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AWGIES honour writers who pounced on new opportunities

The Code 2, Barracuda, Ali's Wedding, Jasper Jones and Mary, the Making of a Princess give their writers a moment of glory.

17 Oct 2016 12:00

David Tiley

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Writing and Publishing

Elias Anton and Chris Van Ingen in Barracuda. Image: Ben King.

The AWGIES 2016 really was a night for the experienced practitioners, whose careers trundled along until they made a great leap forward in the last five years as the short series made TV much better. But their patient trajectory is not something to be wished on the newer generations of writers. How long should people have to pay their dues?

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David Tiley

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.