The Federal Government will allocate nearly $75 million for the National Institute of Dramatic Australia (NIDA) and the Australian Film and Television Radio School (AFTRS) in tomorrow night's budget as part of a funding package for performing arts schools.
AFTRS has announced two new virtual production short courses, including a hands-on workshop developed in collaboration with Universal Studio Group and Matchbox Pictures.
Lionel Seah has become the first AFTRS international student to have their work selected for Cannes, with his Masters film Withered Blossoms to premiere in the La Cinef section.
Screenwriter Sarah Chahine is the inaugural recipient of AFTRS Alumni & Industry Scholarship, designed to support and develop the career of a gifted storyteller.
The Federal Government has appointed Blackfella Films founder Rachel Perkins as the new chair of AFTRS for a three-year term.
Content executive Natalie Robinson-Hurst has joined AFTRS as head of production, with the institution also announcing six new discipline lead roles.
With the new academic year underway, recent graduates share advice for current students and outline their experiences breaking into the screen industry.
The Australian Film Television and Radio School has welcomed filmmaker and writer Tracey Rigney as its second artist-in-residence.