Education & Student News

Three skills every film director needs – a practical guide
Melanie Killingsworth outlines the top skills needed for directors working between commercials, shorts and longer narrative projects.

Annual drama figures – wear the mask, count the money, bet on change
There are real opportunities in the annual Australian drama figures, but some really stubborn problems as well.

Meet the NZ crew behind International Emmy-winning online series INSiDE
From New Zealand, the Luminous Beasts make an online series about COVID while living with the virus – to take…

Smartphone feature film production rises and rises
As the funding environment gets worse, smartphone filmmakers get organised and grow their aesthetic.

Falling for Figaro producer Judi Levine on going global with a filmmaking family
Judi Levine took her family with her as she made films like Falling for Figaro around the globe. David Tiley…

Hoodlum Entertainment – from the dole to a global company
Hoodlum Entertainment built a modest empire from financial caution, great ideas and a mind for digital storytelling.

SAE Institute teams up with Melbourne's The Arcade
The partnership between The Arcade and SAE will see students working among some of the best game dev teams in…

Epic Games and UniSA team up for Unreal Academic Partnership
The University of South Australia is the first Australian institution to be accepted into Epic Games' Unreal Academic Partner Program.

AFTRS adds $10,000 scholarship from Atlas Shorts
The new Atlas Shorts Screen Excellence scholarship will fit nicely into the rent jar.

Upskill at home and explore new fields with online short courses
Whether you’re looking for employment opportunities or wanting a taste of new creative pursuits, AFTRS online short courses open doors…