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Behind the Screen, Screen Business

Tony Ayres in Conversation

A career transcending genre and format.

Showrunner, screenwriter, director, and 6-time AACTA Award winner Tony Ayres (The Home Song Stories, Clickbait, The Survivors) joins us for a discussion reflecting on over 33 years of storytelling in the ever-evolving landscape of Australian screen. Ayres will shares his experience working across film and television in a wide range of genres.


Unpacking how he’s kept pace with a rapidly evolving industry and ever-changing audience tastes, to jumping head first into the streaming era to tell stories that consistently connect with local and global audiences. This is a unique opportunity to hear from one of Australia’s most influential storytellers about the art and craft of screen storytelling today.

Featuring
Tony Ayres
5 February 2026
11:30 am

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