Jory Anast is a Californian born, Australian raised writer and script consultant.

Her debut feature, SEQUIN IN A BLUE ROOM (2019), had its world premiere at Sydney Film Festival, winning the Audience Award. After being nominated for an Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Award, the film was released theatrically and was the first Australian film acquired by Amazon.

Jory reunited with director and co-writer Samuel Van Grinsven for their sophomore film, WENT UP THE HILL (2025), starring Vicky Krieps and Dacre Montgomery. The film premiered at TIFF to rave reviews.

Jory holds a Master in Screenwriting from the American Film Institute Conservatory, where her thesis screenplay ON OUR LAST NIGHT TOGETHER won the William J. Fadiman Grant.

Her graduating film, BENNY GOT SHOT (2017), played in competition at Cannes, American Black Film Festival and Atlanta, where it won the Filmmaker-To-Watch Award.

Following her time at AFI, Jory created and wrote the limited Miniseries, I, TOO, DREAM AMERICA, (Manny Films/Blackpills).

Jory co-wrote the documentary, P!NK: ALL I KNOW SO FAR (2021), directed by Michael Gracey. She also served as script consultant on Gracey’s Robbie Williams biopic, BETTER MAN (2024).

Jory is currently in development on a number of projects, including the next musical feature helmed by Gracey.

For a full CV please contact info@rgm.com.au.