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AFTRS ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF 2026 SCHOLARSHIPS " PROVIDING ACCESS AND EQUITY TO CREATIVE AUSTRALIANS
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (485+ words) The Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) has announced the latest recipients of its 2026 scholarship program. The scholarships provide vital financial and practical support to help students from all walks of life access AFTRS" world-leading screen and audio education....
AFTRS, the national screen and audio school, creates new industry pathways for First Nations communities
11+ mon, 6+ day ago (496+ words) Following a successful pilot in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, and recent workshops in Cairns, the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) has announced the next step in its groundbreaking On Country Pathways Program. As a gathering of…...
Curtain rises on a new generation of Aussie actors
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (692+ words) Western Sydney University called "action" on the academic year this week with the official commencement of its new Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting) at Theatre Nepean. All 23 available places in the inaugural cohort were secured through a competitive audition process,…...
From classroom joy to Ph D: Exploring how drama supports children's wellbeing
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (305+ words) Children consistently tell me drama is the part of school they love most " the part that makes them feel happy, confident and connected." Now undertaking her Ph D through WAAPA at Edith Cowan University (ECU), Ms Nordling's research explores how…...
Local Students Shine in "Salty Project," Tackling Youth Mental Health Through Film
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (131+ words) The film stars rising talent Hyu Motoki as "Lachlan," with Mayla Dillon and Luca Faraci in supporting lead roles. Set against the stunning coastal backdrop of the Peninsula, Salty'blends themes of surfing, Aussie beach culture, and young love while exploring…...
Sapphires filmmaker guides next generation at Bond University
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (286+ words) After helping shape some of Australia's most recognisable film and television, acclaimed screen creative Wayne Blair is now helping shape its next generation of storytellers. The director of international hit film The Sapphires and star of groundbreaking television including Redfern…...
NIDA Short Courses Heat Up Over Summer
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (150+ words) NIDA Open's Summer School is open to anyone who wants to explore their creative side with a series of fascinating Short Courses. NIDA, however, isn't just for people looking to dedicate several years of their lives to serious study, and…...
Melbourne's First Multi-Disciplinary Youth Screen Studio Launches in Kensington
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (420+ words) Melbourne is about to gain its first dedicated multi-disciplinary youth screen studio, with the launch of YAS Studio in Kensington in February 2026. Construction on the new creative space is currently underway, with applications for Term 1 now open. This is the…...