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Mission Statement VI Objectives and Values VII Introduction VIII AFTRS Legislation IX Corporate Structure 1 Organisational Chart 4 Management Discussion 5 Financial and Staffing Resources Summary 9 1997-98 Highlights 10 Report of Operations Objective 1:Transition to Post Graduate Level 15 Objective 2:Encouraging Excellence 20 Objective 3:National Access 25 Objective 4:Industry Collaboration 36 Objective 5:International Perspective 45 Objective 6:Social and Cultural Diversity 50 Objective 7:Research and Policy 56 Objective 8:Creative and Productive Environment 60 Financial and Statutory Reports Appendixes 1. 1998 Graduates 76 2. Senior Staff Profiles 79 3. Guest Lecturers 83 4. Film Festival Awards and Recognitions 87 5. Sponsored Awards 90 6. Corporate Sponsors 93 7. Broadcast Sales 96 8. Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms 98 9. Index of Reporting Requirements 100 Financial Statements 103 Index 130 Australian Film Television & Radio School Annual Report 1997-98

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II ii Australian Film Television & Radio School

Senator the Hon Richard Alston Minister for Communications, the Information Economy and the Arts Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600

Dear Minister

It gives me great pleasure to deliver my first Annual Report as Chair of Council. The 1997-98 Annual Report has been prepared under section 38 of the Australian Film Television and Radio School Act, 1973, in accordance with the Requirements for Departmental Annual Reports and for Statutory Authorities, as fully stated in the introduction on pVII. Section 38 of the AFTRS Act, through the application of Division 3 Part XI of the Audit Act, 1901, provides that the annual report shall be furnished to the Minister as soon as practicable after the end of each financial year, and subsection 34C(2) of the Acts Interpretation Act, 1901 provides that annual reports such as the AFTRS’ shall be furnished within six months after the end of the financial year. This report covers a period where my predecessor Robin Hughes was Chair. As you know, in her six years Robin made a huge contribution to the School and the changes it has undergone, some of which are detailed in the following pages. On behalf of Council I wish to take this opportunity to thank her sincerely for her enormous efforts.

Tristram Miall Chair of Council Date

V VI Mission Statement

To operate as the national centre of excellence in professional education and training for the Australian film, broadcasting and new media industries. VI AFTRS Annual ReportAnnual 1997–98 AFTRS VI

VII Objectives and Values

The objectives of the AFTRS are to: 1 Prepare students and industry practitioners to the highest standard for work in the film, broadcasting and new media industries. 2 Encourage experimentation, innovation and excellence in screen and broadcasting production. 3 Provide national access to education and training programs and resource materials. 4 Foster a close relationship and collaboration with industry. 5 Strengthen an international profile. 6 Encourage social and cultural diversity among program makers in the film, broadcasting and new media industries. 7 Conduct and encourage research into screen and broadcasting production especially where relevant to education and training issues. 8 Foster a creative, collaborative and productive working environment attuned to AFTRS educational objectives. In pursuing its objectives, the AFTRS values: Excellence Innovation Creativity Collaboration Diversity Professionalism VII AFTRS Annual ReportAnnual 1997–98 AFTRS VII

VIII Introduction

This report of the Australian Film Television & Radio School for the 1997-98 financial year was compiled in accordance with the Requirements for Departmental Annual Reports approved by the Joint Committee of Public Accounts in March 1994 and updated February 1996. The report also complies with the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act of 1997 and with the Guidelines for the Content, Preparation and Presentation of Annual Reports by Statutory Authorities, November 1982. It is understood that the Guidelines for Statutory Authorities are being revised for next financial year but at the time of writing, information on the likely new requirements was not available. To ensure that the Report was appropriately structured and contained all information required, specific advice was gathered from the Department of Communications and the Arts, the Senate Environment, Recreation, Communication and the Arts References Committee and AusInfo’s Annual Report Network. The report of operations is structured around the corporate objectives contained in the AFTRS Corporate Strategy which was refined in 1998. The report does not refer to the various organisational units of the AFTRS, except to indicate the contribution of specific units to the achievement of particular objectives. Further information about the activities of the AFTRS is available in a number of agency publications. These include the AFTRS Handbook and the AFTRS Infobook. Individual Departments publish documents which promote their students, recruitment and special activities. The AFTRS website also contains information about the School’s activities. Over one hundred sites have a link to the AFTRS website, which indicates its value as a reference point. VIII AFTRS Annual ReportAnnual 1997–98 AFTRS VIII

IX AFTRS Legislation

The Australian Film Television & Radio School is a federal statutory authority established in 1973 by enactment of the Australian Film Television and Radio School Act, 1973 (as amended). Several subsections of the Act refer to the ministerial powers to direct the School in matters concerning Council (subsections 9.2 and 12.1), finances (subsections 36.2 and 37.1) and fees payable by students (subsection 50.1). However no ministerial directives were issued during the year. Functions and Powers of the AFTRS Extract from the Australian Film Television and Radio School Act, 1973, Part 1.1 Functions of the school 5. (1) the functions of the school are: (a) to provide advanced education and training by way of the development of the knowledge and skills required in connection with the production of programs; (b) to conduct and encourage research in connection with the production of programs; (c) to conduct such seminars and courses of education or training for persons engaged, or to be engaged, directly or indirectly, in connection with the production of programs as are approved by council; (d) to co-operate and make arrangements with other institutions and persons for purposes in connection with the production of programs or the provision of education or training of the kind referred to in paragraph (a); (e) for the purposes in connection with the production of programs or the provision of education or training of the kind referred to in paragraph (a), to provide facilities for, and to offer the services of the staff of the school to, such other institutions or persons as are approved by the council; IX AFTRS Annual ReportAnnual 1997–98 AFTRS IX (f) to make grants of financial assistance to persons to enable or assist those persons to receive education or undergo training of the kind referred to in paragraph (a); (g) to award such degrees, diplomas and certificates in relation to the passing of examinations or otherwise in relation to the education and training provided by the school as are provided for by the regulations; and (h) to do anything incidental or conducive to the performance of the foregoing functions. (2) the school shall exercise its functions with a view to enabling and encouraging the production of programs of a high degree of creativeness and of high technical artistic standards. Powers of the school 6. Subject to this Act, the school has the power to do all things that are necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with the performance of its functions and, in particular, has power: (a) to enter into contracts; (b) to erect buildings; (c) to occupy, use and control any land or building owned or held under lease by the Commonwealth and made available for the purposes of the school; (d) to acquire, hold and dispose of real or personal property; and (e) to accept gifts, devices and bequests made to the school, whether on trust or otherwise, and to act as trustee of moneys or other property vested in the school upon trust. Court and Administrative Tribunal Decisions There were no judicial decisions nor were there decisions by administrative tribunals involving the AFTRS during 1997-98. X AFTRS Annual ReportAnnual 1997–98 AFTRS X Appointed from Convocation Appointed by theGovernor-General Council membersasof30June1998were: 30 June1998. The AFTRSCouncilheldeightmeetingsinthereporting period1July1997to Council Members student electedmemberofcouncil. member,appointed byconvocation,theDirector asex officio astaffelectedand threeconsists ofninemembers,threemembersappointedbytheGovernor-General, accordingtogeneralpolicydeterminedbytheCouncil.Council manages affairs The operationsandactivitiesoftheAFTRSare broadlyoverseenbytheDirectorwho Corporate Structure First term 30 August1996–29 1999 Managing Partner, Vic EgonZehnderInternational, Christopher Thomas First term 16 April1997–152000 Star,CEO Southern NSW Robyn Watts First term 16 April1997–152000 Managing Director, EclipseFilms,Vic Andrew Myer asChair First term 26 November1997–252000 Independent Filmmaker, NSW Tristram Miall(Chair)

1 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 2 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 recruitment ofhighlyskilled staffandstudents. that thehighstandardsofacademic excellenceandproduction aremaintainedbythe and Adelaide,representatives inPerthandHobart.TheSchoolstrivestoensure Brisbane inMelbourne, basis. ThemaincentreofactivityisinSydneywith offices and supportedbyfreelanceindustryprofessionalswho arecontractedonashortterm The School’seducationalprogramsaredeliverednationally byagroupofcorestaff Staff Council MemberRetired in1997–98 Student electedmember Staff electedmember Ex Officio Second term 20 November1994–191997 Independent Filmmaker, NSW Robin Hughes,AO(Chair) 1999 15 March1998–14 MA Student(Producing) Lesley Dyer 1999 15 March1998–14 AFTRS Head ofDirecting, George Whaley 30 January1996–292001 Director, AFTRS Rod Bishop First term 3 July1998–22001 Blackfella FilmsPtyLtd,NSW Rachel Perkins First term 12 September1997–112000 Independent Filmmaker, NSW Miller Lydia Velikovsky (graduate), Annabelle Sheehan (Head of Teaching) (Manager, andRuthSaunders Distribution). (Chair), RobinHughes, Sara Hourez (Manager, SpecialPrograms), Annie Breslin (HeadofSound), Joe Chair,At thefarewell ofdeparting RobinHughes, ltor, LucienneJoy (HeadofRadio), Tristram Miall

3 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 4 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 Organisational Chart COUNCIL AFTRS DIRECTOR HEAD OF TECHNOLOGY HEAD OF TEACHING CORPORATE MANAGER SERVICES CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL INTEREST TRAINING INTERNATIONAL LIAISON DOCUMENTARY STRAND JERZY TOEPLITZ LIBRARYJERZY TOEPLITZ RESEARCH AND POLICY RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL MEDIA OPERATIONS CENTRE TELEVISION STRAND INTERSTATE OFFICES HUMAN RESOURCES POST PRODUCTION CINEMATOGRAPHY STUDENT CENTRE SCREEN STUDIES SCRIPTWRITING TECH TRAINEES DIGITAL MEDIA DISTRIBUTION SPONSORSHIP ENGINEERING DIRECT SALES PRINT ROOM PRODUCING PUBLISHING DIRECTING PUBLICITY SECURITY STAGING EDITING FINANCE SOUND DESIGN RADIO STORE

contained inthebookinclude: years, whichwillbelaunchedtowardstheendof1998.Someimportantfacts World: &RadioSchool TheAustralianFilmTelevision wasdevotedthisyeartoproducingeffort amajorpublication training institutionforthefilm,broadcastandnewmediaindustries.Considerable and RadioSchoolAct,1973 accomplishments andfuture goals.Establishedunderthe 1998 marksthe25 25 Management Discussion festivals. film in morethan200international Student filmshavewon303awards Festival. selectedforthe Cannes Film officially students andgraduateshavebeen andnineshortsbyour Eleven features Barrett) attheCannesFilmFestival. Campion) andtheCamérad’Or(Shirley both thewinnerofPalmed’Or(Jane school intheworldtohaveproduced AFTRS istheonlyfilmandtelevision in theindustry. 80% ofallradiograduatesareemployed find employmentintheindustry. 96% ofallfilmandtelevisiongraduates th Anniversary th AnniversaryoftheSchool,promptingreflectiononpast (asamended),theSchoolhasevolvedintonational Andrew LUrban( the first 25years oftheSchool’sthe first history. AFTRS PublisherMeredith Quinntocommemorate the Known World and present administratorsandstafffor withgraduatesconducted 60interviews andformer , ahistoryoftheSchool’sfirst25 Australian FilmTelevision Front Up , thebookeditedby Andrew and Edge oftheKnown , SBS Television), Edge of

5 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 6 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 animation with state-of-the-arthardware andsoftware.Although weintendto and computer constantly researchingvarious aspectsofdigitalvisualeffects education. Within thehigh-endDigitalTraining Centre,uptosixstudentsayearare particularly intheareas of web-basedonlinedeliveryandinteractivedistance ofresearch, the teachingdepartments.AFTRS hasalsomovedtowards‘applied’forms attachmentsandexchangesto program; andthedevolutionofmanaginginternational new postgraduatecurriculum;theintegrationofdigital trainingintothefull-time Television totheHeadofTeaching, providingagreater focusonthedeliveryof Other restructuringmovesincludeachangeoftitle from theHeadofFilmand Communications andtheArts. Love Cuts joint venturewithNIDAtwolow-endonlinecontentprojects ( Designer, ElectronicPublishing.AFTRScontinuedtopursuethe onlineworld–ina the twopositionsconvertedtoProducer, ElectronicPublishingandProduction within AFTRS.To thisend,theEducationalMediaDepartmentwillbedisbandedand functions oftheChiefEngineer, butaddsabriefto‘digitise’theproductionprocesses replaced itwithHeadofTechnology. Thenewpositionincorporatestheprevious In restructuringinitiatives,AFTRSabolishedthepositionofChiefEngineerand Restructuring and theStKildaFilmFestivalAwards, respectively. Erica Glynn,receivedawardsandnominationsfortheirfilmsattheDendyAwards Indigenous students.directing graduate, IvanSen,andcurrent student, that theAFTRSranksfourthincountryforpercentage enrolmentof thisbalance.Arecentsurveyinhighereducationhasshown a catalystinredressing little recognitionofAboriginalandTorres StraitIslanderfilmmakers; AFTRShasbeen Compared toachievementsinotherbranchesofthearts,therehasbeenrelatively in 1996-97to$1500001997-98. Sponsorship forAFTRSactivities,particularlygraduationprizes,increased $100000 from salesforstudentfilmsincreasedby33%. Revenue from localandinternational Awards forourstudentfilmsdoubledfromelevenin1996-97 to22in1997-98. Official CompetitionattheCannesFilmFestivalwasdirectedbyanAFTRSgraduate. This yearmarkedthethirdconsecutiveanAustralianfeaturefilmselectedfor Recognition producer (17),writer(38),anddirectorofphotography(10). producer ontelevision seriesandtelefeaturesinclude–director(44), Graduates’ credits sound (140). (86), producer(37),writer(54),directorofphotography(74),editor(31)and Our graduateshaveamassedthefollowingfeature filmcredits–director ) are up and running on the internet, funded bytheDepartmentof ) areupandrunningontheinternet, Byte SizedTheatre and Docklands, basedonthesuccessfulSohoNetinLondon. continuedtohavesignificantinput intothedevelopmentofaDigital office TheMelbourne course withbroadbandaccess(developedbytheMelbourne office). 1998-99 financialyear. We are stillseekingfundingforahigh-endonlinecontent AFTRS withfundingtomountanInteractiveDistance Learningconferenceinthe The internationalorganisation offilmandtelevisionschools,CILECT, isproviding that ofthepublicbroadcasters,inhavingtoaccommodate theadventofdigitaltelevision. complex andcostly.Inteachingtelevision,forexample, AFTRSisinasimilarpositionto The processofupgradingallfacilitiestoallowforoverall digitisationofproduction is of studioinfrastructurehasbeenplannedtoallowfor: cutting edgeofindustrytrends intechnologyutilisation.Accordingly,thestreamlining In ordertomaintainouruniqueposition,itisessentialthatAFTRSremains at the facility setsAFTRSapartfrom othertraininginstitutions. to puttogetheracompletefilm,usingvarietyofinputsandtools.Thismultiskilling notjusthowtooperateequipmentorusesoftwarepackages,but learn AFTRS isuniqueinthatitrepresentsanintegratedproduction Students environment. Capital Requirements feedbackarebeingdeveloped. mechanisms formaximisingstudentandstaff review workshops.Communicationbetweenstaffandstudentsishighlyvalued development. Thesemeetingsoccurmonthlyinadditiontospecificcurriculum maximum opportunityforallteachingstafftomeet,discussandplancurriculum program. Shehassetinplaceanumberofstrategiesdesignedtoensurethatthereis thenationalshortcourseprogramof thestateoffices, andallaspectsofthefull-time HeadofTeaching,In therestructuredroleof AnnabelleSheehanretainsmanagement and broadcasttraining. research intotheimpactofnewtechnologiesonbothindustryprocess andfilm continue withbothpolicyandindustryresearch,AFTRSiswellplacedforapplied productions throughhighspeednetworks. productions flexibilityinoutputformatswhetherfilm,videoordigitalonline Greater (eg,bettercameraheads,telecineequipment). the productionprocess integrationofinputfromavarietyauralandvisualsourcesinto More efficient hard diskrecorders). Higher qualitycaptureofsoundandmovingimages(eg,bettercameras,

