Documentary Filmmaker · Author · Mental Health Advocate
Turning hard stories into hope.
Jazz Thornton is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, author, speaker, and internationally recognised mental health advocate, and Co-Founder of Voices of Hope. Using her own story, Jazz uses storytelling to help provide hope and provoke change globally.
1+
Million people spoken to face to face
3.7M+
Followers
2021
Young New Zealander of the Year
“Hope is real. Change is possible.”
What Jazz Does
Speaking, storytelling, and content that moves people.
Speaking
Keynotes, panels, and workshops on mental health, resilience, and lived experience for schools, workplaces, and conferences.
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Memoir and non-fiction writing exploring recovery, hope, and what it takes to keep going.
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Documentary, video, and brand collaborations focused on honest, human storytelling.
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