Join us for an in-depth session with Tony Ayres, one of Australia’s most prolific and award-winning showrunners, writers and directors (and also one of the nicest people in the biz!).

At his recent inaugural Future Vision think-tank event, Tony talked about how storytelling can change the way people see the world and how it can even influence behaviour. It’s an empowering validation of the filmmaker’s role not just as a storyteller but as a real-world influencer (in the broadest sense of the word!). 

Inspired by Tony’s reflections, we’ll be exploring these ideas further in this session, drawing on his experiences successfully creating a wide range of narratives and stories that have cut through with audiences in Australia and beyond. 

We’ll hear how TV dramas can change people’s perceptions and subvert prejudice by opening up new worlds and experiences to audiences - and how the greatest tools at the storyteller’s disposal are “point of view” (seeing the world through a character’s eyes) and “truth” (creating characters and worlds that audiences believe). 

This is a unique opportunity to hear from one of the most powerful thought-leaders in the Australian screen industry - a must-attend session for any screen practitioners looking for creative and career inspiration!

Tony Ayres’ Bio

Tony Ayres is an award-winning Australian showrunner, writer and director, and one of the founding members of Matchbox Pictures. In 2018, Tony established his own production company Tony Ayres Productions (TAP), developing and producing feature films and television for global audiences and international marketplaces.

Overall, Tony’s feature films and TV shows have been nominated for more than 100 Australian and international awards, and he has won more than 60 of these awards, including an International Emmy, a BAFTA, a Golden Horse (the Asian Oscars), six AACTA awards, and six Logies.  

Tony was the creator/showrunner on The Slap, Nowhere Boys and global number one Netflix hit, Clickbait. He co-created and was an Executive Producer on Glitch, Stateless, and Fires. He has executive produced acclaimed shows such as Barracuda, Seven Types of Ambiguity, Wanted, Creamerie, The Devil’s Playground, Old School, Underground: The Julian Assange Story, The Straits, and The Family Law.  

In feature films, Tony directed Cut Snake (2015), The Home Song Stories (2007), and Walking on Water (2002). He has also executive produced award-winning feature films such as Ali’s Wedding and Lou. His films have premiered and screened at A-list festivals around the world, including the Berlinale and the Toronto Film Festival.

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