7 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 8 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 AVID suites. in oneoftheSchool’s two and Andrea Langatwork MA editingstudentsBinLi(l) Silicon Graphics lab. Students atworkinthe changes inthecurriculum. decreased inordertoaccommodateincreases intheteachingareastofacilitate numbersinthecorporateadministrationareaandproduction supportarea Staff technological baseofAFTRSismaintainedatindustrylevel. thatthe is anarea thatwillbegivenhigherpriorityinfuture yearsinordertoensure the additionalexpensesofdoublecurriculumandproductionslate.However, this Capital expenditurewasmaintainedatthesamelevelasrecentyearstoaccommodate allocated overandaboveourtraditionalcourses. the sametime,adocumentarystrandwasintroducedwithappropriate resources training program, AFTRSproducedarecord60filmsandvideosinthepastyear. At programs. Asaresultofourtransitionfromanundergraduate toapostgraduate with thefinalyearofBachelorArtsprogramaswellnewpostgraduate our programswithinbudgetaswedeliveredwhatamountedtoadoublecurriculum, The 1997-98financialyearprovided anumberofchallengesforAFTRSinmanaging Financial Performance and JoelGosper. Radio students, Caroline Tran tf er ata)126 123.28 – 12402 1285 – 122.66 – 174 11117 12521 687 1612 – 12800 687 1400 – Staff years 11834 (actual) – Staffing: (35) Total 13590 996 appropriation 1600 Cash onhandatendofperiod 7873 942 1578 (2192) Plus: – 6913 14200 Total netcashexpended 980 7730 (2100) 16300 T 14341 7590 Cash onhandatbeginningofperiod 668 1257 (2361) Accrual adjustments 7665 16702 Revenue (accrued) 7112 Less: Total runningcosts(cash) Depreciation andothernon-cash Less accruals Total accruedcosts Abnormal items Minor capital Suppliers Employees Running costs(accrued) Financial andStaffingResources Summary otal revenue used (cash) 2 507 1 400 2 473 2 400 1 507 2 otal revenue used(cash) culBde Actual Budget Actual

9 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 10 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 Graduate documentary, AFTRS graduatesamong theprizewinners. films werecommended and there werethree drama In theDendyAwards, 1998graduateYves Stening’s earlier yearsalsoappearedinthelistoffavourites. another threefilmsbyAFTRSgraduatesfrom audience’s Top Ten short filmfavouritesand films by1998graduateswere amongthe other audience voteforBestFeatureFilm.Two ultimate accoladewhen and Councilmember, RachelPerkins,receivedthe At the1998SydneyFilmFestival,AFTRSgraduate which featuredapresentation of45minutesAFTRSstudentwork. Film andTelevision, hostedbyCinémadesAntipodesaspartoftheCannesForum, FilmFestivalincludedatribute toAFTRSandVCASchoolof The CannesInternational France andTampere inFinland. to 71).AFTRSwasrepresentedatthemajorshortfilmfestivalsofClermont-Ferrandin doubling ofthenumberawardsandanincreaseinfestivals(from 63 amajorachievement,representingfestivals and22awards.Thesefigures a are 490entriestofilmandvideofestivalswith140screeningsThere at71different were Festivals by AFTRSandincomewasatthehighestlevelforsixyears. salesweremadedirectly Mostoftheinternational broadcasters and34internationally. Film saleswereup(33%)onthepreviousyearwithfifteentoAustralian ofallthesecriteria. fromThere lastyearinterms wasamarkedimprovement student films,festivalacceptances,sponsorship,andparticularlystudents’awards. Recognition ofthequalityAFTRSproductionswasdemonstratedbysales Recognition ofExcellence 1997–98 Highlights Great Falls Great wasafinalist;twoother recent Relative Strangers Radiance wonthe , was at the1998Graduation Ceremony. Council member, Perkins, Rachel speaks nomination of graduates. Ournewcurriculumarea ofDigitalMediaisrecognisedwiththe 1998 graduates.IntheBestShortFictioncategory,three ofthefournomineesare The 1998AFIAward nominationsincludedfourteenAFTRSgraduates,sixofthem film event. ShortFilmFestival,theworld’smostprestigiousshort International Clermont-Ferrand Lowe’s graduationfilm Freestyle Call Waiting received criticalacclaim.Thedocumentaries Many studentprojects developedaspartofthenewcurriculum’sworkshopshave Successes ofGraduates 5, pp90-92. awards atthe1998graduationceremony (thefulllistofawardsappearsatAppendix organisations withtheestablishmentoffollowingnewannualgraduate/student The yearsawasignificantriseinsponsorshipcommitmentfrom majorindustry Sponsorship FilmFestival. International awarded anHonourableMentionandwasalsoacceptedforthe1998Melbourne Has Beans Jess’ Homecoming Visualeyes Complete EditorAward in IndigenousFilmmaking NIMAA New SouthWales FilmandTelevision ScriptwritingAward Office –$2000cash. Fox StudiosAustraliaAward for DesignExcellence AWA DistributionAward Kodak (Australasia)PtyLtdandPanavisionAustralia. AFTRS CinematographeroftheYear Award –jointsponsorshipby each student). in 1998totwostudents,representinganapproximatemarketvalueof$6000 wasvotedBestShortThrilleratthe‘NoirinFilm’ festival inItaly.David

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11 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 12 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 among those who contributed to international training: among thosewhocontributedtointernational members tolectureormakepresentationsoverseas.Thefollowingstaffwere staff therewerenumerousinvitations for In recognitionofthereputationsAFTRSstaff, International Profile tests andSiliconGraphicssoftware. Keycollaborativeactivitiesincluded: involved inresearchofnewtechnologiessuchaseditingequipment,filmprocessing every departmenthaslinkswithrelevantindustrybodies.Severaldepartmentswere upon existingrelationshipsandlaunchedawiderangeofnewco-ventures,sothat Collaboration withindustryisattheforefrontofAFTRSoperations.We havebuilt Connections Industry programs andpresentation oftheAFTRSmodel. programs onthedevelopmentofdigitalmedia deliver threeseminarsfor theUCLAstaff The HeadofTechnology (UCLA)FilmSchoolto visitedthe UniversityofCalifornia was hailedbyconference participants asthebestofitskindinworld. the implementationofdigitaltrainingandprofiledAFTRS’ digitalprogram,which entitled‘Trainingconference fortheNextCentury’.Theyconductedasessionon andtheHeadofTechnologyThe Director attendedtheCILECTbi-annual Institute oftheArts. participated intheCILECTAnimationTeachers Symposium,attheCalifornia As partofhisAmericanCoralSeaScholarship, theHeadofTechnology 24 hoursaday. for thefourthconsecutiveyearandfirsttimeitwasbroadcast Sydney-wide, ShowRadiowasoperated bythestudentsatRoyalEasterShow in worldterms. (FARB),Broadcasters rana12-monthcorrespondencecourse,considered unique The RadioDepartment,inconjunctionwithFederationofAustralian of ‘racers’forthehighlysuccessful AFTRS andtheABCcollaboratedforsecondtimeinselectiontraining Oscar andLucinda on their annualconferenceandamasterclasswithdirectorGillianArmstrong Industry eventsorganised withtheAustralianScreenDirectors Association,suchas experimental televisiondrama. comprising 24interactiveworks;followedby projects: In collaborationwithNIDA,EducationalMediaproduced twointernet-based Departmentwasre-established in1997. AFTRS Directing Collaboration withtheNationalInstituteofDramaticArt(NIDA)ActingCourseand Byte SizedTheatre , attractedlarge audiencestoAFTRS. wasAustralia’sfirstdramaseriesontheinternet, Race Around theWorldRace Around Love Cuts , Australia’sfirstinteractive, . China Council, Southern Star,China Council,Southern Frameworks andAVID. post productionforChinaCentralTelevision inBeijing,sponsored bytheAustralia The Manager, Training, International organised acourseindirectinganddigital establishing aNationalBroadcastingSchool. the SouthAfricanDepartmentofCommunications(fundedbyAusAid)toassistin visitedSouthAfricatwicethisyearattheinvitationof SteveAhern Radio Lecturer New ZealandandtopresentascreeningofAFTRSstudentfilms. on ‘CinematographyforDrama’fundedbyWomen inFilmandTelevision (WIFT), The HeadofCinematographywasinvitedtoNewZealandconductaworkshop documentary practice. assistance oftheAustralianHighCommission,toholdworkshopson films bythedocumentarygraduates.HealsotravelledtoMalaysiawith award-winning documentary, The Manager, fourUSAuniversitiestoscreenhismulti DocumentaryStrand,toured Mabo –LifeofanIslandMan with thePremier’s History Award. Manager, Strand, Documentary Graham,presents Trevor NSW Premier BobCarr(r) , togetherwithfive

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Technomad by Adam Séibre specialisations thechancetodirect theirownproject. style ofanobservational documentary.The MA(Hons)yeargives studentsfrom all Adam Sebire, hasbeenfilming stocks andexploringproduction design concepts.MA(Hons)documentarystudent, In theirfirstsemesterthey undertooksubstantialresearch,suchasintesting film accepted intothedepartments ofCinematography,Design,DocumentaryandSound. Five studentswereselectedfortheMA(Hons)program in1998.Thestudentswere apply tothisprogram. television. Itisexpectedthatindustryprofessionals withsubstantialexperiencewill within onespecialistdisciplineorinvolvetheproduction ofcuttingedgefilmor ResearchThe MA(Hons)isdesignedasahighlyself-directedyear ofresearch. canbe MA (Hons) MA, orwhoenterasindustryprofessionals, canapplytotheMA(Hons). drama, television,documentaryordigitalmedia.Students whohavecompletedthe continue toworkwithintheirrolebutchoosefurtherspecialiseineithershortform drama.AtMAlevel,students across documentary,multicamtelevisionandshortform At GradDiplevel,studentsworkwithintheirspecialistroles butgainexperience industry employment. leaveatahigherlevelandwithgreatercapacityfor industry experienceandtherefore infilmortelevision.Studentsarerecruitedatahigherlevelwithsome to perform roleattracts mature theywish agestudentswhohavealreadychosenthekeycreative At postgraduatelevel,withanemphasisonthespecialistdepartments,course they aremostsuited,andcontinueonlyiftheirgoalsbestservedbyfurtherstudy. structure allowsforflexibleentryandexitofstudents.Studentsenterattheleveltowhich Diploma, (GradDip),MasterofArts(MA)andtheMAHonours(MA[Hons]).This The newpostgraduatecurriculumiscomprisedofthree qualifications–Graduate The Curriculum Transition toPost GraduateLevel broadcasting andrelated industries. standard for work inthefilm, practitionerstothehighest industry Objective 1: Prepare studentsand The School, coveringthe25thyearof AFTRS,inthe

15 Transition to Post Graduate Level 16 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 the entireprocessfromconception to within thefilmcrewthrough hierarchy the processcollaboration ofcreative been structuredtoallowdiscussionof short drama.Theworkshopshave productionteamstoproduce a form students workingintheirspecialistroles Collaborative Workshop, where evident inworkshopssuchastheMA creative expertise.Theseabilitiesare development ofgreatertechnicaland graduate levelhasresultedinthe focus onaspecialistfieldatpost of success.Itisalreadyclearthatthe Student productisnottheonlymeasure The MACollaborative Workshop and and workshopshavereceivedcriticalacclaim.Thedocumentaries developedandproducedaspartofthenewsubjects Many studentprojects thatwere Implementation ofthenewpostgraduatecurriculumhasresulted inqualitywork. another department. a previouslyunexploredcraftarea,thatstudentmaysubsequentlyapplyforplacein one specialisationtofollowupaninterestinanother. talentin Ifthatworkconfirms production tomaketheirownfilmsorstudentsin opportunitiesallowwriter/directors breaks toproducelowbudgetshortfilms.Theseoff-slate(non-curriculum) slate’ work.Studentsareabletoaccessequipmentandfacilitiesinsemesterterm electives,researchexplore of‘off- otherrolesthrough workshopsandtheproduction Given theemphasisonspecialisation,newcurriculumallowsforstudentsto for awiderangeofproductioncontexts. students the-art technology.Learninghowtoexpressideasinthiscontextprepares theskillsassociatedwithmanaging largethat backgroundtolearn crewsandstate-of- to ensurethatstudentsalready familiarwithworkinginfilmandtelevisionbuildon educational institution.AFTRSprovideshighqualityresources andteachingstructures Restructuring thecoursestopostgraduatelevelhassituatedAFTRSasahigh-end Implementation oftheNew Curriculum for awards. (See ‘International Awards’for awards.(See‘International andfestivals,pp21-23formore details.) Serving Suggestion Alias , thedramas and HasBeans Jess’s Homecoming ,

have allbeenacceptedintofestivalsornominated Breslin, guestlecturer, acinematography during exercise. Dylan Yeo (l)andJonathonHairman (r), withJohn MA digitalmediastudentsNikiBern (oncamera), and The Laundry plusthe3Danimations RelativeStrangers einPoet(A Research Seminar(MA[Hons]) Technology andAesthetics(MA) production ApilotforaTVseries, atAFTRS. Re-recording/Mixing (MA[Hons]) The firstyearoftheTelevision aliftinthestatusoftelevision Strandensured Resonances(GradDip/MA) Television, DigitalMediaandDocumentary IntroductiontotheMAHonoursyear Design Shortcuts(GradDip/MA) IntroductiontoCinematography(MA) Design Reorientation(GradDip/MA) Design Project(MA) Design inPractice(MA) Design Composition(GradDip) Animation Preproduction (MA) Readings(MA[Hons]) Directed DesignSkills(MA) (MA) Animation Extension–ParticleEffects Animation Extensions–Expressions(MA) 5 5 New Units 50 12 departments toexpandstudents’rangeandskillsinframingcoveragefordrama. 16 and CreativeCoverageweredevelopedbytheDirecting andCinematography 2 4 developed ExploringtheMediumwhichyieldedinnovativematerial.CallingShots 20 6 exercises. IncollaborationwiththeDigitalMedia Department,theSoundDepartment Total have focusedongreater collaborationbetween departmentsinshorterproduction 8 3 Some additionalunitsweredevelopedwithinthenewstructure.ofthese 3 1 30 Males working toatightbrief,creating cinematicallymaturework. 6 Cinematography Workshop wasfurtherrefined thisyearandinvolvedstudents 8 3 adapted existingunits.Forexample,the35mmAdvancedDirecting and Females In thesecondyearofoperationnewcurriculum,staff havedeveloped and New andRevised Units 0 Total in3DComputer Certificate Animation Commercial Broadcasters Certificate Master of (Honours) Arts MA andBA Transitions Graduate Diplomaof Arts Location SoundRecording Certificate Course Enrolments inFull-timeCourses, 1998 productiveandstimulating. students foundthismethodoflearning technical skillsofallstudents.Debriefswiththeteamshaveindicatedthat completion. Theworkproduced hasdrawnoutthecollaborative,creativeand The TeenageGuide toPopularity 84 91 43 48 , drew

