Elisabeth White

Elisabeth White (born 13 June 1976) is an Australian Film Director, Producer, Singer/Songwriter, Abstract Painter and Record Producer, who has gained a large international following.

Elisabeth White
Born (1976-06-13) 13 June 1976
Sydney, Australia
GenresRock
Pop
Occupation(s)Film Director Producer Singer/Songwriter, Record producer, Actress, Painter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, piano
Years active1988-present
LabelsWagram, BMG
Websitewww.rooandkanga.com

Biography

Musical career

Elisabeth White was born in Sydney to an American father and an Australian mother. She started performing on stage at the age of five, was performing the lead roles in several local musicals by the time she was 10, and started composing her first songs when she was 13. After studying drama at the Australian Acting and Theater School in Sydney, she moved with her father to New York City upon her parent's divorce, where she played in several bands and was cast as the role of Mary Magdalene in an Off-Broadway run of Jesus Christ Superstar. At 17, she moved to Europe, where she at first made a living as a session musician, but soon shifted her attention to composing and performing her own music. Managed by the Steinblatt Music Group, she released her debut album Maybe God's a Woman Too on BMG's Wagram imprint. The album was produced by Dennis Ward, recorded at Dieter Dierks' studio in Cologne,[1] and was warmly received, spawning hits like Cool Summer.[2][3] During the tour for the album, she supported artists such as Simple Minds, Lenny Kravitz, Beastie Boys and Pulp.[4]

Her second album was released three years later and was entitled Come To Me. It too was well received by critics and contained the hits Thank You My Child, which was released as a single by Ronald McDonald House Charities, and Wherever You Go.[5]

Elisabeth is a passionate Film, TV, Music Video and Commercial Director and Producer. Elisabeth is a true talent at Directing. Her gift as a Director makes Talent, Artists and Creatives give their best as she creates a comfortable and challenging environment that inspires all to next level performance.

Film Career

Elisabeth White is an award-winning director/producer best known for independent productions, with dozens of credits under her name including working with many top names in the film and music industry, such as Oscar Nominee and golden globe winner Sally Kirkland (Anna), Elaine Hendrix (The Parent Trap), Sandy Martin (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Jim Tavare (Harry Potter) Snoop Dogg, Lenny Kravitz, Beastie Boys, Simple Minds and Clement Von Frankenstein (Hail Caesar). She has her own production company, RooAndKanga Inc., focusing on TV and Film. She started her career in the music industry signing with a major record label at 18 in Germany, selling millions of units worldwide and winning several European music awards. Elisabeth has a global following and served as a goodwill ambassador for international charities, including Amnesty International and Ronald McDonald Housing Hospitals. Elisabeth made the transition to go behind the camera full time in 2010, finding her love for directing and producing almost as soon as she entered the film industry. She came to directing music videos when she was approached by other bands for her creative input in film and music with Universal Music Group. Her journey from there has since been swift and her results have been praised by mainstays of the film and music community. In her childhood, Elisabeth became obsessed with designing, painting, performing and writing. She uses those obsessions now to bring her dreams and visions to life. Her recent projects include directing/producing a pilot focusing on rare disease awareness, also an award-winning Film Who The Hell Is Annie? the music video "California Party" with Snoop Dogg/C-Tru, with addition to several other award-winning projects for the Asian market. Elisabeth White is truly an international Director: she speaks English, German, Greek fluently and some Italian. Elisabeth is in production for upcoming projects, including an Indonesian romantic drama and a horror feature film. Elisabeth is passionate about working on hidden film gems to bring important stories to light, particularly ones with themes of equality and justice. With a background in theater, music and acting, she is able to work closely with actors to produce vivid and emotive performances. Elisabeth White is a storyteller at heart, and loves to create unique, captivating and cinematic worlds with every project.

Discography

  • Maybe God's a Woman Too (Wagram/BMG)
  • Come To Me (Wagram/BMG)
  • Let your body cry (Wagram/BMG)
  • Babylon Live unplugged tour Bluemartin records (Wagram/BMG)
  • Thank you my child (Ronald Mc Donald Children's Foundation)

References

  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 11 March 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 11 November 2010. Retrieved 11 March 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. http://www.discogs.com/Various-Swiss-All-Stars-Railroad-Tour/release/1447465
  4. http://www.premiere.fr/Star/Elisabeth-White
  5. http://guide.supereva.it/musica_rock/interventi/2002/02/91723.shtml
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