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Andrew Douglas

Director // Founder & CEO

(He's the guy on the left) and pretty quiet in nature until you get to know him. Turns into a practical joker once he's comfortable around you.

A Bit About Me

Andrew is a humble man who started The White Shadow Foundation out of a broken heart for the lost and destitute. He also founded an independent film production company in 2012. Above and beyond his responsibilities at the charity, Andrew is a screenwriter, director, and a member of the International Documentary Association, and was invited to join the Documentary Producer’s Alliance in 2019. He is also a part of the Sundance Institute's Collab program. After its premiere screenings at some of the larger festivals, his last film Ten Million Throwaways was twice nominated for best U.S. and International Feature Documentary at the 2021 Seattle Film Festival and was subsequently acquired by global distributor Gravitas Ventures releasing in dozens of countries. Prior to getting married (and then divorced), Andrew spent several years travelling extensively around Australia and the world surfing with a few sponsors. He found himself enjoying the waves and different cultures in places like Hawaii, Fiji, New Zealand, Mexico, Tahiti, America, Costa Rica and PNG.

Some Life Experience

2024

2022

2021

2018

2013

2010

Secures first round funding to purchase a large parcel of private land to commence the Sanctuary project development.

With a hyper focus, turns his attention to helping disadvantaged and marginalised people. His passion for charity work blossoms.

After years of second guessing himself, finally gets a diagnosis for ADHD and mild autism. Has developed an expert mask.

Two weeks after reconnecting with his kids, eight year old daughter is killed in a car accident driving to a netball game.

Marriage starts to slowly come to an end and is finalised in 2016. Loses all contact with his kids for several years.

Surfing injuries accumulate in a severe back injury. Becomes stationary. Stops exercising and gradually puts on 60kg.

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