17 Transition to Post Graduate Level 18 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 manager in1999. drive andtwonewGradDip coursesshouldseededicatedTVstudentsandanew TV a Manager, TVStrandwasnotemployed.However, amoreintensive recruitment produced withintheAFTRScontext. With nofull-timeTVstudents forthe1998year, have beenlow,indicating alackofunderstandinghowtelevisionislearnt and The TVcurriculumandstrand continuetoberevised. Applicationsfortheprogram advertised for1999recruitment. interested inmulticammagazineshowsordrama series developmenthavebeen station identifications.Twonewcoursesintelevision aimedatattractingapplicants provide opportunitiesforstudentsin1998-99toworktheareas ofadvertisingand indevelopmentwithMTVandSaatchi&thatwill AFTRS. Thereareprojects industry inordertosetuppilotcoursesthatwilldevelop aculture oftelevisionwithin Head ofTeaching AnnabelleSheehancontinuedtoconsultwiththetelevision producer, RobbieWeekes. GradDip productionofa50-minutelivemusicshowcalled Evidence oftheenhancedprofiletelevisionatAFTRSemerged clearlyinthe night program. production substantiallyimprovedtheproduction valuesinthelivetoairgraduation in allstudentsfromtheMADramaStrand.Increasedskilllevelsformulticamstudio Martin Coombs(dir sets andalarge studioaudience.Studentswereinfluencedbyguestlecturerssuchas interviews, animatedinserts,editedarchival footage,aliveband,host,threemajor of Australiancontemporarymusic.Thisenergetic showinvolvedlive magazineformat Power andSofya Gollan. Vincent-McCarthy, produced by IsabelPerez, Steve Pasvolsky andSamConway, directedby Damien Radio personality, Maynard, comperedthelive-to-air TV production GoodNewsWeek ), RogerLaw(dir SpittingImage Reverb Reverb . by Itwas Lynne written , tracingthehistory ) anddirector/ Jo Lewis, Drew Michel. Caroline Tran, Lynch. Kirileigh Front row: HamishLudwig, BelindaHoare, Steve Ahern (Lecturer, Radio), (Chair), DanielCassin, LucienneJoy (HeadofRadio), Suzy Thalbourne, Andrew Clerihew, Leanne Alberghini, Radio studentsatShow Radio, 2-17 1998.April row: Back RodBishop(Director), JoelGosper, Tristram Miall skills relevanttoradioproduction. industry, thecourseisdesignedtoprovide studentswithahighlevelofcomputer writing. Asdigitalequipmentcontinuestobeadoptedbythecommercial radio are multiskilledinallareasofradio,includingpresentation,production,newsand The full-timeCommercial RadioBroadcastersCourseaimstoproducegraduateswho Radio documentary shortsandworkinggraduateshasbeensubstantiallystrengthened. Documentary UnitfortheGraduateDiploma.TheprofileofAFTRSasaproducer of since itsinceptionin1997.ThemanagerTrevor Grahamhasalsooverseenthe standard. TheDocumentaryStrandalonehasproducedtwelveshortdocumentaries The numberofdocumentariesproducedatAFTRShasincreased ofahigh andallare graduates isdescribedinthechapter‘EncouragingExcellence’,pp20-24. in allAFTRSstudentwork.Theextraordinaryoutputofthefirstdigitalmedia supervisorhascontributedtotheproductionrole valuesinherent ofthevisualeffects understandingofthe associated withspecialvisualeffectssupervision.Anincreased showreel, andtheabilitytodealwithtechnicalcreative problem-solving animation andspecialvisualeffectsunits.Studentsgraduatewithan Digital Mediahasrefineditscurriculumforthefull-timestudentswith2Dand3D

19 Transition to Post Graduate Level 20 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 have already gained international attention. have alreadygainedinternational Digital mediaproductions such as productions alsodemonstratetechnicalmasteryofdramatic andnarrativeskills. productions ofsubstantialduration,using2Dor3Dcomputer animation.Their media students.Nowhereelseintheworldhavestudents single-handedlycreated AFTRS hasprovidedanintegratedproduction forthefull-timedigital environment testimonies tothesuccessofAFTRStraininginthisarea. films suchas with digitaltechniquesfortheenhancementoftheircraft skillsandprojects. Graduate technical prowess,studentsacross departmentshavebeenencouragedtoexperiment Rather thanDigitalMediabeinganisolateddepartment forthosewithspecific techniques hasbeenreportedasanobstacleinothereducationalinstitutions. technologies instudentproductions.Thisblendingofnewandtraditionalfilmmaking Institute, USCandUCLAintheUSA–foroursuccesswithcombiningtraditionalnew filmschools–specifically,theNFTSinUK,andAmericanFilm international traditional film;theotherispurelydigitalproduction. AFTRShasbeenpraisedby twoaspectsofdigitalmedia:oneistheincorporationelementsin There are which thedepartmenthasrunitsfull-timeaccredited program. pointing totheextraordinarybodyofdigitalmediawork,sincethisisfirstyearin examples ofinnovativeworkamongstsuchabroadarray;neverthelessitisworth unavailable tonewcomersintheindustry.Itissomewhatarbitraryselectindividual freedom toexperimentwithfilmmakingatalevelthatwouldbeotherwise toexcellentequipment,resourcesstudents areoffered andexpertise,plusthe In graduateexitinterviews,appreciationabouttheaccessthat isoften expressed Innovation Encouraging Excellence Enemy ofFun broadcasting production. innovation andexcellenceinscreen and Objective 2: Encourageexperimentation, andcollaborativeworkshopslike Has Beans , Serving Suggestion Lesson inLove and Preoccupied are For afulllistoffilmsalesseeAppendix7,pp96-97. released throughoutNorthAmericainacompilation/magazineformat. number offestivals (from atthemajorinternational 63to71).AFTRSwas represented achievement, representing a doublingofthenumberawardsandanincrease inthe thescreenings. amajor festivals; 22awardsresulted from Thesefiguresare There were490entries tofilmandvideofestivalswith140screeningsat71 different submission ofentryforms. appropriate festivalsforparticularworksandadviceaboutcompletion aboutthemost requestsforinformation Department respondstomanyexternal andadviceonfestivalentryforindustrynewcomers.TheDistribution information has developedsuchanexpertiseinthearea asasourceof thatAFTRSisregarded Entering filmsintofestivalscanbecomplexandDistribution ManagerRuthSaunders Festival invitationsprovideanindicationofindustry recognition ofexcellence. International Awards andFestivals 1998 markedourfirstDigitalVersatile Disk(DVD)sale; three ofourtitlesforbroadcastintheirlate-nightprogram particularly moreexperimentalorcontroversial titles.IntheUK,ChannelFouracquired SBS’ late-nightprogram, screened two. this event,theABCscreened fiveAFTRSfilms;SBSandPayTelevision each andprintmedia.Aspartof sponsored youthmediainitiative,acrossallbroadcasting January forAustraliaDayandlastyearitcombinedwithLOUD thematically linked.ABCTelevision screensaprogram ofAustralianshortfilmseach The othermainmarketforshortfilmsisincompilationprograms, sometimes titles were soldtoHomeVideo ChannelintheUKforthistypeofprogramming. which makeprograms uptoastandardhourorhalfhour.) Duringtheyear, 25AFTRS gaps betweenfull-lengthprograms.nameforthe‘fillers’ (‘Interstitial’istheofficial The mainuseforshortsontelevisionisas‘interstitial’programming tofillinshort non-existent giventhatnoneofthemajorchainswillconsidershorts. increasing. iseffectively Thetheatricalmarketforshortfilmsassupporttofeatures The marketforshortfilms,bothinternationallyanddomestically,issmallbut for sixyears. were madedirectlybyAFTRSandincomeforthesesaleswasatitshighestlevel sales markets.Mostoftheinternational broadcasters and34tointernational productions. Saleswereuponthepreviousyear, withfifteensalestoAustralian Program salesareausefulindicatorofthecommercialviabilitystudent Markets Films for Short Eat Carpet , isanotherregularpurchaserofAFTRSshortfilms, The ShootingGallery Flying OverMother , a government- . was

21 Encouraging Excellence 22 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 In ararebutwelcomerecognitionforwriters, FilmFestival. special screeningduringtheCannesInternational inFranceandTampereshort filmfestivalsofClermont-Ferrand inFinlandandata Moreover, theresponseto 1997. Itisveryunusualforafilmmakertohavefilmsselectedinconsecutiveyears. time Davidhadattendedthefestival,ashissecondyearfilm, Short FilmFestival,theworld’smostprestigiousshortfilmevent.Thiswassecond Two-Wheeled Time Machine at theNoirinFilmfestivalItaly.InJanuary1998,DavidLowe’sgraduationfilm Screenwriting attheBritishShortFilmFestival. number ofAFTRStitlesinEurope. representatives thereandwithMonsieurMaFilm,asalesagentwhichhandles market forshortfilms.SheworkedwiththeAustralianFilmCommission(AFC) Festival,withaparticularbrieftoreport backtoAFTRSonthiskey Clermont-Ferrand Miriam Stein,theproducerof times theAFTRSshareofitsproductionbudget. 1997-98, witheightsalesfinalisedinthisfinancialyear. Thefilmhasnow madethree national cinema. tributestonoother to themainfestival.Initshistory,CannesForumhasoffered AFTRS andtheAustraliannationalcinema.Thisprovides anavenueforourstudents tributestoboth Antipodes. TheCannesForumhas,forthepastthree years,offered tribute toAFTRSandtheVCASchoolofFilmTelevision, hostedbyCinémades of Teaching theSchoolatCannesForum AnnabelleSheehan,whorepresented The world’spremierfestivalatCanneswasattendedinMaythisyearbyAFTRSHead and securedsalesattheFestivalwithotherfollowinglaterinyear. Freestyle was invited to France’s Clermont-Ferrand International wasinvitedtoFrance’sClermont-Ferrand The Two-Wheeled Time Machine The Two-Wheeled The Two-Wheeled TimeMachine The Two-Wheeled atthe1997festivalwassustainedthroughout Freestyle Call Waiting wasvotedBestShortThriller wontheawardforBest Freestyle Superior Technique).Superior General ofCST(Commission and Yves Louchez, Director Director General ofFEMIS with Patrice Beghain(l), Head of Teaching, inCannes Annabelle Sheehan, , alsoattendedthe wasacclaimed, , wasinvitedin The Laundry work. AFTRSstudents’filmsshownattheschools’ debateandforumwere underpinningthe along withexplanationsofthetechnicalandcreative concerns guilds. Thisforumincludedthepresentation of45minutesAFTRSstudentwork forum hostedbytheCommissionSupériorTechnique craft –agrouping ofFrench schools debateonthedirectionsforfilmeducation, andattendedafilmschools’ While atCannesAnnabellealsogaveapresentationtoandparticipatedinaninter- Perkins, screenedherfilm My Song The Boys Films madebyAFTRSgraduatesscreenedattheCannesForumwere: The Two-Wheeled Time Machine The Two-WheeledTime cinematographers intheAustralian CinematographersSociety(ACS)Awards. awards goingtothework ofgraduates.Therewere alsofourawardsforstudent StKilda FilmFestival,withanotherthreeawards forAFTRSfilmsat Melbourne’s Awards ofthe qualityofAFTRSproductions. werefour are aclearmeasure There Australian Awards andFestivals Cannes Forumwere: continued placeforCinémadesAntipodesnextyear. AFTRSstudentfilmsatthe the Director wasparticularlypleasedwiththeattendanceandhasconfirmed waswellcoveredbytheAustralianmedia.TheForum The AFTRSperformance , screenedincompetition.AFTRSgraduateandCouncilMember, Rachel HasBeans and Return Home Return and Love From Guy Love From EnemyOfFun Radiance . AFTRSgraduate,RolfdeHeer, hadhisfilm , Nightride attheMarket. , TheDrip . , LunarDefence , FlyingOverMother and Andrew LUrbanatCannes. by being interviewed (Dance MetoMySong), Graduate RolfdeHeer EatYour Greens , Warm Strangers Road toNhill Dance Meto . The , ,

23 Encouraging Excellence 24 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 graduate Yves Stening’sdrama In theDendyAwards –thecompetitiveshortfilmsectionoffestival1998 years alsoappearedinthelistoffavourites. Ten shortfilmfavouritesandanotherthreefilmsbyAFTRSgraduatesfrom earlier other filmsby1998graduateswereamongtheaudience’sTopdirected adrama.Two Radiance At the1998SydneyFilmFestival,RachelPerkinsreceived theultimateaccoladewhen A fulllistofawardsisatAppendix4,pp87-89. Fringe Festival. audienceattheBondiPavilion,aspartofannualSydney works toanoverflowing theirgraduation In January1998threeofthedocumentarystrandstudentsscreened the mediaandAFTRShasbeenaskedtoparticipateagainnextyear. all thefilmsforoutdoorscreeninginMarch1998.Theeventwaswellcovered by bythemanyfilm-relatedbusinessesinarea.Commerce, AFTRSprovided inspired A newSydneyfestival,Crowsfest,wasestablishedbytheCrowsNestChamberof nomination of are graduates.Ournewcurriculumareaofdigitalmediawasrecognisedwiththe them 1998graduates.IntheBestShortFictioncategory,three ofthefournominees total, fourteenAFTRSgraduateswere represented inthisyear’snominations,sixof awards andtheyhavebeenagreatboosttothecareersofmanynotablegraduates.In achievements ofbothcurrentandpastgraduates.TheseareAustralia’sonlynational The nominationsforthe1998AustralianFilmInstitute(AFI)Awards the recognised Film Festival,winningtheKinoawardforcreative excellence. Honourable Mentionanditwasalsoacceptedforthe1998MelbourneInternational Graduate RosemaryHesp’sdocumentary, AFTRSgraduatesamongtheprizewinners. commended andtherewere three Your Bed a producer and wontheaudiencevoteforBestFeatureFilm.Rachelgraduatedin1996as were finalists in the long fiction section. Two other recent filmswere finalistsinthelong fictionsection.Two otherrecent were Has Beans Radiance , a3Ddigitalanimation,forBestShortAnimationFilm. isnotonlyherfirstfeaturebutalsothetimeshehas Great Falls Great and current studentEricaGlynn’s andcurrent Relative Strangers produced by Leslie Dyer. directed by Philip Joseph, Jess in as and SuzieDougherty Harold HopkinsasJack , wasawardedan Jess’ Homecoming My Bed, , suitable forfilm enthusiastsandaspiring professionals.Eachseminar focusesona Brisbane. Theprogramconsists ofacomprehensiveseriesthree-hourseminars was extendedthisyearto includeAdelaideinadditiontoSydney,Melbourne and Following thepopularityof theSummerSkillprogram inpreviousyears, theseries the expansionofSummerSkill program. the introductionofanumbernewcourseswhich were longerthanusual,andto was duetoanincreaseintheaveragedurationofindividual shortcourses,through the numberofcourseparticipants)was24%higher than intheprevious year. This However, thenumberofstudentdays(ie,coursemultipliedby year’sfigureparticipants was,at3803,alsodownfrom of4532. theprevious national totalof172courseswas32belowlastyear’s figure and thetotalnumberof the Schoolwasnotabletorunasmanyshortcourses asintheprevious year. The alsostillteachingBAcourses.Consequently, on teachingstaffinSydney,whowere An unusuallylarge slateandthenewpostgraduatecurriculumplacedextrademands The CourseProgramAFTRS NationalShort objective ofprovidingnationalaccess. Australia, toascertaintheirprofessionaldevelopmentneedsandpromote the surveyed thetrainingneedsofclosetothree hundredindustrypractitionersaround During thelastfewmonthsof1997-98financialyear, theResearchDepartment collection ofbooksandvideosonproductioncraftsaswellindustrydevelopments. Jerzy Toeplitz andup-to-date Library,whichprovidesAustralia’smostcomprehensive development isfurtherprovided throughmembershipandcasualuseoftheAFTRS to meettheindustry’seducationandinformationneeds.Accessprofessional The AFTRSproduces,publishesanddistributeseducationalvideos,booksreports exceptional studentsfromAustraliaforitsfull-timecoursesbasedinSydney. across Adelaide,Brisbane,PerthandHobart,activelyrecruits representatives inMelbourne, The Schoolmaintainsanetworkofshortcoursesacross Australiathroughofficesand National Access resource materials. education andtrainingprograms and Objective 3: Provide nationalaccessto

25 National Access 26 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 the documentarystrandhas createdademandforexperiencedsoundrecording course wasdevelopedtoservice aneedintheindustryandwithinSchool,where introduced the full-timeLocationSoundRecordingcourse.The Department Sound The to attendcoursesinother departments. departmental exercisesontopicssuchasrehearsaltechniques encouragedstudents toEmotionandWritingInformation RadioDrama.Aseriesofshort inter- the followingnewones:Writing TVSerials, Writing TVPromotions, From The ScriptwritingDepartmentranarecordnumber of shortcourses(17)including andshowcasetheworksofstudents. course information stand attheDigitalMediaWorld ExhibitioninDarlingHarbour, todistributeshort fortheSchoolandworksofitsstudents.DigitalMediasetupa exposure offered course fordigitalartists.AFTRSSydneyalsoparticipated inororganised eventsthat 2197 covered thelatestAliasMaya3Danimationsoftware, aswellacinematography The DigitalMediaDepartmentconductedthreeanimationextensioncoursesthat 1606 New shortcourseswereintroduced duringtheyearbyanumberofdepartments. New South 3803 Wales * StudentDays=Numberofcourseparticipantsxnumberdays. programs, SummerSkilltrainingcoursesandthethree-monthanimationcourse. 172 NB: Figuresincludeseminars,workshops,shortcourses,Indigenousandwomen’s Total Female Male Noof Noof State CourseStatistics Short days (from 134to499)isattributableitsinauguralSummerSkillseries. numbers from61in1996-97to2451997-98andamorethantriplingofitsstudent practitioners intherespectivecrafts.SouthAustralia’sdramaticincreaseparticipant particular aspectofthefilmproduction processandispresentedbyleadingindustry T11 7 40 7 35 14 75 1 5 NT WA A 31 19 110 14 751 135 33 431 245 480 327 1231 3 758 7 33 TAS 25 SA VIC QLD S 814 0 839 608 1447 98 NSW ore Participants Courses Student Days* 1997-98 10883 2670 2980 4338 184 154 499 58 Student Days 1996-97 8794 1542 2153 4637 166 134 85 87 * Australia whocontributed their timefreeofcharge. directors andmusic fromallthelargest radiostationsandnetworksin students washeldinMarch. Courseleadersincludedgeneralmanagers,program September. Theweekendresidentialworkshop forthesecondyear’sintakeoftwenty Australia, graduatedfromthis courseattheFARB annual conventioninBrisbane which isuniquebothinAustraliaandtheworld.The first27students,from allover ran a12-monthcorrespondencecourse–theFARB ProgrammingCertificateCourse– conjunction withtheFederationofAustralianRadioBroadcasters (FARB), Radioalso byRadioNational.In documentary making,theresultsofwhichwerebroadcast workshops onvoice-overtechniquesand The RadioDepartmentoffered including Directing,Sound,ScriptwritingandEditing. collaborative shootbetweenCinematographyand severalotherdepartments, 35mm workshop,ShootingwithPanaflex.Thisworkshop tooktheformofa ACS, RussellBoyd,andDonMcAlpine,ACS.The Departmentalsoconducteda Cinematography workshopswereheldwithrenowned cinematographersJohnSeale, original shortfilmscores. Composition seminarduringwhichparticipantswere eachrequiredtocomposetwo Jan Preston,theAFTRSScreenCompositionLecturer, ranathree-dayScreen on students andindustryprofessionals hisexperienceasfoleyrecordistandsoundeditor AFTRS graduateandNewYork-based soundeditor, with BenCheah,whoshared editing.Theseminarfeaturedon thetechniquesandprocesses ofsoundeffects Recording Techniques forSingleCameraVideo. TheDepartmentalsoheldaseminar The SoundDepartmentconductedaone-dayseminarcalledAdvanced Kong actionmovieswithRonnyYu. conference hadasequellaterintheyearspecialScreenStudieseventonHong Studies Departmentorganised atwo-daypublicconferenceonscreenviolence.The runinSydney.TheScreen Numerous seminars,conferencesandworkshopswere conjunction withtheUniversityofTechnology, Sydney (UTS). Innocence andNewMedia(ScreenStudiesDepartment).Thelatterwasrunin Television (DesignDepartment),FilmLanguage(Directing Department)andPost Orchestration ofScreen Music Other newcoursesincludedToot WhistleClunkandBoom–TheDramaturgy and new setofcasestudies: The courseprovedsopopularthatitwasrepeated laterinthefinancialyearwitha The ProducingDepartmentconductedaweekendcoursecalledFilmDevelopment state-of-the-art advertisingrecordingfacility,TigerRecordingStudiosatNorthSydney. Advertising Industrycoursewasnotableforitsinclusionofhands-onexperienceat students. ThenewIntroductiontoProduction andMusicEngineeringforthe Men inBlack , Fargo Fargo and The Boys Copland.

(Sound Department),StoryboardingforFilmand and Radiance. .

27 National Access 28 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 London, otherinterestedparties includeCinemediaandMonashUniversity. area withahigh-speeddatanetwork.Similarinscope toSohoNetin Melbourne committee whichisexamining waysoflinkingproductionhousesintheSouth ischair oftheDigitalDocklands Simon Britton,ProjectOfficer atAFTRSMelbourne, critical aspectsofthedocumentaryform. with overfivehundredactivememberswhomeetregularly toexplorecreativeand operatingundertheauspicesof AFTRS Melbourne, DocumentaryGroup, Melbourne workshops. Anindicationofthecurrentinterest in documentaryskillsisthe documentary writingandproduction wascoveredinthe five-partcourseand series.Everyaspectof production wasmetbytheDocumentaryJourney forcoursesinlowbudget,digitalvideocamera-based documentary demand hefty The media production. productioncompanies,attendedweeklyclassesinallaspects ofdigital by Melbourne from theOfficeofTechnical andFurtherEducation.Fourteenparticipants,nominated aimed atachievingmulti-skilledgraduates,wasimplementedinApril1998withfunds Crawford Productions, HSV-7, theABCandAAV Australia. The40-weekcourse, years ofdevelopmentbyasteeringgroup comprisingrepresentativesfromAFTRS, The DigitalPostProductionCertificatecoursecametofruitionin1998afterthree Certificate courseandtheDocumentaryJourneyseriesofcourses. hostedtheDigitalPostProduction documentary. Inresponse,AFTRSMelbourne fortrainingindigitalmediaand The cleardemandsfrom industrythisyearwere discussion groups. yielding arangeofcoursesfromsmallequipment-basedintensivetrainingtolarge ofthestateindustry, Courses were developedaccordingtotherequirements Victoria in variousrolesonanumberofdifferentproductions. scheme,whichresultedintheplacementofsixteenstudents Commission’s internship AFTRS QueenslandcontinuedtomanagethePacificFilmandTelevision FilmFestival. International course. Similarly,sixseminarswereorganised aspartoftheSixthBrisbane day seminarsleadinguptotheconference andorganised threeseminarsduringits –AFTRSQueenslandsponsored sixhalf- Fifth InternationalDocumentaryConference running appropriatecoursestocoincidewithsuchevents.Anotableexamplewasthe wasinvolvedinanumberofindustryeventsduring theyear,The office strategically towards thefull-timeprogram–DemystifyingPostProduction. AFTRS Queenslandwasthefirstinterstateofficetogetashortcourseaccredited Queensland Production Managementand Budgeting. Directing andProducingthe Documentary,Writing forChildren’s TVDrama and South AustralianFilmCorporation. Alsowellreceived weretheshortcourses TV AdelaideandProductionDesigninPracticereceived financialsupportfromthe year. LightingforDOPsandCinematographersobtainedin-kindsupportfrom ABC Following consultationwithindustry,arangeofshort courseswasdevisedforthe conducted byJohnRuanebeingparticularlywellattended. Each seminarattractedoveronehundredpeople withthedirectingseminar speakers dealingwiththecraftareasofdirecting, acting,writingandcinematography. SummerSkill Adelaide’98washeldforthefirsttime during Januarywithfourguest South Australia SummerSkill Melbourne’98. Directing for theScreen withFred (front Schepisi row, centre). kind sponsorshipassistedtheconductofcourses. resources andfacilitiesincertainareas.Inthelastfinancialyearover$70000ofin- reliesonthegenerosityofindustrysponsorstosupplement AFTRS Melbourne end oftheirlifecycle. given thatcomputersandsoftwareacquiredthrougha1995grantarereachingthe need, althoughamajorequipmentupgradewillberequiredinthenewfinancialyear, iswellpositionedtomeetthis increase future.AFTRSMelbourne intheforeseeable The demandfortrainingindigitalmediaandonlineproduction isexpectedto

29 National Access 30 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 Cowan universities. Institute, theAustralianWriters Guild(AWG), TAFE andCurtin,MurdochEdith (ASDA), theScreenProducers AssociationofAustralia(SPAA), the FilmandTelevision Australia AboriginalMediaAssociation,theAustralian Screen Directors Association educational bodiesincluding:ScreenWest, ScreenIndustry Network,theWestern Throughout theyearAFTRS continuedtofosteritsrelationshipwithindustryand was attendedbythemajorityofWA’s aspiringcinematographers. Jan Kenny,ACS,HeadofCinematography,ranalighting workshopfordrama,which low budgetdramaproduction, ledbyaward-winningdirector/producer RolfdeHeer. forfilmmakers;andaseminar onthetechnologyandaestheticsinvolvedin internet conducted byleadingdocumentary-makerTom Zubrycki;aseminaronusingthe production technology.Coursesandseminarsincluded:Directing theDocumentary, the interest indocumentarycourses.Therewas alsokeeninterestintheuseofnew As thedocumentary-makingareacontinuedtoexpandinWestern Australia,sodid Western Australia LOUD project, whichproduced providedcourse, PalawaProduction Process, practicalsupportfortheTasmanian The firstshortcourseforPalawayouthwasrunthisyearaspartofIPI. short courseinSydney. OneparticipantwassponsoredunderthefundtoattendanAFTRSSound Melbourne. The fundallowseligibleTasmanian practitionerstoattendshortcoursesinSydneyor to accesstrainingwhenthere arenotenoughpractitionerstowarrantalocalcourse. The AFTRS’Tasmanian Travel AssistanceFundacknowledgestheneedforindividuals Tasmania artsandwritingfortheatre. music, performing Workshop wasconductedwithparticipantsfromvariedbackgroundsincluding Initiative(IPI),anIndigenousScriptwriters’ Through theIndigenousProgram Students’ ScreeningsTour. winning documentary Trevor Graham,Manager, aseminaronhisaward- DocumentaryStrand,presented ABC toworkasresearcheronthreenewdocumentaryprojects. sector. Oneoftheparticipantsfromindependentsectorsubsequentlyjoined Research forTelevision. from Participants were ABC,WINTVandtheindependent Continuing lastyear’sfocusontelevision,thesecondshortcourseforyearwas equipment infilmmaking. Tasmanian Indigenousyouth,whichenabledparticipantstoexplore digital Mabo –LifeofanIslandMan Palawa Country , anine-minutedocumentaryby whileinHobartfortheAFTRS and reflectedthefulldiversityingenuityofAustralia’semerging creative talent. TheworkscamefromalloverAustralia interactive worksforthenarrow-bandinternet. Theprojectproduced 24diverse seriesontheinternet. drama andperformance The firstproject, Australia’sCulturalNetworkinitiatives. part oftheFederalGovernment’s made possiblebyfundingfromtheDepartmentofCommunicationsandArtsas andfibreopticcablenetworks.Bothprojectswere of Australia’sgrowing internet initiativestargetingMedia hasproducedtwoground-breaking theinteractivepotential year. IncollaborationwiththeNational InstituteofDramaticArt(NIDA),Educational this The AFTRSEducationalMediaDepartmentturneditsattentiontotheinternet Educational Media prototypes forfutureonlinedeliverybyfilmandtelevisionschools. The focusoftheconferencewillbeonusingscreenstudiesandscriptwritingas ABC (fromAustralia)andUCLA,USCtheAmericanFilmInstitute theUSA). University, Cinemedia,theRoyalMelbourneInstituteofTechnology (RMIT)andthe research alreadyundertakenbyProfessor John BirdforAFTRS,withMonash Angeles, inFebruary1999.SponsoredbyCILECTtheconferencewilldrawtogether atUCLA,Los Rod Bishopisconveningaconferenceoninteractivedistancelearning Designer, ElectronicPublishing. oftwonewpositions,Producer,creation ElectronicPublishingandProduction meantime, asuitableinfrastructure tosupportonlinetrainingistakingshapewiththe possible collaborators,whilemonitoringrelevant technologicaldevelopments.Inthe the area ofonlineeducationandtraining.TheAFTRSwillmaintainliaisonwith Extensive dialoguetookplaceduringtheyearwithavarietyofpotentialpartnersin Online Educationand Training Byte SizedTheatre , went‘toair’inJanuary1998andisAustralia’sfirst designed by LouiseManner. andJason Amanda Morris Wheatley; Theatre A screen from the website. Produced by Dr Byte Sized

