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Helene TARDIF Actor: Actor and Storyteller
Acting is serving a story. For stage, screen or audio, working alongside wonderful human beings.
Major Screen Highlights
- The Clearing (Disney+ / Hulu): Played the role of Colette, the French housekeeper, acting alongside prominent stars like Miranda Otto.
- Pasa Faho (Feature Film): Starred as Yrsa in this acclaimed feature, which premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) and won Best Film at the International African Film Festival.
- Locked (Short Film): Played the lead role of Jacqui, earning her the Best Actor award at the Hollywood Best Short Film Festival.
Theatre & Creative Works
- Parisian Stage Career: Spent over 15 years performing on stage in Paris, collaborating with award-winning French directors such as Robert Hossein, Nathalie Chemelny and Yves Carlevaris.
- Australian Stage: Acted in over 20 productions in Melbourne. She tours Victoria with the Eagle's Nest Theatre Company, and was at the Explosive factories with NOW!
Writer Director
Key Projects
- NOW: Written by Tardif, this acclaimed 60-minute stage dramedy explores virtual reality, advanced technology, and intergenerational conflict. Following a successful debut, it returned for a highly anticipated 2026 season at Melbourne's [Explosives Factory (Theatre Works)
- Mrs BIN: Marking her official playwriting debut, this script achieved 10 award nominations at the CAT seasonal readings, finishing as one of the top three finalists for Best Play.
- Auntie: An 80-minute feature film drama script addressing themes of cultural displacement, protection, and dark pasts. The script was recognized as a Quarter-Finalist on Coverfly.
- Screenplay Portfolio: Her active writing catalog includes diverse genres, such as the 12-episode comedy television pilot The Nut and the 90-minute thriller feature Shark Blood.
Representation
Ambrae Celeste
PERFORMING ARTS AUSTRALIA
e. ambrae@performingartsaustralia.com.au