SteveAyson
- Director
Ad agency creative-turned-director Steve Ayson gained attention with 2001 supernatural short The French Doors (winner of Locarno’s 'Leopard of Tomorrow' award). He has collaborated on shorts with partner Jane Shearer, co-directing Bird (2011), and as a writer on Nature’s Way (2006) and Show Home (2023). A recognised director of commercials, Ayson's local efforts include iconic Ghost Chips and Lotto Lucky Dog campaigns, internationally he has helmed high-profile campaigns for brands like Nike and Old Spice. His ad work has earned multiple Directors Guild of America nominations, and in 2018 he launched production company 3&7.
Screenography
Awards
2022 Directors Guild of America Awards
Nominated for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Commercials: for Award Speech and Networking (both Miller Lite) and Junk Sleep - Anthem (Mattress Firm)
“...One of my favourites . . . over 12-minutes-worth of innovative creepiness to put you off any domestic renovations you might have in mind for, approximately, forever.”