31 National Access 32 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 information inthemanualarelatestpayratesfor actorsandcrew. information BudgetingandFilmManagement Production Work wasundertakenonupdatingthepopular AFC/AFTRSloose-leafmanual, broadcasting, communicationsandrelatedissuesfrom 1976tothepresent. aninvaluableresource thereby ofpresscoverage offilm, providing journal, AFTRS website.TheultimateaimistoincorporateMedia Briefsfrom allissuesofthe compiling thepasttenyearsofMediaBriefstopublish asa searchable database on the inthePublishingDepartmenthavebeen Staff the MediaBriefssectionofjournal. TheAFTRShas continuedtofundandretaincopyrighton essentially academicjournal. University,whichwasconsideredPolicy atGriffith amoreappropriate publisherforan produced. InNovember1997, The finalissueof music initssoundtracks. collection ofessaysonthewaysinwhichcontemporaryAustralianfilmhasused added totheAFTRSlist.Thebook,firstonthistopicpublishedinAustralia,isa A newtitle, on theABC. documentary, largely basedonthevideotapedinterviews forthebook,willbeaired book isduetobelaunchedonNovember13,1998.Ataround thesametime,a documentary credits,non-graduatingstudentsanddistanceeducationmaterials.The visitors, graduates’ feature,televisionand of allcourses,staff,international theyears,andincludeslistingsofgraduates fromacross with keygraduatesandstaff comprehensively indexedbookconsistsofaseriesinterviewsbyAndrewLUrban Titled forthebookwhichisbeingproduced tocelebrateAFTRS’25thbirthday. information This yearthedepartmentspentasignificantamountoftimeoncollatingandediting the previousyear’sincomeof$63368. research andcorporatetitles.Incomefortheyearwas$66350,asmallincrease over The PublishingDepartmentcontinuedtodesign,produceandpublishcommercial, Publishing Media, whichisbeingdisbandedinSeptember1998. These projectswillconcludethe20-yearproduction historyofAFTRSEducational interactivity withtraditionaltelevisiondramaproduction values. Cuts designed forthebroadbandcapabilitiesofcablemodemdelivery.Thedrama, The secondproject wasAustralia’sfirstexperimentalinteractivetelevisiondrama , commencedproductionduringJuly1998withtheaimoffusinghighlevel Edge oftheKnownWorld: &RadioSchool TheAustralianFilmTelevision Screen Scores: StudiesinContemporaryAustralianFilmMusic Scores: Screen Media International Australia Media International MIA transferred to the Key Centre forCultural and Media transferredtotheKeyCentre ( MIA . Amongtheenormousquantities of ) tobepublishedbyAFTRSwasalso , was , the Love 979 70030 2982 4414 4180 3703 4290 4164 3864 3531 27010 3655 26326 3312 26199 25173 24923 1997-98 1996-97 1995-96 1994-95 1993-94 1993-1998 Services Library TAFE andanotherthirtyinstitutionsviaUNILINC. arrangements withMacquarieUniversity,theNepeancampusofUWS,NorthSydney campus oftheUniversityWestern Sydney(UWS).Thisaugmentsexisting Reciprocal borrowingwasextendedin1998toincludeUTSandtheHawkesbury studentsaccesstonewrecordingsbyAustralianartists. offer freeofchargeThe CDsareprovided byanumberoflocalrecordcompaniesand incorporating musicCDsintoitsexistingholdingsofbooks,periodicalsandvideos. the desktop.During1997-98,Libraryextendeditsstudentservicesby resourceavailablefrom System withtheintranettoprovide aone-stopinformation on theAFTRSintranet.Stepsare alsobeingtakentointegratetheLibraryManagement andstudentsbyplacingitscurrent awarenessservices,suchaspressclippings, staff During theyear, to theLibraryimproveditsefficiencyindisseminatinginformation tertiary institutionsandthegeneralpublic. andstudentsofother via lendingandinformationservicesisaccessibletostaff The JerzyToeplitz needsofAFTRSstaffandstudents Librarysupportstheinformation Services Library and Training’). bythenewelectronicpublishingpositions(seeabove,‘OnlineEducation performed distance educationmaterials.Infuturetheworkofmaintainingwebsitewillbe teaching departments,full-timeandshortcourses,theJerzyToeplitz Libraryand onallAFTRS website wentonlineinMarch. Itprovidesaccessibleinformation This yearthedepartmentcompletedafullrevision oftheAFTRSwebsite.Thenew on hn Other Phone Loans nure Requests Enquiries

33 National Access 34 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 keeping withthatgoal. and respondingtoaninvitationscreenatthe1998 BathurstFilmFestivalisin regional markets.ItisAFTRS’intentiontoincreaseits presenceinregionalcentres on theGoldCoastrepresentadiversificationofaudiences ininternationaland by WIFT, NewZealand.Itsinclusioninthe tourandthescreeningatBondUniversity Brisbane andtheGoldCoast.ThescreeninginAucklandresulted fromaninvitation The tourtookinAuckland,Sydney,Canberra,Melbourne,Hobart,Adelaide,Perth, interested public,withover2600peopleattendingthecombinedscreenings. graduates, theirfilms,andAFTRS,tothefilmbroadcast industryaswell The 1998tourachieveditsobjectiveofproviding students, nationalexposureofstaff, more recognisableforthefilmfestivalthatithasbecome. Students’ ScreeningsTour togiveownershipofthetour studentsandtobe This year, thetourchangeditsnamefromNationalScreenings Tour totheAFTRS The AFTRS Students’Screenings Tour National Screenings andRecruitment Collaboration’, pp36-43. bodies andtheAFTRS’involvementcanbefoundinchapter‘Industry GroupAudiovisual Interest (AAAVIG) duringthesameyear. Furtherdetailsonthese inDecember1997,andbecameamemberoftheAustralianArchive formed Providers(SNIP),whichwas founding memberofScreenNetworkInformation gathering, sharingandpreservationofinformationinthewiderindustry.Itisa inthe The Libraryisalsoparticipatinginmeasuresdesignedtoimproveefficiency empt themoregeneralenquiries. whichpre- presence, of theLibrary’senhancedintranetserviceandAFTRS’internet fax, mailandemailwerealsoatalowerlevelthanlastyear. Thisispartlytheresult suchasthosearisingfrom visitstotheLibrary, 1996-97. Otherinformationrequests, year thanin1996-97,buttheywerestillwellexcessofthosefortheyearspriorto 27 000loansofbooksandvideos.Therewerefewertelephoneenquiriesduringthe The Libraryexperiencedarecordlevelofborrowingduringtheyear, withover particularly forthefull-time postgraduatefilmandtelevisionprogram. aboutAFTRSanditstrainingprograms inapplying, information topeopleinterested screenings, ineverycityvisited.Theseminarsplayan importantrole indisseminating As inpreviousyears,recruitment seminarswereconductedinconjunctionwiththe Recruitment Seminars oa 2 42 2(5%) 225 – – – 11(5%) 3(7%) – 3(1%) – 8(4%) 1(<1%) 14(6%) 3(7%) 2(<1%) 9(4%) 3(7%) 17(8%) 31(74%) 29(13%) 131(58%) still beingprocessed. year. Applicationsreceivedduring1997-98are forthe1999academic yearandare * Intakefiguresaretheresultofapplicationsreceived duringthepreviousfinancial Total Other Overseas NZ ACT Applicants NT WA TAS SA QLD VIC NSW Location attimeofapplication Applicants andEnrolments by State states originally. employment reasons.from FifteenpercentoftheNSWapplicantswere variousother peoplewhohavecomefromapplications andenrolmentsare otherstatesfor from A majorfactoristhecentralisationofindustryinthisstate.ManyNSW be fromwithinNSW. assistance toattendinterviewsbutthemajorityofapplicationsandintakecontinue AFTRS facilitatesapplicationsfrominterstateapplicantsbyofferingfinancial overseas andfromeveryAustralianstate. hundred applicationsforfull-timecourseswerereceivedduring1997-98,bothfrom Australia.Overtwo of enquiriesarereceivedaboutthesecoursesfrom around endeavours toimprove ofitsfull-timecourses.Indeed,thousands thenationalprofile Through seminars,AFTRS mechanismssuchasnationalscreeningsandrecruitment Recruitment by State 979 1997-98 1997-98 Intake*

35 National Access 36 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 Major Joint AFTRS/Industry Activities ‘Social andCulturalDiversity’pp50-55. Perspective’pp45-49and initiatives arementionedinthechapters‘International speakersandvisitors. Furthercollaborative activities andhostinginternational studentexchanges,internships,off-shore through AFTRS collaboratesinternationally fees. for thestudents’workallowsthemtoacceptreimbursement wellbelowtheirusual these lecturersareindustrypractitioners.TheircommitmenttotheSchoolandrespect increase overthenumberforlastyear. Itshouldbenotedthatthegreatmajorityof listsoverthree hundredguestlecturers, representing aslight 83-86 pp Appendix 3 participate instudentrecruitmentandcontributetocurriculumdevelopment. industryprofessionals teachinalldepartments, maintain industrycontacts.External All membersoftheteachingstaffarethemselvesprofessionalpractitionerswho and guestlecturers. realised throughjointactivities,attachments,internships,consultations,sponsorships integrating thestudentswithestablishedindustrypractitioners.Thiskeygoalis filmmaking isessentiallyacollaborativeartform,greatemphasisplacedon an integratedproductionstudiomakingitverymuchpartoftheindustry.Since Collaboration withindustryisattheforefront ofAFTRSoperations. operatesas Collaboration Industry nenhp:Andrew CommisandDamon Escott– Internships: Lecturer, ChrisFraser, conductedBetacamworkshops for channels7and10inCairns. and facilities:Atlab,Kodak, D-Film,Sony,PanasonicandFrameSetMatch. were madepossiblebythe followingorganisations, whichprovidedfreeresources industry practitionersavisualcomparativereference with cross-processing.Thetests Atlab invitedtheCinematographyDepartmenttoundertake testswhichwouldgive Cinematography and collaborationwithindustry Objective 4: Foster acloserelationship Janet Hines– Wildside and Heartbreak High Heartbreak Babe 2 . Escott (Cinematography), BobHoward (1st AD), Alex Chomicz (Directing) andNIDA studentMylesPollard. Collaboration betweenNIDAanddirecting students(ltor): RussellBoyd consulting cinematographer, Damon NIDA actorsworkingwithsevenAFTRSstudentdirectorsintwocourseunits. established in1997.Anothersuccessfulprogram wasconductedin1998with25 Collaboration withtheNIDAActingCourseandAFTRSDirecting Departmentwasre- Directing AFTRS filmrecorder. The DigitalMediaDepartmentcollaboratedwithSOSonthecalibrationof Perspective’, pp45-49. with othertraininginstitutions,whichare reportedinthechapter‘International The HeadofDigitalMediamadeanumberoverseastripsinvolvingcollaborations Digital Media ElaineKusmishko– Internships: competency standardsforcostumedesignersandspecialeffect/stuntoperators. The DesignDepartmentcontributedtothedevelopmentofCreateAustralia’s Design Tracy Paine– Mandi Bialek-Wester – Radiance Babe Radiance ,

Costume Department 2,ArtDepartment , ArtDepartment

37 Industry Collaboration 38 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 nenhp:MariaBarbagallo–telemovie Internships: Editing InitiativeMentorScheme. The EditingdepartmentworkedwithWomen inFilm&Television (WIFT)ontheir Atlab commissionedtwoRushestoFinalProduct shortcourses. Screen EditorsGuildinbothSydneyandMelbourne. Educational Media A Framebyscreeningof Editing documentary editor. someoftheroles ofa acomputermayperform are writingsoftware,whereby Adam Sébire’sMA(Hons)interactivedocumentaryproject. CSIROcomputerscientists A uniquecollaborationbetweenAFTRSandtheCSIRObeganin1998asaresultof of documentaryfunding–toafullhouseattheChauvelCinemainOctober1997. AFTRS, theAFIandFilmAustraliahosted Fifth NationalDocumentaryConferenceinBrisbane,1997. The DocumentaryDepartmentactedinanadvisorycapacitytothedirector ofthe Documentary student participation. AFTRS hostedtheASDAannualconference inAugust,whichentailedstaffand Oscar &Lucinda AFTRS andASDAorganised onherfilm amasterclasswithdirectorGillianArmstrong Perth withWAAPA thirdyearactorsin1999. Arts(WAAPA).Performing AFTRSwillworkin Itishopedthatdirectingstudentsfrom Plans areunderwayforcollaborationwiththeWest AustralianAcademyofthe initiatives (see‘NationalAccess’, pp25-35fordetails). Australia’sCulturalNetwork Communications andtheArts aspartofthegovernment’s optic cablenetworks.Bothprojects werefundedbytheDepartmentof initiatives targeting andfibre theinteractivepotentialof Australia’sgrowing internet In collaborationwithNIDA,EducationalMediaproduced twoground-breaking . Morgan Read– BondiEditCo Karryn deCinque– Marzena Domaradzka– The Boys Pilbara Pearl wasruninconjunctionwiththeAustralian The Wiggles Movie Cane Toad CupDebate Cane Inferno –aboutthefuture nenhp:CharlotteSeymour, LesleyDyer, MiriamStein, Internships: as guestlecturers. undertaken andAustralia’sleadingproducersfilmspecialistlawyersparticipate and Television (NSWFTO).Regular consultationwithSPAA Office andASDAis bodies suchastheAFC,AustralianFilmFinanceCorporation(FFC)andNSW The Producing Departmentisinconstantconsultation withtheindustryand Producing collections ofAFTRSandtheAFI. A reportwasproduced byAFTRStoinvestigatethedigitisationofpressclipping television stations. comprises AustralianArchives, ABC-TVandRadio,SBS,theNFSAcommercial focus onpreservationanddigitaltechnologyissues.Membershipofthisgroup Australian Archive Group AudiovisualInterest (AAAVIG) wasestablishedin1997to Film andSoundArchive (NFSA)AccessCollection. Department;theAFIResearchandInformationCentre;National Information includes theAustralianBroadcastingAuthority(ABA)Library;AFCResearch and onthescreen andbroadcastingindustries.Membership specialist information networkofthemajorAustraliancollectorsandproviders SNIP isaninformal providers. The Libraryisamemberoftwogroups inresource-sharing forinformation- interested Jerzy Toeplitz Library computing environment. severalweeksexperienceinsupportingadiverse diploma students,whichoffered IT provided workexperiencefortwofinal-yearTAFE technology information Information Technology (IT) Cheryl Wood –GaryReillyProductions. Development Department,AFC. Lesley Dyer–SpectrumFilmspostproduction; –NSWFTO Della Churchill and DellaChurchill–FFC

39 Industry Collaboration 40 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 public forumaspartoftheir screen studiescurriculum. At theSydneyFilmFestival, AFTRSMAstudentsorganised andparticipated ina filmmakers commissioned to makefilmsonIndigenousissuesforSBSIndependent. In collaborationwiththeAFIandASDA,JaneMillschaired apanelinMarch ofthree Pomeranz (SBSMovieShow),PeterCastaldi(3JJJ),and AdrianMartin. by ABCRadioNational,includedAFTRSHeadofScreen StudiesJaneMills,Margaret screen criticJoeQueenan.Thepaneldiscussion,broadcast internationally-renowned AFTRS, theAFIandMuseumofContemporary Artstagedaforumfor Screen Studies ofFilmandLiterature Classification(OFLC). advice totheOffice member oftheTelstra provided ConsumerConsultativeCouncil.AFTRSresearchstaff TheResearchandPolicyAdviserisa collaborate onissuesofmutualconcern. including theProductionIndustryGroup andthe MediaPolicyNetwork,inorderto AFTRS isrepresentedonanumberofindustryresearch andpolicynetworks, Research commercial radiostations. Canberra. TheyalsospentseveraldaysonworkattachmentsatallthemajorSydney Muswellbrook, CoffsHarbour, Taree andDeniliquininNSW; NorthaminWA; and in SA;SwanHillVictoria, SEAFMandInnisfailinQueensland;Bega, Studentsspenttwoweeksatcommercial stationsinPortPirie andBerri Internships: on the Radio National’sArtsandFeaturesDepartment.Thedocumentarieswere broadcast Studio One,atwo-weekexperimentalworkshop,wasruninconjunctionwithABC andAnnouncing andPresentation. Affairs, and othershortcoursesincludingNews,Researching andProducingforCurrent increasing consultationwithABCpersonnelabout specificcourses,egStudioOne, There iscontinuousconsultationwiththecommercialradioindustryandFARB, and Radio its publishingprogram,AFTRSmaintainsregular contactwiththetertiarysector. Quinnbegandiscussions withtheNFSAonpotentialjointprojects.Meredith Through publication anddistributionoftheAFTRS/AFCpublications.ThisyearAFTRSPublisher projects, andwithSPAA andtheMedia,EntertainmentArtsAllianceonmattersof The PublishingDepartmentmaintainsregular contactwiththeAFConco-publication Publishing Radio Eye program. the coursefinaleightracerswerenominated. racers wereselectedbytheABCforafour-week courseatAFTRS.Bycompletionof selection andtrainingof‘racers’for 1998 sawthesecondyearofcollaborationbetween AFTRSandtheABCin the WorldRace Around (See ‘NationalAccess’,pp25-35fordetails.) precinct. network –DigitalDocklandsfortheSouthMelbourne/Port Melbourne eveningwashostedonstrategiesforabroadbandproduction An industryinformation comprising AFTRS,CrawfordProductions,HSV-7, theABCandAAV Australia. the OfficeofTechnical andFurtherEducation,developed byasteeringgroup pilotedacertificatecourseondigital postproduction, fundedby AFTRS Melbourne AFTRS Melbourne conference wereorganised andhostedbyAFTRSQueensland Conference seminarsduringthe heldinBrisbane20-23November1997.Three Documentary Six half-dayseminarsweresponsored,leadinguptotheFifthInternational state’s filmandtelevisionindustryinsettingupsuitableinternshippositions. scheme.Thisschemeentailssubstantialinteractionwiththe Commission’s internship AFTRS QueenslandcontinuedtomanagethePacificFilmandTelevision AFTRS Queensland ShannonO’Neill– Internships: with theAustralianGuildofScreenComposers. full-time screen compositioncourseforgraduatediplomastudents,incollaboration The HeadofSoundandtheScreenCompositionLecturer havedevelopedaone-year Sound AndyRyan–NetworkSeven, Internships: Scriptwriting Amaya HolcombandPeterQuinn– –TischSchool, NewYorkFiona Seres University(NYU) –SBS Christopher Aronsten In theWinterDark Race Around theWorldRace Around All Saints Babe 2 staff. . Twelve prospective . Twelve

