The Team

Plastic Tsunami: Voices of the Pacific is led by an experienced Australian creative team with expertise in directing, producing, cinematography and impact storytelling.

Together, they bring decades of experience creating compelling visual content, building trusted relationships and delivering projects that inspire meaningful social and environmental change. Their collaborative approach and longstanding connections across the Pacific and with First Nations Australian leaders have enabled the documentary to be developed with authenticity, cultural respect and trust.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Sue Maslin AO

Sue Maslin AO is one of Australia’s most respected and accomplished screen producers, with more than 35 years’ experience producing award-winning feature films and documentaries. Her extensive body of work includes acclaimed productions such as The Dressmaker, Brazen Hussies, The Search for the Palace Letters and Anonymous Club, demonstrating her commitment to powerful storytelling, creative excellence and bringing important Australian stories to audiences.
Throughout her career, Sue has championed distinctive voices and stories that explore cultural identity, social issues and the human experience. Her understanding of the Australian and international screen industries, combined with her strong creative and commercial instincts, has established her as an influential figure in independent filmmaking.
As Executive Producer of Plastic Tsunami: Voices of the Pacific, Sue brings invaluable strategic and editorial guidance, industry expertise and audience insight. Her involvement strengthens the documentary’s creative vision, supports its production and distribution ambitions, and helps position the film to reach audiences nationally and internationally.
Sue’s commitment to purposeful storytelling aligns closely with the documentary’s mission to amplify Pacific voices, raise awareness of the escalating plastic pollution crisis and inspire meaningful conversations and action towards lasting environmental change.

DIRECTOR

Paul Donnelly

Paul Donnelly is an award-winning director and cinematographer with more than 20 years' experience across film, television, commercial production and documentary storytelling. Since co-founding Rollingball Productions in 2009, Paul has written, directed and filmed a diverse range of productions, including commercials, engagement content and the impactful short film Catching Dragonflies.
His career also includes work on iconic British television productions such as Cold Feet, The Bill, Coronation Street and Northern Lights, providing a strong technical and creative foundation that informs his approach to filmmaking.
Paul has worked extensively throughout Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, developing longstanding relationships with communities and gaining valuable insight into the environmental and social challenges they face. His ability to combine compelling cinematography with sensitive, character-driven storytelling is central to his work.
As Director and Director of Photography on Plastic Tsunami: Voices of the Pacific, Paul brings a strong visual sensibility, technical expertise and collaborative approach to documenting the escalating plastic pollution crisis.
His commitment to authentic storytelling helps ensure that the documentary not only reveals the environmental impacts of plastic pollution but also captures the resilience, leadership and determination of Pacific communities advocating for change.

CO-DIRECTOR & PRODUCER

April Howard

April Howard is a First Nations filmmaker, producer, director and co-founder of Rollingball Productions. A Dja Dja Wurrung woman and graduate of the Australian Film Television and Radio School's Master of Screen Business program, April is passionate about creating documentaries that amplify underrepresented voices and contribute to meaningful social and environmental change.
Her work is informed by a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of people, culture, Country and the natural environment. She brings a First Nations perspective to filmmaking, placing cultural respect, authentic representation and trusted relationships at the centre of her storytelling.
Through projects including Catching Dragonflies and Plastic Tsunami: Voices of the Pacific, April has demonstrated her commitment to producing purposeful, impact-driven content that extends beyond the screen.
As Co-Director and Producer of Plastic Tsunami, April has played a central role in shaping the documentary's creative direction, developing relationships with contributors and ensuring that the voices of Pacific communities and First Nations custodians remain central to the narrative.
April believes documentary storytelling can be a powerful catalyst for awareness, connection and action. Her ambition is to create films that continue generating conversations, influencing attitudes and inspiring positive outcomes long after the credits roll.

PRODUCER

Delia Bell

Delia Bell is a multi-platform producer, journalist and storyteller with more than 20 years' experience across television, radio, digital and print media. Her career includes working with leading Australian broadcasters and media organisations, including the ABC, SBS, NITV and independent production companies, developing and delivering content across a diverse range of formats and audiences.
A proud Wiradjuri woman, Delia brings a strong editorial background, extensive production experience and a commitment to telling stories that elevate First Nations perspectives, community voices and issues of social and environmental significance.
Her experience spans research, editorial development, production management, stakeholder engagement and collaborative storytelling, supported by an ability to build relationships across communities, organisations and creative teams.
As Producer of Plastic Tsunami: Voices of the Pacific, Delia plays a key role in production coordination, research, funding, partnerships and the development of the documentary's impact strategy. Her work connects the creative ambitions of the film with its broader purpose of reaching audiences, engaging decision-makers and encouraging meaningful action.
Delia is particularly passionate about storytelling that creates opportunities for underrepresented voices to be heard, fosters understanding between communities and contributes to lasting social and environmental change.