Key organisations from across the screen industry have made a united and formal commitment to work towards building a more inclusive sector.
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.
The Australian Film Television & Radio School (AFTRS), Screen Australia and the state funding agencies have united to put on a skills development program for emerging practitioners from diverse backgrounds.
Emerging screenwriter Melissa Lee Speyer’s aim to write drama where the cultural diversity of Australia is represented has earned her a $20,000 scholarship to complete her Masters at AFTRS.
AFTRS Open’s Director of Award Courses Martin Brown speaks to Harry Windsor about the new course.
Foxtel and AFTRS have announced a new $20,000 scholarship to foster diverse Australian screenwriting talent.
This week, AFTRS plays host to the first YouTube Pop-up Space in Australia, with the film school opening its doors to the platform's creators so they can learn from production experts and collaborate with one another.
AFTRS has appointed new heads of directing, documentary, cinematography and visual effects.