41 Industry Collaboration 42 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 on May1: The followingnewsponsorshipswereawardedat the 1998graduationceremony organisations withtheestablishmentofadditional annualgraduate/studentawards. This yearsawasignificantriseinsponsorshipcommitment from majorindustry succeeding year. graduation ceremonycontinuestogeneratesponsorshipofnewawardsinthe The highprofile awardsattheannual giventothepresentationofsponsored Sponsorship the WorldRace Around and ratingsfor1998suggestthatsuccesswillcontinue. finally, fortheselectioninterviews.Theprogram itselfwasagreatsuccessin1997 producer JennyCollinsasajudgeinseriesofpresentationsbyapplicantsand, Head ofTeaching, AnnabelleSheehan,joinedtheABC’sMikeRubboandseries Sheona McKenna, Catherine Turner, DavidShankey and Tim Bryson. NSWFTO ScriptwritingAward –$2000cash. Fox StudiosAustraliaAward forDesignExcellence AWA DistributionAward tothe value of$1500. –AKG microphone products Kodak (Australasia)PtyLtdandPanavisionAustralia. AFTRS CinematographeroftheYear Award byAtlabAustralia, – jointly sponsored participants (ltor): participants John Thiris, Cate Anderson, Tony Wilson, Bannikoff, Rachel – $5000cash. Parliament House,inthescreening ofgraduateandstudentfilms. Collaboration continuedthroughout theyearwithJoint HouseDepartment, Parliament HouseScreenings of eachproduction. production budgets;acknowledgmentofthesecontributionsare giveninthecredits productions. Suchvaluabledonationsfrequentlyextendthestudentslimited ofsponsorshipisthatacquiredbyproductionteamsforstudent A furtherform goods orserviceswithavalueover$500. lists corporatesponsorsoftheAFTRSin1997-98,acknowledgingalldonations considerable sponsorshipspecificallyforteachingprograms. Appendix6pp93-95 In additiontothemainindustrysponsorshipprogramofawards,AFTRSreceived (57 in1998)a12-monthsubscriptionto reinforced theircontinuingsupportofourgraduatesinpresenting toeachgraduand showcasing andisacrucialfactorinthesuccessoftour. enabled awiderepresentation ofgraduatestoaccompanytheirfilmsatthisannual Tour, providing $5000inairtravelaroundAustralia.Ansett’ssupportsince1988has Ansett AustraliacontinuedasthemajorsponsorofAFTRSStudents’Screenings industry sponsors,whichenhancesandstudentcollaboration. equal worth.Selectionpanelsfortheawardsensure nominatedstudentsmeetwith commitment, beingunabletochoosebetweencompetinggraduatesorstudentsof resources. Severalsponsorsdoubledorsignificantlyincreasedtheiroriginalaward industry supportthrough cashawards,accesstoprofessionalexpertise,productsand sponsors made30individualpresentations atGraduation1998,demonstratingstrong Sponsorship totalling$154500directlytargeted graduatesandstudents.Awards each student). in 1998totwostudents,representinganapproximatemarketvalueof$6000for Visualeyes CompleteEditorAward –tenhoursontheQuantelEditBox(awarded in IndigenousFilmmaking–$2000cash. NIMAA (NationalIndigenousMediaAssociationofAustralia)Award forExcellence Encore Magazine Encore . Encore Magazine Encore

43 Industry Collaboration 44 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 Village Roadshow. Creative Development Manager, withRebeccaCoote, Della Churchill Pictures Award, producing graduate Winner ofthe Village Roadshow Heidtman &Coseniorpartner, DavidHeidtman. oftheHeidtmanPitch Winners Award, graduates Safina Uberoi (l)andPenny McDonald(r), with Council member Andrew Myer. producing graduate CharlotteSeymour, with Winner oftheKenneth Myer Fellowship, program inOctober1998. the NFTS.Producingstudent LesleyDyerwillenterUCLA’sprestigious producer’s theAFTRSSoundDepartment hostedMaj-LinnPreiss,asoundstudentfrom In return, Kimmy Sekel,wenttotheNFTSinUKfortwomonths duringthemid-yearbreak. study dramaticwritingfromFebruarytoMay1998,while oneofoursoundstudents, students tostudyatFEMIS.AFTRSscriptwritingstudent, FionaSeres, attendedNYUto in September1998.TheDesignDepartmentnow has twovacanciesforAFTRS FEMIS inParis.Anotherdesignstudent,Alexander Lassen,isduetostudyhere the AFTRSDesignDepartmenthostedGwendalBescond, adesignstudentfrom opportunity toexperiencerelevant culture.In1997, studyprogramswithinadifferent The studentexchangeprogram wasagainsuccessfulinproviding studentswiththe International StudentExchanges LiaisonOfficer.the supportofInternational educationprograms with andotherinternational departmental exchanges,internships Teaching departmentsare nowresponsiblefornegotiatingandmanagingtheirown assists theStudentFilmandVideo DistributionManager. matters.Thispositionalso administration andrecord-keeping ofallinternational enquiriesandassistinginthe responsible forcoordinatingbothinternalandexternal LiaisonOfficerMeganParker. matters,assistedbyInternational international Meganis after tenyearsofservice.Director RodBishoptookoverresponsibilityforall TrainingInternational ServicesManagerCarolynVaughan lefttheAFTRSinMarch this yearwithintheindividualdepartments,ratherthanexistingasaseparatesection. themanagementofinternationalactivitieswasincorporated departments. Therefore, liaisonisrelevant totheoperationofallteaching globalised, international Given thatfilm,televisionandnewmediaindustriesare becomingincreasingly Services International Training International Perspective international profile Objective 5: Strengthen an

45 International Perspective 46 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 California InstituteoftheArtsinJuly1997. California participated intheCILECT AnimationTeachers’ Symposium, whichwasheldatthe As partofhisAmericanCoral SeaScholarship,HeadofTechnology JohnColette Stephen Smith.ThecoursewasmanagedbytheInternational Training Manager. AVID. The courselecturersweredirector, RayQuint,andFrameworksDirector course wassponsoredbytheAustraliaChinaCouncil, SouthernStar, Frameworksand anddirectorsatChinaCentralTelevisionprogram producers inBeijing,China.The A shortcourseindirectinganddigitalpostproduction wasruninOctober1997for AFTRS Off-Shore Activities Cinematography CourseCertificate. seminars andrelatedactivitieswillgraduate in1999withanAFTRS units oftheAFTRSGradDipandMAcurricula,aswellcinematographyworkshops, Foundation ofCultureinSouthKorea.Hewillparticipatecoursesselectedfrom Eung Taek. MrKimistheMAMPISTScholarshipawardwinnerofSamsung Last yeartheAFTRSacceptedafull-timecinematographystudentfrom Korea,MrKim International CulturalScholarships Theinternshipsfortheyearwere: corresponding recognition ofAFTRSinternationally. for ourstudentstooverseascompanieswithworld-classreputations reflectsa opportunities thisyearcomparedwithtwointheprevious year. Theincreasingaccess production environmentsoverseas.Sixstudentstookadvantageofoverseas programprovides studentswithworkexperienceinhighprofileThe studentinternship International StudentInternships internship inJune1998. internship DigitalMediajoinedDiscreet LogicinCanadaonaself-funded from Niki Bern as aproductionassistant. EditingjoinedTribecaAdolfo Cruzadofrom FilmCentreintheUSduringJanuary brochurespreproduction anddiscussionswithpotentialco-financingpartners. sheparticipatedinthepreparation oftreatments, and February,where Anna CaterfromDocumentaryjoinedCaféProductionsinLondonduringJanuary foritsaward-winningdesigns. renowned isastrategicdigitalcommunicationscompany, July 1997forsixmonths.Razorfish DigitalMediajoinedtheNewYorkJennifer Dunlopfrom in branchofRazorfish maker inJuly1997. Melinda DoringfromDesignjoinedSpittingImageintheUK,asassistantprops various exchangesandtoview theirfacilities. were discussed.Shealsovisited FEMIS,theFrenchnationalfilmschool,todiscuss screenings andaforumof film schoolswherecurriculumandfilmmakingtechniques filmschools, twoeveningsofAFTRSfilm of studentworksfrom sixinternational represented theAFTRSonthese panelsandatspecialeventssuchastheshowcasing filmschools.HeadofTeachingwith otherinternational AnnabelleSheehan VCA, hostedbytheCinémadesAntipodes,andtoparticipate indiscussionpanels AFTRS wasinvitedtothe1998CannesFilmFestival for atributetoAFTRSandthe AFTRS studentfilms. (Auckland). WhileinNewZealand,Janconducteda presentation andscreeningof Cinematography forDramainNewZealand.Theworkshop wasfundedbyWIFT In April1998,HeadofCinematographyJanKenny,ACS, conductedaworkshopon Kuala LumpurandPenangonAustraliandocumentary historyandpractice. of MalaysianmediastudentsandAustralianStudies.Heheldworkshopsin with theassistanceofAustralianHighCommission,toscreen films bydocumentarygraduates.InJanuary1998Trevor travelledtoKualaLumpur, multi award-winningdocumentary, Commission (ATSIC) andHarvardUniversity.ThetourfeaturedscreeningsofTrevor’s sponsorship from AFTRS,FilmAustralia,theAboriginalandTorres StraitIslander four USAuniversities,organised bytheAustralianEmbassyinWashington withfurther In March 1998,Trevor Graham,Manager, DocumentaryStrand,undertookatourof institution ofUCLA. combination ofnewandoldtechnologieswasparticularinterest tothehighprofile incorporate digitalcomponentsintotraditionalproductions. Thissuccessful demonstrated howhisAFTRScourseshadinspired abroadrangeofstudentsto digital mediaprograms fortheirstudents,andpresentation oftheAFTRSmodel.John Rosen. ThistripentailedthreeseminarsfortheUCLAstaffondevelopmentof John ColettevisitedtheUCLAFilmSchoolinMay,atinvitationofChairRobert Pacific FilmFestivalinCheju,SouthKorea. Rod BishopgaveapaperinOctober, ‘Training intheAsia-Pacific Rim’,attheAsia- conference participantsasthebestofitskindinworld. digital training,whichprofiled theAFTRSdigitalprogram–whichwashailedby Century, theyconductedasessiononissuessurroundingtheimplementationof Denmark inSeptember1997.Attheconference, entitledTraining fortheNext Director RodBishopandJohnColetteattendedtheCILECTbiannualconference in developments andmonitorfuturedirectionsindigitalfilmproduction. community. ThiseventallowstheDigitalMediaDepartmenttoapplylatest to attendSIGGRAPH,thelargest gatheringoftheworld’scomputergraphics John ColetteandSystemsAdministratorSamSamaivisitedLosAngelesinAugust1997 Mabo –LifeofanIslandMan Mabo , togetherwithfive foranaudience

47 International Perspective 48 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 or teaching/mentoring. students; andtopursueopportunitiesfortheseluminaries tovisitAFTRSforseminars work practicestothoseoftheUSA;investigate possibility ofinternshipsforour on primetimetelevision).Theseinterviewshadseveral objectives:tocompare our Oscar); StephenFlick(twiceOscarwinner);andMike Most(visualeffects supervisor (involved inallofMartinScorsese’spicturessince President oftheUSAEditorsGuild,editor (former world’s mostprominentpostproductionpractitioners,including:CarolLittleton Head ofEditingSaraBennetttravelledtotheUSAwheresheinterviewedsome of South Africa. Radio lecturer Steve Ahern (l), attheinaugural board meetingoftheNationalBroadcasting School June 1998toworkonlogisticsanddevelopacurriculum. in Communications. ItwasdecidedthattheprojectwillgoaheadandStevereturned planning oftheprojectwasacceptedbySouthAfricanMinisterfor school. ThisprojectisfundedbyAusAID.Steve’sinitialreportonthefeasibilityand South AfricanDepartmentofCommunicationstoestablishanationalbroadcasting visitedSouthAfricainMarch ofthisyeartoassistthe Radio LecturerSteveAhern UK, whogave apresentationtitled‘TV Yes Television’. The DesignDepartmenthosted RogerLaw,from thecompany SpittingImageinthe Claire DownsoftheProducing DepartmentatNFTSvisitedinJanuary1998. inspected ourfacilitiesand screenedan80-minuteprogram ofNFTSstudentfilms. Stephen Bayley,thenew Director oftheNFTS,visitedAFTRSinApril, whenhe International GuestSpeakers/Visitors Raging Bull ET ); ThelmaSchoonmaker , forwhichshewonan Chiapas Irish documentaryproducer MikeCollinsscreenedanddiscussed hisrecentfilm University, Jerusalem,gaveaseminarandscreened hisfilm documentary booksandprofessor oftheCommunicationsDepartment,Hebrew documentary director, whoscreened The DocumentaryDepartmenthostedRigobertoLopez,aCubandramaand Media Department. the CanadianCouncilforArtsvisited,withaparticularinterestinDigital fortheArtsinCanadaandSusanAnisfrom Centre Don Steinfrom theBanff and hasbeenaleadingdirectorofphotographyforthelastfortyyears. UK, Walter wonBestCinematographyAcademyAward in1964for Walter LassallygaveamasterclassfortheCinematographyDepartment.Basedin US filmcritic,JoeQueenan,andindependentproducer, JimStark. by PatriciaUberoi)andHongKong(presentedRonnyYu). ScreenStudiesalsohosted Screen Studiesorganised ontherespectivenationalcinemas ofIndia(presented lectures one oftheScriptwritingDepartment’spitchingsessions. Ross Bell,producerFoxStudiosinHollywood,visitedAFTRSAprilasguestat from for theBBC,notablyoriginalDrWhoTVseries). Department’s Shortcutseries,asdidShaunMoorefromtheUK(production designer Miki vanZwanenburg, aBritishproductiondesigner, participatedintheDesign Soy, delSonalaSalsa producer fromtheUK;RigobertoLopez,Cubanwriter/directorpresentedhisfilm documentary co-financingexpertand They were:JohnMarshall,aninternational general post-conferencefeedbackmeetingand,inaddition,gaveindividualseminars. DocumentaryGroup).Allthreecontributedtoa the auspicesofMelbourne forAFTRS(under extended theirvisitstoconductseminars/screeningsinMelbourne DocumentaryConferenceinBrisbane Three ofthoseinvitedtotheFifthInternational salsa music. fortheAFTRSMelbourne. ; andAlanRosenthal,documentaryfilmmaker, writerof Yo Soy,delSonalaSalsa NFTS SoundStudent. Sekel, AFTRS SoundStudent, andMaj-LinnPreiss, participants:AFTRS/NFTS StudentExchange Kimmy On theBrinkofPeace , ahistoryofCuban Zorba theGreek Yo .

