Anne Renton is a multifaceted film and television director, boasting membership in prestigious organizations such as the Directors Guild of America (DGA),the Australian Directors' Guild (ADG),and The Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA).
In 2023, Anne won the DGA award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs for her work on the Apple TV+ show BEST FOOT FORWARD. Furthermore, she is one of the founding members of the LGBTQ+ committee at the DGA, which was officially established in 2022, and was recently elected to serve on the DGA inaugural LGBTQ+ Representative Committee.
Throughout her illustrious career, Anne has directed episodes of notable television shows such as THE ROOKIE, THE GOOD DOCTOR, THE RESIDENT, BONES, MACGYVER, THE BOLD TYPE, THE FOSTERS, and JUST ADD MAGIC. She is currently attached to direct the feature film CHEF'S CHOICE.
Anne's impressive body of work also includes the award-winning short film LOVE IS LOVE, featuring Emmy winner Jane Lynch. Her feature film, THE PERFECT FAMILY, starring Kathleen Turner, Emily Deschanel, and Jason Ritter, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and went on to screen at over 50 festivals worldwide prior to its US theatrical release.
Anne's educational background is equally impressive, having graduated from Sydney University with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy. Her passion for the healing arts led her to travel internationally and study various forms of complementary medicine, healing, psychology, and spirituality.
During her time in New York City, Anne pursued her passion for acting and developed her skills in script analysis and storytelling, which ultimately inspired her to become a director. Anne's unique background and experiences bring a distinct perspective to her work, infusing her directing style with intuition, kindness, collaboration, and a strong ability to communicate effectively with all departments.
As Anne continues to direct dynamic and nuanced character-driven material, she is particularly drawn to work that highlights underrepresented communities, with a focus on women and queer stories.
