Veterans Film Festival and the Australian Film Television and Radio School have come together to launch a world-first program designed to recruit, train and mentor defence veterans in film and television industry roles.
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.
AFTRS has announced that Trudi Houston Refshauge will be the recipient of this year’s $20,000 Foxtel Screenwriting Scholarship for Diverse and Under-represented 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.
Actor and filmmaker Warwick Young is currently working with AFTRS to develop a film training program for veterans.
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.
Nell Greenwood has been promoted to director of curriculum and registrar at AFTRS, succeeding Ian Lang.
South Australian Film Corporation CEO Courtney Gibson will succeed AFTRS CEO Neil Peplow as the chair of the Screen Diversity and Inclusion Network (SDIN).