
Email me: jzolkiewska@gmail.com
Currently based NEAR LISBON, PORTUGAL
Thank you for visiting my portfolio! I’m a Polish-Australian freelance creative dedicated to crafting visual content that raises awareness and inspires positive change around social and environmental issues. As you’ll see in my work, I thrive on mixed media—experimenting with frame-by-frame animation, stop motion, 3D, and aerial.
My journey began as a Video Producer at Pacific Magazines, following the completion of my Bachelor in Media Production from UNSW. Around that time, I was also the lead photographer and mentored young Indigenous apprentices at Flashpoint Labs, providing them with training and paid work experience. Mentoring aspiring creatives, especially as a female videographer in a traditionally male-dominated field, was incredibly fulfilling. I’m passionate about challenging stereotypes in the film industry and advocating for equal opportunities for women in technical roles.
Over the years I produced video for Microsoft, Qantas, David Jones, Officeworks, Westpac, Bank SA, ANZ, Canterbury, Foxtel, Toyota, Priceline and many others.
For several years now, I’ve immersed myself in sustainability, completing a Permaculture Design Course with David Holmgren and earning a Diploma of Sustainable Living from the University of Tasmania. My projects often explore the intricate relationship between culture and nature, reflecting these interests.
I’m also a qualified Outdoor Leader (CERT IV at TAFE) so When I need a break from the screen, I venture outdoors—whether camping, rock climbing, or indulging in my passion for adventure sports. I often film during my travels, blending my love for exploration and storytelling.
If you have a project in mind or want to brainstorm ideas together, I’d love to connect!