The film ‘Iris’, written and produced by friend and former Hennessy student Annabelle Richens, communicates the touching story of a young girl who dreams of her sexuality being accepted in her religious community, as told through the colours of the LGBT pride flag.

Jayda said she enjoyed working behind the scenes and is hoping to gain work experience within a Sydney theatre company with assistance from Principal Trazel Scott.

“I didn’t realise there was so much work involved with making a film,” she said.

“It was a great bonding experience working in a small team – especially getting to go to Sydney together to see all of the entries.”

Mrs Scott said that she’s proud of Jayda and Annabelle for trying something different, and celebrates risk taking.

“This is one of the things we try to instil in children at Hennessey – that our students can achieve anything they set their mind to and dream of doing.”

Watch the 7 minute film here: