DAY 2
THE ROUND TABLE 15 JULY 2025
Welcome to FUTURE VISION
Please note that FUTURE VISION is a safe space for ideas. This year’s theme, Optimism, responds to the challenges shaping our industry
To ensure this, we kindly ask:
Please refrain from sharing any commentary on social media about the topics and ideas discussed.
Please avoid pitching to our speakers or guests.
Thank you for your understanding and support!
9.10 a.m.
SESSION 1
Australia in the Current Landscape
3.55 p.m.
AFTERNOON TEA
5.25 p.m.
Closing Note
5.30 p.m.
Networking Drinks
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY AND WELCOME
9 a.m.
Deirdre Brennan
GUESTS
Kevin Whyte
Jude Troy
Helen Bowden
Jo Werner
Rosemary Blight
MODERATOR
Amanda Laing
SESSION 2
In-Conversation:
Sally Wainwright with “The Kates”
10.05 a.m.
GUESTS
Sally Wainwright
Kate McLennan
Kate McCartney
MODERATOR
Alastair Baldwin
MORNING TEA
11.05 a.m.
SESSION 3
The Writer in Production
11.30 a.m.
GUESTS
Mithila Gupte
Richard Gadd
Michael Lucas
Soo Hugh
MODERATOR
Amanda Higgs
LUNCH
12.30 p.m.
SESSION 4
In-Conversation: Leadership
1.50 p.m.
GUESTS
Kim Williams
Rachel Perkins
MODERATOR
Emile Sherman
SESSION 5
The Director in Production
2.55 p.m.
GUESTS
Justin Kurzel
Dylan River
Cherie Nowlan
MODERATOR
Robert Connolly
SESSION 6
Character v Propulsion
4.25 p.m.
GUESTS
Sally Wainwright
Amanda Duthie
Elise McCredie
MODERATOR
Emile Sherman
SPEAKER
Bruna Papandrea
WHERE
Cameo, ACMI
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