Arundati
Thandur
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company
Finch
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position
Director
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when
28 May 2026 16:10
about the speaker
Arundati Thandur is an award winning writer and director. Born into a family of actors, singers and performers, she has always found herself drawn to storytelling. Her work is visually rich, impactful, and often tinged with humour. Whether working with real people or actors, performance is at the centre of her approach. In 2023 her branded TikTok series for Modibodi picked up a slew of awards internationally, including Greatest Creative Campaign at the TikTok Australia Ad Awards.
In 2024, in addition to being awarded Best New Director at CICLOPE, LIA and Adfest, Thandur’s work was recognised at The Cannes Lions, YDA, AICP, D&AD, CICLOPE Asia Pacific, AWARD Awards, Spikes, and 1.4.
when
at ciclope
For a few years, the industry talked constantly about inclusion and representation. Then a changing market meant tighter budgets and the disappearance of risk tolerance. And suddenly, many of the same old patterns returned.
This session looks at why meaningful diversity in directing still feels fragile in Australia, and what actually needs to change beyond performative statements and good intentions.
The auditorium is located on Level 2 of The Rebel Theatre.