ADG – solitary creatures gather for combat

The nominations list for the Australian Directors' Guild Awards for 2016 puts the proudest community in the screen sector on display again.
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Australian directors wait patiently for the results.. Image: Group portrait of a tennis party at Clayfield, Brisbane, 1900-1910, with several members of the Trundle family.

They may be quiet unassuming woodland creatures, or bound joyously across the veldt terrifying vultures with a swish of their mighty tails, but screen directors all have something in common. They believe their vision should prevail and their fantasies will pin millions to their seats.

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David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.