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Join the Seen CommunitySEEN is a groundbreaking feature-length documentary that not only explores the transformative power of personal healing for parents but also delves into the scientifically supported effects of such healing on parenting and its impact on child brain development.
By focusing on the unexplored aspect of parents confronting their own childhood coping mechanisms, "SEEN" is poised to fill a significant gap in current narratives. It promises not just compelling storytelling but also the potential for profound societal impact, making it an appealing proposition for those looking to invest in content that drives change.
Our vision was to craft a film that deeply resonates with audiences, sparking a flame of self-reflection and personal growth. Through the unfiltered and authentic narratives of real parents, we reveal the remarkable potential of addressing trauma and attachment styles.
Together, we are illuminating the path toward emotional liberation and healthier connections—with both ourselves and our children.
We live in an age where, as parents and caregivers, there is more information than ever before. How much screen time is the right amount of screen time for our children? How best can we manage our children’s daily meltdowns? Time in, time out, clear boundaries, feel all the feelings - what’s best? We are hearing more and more reactive advice on how best to manage our children, yet we are missing the root cause and solution.
Advice about how best to raise a child is not new. And yet, as recent studies demonstrate, our children are struggling more than ever before. This is a tired issue that needs a fresh understanding, brought to us by a collection of experts with evidence based data. In sharing this new information, SEEN hopes to trigger mass awareness and a deeper understanding for individuals, leading to bottom-up change in families throughout Australia and beyond.
SEEN will encourage parents to consider how their own past may be influencing their children.
We are at a critical juncture, with our children needing us more than ever before. We, as individuals and within our families and communities, are being prompted to discover a new approach. An approach that will have a positive influence on not only those around us, but society as a whole. We hope you can join us in working towards this change.
Hailey Bartholomew is a director and award-winning filmmaker driven by an endless curiosity about the human journey—how we can live well, cultivate healthy relationships, and find meaning in our everyday lives. Her films center around the beauty of connection, soul, and storytelling that makes us all feel a little more human.
After directing impactful TV commercials for brands like TEQ, Olay, Intrepid, and campaigns for NGOs like the Morcombe Foundation and the Australian Literacy Foundation, Hailey shifted focus towards personal stories that resonate on a deeper level. Her celebrated project, 365 Grateful, gained worldwide attention for its heartfelt exploration of gratitude, airing on Oprah’s OWN network and ABC TV, with Hailey’s TEDx talk amplifying its reach. Her work is marked by compassion, curiosity, and a genuine desire to reflect the things that matter most.
Parenting has always been at the heart of Hailey’s story, both personally and creatively. Raising her kids into adulthood sparked a deep reflection on life, as she found herself wondering, "What just happened?" All those ideals and expectations melted away, leaving her to reimagine what it means to be a parent. Her latest documentary on parenting is the culmination of that experience, the film she wishes she could’ve seen when she became a mother at 21. It’s a raw, real, and inspiring look at what we give, gain, and learn along the way.
Sam embarked on her professional journey as a social worker, dedicating numerous years to the educational sector. In 2010, following the birth of her first child, she initiated the Facebook page known as ALDI Mum. This online platform witnessed remarkable growth, amassing an impressive following of over 170,000 users. In 2012, she co-founded the Social Media Agency Good Funny Smart and concurrently established another online community named School Mum, which has since expanded to encompass more than 440,000 followers.
In 2017, Sam ventured into the realm of technology startups, founding ParentTV. This innovative platform functions as a video streaming service that personalises parenting guidance, delivering insights from globally renowned, research-based parenting experts directly to parents through various digital devices.
Sam's journey was further influenced by her marriage to an elementary school teacher. She recognised a growing need for parenting support within educational institutions, as parents often approached schools and childcare centres seeking assistance that exceeded their primary educational mandates. ParentTV bridges this gap by offering individualised support to parents and collaborating with childcare centres, schools, and businesses worldwide. It serves as an on-demand video resource, providing educators and parents with access to the most current and evidence-based parenting advice.
Annika Damon is an award-winning editor and creative force who uses her craft to communicate stories with both heart and visual flair. With 14 years of experience, Annika has worked across a wide range of projects, from big-brand campaigns for clients like Ladbrokes, Suncorp, and Tourism QLD, to longform films like Where the River Runs Red and Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis (2022).
Her passion for storytelling and attention to the fine details of filmmaking have earned her a reputation for elevating each project she touches. Annika’s work spans commercials, documentaries, and feature films, always guided by her love of good storytelling.
The timing to edit Seen—a documentary delving into parenting —couldn’t have been more perfect for Annika, as she’s also recently become a new mum. Diving into the expert insights and personal stories of parents for this film allowed her to learn and grow alongside the project, all while bringing her signature blend of creativity and craft to life.
Parent TV is a video on-demand platform bringing together the world’s leading parenting educators all in the one place with up to date evidence based advice. They say it takes a village to raise a child - welcome to the village.
ParentTV has reached hundreds of thousands of parents through multiple distribution networks boasting a collection of over 2000+ videos from birth to 17.
They work with more than 40+ of the world’s leading parenting educators in 5 languages including Hindi, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese and Arabic. Experts include psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, general practitioners, speech pathologists, music therapists, play specialists, protective education specialists, sexuality educators and nutritionists just to name a few.
Along with their dot com platform, ParentTV has developed proprietary API technology that allows licensed content to be integrated directly into any online platform to distribute worldwide which is fast becoming their core business.
Commonly known as the ‘queen of common sense’, Maggie Dent is one of Australia’s favourite parenting authors, educators and podcasters. With a background in teaching, counselling, palliative care and suicide prevention, Maggie is the author of 10 major parenting books, including the bestselling Mothering Our Boys, From Boys to Men, Girlhood and her 2024 release Help Me Help My Teen. Maggie hosts The Good Enough Dad podcast and also hosted six seasons of the award-winning ABC podcast, Parental As Anything.
Dr Billy Garvey is a dad, popular podcaster and a developmental paediatrician with over 20 years’ experience working with children and families in a number of settings. He is passionate about helping upskill educators who care for kids with the best techniques ensuring they get the support they need for healthy development and wellbeing. He’s all about finding the ‘sweet spot’ between the medical textbooks and real life when it comes to caring for kids.
Lael Stone is the co-author of Raising Resilient and Compassionate Children - a parents guide to understanding behaviour, feelings and relationships. Lael is an educator, TEDx speaker, consultant and counsellor who has been working with families for over 20 years. She is the co-creator of Woodline Primary School, an innovative new school based on emotional wellbeing and connection.
Professor Selena Bartlett is a Group Leader of Translational Neuroscience at the Translational Research Institute and a Professor in the School of Clinical Sciences at QUT’s, Faculty of Health. She is an international investigator in translational neuroscience, being a Chief Investigator (CI) on a number of large multi- investigator translational research grants, in the US and Australia.
Dr. Vanessa Lapointe is a mom, parenting educator, best-selling author, international speaker, and a regularly invited media guest. She holds a doctoral degree in psychology, and practiced as a psychologist for nearly two decades, before devoting her full-time energy to connecting with parents and other “big people” around the globe in 2023.
Nathan Wallis is a neuroscience educator and speaker. He has extensive experience in the field of child development and has presented on various topics related to brain development, parenting, and education. He is also the Director of X-Factor Education, a company that provides education and training on brain development and child behaviour to parents, teachers, and other professionals.
