Australian Directors

We’re thrilled to let you know that the submission period for the 2023 ADG Awards is now open and will close on Tuesday 15 August 2023, 11:59PM AEST.

 For the full list of categories, rules & eligibility, visit adg.org.au/page-18099 Good luck!

Tickets are now on sale for Australia’s inaugural children’s content summit. This exciting three-day event from Tuesday 29 August to Thursday 31 August at Pacific Bay Resort, Coffs Harbour in New South Wales. whova.com/web/8AR80rJuHdG-CN…

Join moderator Ken Francis (Passionfruit Collective) and Rhyan Clapham for a discussion about the future of Australian music through a First Nations lens. eventbrite.com/e/on-the-couc…

ADG MEMBER SPOTLIGHT To find out more about Ronnie S. Riskalla, please view his profile on the ADG directory adg.org.au/Sys/PublicProfile…

We stand in solidarity with #DirectorsGuildofAmerica as it fights for fair remuneration, healthcare and pension contributions, creative rights, and safer sets. #FightingForOurFuture dga.org/The-Guild/Negotiatio…

ADG-40 First-Hand group mentoring session with THOMAS M. WRIGHT! When: 1pm (AEST) Tuesday 30 May 2023 Where: Online Zoom webinar Our final webinar in this series is with ADG award winner Thomas M. Wright! Register here: lnkd.in/garwKxbc

Applications for UNTAPPED, Australia’s pre-eminent professional development program are open until Friday, March 3 at 5 pm (PST). For applications and guidelines: australiansinfilm.org/untapp…

The Australian Directors’ Guild congratulates acclaimed director Pat Fiske who was recently recognised as a prominent member of Australia’s independent film making community and awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)

Yesterday, Alaric McAusland wrapped up two brilliant years as ADG Executive Director. Today, we are excited to announce Ana Tiwary as our Acting Executive Director! While the recruitment process is underway, Ana will be in the role for a couple of months, working 4 days a week.

Although some of you may have already met her at the ADG awards in December, we’re thrilled to officially welcome Ash Gray to the ADG team as our new Digital & Events Coordinator. We look forward to working with Ash on new and exciting member events.

HAVE YOU JOINED THE ADG DIRECTORY? At the ADG, we send producers and production managers to the Directory, when they ask us for recommendations. For instructions on how to join adg.org.au/directory If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

Thank you to our gold awards partners without whom our awards would not be possible @AFTRS @ABCTV @ActorsCentreAU @OzKidsTV @Docklands Studios Melbourne @thepostlounge @Panavision @MediaSuper @screenrights1

Thank you to our principal awards partner @ASDACSNews without whom our awards would not be possible

Due to popular demand a second allocation of tickets has now been released! These tickets are in short supply so jump onto Eventbrite to secure your ticket now! eventbrite.com.au/e/australi…

Tickets for the 2022 ADG Awards are on sale now and selling fast! Click the link below to secure your ticket! #adgawards2022 eventbrite.com.au/e/australi…

Join us on Thursday at 11am AEDT when we reveal this year’s ADG Awards nominees! Our nominees will also be listed on our website awards page. Stay tuned for more updates and information on where to grab your ticket to this year’s ADG awards ceremony #ADGAWARDS2022

FREE Industry event at @ActorsCentreAU Monday November 7 at 6:30pm. AACTA nominated film HERE OUT WEST screening plus a live Q&A with the writers, directors, producers, and casting directors. For more info and to secure your free seat visit: bit.ly/3MJ8UPw

The ADG is assisting Draw Your Own Box Productions with a call-out for directors for their feature-length production 'Carmen & Bolude' expected to commence preproduction in Sydney from April 2023.  Contact [email protected] or visit adg.org.au for more information!

We're thrilled to announce that our Annual Screen Director Awards will be presented at a gala ceremony in Sydney on Thursday December 8th 2022. Stay tuned for more details on the event and for ticketing and our Nominee reveal. adg.org.au