AFTRS
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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.
[edit] History
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.
[edit] Contact
- P: 1300 13 14 61
- E: info@aftrs.edu.au
- W: www.aftrs.edu.au
- PO Box 2286
- Strawberry Hills NSW 2012
- F: +61 2 9887 1030
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.
[edit] History
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.
[edit] Contact
- P: 1300 13 14 61
- E: info@aftrs.edu.au
- W: www.aftrs.edu.au
- PO Box 2286
- Strawberry Hills NSW 2012
- F: +61 2 9887 1030
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