Harrison Green.
Sydney-based acting school Screenwise has opened applications for the 2019 Founder’s Scholarship, which covers tuition fees for one student to complete a Diploma of Screen Acting.
Valued at $35,000, the scholarship also includes the production of the recipient’s showreel and industry graduation showcase upon completion of the program. The recipient will also receive mentoring from working actors throughout their studies.
The Founder’s Scholarship was introduced by Screenwise in recognition of the increased difficulty young actors, particularly those from socio-economic disadvantage, face when accessing quality skills training across Australia.
Screenwise principal director and CEO Denise Roberts said: “There are far too many talented people out there who have an enormous amount to offer. If we want diversity in our actors, and a true representation of Australia and who we are, then we have to provide the opportunities for that to happen. The Founder’s Scholarship and the Heath Ledger Scholarship are providing wonderful opportunities for someone out there to become the next Cate Blanchet or Hugh Jackman”.
This year’s recipient was Harrison Green – the scholarship allowed him to pursue his dream of acting after having previously worked in the mines.
“The team at Screenwise have been so much help so far and we haven’t even started! It is the only option I see for a great screen acting course in Australia that is around so much of the Film and TV business. To be involved with the Screenwise Scholarship, tutors and students to push you to be a better artist and professional actor is an amazing chance and opportunity. If you have the slightest thought about acting and being on screen jump on it and don’t give yourself the chance to back out, once you go through with it you’ll never regret it.”
Applications close December 1. To apply, visit: www.screenwise.com.au