I am an established entertainment journalist based in Sydney, Australia. I studied film and television at JMC Academy and received my bachelor’s degree in 2018. In the years since, I have worked primarily in the factual television industry. I also operated as a film critic before making the transition to entertainment coverage.

I have bylines at FilmInk, SWITCH, The Curb, and Supanova. Some notable names I have conducted interviews with include Joel Edgerton, Eric Bana, Catherine Hardwicke, Nicholas Stoller, John Francis Daley & Jonathan Goldstein, Brandon Routh, Patrick Warburton, Kitty Green, Garth Davis, Phillip Noyce, Rachel House, Goran Stolevski, Charlee Fraser, Walt Dohrn, and Adil El Arbi & Billah Fallah.

Moreover, I have spoken with Florian Zeller, who recently won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, along with Todd Haynes, Patricia Clarkson, Brett Morgen, and Ramon Bahrani, who have all been previously honoured with Oscar nominations. I also secured my first Australian exclusive when I spoke with author Alastair Heim about his New York Times bestseller, How The Grinch Lost Christmas!

I take pride in my knowledge of the arts, my insightful line of questioning, and my ability to quickly build rapport with my interviewee. Currently, I am continuing to build my portfolio and looking to expand the list of publications I contribute to. 

Testimonials

  • “It was a pleasure being interviewed by Connor Dalton. It’s no secret that I love great movies and great TV, and his love of the same shined through with every expert question and considered response. He does his research, he listens carefully, and he does his follow-ups brilliantly. This guy is a future superstar in the show business and entertainment media spectrum, quite frankly.”

    Lachy Hulme, Actor, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

  • “Interviewing directors is no mean feat because they’re usually the ones doing the asking. But I found Connor’s preparedness, enthusiasm, and insightful questioning a complete joy. Connor conducted a great extended interview about our feature documentary, HOT POTATO: THE STORY OF THE WIGGLES. Connor not only shared with me his love of the band but also elicited something new about the storytelling and the art and labour involved in the filmmaking. In fact, it’s a wonderful record of our production. Thank you, Connor, for capturing the process so well.”

    Sally Aitken, Director of Hot Potato: The Story of the Wiggles

  • “Connor first reached out to me in the spring of 2023 to request an interview around my experience of writing the official sequel to Dr. Seuss’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! When we were finally able to chat nine months later, I found Connor to be incredibly professional, genuine and kind. His questions were thoughtful, engaging and well researched, and I thoroughly enjoyed our chat together.”

    Alastair Heim, Author of How The Grinch Lost Christmas!

  • “I've never been interviewed by a journalist who was so prepared! Connor went above and beyond in his research, and it made the interview such a pleasure as a result. He was kind, asked intelligent questions, and really listened to the answers. I found it very easy to talk to him.”

    Megan Smart, Actor, Class of ‘07

  • “Connor interviewed me for the Australian release of my feature documentary, THE OTHER FELLOW, and was extremely professional and prepared. So often on a press junket you are asked the same questions over and over but he had some really interesting angles. I really enjoyed the interview and appreciated the boost his work gave to the film’s release.”

    Matthew Bauer, Director of The Other Fellow

  • “Connor Dalton excels completely at the art of interviewing, building instant rapport with his subjects and drawing out deep and meaningful answers with interesting and engaging questions. Interviewing people you admire and respect is a challenging endeavour, and Connor tackles that challenge with empathy and curiosity. I’ve worked alongside Connor at The Curb and have enjoyed seeing the excited responses from his subjects and readers when a piece he’s written goes live. I anticipate years of great writing in the future.”

    Andrew F. Peirce, Founder of The Curb

  • “I have worked with Connor Dalton in my capacity as subeditor for FilmInk Magazine. Connor’s work interviewing a variety of people is stellar. He asks pertinent questions and makes the talent feel comfortable to speak about their work. Connor’s insights as an interviewer are exemplary. He understands the work he is speaking about with a clear-eyed sense of what is at the heart of it. I recommend Connor wholeheartedly.”

    Nadine Whitney, Co-Chair of The Australian Film Critics Association

  • “Connor's passion for interviews has brought a fresh standpoint to SWITCH's range of content. His abilities have quickly flourished, allowing him to work independently to tight deadlines and think quickly on his feet with questions for his guests. We can't wait to see what he has in store next.”

    Charlie David Page, Founder of SWITCH