Anthony Hayes is a highly accomplished and renowned filmmaker and actor in Australia.
As a filmmaker, Hayes recently produced, directed, co-wrote, and starred in the critically acclaimed thriller Gold (2022),which starred Zac Efron and earned him a Golden Frog Best Director nomination at the Camerimage Festival 2022.
Gold received numerous nominations and accolades, including nods for Best Independent Film at the Saturn Awards, Best Oceanic Film at the Septimus Awards, and Best Cinematography at Camerimage, as well as awards for Best Makeup (AACTA),Best Sound (Australian Sound Guild),and acting honors for Hayes (Best Supporting Actor, Film Critics Circle of Australia) and Efron (Best Actor, FCCA).
In addition to his work on Gold, Hayes has also directed the short feature New Skin, which won the IF Award for Best New Director, and Sweet Dreams, which took the Audience Award at the St Kilda Film Festival.
As an actor, Hayes has nearly 100 credits to his name and is known for his versatility, having appeared in a wide range of films and television shows, including Better Man, War Machine (opposite Brad Pitt),David Michôd's Animal Kingdom and The Rover, Derek Cianfrance's The Light Between Oceans (produced by David Heyman),Cargo, Danger Close, The Slap, and The Twelve.
Throughout his career, Hayes has received numerous awards and nominations for his performances, including two AACTA Awards, a Golden Nymph for Best Actor at the Monte Carlo TV Festival, a Silver Logie for Most Outstanding Actor in Devil's Dust, and multiple nominations from the Film Critics Circle of Australia.
Guided by his passion for storytelling and creative collaboration, Hayes' work spans directing, writing, and acting, showcasing his talent and dedication to the craft.
