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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