Current Silver Logie nominee, Gyton Grantley, otherwise known as Carl Williams in Underbelly, will speak at this year’s Sirens Masterclass, a one day creative seminar on how to best write and produce radio commercials.

Grantley, a 2008 AFI winner for best lead actor, will provide insights into his experience as an actor across film, television and theatre. He joins fellow actor, writer and director, Rob Carlton, best-known for his work in The Hollowmen and the comedy series, Chandon Pictures, who will speak at the Sirens Masterclass, about his extensive experience with production and direction of comedy.

The Masterclass, with the title “Getting radio off the Page” will focus on writing and production of radio ads, and will be held in Sydney at Waters Edge, Walsh Bay on May 8. Other speakers at this year’s Masterclass include casting director, Anousha Zarkesh, who has over twenty years experience working in the industry and has cast many Australian films.

Also speaking is commercials director, Tim Bullock, who has worked in advertising and is renowned for his directing skills, particularly with comedy. Advertising radio specialist and creator of the award-winning Australian radio brand campaign, Ralph van Dijk of Eardrum Australia, will also talk at the Masterclass and run several interactive sessions on how to write world-class radio ads.

The Masterclass will follow a breakfast, hosted by Jonathan ‘Jono’ Coleman and Ian ‘Dano’ Rogerson, where the best radio ads for 2009, the winners of the Siren Awards, will be announced.