Tony Ayres goes global: I feel like the guy who has the cake and eaten it.

Tony Ayres has walked away from Matchbox Pictures to become a global player. Here's why.
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‘The basic problem is that budgets are going up but domestic finance is not, so we need to raise more finance internationally.’

This is producer, director and writer Tony Ayres’ version of the dilemma facing Matchbox Pictures and all substantial Australian production companies. It is both a challenge and a menace for producers. 

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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.