Antony Cirocco MA BA

Since 2001, Antony has been actively involved in film and television, producing, directing, and editing over 300 television commercials and music videos. He edited the short feature-length documentary Chasing Shadows, which aired nationally on ABC1 and won Documentary of the Year (2008) at the SASA Awards. Additionally, he produced and directed the feature-length documentary The Long Walk Home, which was screened across Australia.

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Antony has also contributed to the industry as a judge for the Walkley Awards for Documentary in both 2023 and 2024.

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Beyond his work in film and television, Antony is an experienced educator in film, documentary, and photography. Currently, he teaches at SAE University College in Sydney. He has also held key leadership roles, including:

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• Program Manager for Australia's largest photography education program at Open Colleges

• Manager of Australia’s largest youth film education program at AFTRS (Australian Film, Television, and Radio School)

• Head of Department (Film & Television) at JMC Academy, South Melbourne

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Antony has also worked as a contract lecturer for the University of Sydney (CCE), the University of Technology Sydney (FASS), the Academy of Information Technology, the International Film School Sydney, and CATC Design School. Additionally, he has developed educational programs for institutions such as JMC Academy, Open Colleges, AIT, and Think Education.

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With a strong focus on documentary filmmaking, photography, and screen production, Antony brings extensive industry experience into the classroom. His career in education began in 2000 as an ESL teacher in Tokyo, Japan.

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