Education & Student News
Why I’m studying… Diploma of Screen and Media
Aspiring filmmaker Felix Wilkins chose to study close to home at Collarts in Melbourne. He says meeting fellow students is…
Screenwriter David Hannam shares tips for would-be TV writers
If TV is entering its 'post-Golden Era' there are still some dos and don'ts to keep you on the right…
We need to talk about money in the arts
Having open conversations about what we earn and how we manage money is the only way to a richer arts…
Mental health for creative people: five tips to thrive
Aimee Davies, founder of The Hey Mate Project, understands the unique mental health challenges for those in the arts and…
Film camera departments – what happens when you're not part of the in-group?
Latest industry research reveals inequitable power dynamics behind the camera on Australian film sets are pernicious and persistent.
Training cultural leaders to shape the nation
NIDA’s Master of Fine Arts Cultural Leadership ensures participants are prepared to play an active role in framing and guiding…
Meet 10 SMARTies: IGEA's 2023 game developer mentorship recipients
Ten up-and-coming creatives kick off the 4-month SMART program designed to hone their skills and immerse them in the Melbourne’s…
Why I studied … Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production
Emerging screen producer Faraz Anarwala talks about studying at AFTRS and specialising in Production Design, Sound and Cinematography.
Want to be an actor? Aaron Walton says 'make your own work'
Acting is just standing around pretending, right? Not so, says Aaron Walton, about a craft that is more complicated than…
The heady trajectory from the corporate world to Cannes and Netflix
From office life to MumLife, an alumna from the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) reflects on her journey…