Minka Bleakley is an Australian-American filmmaker, screenwriter, and copywriter with over a decade of experience in the film and advertising industries. She has collaborated with award-winning directors, producers, and agencies, contributing to a diverse range of projects. Her work spans independent films that have garnered critical acclaim to global advertising campaigns.

She is the recipient of the 2019 Teaching Fellowship at Columbia University, the 2020 Indian Paintbrush Grant, and the CUFF 2021 Best Teleplay (Drama) Award. She was a semifinalist for the 2021 Humanitas Prize. Her work has screened at the Academy Qualifying Seattle International Film Festival, Palm Springs ShortFest, St. Kilda Film Festival, amongst many others.

She is developing a new television series titled 'The Collection' with Pretty Matches Productions.

She holds an MFA with Honors in Screenwriting from Columbia University.