LIZ COURTNEY
Director
Liz Courtney’s journey from a corporate powerhouse to an internationally renowned and award-winning filmmaker is nothing short of remarkable.
Initially entrenched in the world of public relations, where she led agencies like Ogilvy PR and Cartwright Williams before selling to Leo Burnett US, Liz reached a turning point.
She began questioning her purpose and felt compelled to make a difference for her children’s future. Her passion for storytelling evolved from words and images to the dynamic realm of film, prompting her to establish Unboxed Media focused on meaningful documentaries. A life-changing opportunity to direct a documentary in Antarctica with 40 teenagers, led by famed polar explorer Robert Swan, ignited a passion for climate activism. Liz found herself more at home in snow boots than stilettos, embracing her inner adventurer. This experience propelled her to create “The Tipping Points of Climate Change,” a project that took nearly four years of intense dedication.
Since then, Liz has become a leading figure in documentary filmmaking, particularly around climate and sustainability, and has now created over 55 documentaries, with a new series Positive Tipping Points – how we can all be part of change in development for 2025. Her work has been recognized globally, including a prestigious award in London for Women Changing the World through media, presented by the Duchess of York. Through her unexpected yet fulfilling career shift, Liz has made a profound impact on the world and the future of our planet and is passionate to ensure there are more youth at the table in Brazil and COP31. This is their future NOW, so we need to include more of our future generation, so we can work alongside them, and support their voice, vision and hope for a brighter tomorrow.
Liz Courtney: liz@unboxedmedia.com.au
Speaker agency: https://www.icmi.com.au/liz-courtney/
Climate Library : https://stories.sciencephoto.com/theclimatelibrary/






