Genna Chanelle Hayes

West-end star Kit Esuruoso cast as lead in Australian feature film Akoni

From the stage to the screen, Britsh West-End star Kit Esurusoco (Show Boat) is about to debut in the new Australian film Akoni, to be released in next year. Directed by and co-starring Genna Chanelle Hayes (Rake, Wurinyan), Akoni follows the story of a Nigerian refugee who finds his way to Australian shores after a terrorist…

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Australian Genna Chanelle Hayes heads to Cannes

Filmmaker and actress Genna Chanelle Hayes sees the international debut of her film, Wurinyan at Cannes this week.   Wurinyan is a short film about human connection from different backgrounds. It is set in Sydney’s eastern suburbs with an all Australian cast including Mark Coles Smith, Christine Anu and  Peter Mochrie. “It’s a wonderful opportunity to have our film screened…

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