About Bridget May
Bridget May is the founder of Nora & Red Dog Productions. Bringing a unique perspective shaped by her neurodivergence and hearing impairment, Bridget has built a reputation in the Australian screen industry as someone who delivers under pressure while keeping the mood on set calm and positive.
Since emigrating from England in 2000, Bridget has called the Northern Territory home. She has accumulated more than 30 years of experience across the tourism, hospitality, and screen industries - including running Screen Territory, the NT's peak screen agency, from 2016 to 2017. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in securing an additional $9 million in funding for NT filmmakers.
Her collaboration with Brindle Films brought her work to national and international audiences, with credits including FINKE: THERE AND BACK, THE SONG KEEPERS, ULURU & THE MAGICIAN, HISTORY BITES BACK, and the children's TV drama series MAVERIX for ABC and Netflix.
Under her own banner, Bridget has produced award-winning documentaries including WHEN THE RIVER RUNS DRY and TOUCH THE SKY. Her credits include Art Coordinator on LOST FLOWERS OF ALICE HART (Amazon), Location Manager on THOU SHALT NOT STEAL (STAN), and Junior Line Producer on KANGAROO - StudioCanal's first feature film shot in Australia.
Bridget's attention to detail, calm presence under pressure, and genuine love of storytelling make her an exceptional producer, line producer, and collaborator.
About Thomas Howlett
Thomas Howlett is a filmmaker and screen producer with a strong foundation across film and television production. He trained at the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) from 2020 to 2022, completing a graduate qualification in Screen Production where he developed core skills in storytelling, directing, and post-production.
Thomas brings hands-on experience across a diverse range of productions, working both on set and in the edit suite. His work spans narrative fiction, documentary, and digital content, with a particular focus on character-driven stories that resonate with audiences. He has also directed and edited his own short films, demonstrating creative initiative alongside his technical craft.
Thomas joins the Nora & R.D. Productions team as Production Manager, bringing fresh energy and a collaborative approach to the projects he works on. He continues to develop original screen work while deepening his experience across the Australian screen industry.
About R.D.
R.D. - short for Red Dog - turned up on Bridget's doorstep in early 2009, a puppy of around eight weeks old. She had been harassed by the neighbour's dogs, so Bridget brought her inside to keep her safe while her owners could be found. They never were, and R.D. quickly became a beloved and permanent member of the family.
She was a princess in every sense - loyal, affectionate, and absolutely devoted to people, especially men in shorts, whose legs she would enthusiastically lick at every opportunity.
R.D. passed away in 2021 after a chronic illness. She is deeply missed.
About Nora
Nora came from a cattle station out near Harts Range in Central Australia. A purebred cattle dog and the runt of her litter, what she lacked in size she more than made up for in attitude and intelligence.
Nora had absolutely no concept of personal space. If she wanted your attention, she would nudge you - persistently and with great conviction - until she got it. She was fearless, sharp, and utterly herself.
Nora passed away in 2021 from cancer. She is the heart of this company's name and spirit.
New Starters
About Missy Moo
Missy Moo is a feral rescue kitten living her best life. She is what you might diplomatically call high-energy - known to run along walls, appear in unexpected places, and occasionally go full gremlin without warning.
You can usually find her on any flat, curved, comfortable, or elevated surface available, from the tops of cupboards to the inside of sinks. She has not yet fully committed to the company work ethic, but she is a cat, so expectations have been adjusted accordingly.
About Norman
Norman was found at the Alice Springs pet rescue - covered in ticks and fleas, severely malnourished, and very unwell. Once he was strong enough, Bridget brought him home as a foster dog.
Due to calcium deficiency during his early weeks, Norman's legs didn't develop properly, and he needed extra care to learn to walk and run. He rose to the challenge with quiet determination.
Norman is, officially, a foster fail - and a wonderful one. He is gentle and shy with new people, but once he trusts you, he is all energy, play, and very loud opinions about when it's time for attention.
About Frankie
Frankie is a blue stumpy-tailed cattle dog cross, and she operates at exactly two speeds: full throttle and deeply asleep.
Like her predecessor Nora, she is a committed bodger - applying persistent physical nudging to any situation where treats or cuddles might be on offer. She herds the team with great enthusiasm and absolutely no sense of personal boundaries, which, if you know cattle dogs, is exactly what you'd expect.
We are still searching for her middle gear. We may never find it.