Career Advice
Three approaches to thriving in Hollywood
Travelling on their musical skills, three creative Australians cross the Pacific and prosper.
Production skills to go from film/TV to games and back again
We get the lowdown on working in production in film, television and video games from two producers who've done it…
Know Your Rights! How to turn a publishing deal into a feature film
Publisher Allen and Unwin's rights manager gives us the skinny on contracts, adaptations, and making your rights work for you.
What makes a best boy so good?
Spoiler alert: it's more than just heavy lifting.
Travelling light: A solo shooter’s gear guide
Filmmaker Markus Stone looks at how to film without a crew by assembling a mobile travel kit of cameras, lights…
What makes a great elevator pitch?
Love it or hate it, the elevator pitch for your ideas is a key part of being a successful creative.…
So you want my arts job: Madman Marketing Manager
With an enviable CV in film, Madman's marketing manager Lee-Ann Woon demonstrates that landing your dream job is all about…
Key emerging filmmaker events from Adelaide and Melbourne
On exactly the same weekend of July 27-28, AFTRS has partnered with two separate agencies in different states to focus…
How to speak directly to the camera
Asked for a pitch to camera? Here's how to go from collywobbles to a confident smile. Just remember the eyes…
How to conduct a respectful audition
Four very different experienced creators describe their way of working in the audition process.