Australian Film Television And Radio School

Unstoppable alumna Vanessa Gazy (Master of Screen Arts, 2014) chats with FilmInk about her latest short SHILOH, hot off the back of its Melbourne International Film Festival premier, and her highly anticipated Screen Australia-backed feature film debut HIGHWAY. #AFTRSalumni

Only two days left to apply. Don’t sleep on this amazing opportunity.

As part of his participation in Melbourne International Film Festival's Critics Campus, alumni André Shannon (Bachelor of Arts (Screen), 2017) reflects on Gaspar Noé's CLIMAX with this dynamic video essay "Dance in the Art Film". Try your best not to dance along.

Grant Maling and Maria Dimitrakas may still be in the middle of their Graduate Diploma in Radio at AFTRS, but with a show each on Koori Radio 93.7FM​ and FBi Radio​, they already have loads of experience and advice to impart on newcomers to the industry.

See our state-of-the-art facilities and speak one-on-one with the renowned lecturers of our screen and radio post-graduate courses, along with the alumni who used them to launch their careers. Drinks provided, of course.

For the Melbourne International Film Festival Blog, alumni and Critics Campus participant André Shannon (Bachelor of Arts (Screen), 2017), spoke filmmaker-to-filmmaker with Hyun Lee, director/screenwriter of ASIAN GIRLS, on her debut film.

Alumna Jenna Sutch (Graduate Certificate in Directing, 2016) directs, co-produces, and stars in COME INTO THE GARDEN, premiering this week at CinefestOZ on Wed 22 Aug at Side Bar - New World Order at Duggan Pavillion, and screening again on Sat 25 Aug at Side Bar - Saturday Specials at Weld Theatre. #AFTRSalumni

Tune into the NFSA’s #DigitalDirections symposium – on now – from anywhere in Australia.

Emerging filmmakers, take your craft to the next level with this 100% online course, which offers advanced insight into the role of the director. Secure your spot today.
27 Aug – 13 Oct | ENROL ⟶ bit.ly/2w9FeEg

Budding directors, this introductory, two-day course focuses on the responsibilities and workflow of a film and TV director, from pre- through to post-production. Places filling fast.
25-26 August | ENROL ⟶ bit.ly/2L6NCKb

On Sun 26 August, AFTRS will present a selection of short films as part of the 2018 Lebanese Film Festival Australia - LFF Australia. All sessions – 12 pm, 2 pm, 3.30 pm – are free, but RSVP is essential.

Createability is an initiative of Create NSW to increase participation for practitioners with disability across the arts, screen and cultural sectors, for which AFTRS is proud to be an industry training partner. Applications for their internship program close Fri 24 August. Spread the word about this great opportunity.

Earlier today, AFTRS Chair Russel Howcroft addressed the National Press Club of Australia, where he called for a Creativity Commission and warned of Australia’s creative economy deficit. Catch up now on ABC iview + download a transcript of his speech and the two AFTRS white papers he announced. #NPC

AFTRS Council Chair Russel Howcroft will be addressing the National Press Club of Australia at 12.30pm today. Tune in to ABC iview to hear why Russel thinks urgent action needs to be taken to reduce Australia's ‘creative economy deficit'.

The photography of current Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production student Serena Siow is being exhibited at Goodspace Gallery in Chippendale. Among the portraits are a bunch featuring her fellow AFTRS students. Drop by and take a gander, you won't be disappointed.

Thanks for joining us this AFTRS OPEN DAY 2018 – we can't wait to see all your applications.
If you missed any of our info sessions, you can view the saved streams here ⟶bit.ly/2vUIOly

There are dozens of Australian stories waiting to be told. Our new Storytelling Scholarship is designed to help you tell yours. Find out how you can score a fee-free spot in AFTRS' Master of Arts Screen or Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production programs: goo.gl/XupEoy

Above the studio is the 'real deal' control room. Lots of monitors and the biggest sound, film, camera mixers I had ever seen. Nice to be able to come here and learn how to operate it for real!

Above the studio is the 'real deal' control room. Lots of monitors and the biggest sound, film, camera mixers I had ever seen. Nice to be able to come here and learn how to operate it for real!

Above the studio is the 'real deal' control room. Lots of monitors and the biggest sound, film, camera mixers I had ever seen. Nice to be able to come here and learn how to operate it for real!