Tony Ayres

Tony Ayres is a highly admired writer and director, whose work as ‘showrunner’ on programs such as ‘The Slap’ (2011), adapted from the novel by Christos Tsiolkas, ‘Bogan Pride’ (2008) starring Rebel Wilson, ‘Nowhere Boys’ (2014) and ‘Glitch’ (2015), directed by fellow VCA alumnus Emma Freeman, have put Ayres at the centre of the Australian screen industry and made him one its most influential leaders. He is a founding partner of Matchbox Pictures.

Tony Ayres is known for work in production across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Queerstralia (2023), Nowhere Boys (2013), Glitch (2015), The Survivors (2025), Wanted (2016), The Slap (2015), Old School (2014), Clickbait (2021). The recorded credits span 1997 to 2025, including 5 movies and 20 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.