Cameron Nugent's entertainment career began at the tender age of 12, when he found himself unexpectedly speaking his way through his first television appearance in a National Nine News advertisement, replacing a scheduled actor who failed to show up at his Melbourne home in 1986.
This initial foray into television led to a lead role in the popular children's series Round the Twist, which in turn spawned a string of leading roles in children's programs such as Ratbag Hero and the award-winning The Big Wish, earning him an AFI Nomination.
From television, Cameron transitioned to feature films, landing leading roles in Australian productions such as Snowy, Dusty II, The Merchant of Fairness, and Blackrock, alongside the late Heath Ledger.
Cameron then took a well-deserved hiatus to complete his secondary school studies, during which time he made brief appearances in television programs such as Neighbours, Blue Heelers, Stingers, and Halifax, as well as numerous television commercials.
He promptly followed his hiatus with a lead role in the multi-award-winning ABC series SeaChange.
During his time at university, Cameron redirected his talents toward television and film production, serving as Deakin University's Varsity Week director and writer and director of several short films.
Years later, Cameron completed his university studies with a wealth of knowledge and inspiration for his passion in television and film, leading him to incorporate the boutique production company, iCandy Productions.
It was at this point that Cameron made his move towards direction, after establishing iCandy, he jumped straight into directing clips and working with some of Australia's best bands, such as Kisschasy and Angels' Dish, receiving a YouTube Commendation for an Australian view record.
Soon after, he was drawn halfway across the world to direct and shoot his first feature-length documentary on animal cruelty in India: 'ATAACA Documentary'.
He then jumped straight into writing, producing, and directing three acclaimed short films, Smoking Will Kill You (which received a Cannes Film Festival selection),Magic, and Spider Walk, which are still on the international film circuit today.
Soon after, Cameron directed an anti-racism commercial, and was swept away to France and the Cannes Lion Festival with an advertising Nomination.
He recently co-directed a soon-to-be-released online experimental feature film shot in Brooklyn as part of an international collaboration, and is looking forward to directing his first dramatic feature.