49 International Perspective 50 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 ITFW supportedthefollowinginitiatives: Winter Dark Kate Shortland,supportedinherattachmenttoJames Bogle’sfeaturefilm Location SoundRecordingandFrom RushestoFinalProduct. Technology, 3DComputerAnimation,Pro-Tools, Actorphobia,EditingonAVID, twelvefeesubsidiesinAFTRS’advanced shortcourses,includingSound ITFW offered in significantpartsoftheindustry. year, whichillustratesthebarriersand the lowstatusfacingmanyfemaleemployees Guts andTenacity–Women inFilmandTelevision andtechnicalproductioncreative roles.JulieJamesBaileyhaswrittenabookentitled such afundisneededwhilewomencontinuetobeunder-represented inthekey operation, womenhaveclearlymadegreat advancesintheindustry.Nevertheless, byotheragencies.Inthetenyearsoffund’s initiatives forwomenoffered new technologiesanddirecting.CareistakenthattheITFWdoesnotduplicate where womenareunder-represented,eg,cinematography,soundpostproduction, Each yeartheITFWemphasisisreviewed. In1997-98emphasiswasdirectedtoareas experienced womenalreadyworkingintheindustry. 1988, isanationalprogram andtechnicalskillsof designedtoupgrade thecreative The IndustryTraining FundforWomen (ITFW),anAFTRSinitiativeestablishedin Industry Training Fundfor Women Social andCulturalDiversity filmmakers Pat Fiske and Harriet McKern in Sydney. filmmakers PatFiskeandHarriet McKern A Women onWomen Festivalseminar, HowLowCanYou Go?, withdocumentary WIFT(Vic)Two networkforums inMelbourne. , wasoneoffivesuccessfulapplicantsforancillaryassistance. and related industries. program makers inthefilm, broadcasting and culturaldiversity among Objective 6: Encouragesocial , tobepublishedbyAFTRSnext Inthe oa 9 2–6181 53 6 1 118 – – 3 12 – – 394 199 12 5 3 Total Student Ancillary 195 Attachments Fee Total 2 VIC WA Students NT Courses NSW ––––18 ––––12 State – StatisticalInformation 1997-98 Industry Training Fundfor Women A Women inMotionFestivalseminar, Transition, withBarbaraCliffordinMelbourne. Chew. Paterson, cinematographygraduate,SallyBongers,andcomposer, Nerida Tyson A WIFTconferencesession,Technically Speaking, withsoundgraduate,Jane usde upr Days Support Subsidies Glynn, producer, CharlotteSeymour). Redreaming theDark Irma Woods as ‘Bubba Girl’ in (director, Erica

51 Social and Cultural Diversity 52 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 towards their commissioned bytheABCandAFC’sIndigenousProgram, tobe award-winning worksofIvananddirectingstudent,EricaGlynn, the AFChavefundedhisshortfilms.TheDirectingDepartmenthas Ivan Sen’sworkhasattractedconsiderablemediaattentionandtheABC,SBS run atAFTRSbyfilmmakerLesterBostock. into AFTRS.Murrayisagraduateofthe1994NationalIndigenousTVTraining Course Cinematography student,MurrayLui,becamethefirstTorres StraitIslanderaccepted GradDip indirecting; RomaineMoretonwasthefirstMAgraduate(scriptwriting). Aboriginal BAgraduateindirecting;DarleneJohnsonwasourfirstIndigenous for Indigenousgraduatesfromthefull-timeprograms: IvanSenwasourfirst (reported inasurveybythe TerritoryNorthern UniversityforthehighestproportionofIndigenousstudents AFTRS isrankedfourthbehindBatchelorCollege,JamesCookUniversityandthe Success ofIndigenous Graduates Southern StarSales. Graduation 1998, directing graduate IvanSenwithRobyn Watts, CouncilmemberandChief Executive of course requirements. Australian , January1998).Thisyearhasbeenauspicious allowed the externally counted IPI supportedthefollowinginitiatives: thefollowingassistance: IPI offered 1999 and2000. inthekeycreativeareas scholarships ($25000perannumstipend)willbeoffered to DEETYA’s scholarshipstrategyduetoitsrecognisedsuccess.Fourone-year scholarship inJanuary1998.AFTRSSpecialPrograms hasbeengrantedanextension from PalmIslandinQueenslandwhocommencedhisone-yearproducing (DEETYA) a1993strategywasawardedtoSamConway scholarshipsdatingfrom The lastoftheDepartmentEmployment,Education,Training andYouth Affairs’ producing. and scholarships–isinthekeycreative areasofscriptwriting,directing the formoffeesubsidies,professionalattachments,specialisedschemes,courses working inthefilm,televisionandnewmediaindustries.Emphasisforsupport– to upgradethecreative andtechnicalskillsofIndigenousAustraliansalready The IndigenousProgram Initiatives(IPI),establishedbyAFTRSin1994,isdesigned Indigenous Program Initiatives Australian FilmCorporation (SAFC). An IndigenousScriptwriting courseinSouthAustralia,withsupportfrom theSouth CAAMA Productions. NIMAA DocumentaryWorkshop inAliceSpringswiththesupportofABCand Hobart. The PalawaProductionProcessWorkshop presentedbyAFTRSTasmania in Film Festival–CurationandConservation,MurriasObject andMurriasSubject. byAFTRSQueenslandattheBrisbaneInternational A seriesofseminarspresented Erica GlynncontinuedherATSIC/DEETYA Scholarshipspecialising indirecting. Media Association)ProductionsinAliceSprings. attachmentwasgrantedtoCAAMA(CentralAustralianAboriginal One professional Serials, DocumentaryFilmmakingandScriptAnalysisforProducers. 3D ComputerAnimation,ObservationalDocumentaryWorkshop, Writing TV Six feesubsidiesweregrantedtoattendadvancedcoursesinBetacamTechniques, scriptwriters andIndigenousstorytellers. betweenhigh-profileAustralia. TheSchemeencouragesprofessionalrelationships The IndigenousScriptwritingMentorSchemecontinuedinVictoria andSouth and facilities support. NSW DepartmentofCorrective Services’Tribes postproduction Project, received Fume , ashortdramabyinmates ofSydney’sLongBayGaol,aninitiativethe

53 Social and Cultural Diversity 54 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 oa 7643684 26 46 3 184 – is significantinapopulationof91full-timestudents. – There twoAboriginal studentsandoneTorres are StraitIslanderattheSchool, which 4 138 1 Tamil, Torres Straitdialect,andVietnamese. 276 – Greek, Hungarian(2), Italian(2),Mandarin,Polish,Spanish Cantonese, German, – Thirteen AFTRSstudentsspeaklanguagesotherthan Englishathome.Theseare: – 6 1 1 Spain, theUK(7),USA(3),Vietnam, andZimbabwe. – Canada,China,India,Ireland,Lithuania, NewZealand(7),SouthAfrica(2), Burma, overseasinclude: Countries representedbythe28studentsatAFTRSwhowereborn – – 87 multicultural perspective,whichisrespectedanddrawnuponasasourceoflearning. 1 3 anda overseasandthemixofculturescreatearichsocialenvironment born 13 backgrounds andnationalitiesofthefull-timestudents.Thelarge numberofstudents 10 7 – diverse Social andculturaldiversityatAFTRSisgreatlyenhancedbytheenormously 14 2 Multicultural StudentProfile 1 1 46 Total 1 – VICTAS 3 Total Student Ancillary SA – NT Attachments/ Fee Subsidies WA Students QLD 14–––4 Courses NSW ––3–110State Statistical Information 1997-98 Indigenous Program Initiatives – received facilitiesassistanceandtechnicalsupport. received Kitchensink , afilmproducedbywomeninvolvedinAboriginalreconciliation, coasisSpotDays Support Scholarships to developahealthycriticalattitudetowardsthecanon. Department conductedinordertowidenstudents’appreciation ofscreencultureand notions oftasteand‘good’or‘bad’cinemawereamongthetopicswhich screen criticismversusreviewing,populartelevision,contemporaryIrishcinema, Contemporary Art,andwithnumerousAFIevents.Screenviolence,censorship, produced andchairedaforumforfestivaldelegates),withtheMuseumof Australian industryorganisations, withtheSydneyFilmFestival(wherestudents cultureactivitiesof The Screen StudiesDepartmenthascloselinkswithscreen questioning thecontentandstyleofdominantcinema. and queercinemaswereasameansofwideninghorizons alsoexplored including FranceandtheUSA.African-Caribbean,feminist,avantgarde,experimental Cinema. Indocumentary,ScreenStudieslookedatfilmmakersfrom countries India, Turkey, HongKong,Japan,French‘nouvellevague’,andNewGerman the conventionsofmainstreamcinema.Lastyeartherewereclassesoncinemas history andtheoryoffilmstelevisionbothhere andoverseas,whichchallenge exposingstudentstothe At AFTRSScreenStudiestakesawideviewofscreenculture, Screen Studies Crouke. Sonja Vivienne, produced by Martine Something Honest andLukeZoë Carides Carroll in , directed by

55 Social and Cultural Diversity 56 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 Research activitiesthisyear included: of Statistics. Australian Bureau including theGraduateCareersCouncilofAustralia, Arts Training Australiaandthe year, organisations wasprovidedtogovernmentministersandnumerous information aboutcourses andcurriculaofotherrelevant schools.Overthe collect information Research staffrespondtoalarge andinternalenquiries numberofexternal publication ofresearchpapersandpresentationsatconferences andseminars. isprovidedtothewiderindustryandacademiccommunitythroughinformation the departmentsandagencies.Research and throughsubmissionstorelevant government and isdistributedthroughreportstotheAFTRSCouncil andmanagementcommittees policyformulation andexternal research functionistiedcloselytotheAFTRS’internal production. onappropriate The skillsforbroadcastingandscreen internationally, changes inthemediaenvironment,technologyandeducation,bothnationally ofAFTRScourses.TheResearchDepartmentassessestheimpact effectiveness issues. TheAFTRSconductsresearchontheindustry’strainingneedsand onindustrialandeducational through theprovisionoftimelyrelevantinformation The researchactivitiesassistinthedevelopmentoftrainingandeducationpolicy and supplementedbyaregularconsultantasrequired. lies withtheResearchandPolicyAdviser, CatherineGriff,overseenbytheDirector years; thispositionhasbeendiscontinued.Responsibilityforresearchactivitiesnow The HeadofResearchcompletedhercontractinAprilthisyear, havingservedfive Issues and Training Research Relevant toEducation Research andPolicy hundred industrypractitioners instatesoutsideofNSW. A surveyofthetrainingneeds andattitudesofawiderangeapproximatelythree education andtrainingissues. production especially where relevant to research intoscreen andbroadcasting Objective 7: Conductandencourage post production companies. Department hasbeenundertakingfilmprocessingtests withthesupportofseveral interviewed practitionersonsixprominenttelevision programs. The Cinematography andstudents system calledMCXpress. As partoftheGradDipintelevision,staff 3D animation/modelingpackageMaya.TheEditing Department investigatedanew develop aflexibleinterfaceforfeedinganimationdata intoAlias/Wavefront’s latest Media DepartmentcollaboratedwithSteveJamesof Pipe Dream Studioinorderto in conjunctionwithindustrybodies,totestnewproducts andpractice.TheDigital Teaching departmentsengagedinaconsiderableamountoftheirownresearch, often the roleofadocumentaryeditor.a computertoperform thriller. AdocumentarystudentisworkingwithCSIROscientistsonthepotentialfor A soundstudentisinvestigatingthedesignerasstorytellerinpsychological A designstudentundertookresearchinstudioandpostproductionmethods. Hollywood cinema. Studies hascommencedresearch onabookaboutchallengestotheconventionsof producers throughAmericanandEuropeanphilanthropictrusts.TheHeadofScreen Manager, DocumentarystrandisresearchingthefinancingofAustraliandocumentary the newcurriculum,particularlyinScreen StudiesandDocumentarystrands.The The transitiontopostgraduatelevelhasentailedagreater in emphasisonresearch Student andStaffResearch Commission, resultinginawrittenreportonthisfilmfundraisinginitiative. fromtheBritishLotteries Interviews bytheHeadofResearchwithkeyinformants canvass possibilitiesforonlinetraining. exchangegroup andto capability, withaviewtoestablishingdigitalinformation theirdigitalandinternet members (theAsia/PacificsubsetofCILECT),todetermine A surveyofCILECTmemberschoolsondigitaltraining.furtherCAPA applications, including,forexample,radio. intosound production,withafocusonsurroundOngoing research soundandits operations. andpossible refinements toAFTRS curriculum, individualcourses,teachingstaff Graduate exitsurveys,providingvaluablefeedbackfromstudentsonthe World updating oftheAFTRSgraduatedatabaseandcontributingto andcredits,forthe Systematic trackingofgraduates’careers providinginformation , theAFTRScommemorativebook. Edge oftheKnown

57 Research and Policy 58 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 formulation of moralrightslegislation. formulation relating toAustraliantelevision content,theintroduction ofdigitaltelevisionandthe employment ofgraduates including theNewZealandBlueSkyHighCourtdecision debatesonissuesaffectingtheprospective actively engagedingovernment IntellectualProperty Rights.Inaddition,theResearch Department was Performers’ Recognition andProtectionofIndigenousCultural and IntellectualProperty; to theSupplyofServicesUtilisingElectronic Technologies; Proposalsfor the Electronic MediabytheSenateSelectCommitteeonCommunity StandardsRelevant including: theCopyrightAmendmentBill;Report onPortrayalofViolence inthe inquiriesandreviewsin1997-98 AFTRS hascontributedtoarangeofgovernment Input toGovernment Policy involvedinthefollowingconferences:During theyearstaffwere for promotingtheAFTRSresearchandproductionworktoothereducationproviders. ausefulplatformformakingcontactwithacademicinstitutionsand Conferences are Conference Presentations consequences ofdigitaltraining. asessiononthecurriculum Ebeltoft, DenmarkinSeptember1997topresent andtheHeadofTechnologyThe Director in attendedtheCILECTCongress Technology andaworkshopbytheScreenComposition Lecturer. The ASDAconferenceheldatAFTRSincludedapresentationbyHeadof Asia-Pacific FilmFestivalinCheju,SouthKorea. The DirectorgaveapaperinOctober1997,‘Training intheAsia-PacificRim’,at SPAA conferencecommittee. SPAA conference pitchingcompetition.TheHeadofTeaching isamemberofthe keynote speakerattheSPAA Studentswere conference. selectedtopitchatthe theAFTRSDirectorintroducedandinterviewed For thesecondyearinarow Head ofScreenStudieswasalsoontheadvisorycommitteeforthisconference. screenedwithintroductionsfromthestudents.The MA Documentaryfilmswere inBrisbane,November1997andspokeontwopanels. Documentary Conference The Manager, DocumentaryStrandwasanadvisertotheFifthInternational Cultural CrossroadsConference–November1997 StudiesatGriffithUniversity’sKeyCentreforCulturalandMediaPolicy’s Screen bytheHeadofResearch,Presentations ResearchandPolicyAdviser, andHeadof Parliament HouseinCanberra. the BureauofTransport andCommunicationsEconomicsResearch Forumat Communications AssociationConferenceatLaTrobe University–July1997and bytheResearch andPolicyAdviserattheAustraliaNewZealand Presentations On thesetof Corporate Planandarealsousedinstructuringtheannualreport. indicators. Theseindicatorshavebeenincorporatedinarecent oftheAFTRS revision the Artsandotheragencieswithinportfoliotoexamineperformance participated inanumberofworkshopswiththeDepartmentCommunicationsand have Staff The annualreport wascollatedandwrittenbyResearchDepartmentstaff. Annual Report member oftheWorking Groupforthisreview. the portfolio,whichwillentaildevelopmentofaten-yearforwardplan.AFTRSis Department ofCommunicationsandtheArtscommencedareviewresearchwithin AssistancetotheFilmIndustry, Following theGonskiReviewofGovernment Department staffcontinuedtoprovideadvicetheOFLContheirresearch. Adviser isamemberoftheTelstra ConsumerConsultativeCouncil.AFTRSResearch Production IndustryGroup andtheMediaPolicyNetwork.TheResearch AFTRS isrepresentedonanumberofresearch andpolicynetworks,includingthe Cherish , directedandproduced by Stephen Jones.

