Peter Hegedüs’ filmmaking career spans over 25 years. He has been making films since the age of 17 exploring human stories that shed light on identity, place and belonging. His work is characterized by a commitment to social justice be they documentary or drama.

Peter’s work has been shown at major Film Festivals around the world including one of his documentaries Inheritance: a Fisherman’s Story being shortlisted for the Academy Awards and his latest 360 immersive story Sorella’s Story having been selected for competition at the prestigious Venice International Film Festival. His critically acclaimed films have also won numerous awards and been broadcast in many countries including the highest accolade in Hungary, for the Hungarian Critics Award for Best Documentary in 2020 and was also nominated for Best Director by the Australian Directors Guild.

Peter is an Associate Professor at the Griffith Film School which is the biggest film School of its kind in Australia. Peter continues to participate in panel discussions and forums around the world concerning international financing, documentary ethics and directing. He has also been active in the non-governmental sector supporting key social justice organisations around Australia and Europe.