"Creativity is a revolutionary act. So is education. The school does both." AFTRS began celebrations for its 50th year this week, bringing together the cohorts of 1973 and 2023.
AFTRS has announced the five recipients of its expanded graduate program, which this year is a partnership with ABC, Endemol Shine Australia, Fremantle, SBS and Sky News Australia.
The Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) has partnered with George Lucas-founded VFX company Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) to launch a Graduate Diploma in Visual effects.
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) council chair Russel Howcroft has been re-appointed for a second three-year term, while Fremantle Asia-Pacific CEO Chris Oliver-Taylor has joined the council.
Three documentary projects that participated in 2020’s New Perspectives Pitch Lab, hosted by AFTRS, Doc Society, AIDC and Screen NSW, will receive philanthropic development and production grants via the MaiTri Foundation's Story Program.
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.
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.