Louise Alston grew up on a farm in rural Australia. Starting out working in local TV news, she went on to study at Australia's national film school, AFTRS. She directed her ultra low budget first feature, All My Friends are Leaving Brisbane for $42,000. It screened around the world and became a cult film. Louise has a doctorate in creative arts from the University of Technology, Sydney. Her work is typically smart, gutsy and heart felt.