[5] From 2012, Auty served as Head of Producing at the National Film and Television School (NFTS), where he started the Creative Business for Entrepreneurs and Executives (CBEE) MA course that aims to equip students with the skills to start their own creative businesses of the future.
[6] In September 2023, it was announced that Auty would be taking up a new appointment as director of the London Film School, starting in November 2023.
[3][15][16] Films he produced during this period include River Queen, directed by Vincent Ward,[17] which earned Auty a "Best Picture" nomination at the 2006 Air New Zealand Screen Awards.
[21] He developed and led the Creative Business for Entrepreneurs and Executives (CBEE) MA course, which includes teaching by key figures from the creative industries, spanning publishing, theatre, games, music or digital entertainment, in addition to film and television.
"[27][28] On the announcement, Auty said: "I'm delighted to be taking on the leadership of this renowned film school in the heart of London.