2024 05 30 – Media release
Lee Sung Jin and Joanna Caro
Australian Film, Screen Australia and Big Screen have announced FUTURE VISION, a think tank and industry conference of courageous ideas. The ground-breaking World Television Summit will be held over three days from July 15th to 17th at ACMI in Melbourne.
The headline guests for this first creative conference are: Three-time Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award winner Lee Sung-Jin created, wrote, executive produced and directed the award-winning Netflix series BEEF. Joanna Caro, the award-winning co-showrunner, executive producer and director of The Bear, also wrote the scripts for Hux and BoJack Horseman. The summit’s co-chairs are award-winning Bruna Papandrea (Big Little Lies, The Undoing) and Tony Ayers (The Slap, Clickbait). FUTURE VISION Creative Director leads Masterclass’s content team and oversees the creation of Class alongside Annie Leibovitz, Anna Wintour, David Lynch, Margaret Atwood and Martin Scorsese, along with producer and executive Rebecca Yeldham (The Gift, “Motorcycle Diaries”). More FUTURE VISION guests will be announced soon.
This innovative think tank aims to advance the art of premium episodic storytelling in Australia by bringing together established local television experts and the world’s leading television producers and executives. FUTURE VISION creates long-term, positive impact on the Australian screen industry by building meaningful creative exchanges and commercial opportunities, ensuring our stories resonate around the world.
Comprised of two components: a series of invitation-only workshops and an extensive industry conference, FUTURE VISION brings industry-established creators together for intimate working sessions, high-level networking events, and large-scale industry conferences. Involve them in the conversation.
The event will feature some of the best dramatic and comedic storytellers on television who support excellence and originality in storytelling, with the aim of creating Australian stories that resonate around the world. .
Screen Australia Chief Operating Officer Grainne Brunsdon said: This summit provides an unparalleled opportunity to develop and celebrate Australian screen talent on a global platform, ensuring our stories continue to be heard widely and resonate with audiences around the world. Masu. ”
FUTURE VISION headline guests Lee Sung Jin and Joanna Caro said: From Talk to Me to The Slap to George Miller, Baz Luhrmann and countless other great filmmakers, we’ve been proud of the Australian film and television community for many years. I am a fan and look forward to learning and discussing the future of storytelling both locally and locally. Beyond. “
FUTURE VISION co-chairs Tony Ayers and Bruna Papandrea and creative director Rebecca Yeldham said: Their award-winning and highly acclaimed works are daring, based on unique grounds, and are enjoyed all over the world. The theme of this year’s FUTURE VISION is “Courage,” and there are no two television creators in the world who embody this better in their work. ”
Victoria Creative Industries Minister Colin Brooks said: “Victoria has a long and proud history of producing premium TV series that have taken the world by storm. We are proud to support the FUTURE VISION, which brings together decision-makers, the world’s leading film powerhouses, and sought-after creatives ready to do business and entertain audiences around the world. It will build on Melbourne’s position as a home for top talent.”
Peter Ritchie, executive director of Australians in Film, said: “Australian television programs are being watched around the world more than ever before, but we’re receiving more production requests than ever before. The competition is fierce. FUTURE VISION is produced under the leadership of three renowned Australian leaders: Bruna Papandrea, Tony Ayers and Rebecca Yeldham, with great support from Screen Australia and Big Screen. It is designed to encourage both production and management and expand the international audience for Australian premium television and narrative comedy.We also encourage Australian creators internationally. We want to equip you with the knowledge and skills to adapt to the big changes and economic shifts that are taking place. We are launching our first Vision of the Future at ACMI, the home of Australian screen culture. I feel it is appropriate.”
FUTURE VISION is proud to have industry support from ABC, BIGE, Netflix, and Stan. The venue partner is ACMI and the hotel partner is Sofitel Melbourne on Collins.
For more information on sessions, speakers, and tickets, please visit the FUTURE VISION website.
FUTURE VISION Creative Director Rebecca Yeldham and Co-chairs Tony Ayers and Bruna Papandrea
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