Our Work
Short Film
Heartbreak Under a Neon Streetlight is a bold proof-of-concept short film that explores love, deception, and psychological manipulation in the swipe-right digital age. Drawing from real experiences, the story unpacks the devastating emotional impact of gaslighting — a phenomenon that’s become increasingly pervasive in modern relationships.
Shot entirely on iPhone with no budget, the project embraces a raw, intimate visual style that mirrors the vulnerability at the heart of the story.The screenplay has garnered over 100 awards internationally for both writing and performance, establishing a powerful foundation for future development as a feature or limited series. Starring Victoria Nieves, Curry Whitmire and written, directed by Jen McAuliffe in 2023.
Read more about the project in Film Daily.
Theatre
Their debut theatre production, Chip on Her Shoulder — written and directed by Jen McAuliffe and starring Australian actress, Vanessa Buckley — premiered in partnership with Theatre Works as a selected festival work at the Melbourne Fringe Festival in Australia 2025, where it earned rave reviews and ranked #2 out of more than 500 shows on the audience crowd-pleaser tally — an extraordinary accomplishment given the show’s intimate venue capacity. It was highlighted as a top pick of teh festival by the Australian Arts Review. Blending dark comedy with sharp, uncompromising storytelling, the play dives into the messy, hilarious realities of being single, snack-obsessed, and struggling. A Latina-focused adaptation is currently in development for a New York City premiere in 2026.
Photos by Hannah Jennings
REVIEWS
https://artsreview.com.au/chip-on-her-shoulder/
https://www.itsonthehouse.com.au/reviews/review/chip-on-her-shoulder?id=581
https://theatrethoughtsaus.online/whats-on-at-melbourne-fringe-reviews/
https://dindi.com.au/wp/2025/09/03/observer-chip-on-her-shoulder/
MEDIA
https://theatrematters.com.au/features/vanessa-buckley-jen-mcauliffe-have-chips-on-their-shoulders/
https://tooraktimes.com.au/we-chat-with-jen-vanessa-from-chip-on-her-shoulder-at-melbourne-fringe/
https://tagg.com.au/we-chat-with-chip-on-her-shoulder-at-melbourne-fringe/
https://artsreview.com.au/top-picks-for-the-2025-melbourne-fringe-festival/
https://www.theatreworks.org.au/post/backstage-at-fringe-with-jen-mcauliffe-chip-on-her-shoulder
