Australian Film Television and Radio School

05/06/2026

Fantastic to see Warwick Thornton (BA Cinematography, 1995) celebrated in LA earlier this week.

A reception was hosted on Monday by the Consulate-General and Australians in Film.

Many of our LA-based alumni were in attendance including Phillip Noyce, Unjoo Moon, Dion Beebe, Melanie Annan, Tamara Meem and Emily Dean.

04/06/2026

“SBS On Demand is proud to continue our partnership with AFTRS, showcasing a new wave of Australian short documentaries from the country’s next generation of storytellers. Rich in insight and originality, these films sit proudly alongside the world-class slate available to our audience, with exceptional talent shining through in authentic, diverse and thought-provoking stories told with purpose and fresh perspective.”

SBS On Demand and SBS World Movies programmer Alex Walkden

We're thrilled to share that thirteen documentaries by students from AFTRS will launch exclusively on SBS On Demand from Monday 1 June.

The partnership between AFTRS and SBS On Demand is now in its fifth year of successfully presenting this curated showcase of student documentaries.

Read the full article:
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/news/2026/aftrs-students-showcase-13-documentaries-on-sbs-on-demand/

04/06/2026

AFTRS congratulates the Class of 2025, who officially marked the completion of their studies at the School’s Graduation Ceremony on Friday 29 May.

Here are some thoughts and aspirations from graduates and their teachers on this special day. No doubt you’ll see more of these emerging creatives in the years ahead.

03/06/2026

Congratulations AFTRS Graduating class of 2025!!

AFTRS celebrated the achievements of its newest graduates on Friday 29 May, with 134 students formally recognised at the 2026 Graduation Ceremony in Sydney.

https://www.aftrs.edu.au/news/2026/2026-graduation-ceremony-aftrs-celebrates-class-of-2025/

01/06/2026

Legendary Australian film director Peter Weir has been announced as the recipient of AFTRS’ inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award.

Peter Weir will receive the Award – presented by AFTRS Council Chair, Rachel Perkins – at the Sydney Film Festival on Wednesday June 10, followed by a fireside chat with actor Rob Carlton for the festival’s annual Ian McPherson Lecture, presented in partnership with AFTRS.

Rachel said in determining Peter as the inaugural recipient, AFTRS Council considered the depth and longevity of his contribution; his global influence on craft, form and storytelling; and his leadership, generosity and commitment to the development of others in deciding.

"In conferring this Award, we hope to reflect the values at the heart of AFTRS, as Australia’s national screen and audio school.”

Legendary Australian film director Peter Weir has been announced as the inaugural recipient of the Australian Film Television and Radio School’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

01/06/2026

Applications for the 2026 Mid-Year Master of Arts Screen: Business close tomorrow!

Designed for working professionals and emerging screen leaders, the MASB combines flexible study with real industry insight.

The course offers:
- Flexible study options online or on campus
- Full‑time or part‑time study, with 1 to 4 subjects per semester
- Industry‑driven learning grounded in real‑world screen business challenges
- A collaborative national cohort with lasting industry connections
- A modular structure to support balance between study, work and life

For more information on how to apply, including admission requirements, evidence required, application tasks and what we’re looking for, review the 2026 Application Guidance Notes:https://www.aftrs.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2026-MASB-Application-Guidance-Notes.pdf

Apply Now 👉 https://www.aftrs.edu.au/award-course/master-of-arts-screen-business-mid-year/

29/05/2026

Congratulations to all AFTRS student and alum winners announced at last night’s Australian Audio Awards, presented by Mumbrella, radioinfo.com.au & radiotoday.com.au.

Current students Mark Darin (92.7 Mix FM) and Cheralyn Darcey (2HD) won Best Breakfast Show (Medium) and Best Newcomer on Air (Medium), respectively; while alum Keegan Brown (Triple M Adelaide) won Best Newcomer on Air (Large), Clinton Maynard (2GB) won Best Local Show; Kate Lawrence won Best Investigative Journalism Podcast (Independent), Dan King (K rock 95.5 & bay 93.9) won Best Audio Producer (Medium) and Carly Wallace won Best Society & Culture Podcast (Independent).

The awards recognize achievement across all of Australia’s audio sectors. Congratulations to all nominees and winners.

Full list of winners: https://radiotoday.com.au/australian-audio-awards-full-winners-list/

28/05/2026

The screen industry is changing. Are you ready to lead it?

Applications close next week on Tuesday 2 June for the Mid-year Intake of the Master of Arts Screen: Business at AFTRS.

Designed for screen practitioners, producers, writers, directors and creatives ready to step into leadership roles, the Master of Arts Screen: Business (MASB) gives you the skills to develop, finance and lead screen projects with confidence.

The course offers:
- Flexible study options online or on campus
- Full‑time or part‑time study, with 1 to 4 subjects per semester
- Industry‑driven learning grounded in real‑world screen business challenges
- A collaborative national cohort with lasting industry connections
- Modular structure to support balance between study, work and life

“The best thing about the course is the people – the people that you meet, the people that teach you, the people that are invited to come and speak to you and do the course,” Diana Glenn

Learn more: https://www.aftrs.edu.au/award-course/master-of-arts-screen-business-mid-year/

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Book a 1:1 chat with Peter Herbert Program Convenor of the Master of Arts Screen: Business, and discover how personalised study can support your creative and career goals.

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27/05/2026

'More than a word. Reconciliation takes action.'

25/05/2026

Arts8 – the eight national arts training organisations, including AFTRS – celebrated four days of creativity and collaboration hosted by NAISDA Dance College on the Central Coast of NSW this month.

The theme for this year's annual event was ‘bara biyn ngiyang’ – we all make many. Two participants from each institution are selected to participate, share their craft skills, learn from one another, and work together to devise a wholly new performance piece.

AFTRS was represented by students Maya Hall (Master of Arts Screen) and Kyro Russell (Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production), who showcased their technical and storytelling skills through the inclusion of live video in the final performance. They were supported by AFTRS staff Hamish Gregory and Jane Newton, with Jane playing a key role in the planning, delivery and artistic leadership of the collaboration.

Sessions over the weekend included First Nations and contemporary dance, classical music, circus skills and camera in live performance. The participants were encouraged to draw inspiration from their learnings from each session and incorporate these crafts in their devised work.

The Australian Ballet School(ABS) Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) Australian Youth Orchestra (AYO) Flying Fruit Fly Circus (FFFC) NAISDA Dance College National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA)