​​​​Caitlin Hawkins is a journalist and aspiring filmmaker based in Sydney. She is drawn to real people's stories, experiences, and emotions and has experience working as a cinematographer and editor. Her interest in filmmaking first emerged during her days acting in theatre productions and her love for anything bold, absurd, or visually striking is often reflected in her work.

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Caitlin is in her final year of studying a Bachelor of Communications at the University of Technology in Sydney, majoring Media Arts and Production and Journalism, and has recently been involved in filming and editing multiple capstone projects including The Sunbaker and Simmer. Caitlin's cinematography is deeply character-driven, naturalistic, and often nostalgic, while her independent projects generally explore darker, more outlandish concepts. Although in her experience she has also found humour to be invaluable in a successful film.

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She has several years’ experience working in sales and marketing and has produced various independent media projects and short films including Soul Haven (2022), Hamish (2024), and Land of Fire (2025). Her enthusiasm for researching, developing, and producing has been indispensable for her filmmaking career and has helped her develop a wide range of useful skillsets.

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Outside of work, Caitlin enjoys horse riding, snowboarding, endurance sports, reading, and has lived abroad on several occasions. She is quick to pick up a new book, ask questions, or sign up for a new hobby, and sees herself producing a range of different stories both in Australia and overseas.