Dacre Montgomery joins the AACTA Festival for a headline In-Conversation, reflecting on a career that has moved swiftly onto the global stage.

First breaking through with Stranger Things, Montgomery has since built a body of work defined by strong creative choices and a balance between scale and substance. An AACTA International Award nominee for Dead Man’s Wire, he continues to move confidently between major studio projects and independent, character-driven roles, with standout performances across film and television, including Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis, while also preparing for his forthcoming directorial debut with The Engagement Party.

In this in-depth conversation, Montgomery speaks candidly about his craft and navigating international fame, offering audiences a rare opportunity to hear from one of Australia’s most compelling screen actors at a pivotal point in his career.