
“M.J.” Riddell is an Australian actress and creative collaborator known for her work in independent productions. She stars in the 2026 thriller Gone and Taken, portraying the role of a determined mother caught in a terrifying mystery after her son disappears. Working alongside family and local filmmakers, Riddell has contributed to the growing world of independent, low-budget filmmaking through her involvement with Backyard Films and Raven Hill Pictures.