The NSW Film and Television Office has unveiled its draft Strategic Plan for 2008 to 2013, positioning the organisation to stimulate creative and business opportunities for the State's screen industry.
AFTRS has announced a range of new senior appointments, including Ian Lang in the newly created position of director of curriculum and registrar, and Georgie McLean as the new head of corporate strategy and governance.
In the wake of recent allegations of sexual harassment across both local and international screen sectors, Women in Film and Television (WIFT) NSW has joined forces with a range of industry bodies to deliver a free forum designed to address the issue and bring about change.
In this wrap: Cameron Patrick appointed head of music at AFTRS; Mark Donaldson to depart SPA; Jason Ho named VP Sales for TVT Asia.
Tanya Hosch is joining the AFTRS council while Vaughan Dai Rees, Christine Burton and Professor Mark Rose are joining the academic board, with Rose named chair following the departure of Robin Ewing.
Films by students from Bus Stop Films’ film studies program for people with intellectual disability will screen at Event Cinemas George Street, Sydney, on Wednesday December 12.
Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) CEO Neil Peplow will depart his post later this year to return to the UK with his family.
The Australian screen industry is facing a worrying shortage of experienced production accountants, according to Moneypenny CEO Jane Corden.