film & TV) and was formerly a member of Griffith Film School's Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Council. These leadership positions amplify her commitment to creating systemic change within the screen industry, particularly regarding mental health support systems and gender equity.

Her broad professional portfolio includes collaborations with museums, NGOs, and educational institutions, producing award-winning projects while serving as Impact Producer on theatrical documentaries like FLYWAYS. Dionysius harnesses her research findings to develop evidence-based approaches to industry reform, mentoring the next generation as a lecturer and researcher while producing feature documentaries and immersive media that drive meaningful social impact.

Through her dual roles as a researcher examining industry practices and a practitioner implementing innovative approaches to production, Bobbi-Lea Dionysius represents a unique bridge between scholarly understanding and practical application in the evolving landscape of the Australian screen industry.