Australian Film Television & Radio School (AFTRS)
34 years of screen and broadcast excellence
AFTRS is Australia's national screen arts and broadcast school and enjoys strong political and industry support.
AFTRS production, research and collaborative activities contribute directly to the nation's creative economy. The school is focused on continuing to nurture and launch the careers of the next generation of Australian screen story tellers and audio visual practitioners.
The School's vision and mission articulate a passionate commitment to excellence, creativity, innovation and enterprise.
Established in 1972 as part of the Commonwealth Government's strategy to promote the development of Australia's cultural activity, AFTRS was opened to students in 1973 with the first intake of 12 students including directors Gillian Armstrong, Phillip Noyce and Chris Noonan.
In 1973 Jerzy Toeplitz was appointed Foundation Director of the School and after six years in the role, was awarded the Order of Australia and the AFI's Raymond Longford Award.
In 1975 Gough Whitlam helped to enact a range of initiatives, including the creation of funding agencies to support the Film School. Graduates from the institution's tertiary education programs have gone on to national and international success.
Friday on My Mind talks – our weekly FREE Friday wrap up to the working week.
Kotaku AU have a great set of interviews with the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) which is based in Sydney.
When: Saturday, November 1, 2008. 10am - 4pm
Where: Australian Film Television and Radio School, Entertainment Quarter, 130 Bent St, Moore Park
For all those currently considering courses for 2009 - come along to Australia's national screen arts and broadcast school to learn more and speak to a lecturer in the area you are interested in.
In 2009 AFTRS is offering 3 brand new courses in game design, virtual worlds and animation directing.
AFTRS LAMP is presenting a seminar, interview and workshop for story-tellers interested in adapting their work for games.
Submitted by AFTRS Digital Media Department
AFTRS searching for media innovators of the future
Submitted by Charlie Wallace
The Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) announces the July 22 opening of applications for one of the most innovative programs in the world, its graduate degree in Emerging Media and In
