Artist and filmmaker Lynette Wallworth is set to be the Australian Film Television and Radio School's (AFTRS) inaugural artist-in-residence, where she will offer weekly 'open door' mentorship and advice to students.
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.
Paul Fletcher acknowledges the urgency of resolving the COVID-19 insurance risk issue for screen productions and other sectors, and promises to formulate the Federal Government's media reforms as quickly as possible after the consultation period.
Emerging Western Australian screenwriter Celeste Franklin has been awarded the Australian Film Television and Radio School's 2020 Storytelling Scholarship, which supports AFTRS' mission to discover and support writers from under-represented groups.
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.
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.
Dr Nell Greenwood has been appointed the CEO of the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS), succeeding Neil Peplow who left the school mid-last year.