Biografia
Jason Byrne specializes in multi-platform content creation, having produced internationally acclaimed and award-winning work across advertising, feature films, online media, documentaries, and branded entertainment. His foundation in advertising has shaped his expertise within the communications, media, and advertising industries.
Jason's online content includes 'How to Talk Australians' (dir. Tony Rogers, 2014), which amassed over 12 million YouTube views; the comedy web series 'Little Acorns' (2016); and the period black comedy web series 'Bruce' (dir. Tony Rogers, 2016), featuring Dave Lawson, Angus Sampson, and Richard Davies.
His feature and short films have received nominations and awards at the AFI, IF, and SPAA awards. Notable feature credits include 'One Perfect Day' (dir. Paul Currie, 2003), 'Little Deaths' (2004), 'Rats & Cats' (dir. Tony Rogers, 2005), and 'Sucker' (dir. Ben Chessell, 2015). Other significant works include the 50-minute telefeature 'The Heartbreak Tour' (dir. Ben Chessell, 2005), the ABC documentary 'Beyond The Backyard,' the feature-length ABC documentary 'Shadow Play' (dir. Josh Whiteman, 2009), 'A Brilliant Genocide' (dir. Ebony Butler), and the TV doco-drama 'Tom Wills' (dir. Maurice Dowd, 2016) for Channel 10.
Recently, Jason produced the feature film 'Brothers Nest,' directed by Clayton Jacobson and starring Shane Jacobson, Sarah Snook, Lynette Curran, and Kym Gyngell, which completed production in June 2017. He is also the producer and creator of the documentary 'Gatwick - The Last Chance Hotel,' which aired on ABC in November 2018. Additionally, he produced 'The Burning' for Amazon Prime Video, directed by Eva Orner, which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival in 2021.