59 Research and Policy 60 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 records ofattendanceandtheapplicationaccess equityprinciples. timely courseadvice,theadministrationofapplications forcourses,themaintenanceof of Short courseparticipantsarealsosupportedbytheStudent Centrethroughprovision at AFTRSincludingrecruitment, orientation,enrolmentandgraduation. The StudentCentreisresponsibleforallmajorevents of full-timestudents’attendance paid directlybyAFTRSorasacombinationofAustudyandthescholarship. a Council-approved scholarshiplimitof$338.40perfortnight.Thisamountmaybe commitments whichstudentsfaceinstudyingattheAFTRS.Studentsare inreceiptof toallfull-timestudentsinrecognitionare provided oftheconsiderabletime Relocation assistanceisprovidedtointerstateandcountrystudentsscholarships forqualificationandcourseunitinformation. regarding requirements NESB languagesupport.TheStudentCentreManageralsohandlesacademicadvice, range ofservicesincludingcounselling,allowances,housing,studyskillssupportand courses, toenrolledandprospectivestudents.Full-timestudentsaresupportedbya andadviceonbothfull-timestudyshort The StudentCentreprovidesinformation Student Services Environment Creative andProductive added athirdProTools systemtothePost Production Department. audio non-lineareditingsystems. Oneisforuseinradiotrainingandtheother has further expandeditsdigital editingfacilitiesthrough thepurchaseoftwoadditional this hasenabledvideoediting tobecompletedentirely inthedigitaldomain. AFTRS The OnlineEditingSuitewasupgradedtodigital.Coupled withexistingequipment, Infrastructure Developments educational objectives. environment attunedto AFTRS collaborative andproductive working Objective 8: Foster acreative, Department hadsupported60completedprojects consistingof: At completionofthe1997-98academicyear, theOperationsandFacilities Operations andFacilities Other ITachievementsduringtheyearinclude: attachments fromthenewerwebbrowsers workload. andtocopewiththeincreased preparingshortcourses.Theemailgatewaywasupgradedtoaccept by staff computersineachofthestateoffices,foruse program. ITmaintainsinternet-capable computersfollowinganextensivecomputerupgrade now haveinternet-capable Allstaff IT hasprovidedtenmorecomputerstoextendstudentaccesstheinternet. Information Technology (IT) achieving acomprehensivedigitalupgrade. production studioandhassimilarrequirementstootherbroadcastingfacilitiesfor (such asatelecinechain).Aswellbeinganeducationalinstitution,AFTRSis environment. Currentresources donotallowforthepurchaseofcrucialinfrastructure industry, andtomaintaintheuniquepositionofAFTRSasanintegratedproduction capital equipmenttoexposestudentsstate-of-the-artthatisinuseby Despite theseinfrastructure needforalarge improvements,thereremains arrayof tobeaddedfilmproductions. special effects onto 35mmfilminhighresolution,allowingcomputer-generated animationand Digital Training Centre.ThisequipmentrecordsfromSiliconGraphicscomputers projecting bothcomputergraphicsandvideo.Afilmrecorderwasinstalledinthe A newvideoprojectorwasinstalledintheMainTheatre, withaddedcapacityof 4 MAdramas 14 BAdramas andsoftwarereplacement andtoensureasmoothtransition. manage hardware establishedtocombatthethreatA taskforce posedbytheYear to 2000problem, A studentscanningstationtoallowtheuseofscannedimagesincoursework. computers. andordersviatheir A purchasingsystemallowinguserstopreparerequisitions easy touseformat. fromdatabasesinan information intranettoprovideinternal A comprehensive 3 MAcollaborative workshop/exercises 6 digitalmediaprojects 1 MAtelevisionprogram 4 MAdocumentaries

61 Creative and Productive Environment 62 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 feature experience. Thispolicyenabled camerastudent,DamonEscott,toworkon the appointed tooperatethe equipment,therebyenhancingstudents’commercial maintains thatcamerasandsoundequipmentcanonly behiredifacurrent studentis the workloadfrom courseworkandtheextensiveproductionslate.AFTRSpolicy Main TheatreEquipmentrental andpostproduction. wascomparatively low,dueto equipment. Therevenuewasgeneratedmainlyfrom hiring facilities,thestudios, hiresoffacilitiesand 200,from64external During theyear, AFTRSraised$49 External Hire Australian Teachers ofMedia(ATOM) forbroadcasting offilms andvideosmadeby clients thisyearwereOptusVision, hire Major external whichcollaboratedwith developmentandindustrytrainingthatAFTRSprovidesarea ofcareer eachyear. skills tobeacceptedintoAFTRScoursesandindustry work.Thisamountstoamajor gainsufficientvolunteers represent alarge students whofrequently bodyofinformal training gainedinworkingonproductionswhichreplicate professionalpractice.The environment. Theyforegoreimbursementinexchangefortheexperienceand who makeagreat contributiontofosteringacollaborativeandproductiveworking volunteers members.Approximatelyhalfofthecrewsondramaproductionsare crew slatereliesThe realisationoftheproduction heavilyonthecontributionofvolunteer the extracrewcostslastyearhadimplicationsforteachingdepartmentbudgets. Theproduction budgetsareverystrictand number ofdramaproductionswilldecrease. to catersuccessfullysomanyproductions. While thevarietywillbesustained, was addedtotheslate.ItanextraordinaryachievementforOperationsandFacilities old BAstandards),whilethenewinfluxofdigitalmediaanddocumentaryproductions the Year 3students weremakingtheirfinalyearfilms(abignumerically,evenbythe productions intheyearwaslargely duetothetransitionfromBAcourse.Thelastof the full-timeprogramandshortcourses.Thesubstantialincrease inthenumberofslate In addition,theDepartmenthandlesavarietyofexternalhires,andprovidesfacilitiesfor offilm,sound,videotransfersandonlinefacilities). the form staging), aswellprovidingprojectionists,vehiclesandpostproductionservices(in positions(suchasgrip,gaffer,crew standbyprops, carpenters,setfinishingand staffand/orfreelancetechnicianstokey Support wasgivenintheformofrostering 6 1996 off-slate projects (completing). 6 1996off-slate projects 8 off-slate 3 GradDipdramas 1 GradDiptelevisionproject 2 GradDipdocumentaries 8 MAdocumentaries Radiance, for which he received asecondcameraoperatorcredit. forwhichhereceived and thestrategicdirection ofAFTRS. updated duringtheyeartoreflectchangesinavailableresources, communitytrends rationalisation. Various humanresource policiesandprocedures reviewedand were and managementreporting.Thenewsystemresulted staff insavingsfrom ofprocessingtime Resources system,whichhasgeneratedbeneficialresultsinterms Significant workhasprogressed ontheimplementationofnewAurionHuman Development Strategycontinuedand a full reportofachievementscan befoundin Support underourAboriginal andTorres StraitIslanderRecruitmentand Career and tabledinParliament September1997. A comprehensiveEEOreport for1996-97 wascompiled,submittedtotheMinister criteria andthefactthatselection tocoursesisonacompetitivebasis. andensuringthatour literaturereviewing procedures clearlyidentifies theselection non-selectiontoAFTRSshortcourses. AFTRSaddressedthisissueby concerning The Committeerespondedtoanumberofcomplaints fromshortcoursestudents reviewed andclarifiedtothesatisfactionofstudent andtheHREOC. student allowance.Thematterwasinvestigatedandthe policyandprocedures were complaint fromafull-timestudentviatheHREOCregarding eligibilitytotheAFTRS to makethenecessaryarrangementsaccommodate theirneeds.AFTRSreceived a reviewed toensurethatparticipants’specialrequirements areidentifiedearlyinorder were landlord abouttheprovisionofdisabledaccessand facilities. Ourprocedures AFTRSiscontinuingtonegotiatewiththe disabled accesstoAFTRSMelbourneoffice. Human RightsandEqualOpportunityCommission(HREOC)relating tothelackof complaintfrom ashortcoursestudentviathe The Committeereceived aformal andtoinvestigateanumberofcomplaints. formulation During theyear, theEEOCommitteemetonanumberofoccasionstodiscusspolicy Equal Employment (EEO) Opportunity employment inresponsetothe work hascommencedontheredraftingofourAward andconditions of andterms andconditionsofemployment.Preparatory improvements andstreamliningofterms strategic plans,provision forAustralianWorkplace Agreements(AWAs) aswell continuous improvement, commercialisationofprograms, thedevelopmentof maintainsthecommitmentofpartiesto AFTRS’ proposed newagreement agreement certifiedintheAustralianIndustrialRelationsCommissionAugust1996. Negotiations commencedonanewcertifiedagreement the inJuly1997toreplace Enterprise Bargaining Agreement ofAustralianfilms. various castandcrewscreenings andjudgingofAustralianfilms,theWalkleyconference, AFIscreenings Awards, and secondary schoolstudents.OtherclientsincludedSatelliteExpress,theASDA Workplace RelationsAct , 1996 .

63 Creative and Productive Environment 64 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 communication, objectivestandard setting,review anddevelopment. streamlined duringthereporting periodwhilstmaintainingtheprinciplesoftwo-way wasalsoreviewedand The annualAppraisaland DevelopmentSchemeforStaff formalstudyintheirchosenfield. continue toreceivesupportforexternal to continuation oftheStudiesAssistanceProgram theopportunityforstaff provided ofthepositionwhilst tofulfiltheimmediaterequirements training required order toreflectthereducedresourcesavailable.Greater emphasiswasplacedupon AFTRS Award reviewed andupdatedthestaff training anddevelopmentpolicyin During theyear, Training theStaff andDevelopmentCommitteeestablishedunderthe Staff Training employment aimedatgreaterflexibilityinbalancingfamilyandworkcommitments. enterprise bargaining andconditionsof negotiationshaveconcentratedonterms inequality andresponding withtheimplementationofappropriatestrategies.Our AFTRS managementmaintainsahighlevelofcommitmenttoidentifyingareas of negotiation andagreement. ispremisedonjoint Assessment ofstudents’progress performance andstaff andstudentsatAFTRSworkinacollaborativeconsultativemanner.Staff telephone forpeoplewithhearingdifficulties. admitted tothefull-timedirecting program.ITpurchased andinstalledaspecial reviewed andproduced goodresults.In1998 ahearing-impairedstudentwas The School’sDisabilityAction PlanandEqualOpportunityProgramcontinuedtobe Social Justice (including Access andEquity) they werefromanon-Englishspeakingbackground. and sixweremen.Ofthesixteenpeopleappointed,oneappointeeindicatedthat AFTRS madesixteenappointmentsduringtheyear:tenwere women non-English speakingbackground.Fifteenpositionswerevacantasat30June1998. eight positionswerefilledbywomen(44%)andninepeoplefroma 132positions,thirteenofwhichwereAs of30June1998there part-time.Fifty- were EEO in Appointments available uponrequest. A fullreportofourachievementsundertheAFTRSEqualOpportunityProgramis the IndustryTraining FundforWomen pp50-51. pp 53-54.Thesamechapteralsodocumentssuccessfuloutcomesforwomenunder the chapter‘SocialandCulturalDiversity’under‘IndigenousProgram Initiatives’ oa oto tf riig$112206 $67635 $44571 Total costofstafftraining Staff timeinvolved intraining(249days @av of$179p/day) Direct expenditure onstafftraining delivering ourservicesinaccordancewithstatedstandards.Aswefinalisedthe well asthemechanismsthatourclientscanactivateiftheybelieveweare not who ourclientsare,andthestandardofservicecanexpectfrom us,as the laterpartofJuneandclearlyarticulateswhoweare, whatservicesweprovide, service charterduringtheyear. Thecharterwasapprovedbyseniormanagementin indevelopingandfinalisinga andexternally AFTRS undertookconsultationinternally Charter Service film andtelevisionschools. development leavetoworkonproductionswithintheindustryorvisitoverseas convention andSIGGRAPH.Anumberofstaffalsoavailedthemselvesprofessional overseas totheCannesFilmFestival,NationalAssociationofBroadcasters Documentary andFARB andtheSydneyFilm Festival.Stafftravelled conferences, attendedincludedtheSPAA,Local eventsthatstaff ASDA,WIFT, National courses ondatabasesupport,networksecurityandtheYear 2000problem. and emailplusatrainingcourseforthe1998studentintake.ITstaffattended students onsoftware packagesincludingwordprocessing,spreadsheets, webbrowsers and and informationtechnology.TheITsectionprovidedin-housetrainingforstaff During theyearstaffparticipatedintrainingcoursesindustrialrelations,publishing be apriorityfornextfinancialyear. Thiswill to reviewitseffectiveness. year, wehavenothadanopportunity charter attheendoffinancial by Ian Walker. written, produced anddirected Lady Vanishes Janet Coombsin , adocumentary The Naked The

65 Creative and Productive Environment 66 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 reported duringtheyear. werefifteenminoraccidents improved safetyconditionsontheexitroadway. There accessandeaseofliftingstoredarea hasimproved goods.Anexitboomgatehas attended trainingcoursesandnetworkmeetings.Completionofaninternalstorage The OH&SCommitteemetfourtimesduringtheyearandcommitteemembers Codes ofPractice,primarilybycomplyingwiththefilmindustrysafetyguidelines. investigation concludedthatAFTRSwasendeavouringtocomplywiththeActand the introductionorimprovementofappropriate managementsystems.This Occupational HealthandSafetyAct,1991 of theinvestigationwastomeasure howAFTRSismeetingitsobligationsunderthe The firstplannedinvestigationbyComcareAustraliatookplacethisyear. Thepurpose Occupational HealthandSafety (OH&S) , and to improve OH&S performance through , andtoimprove OH&Sperformance Producer: LeslieDyer. for Yiannoukas, continuity, ontheshoot Andrew Commis, DOPandCorinna loader, PhilipJoseph, director, L tor: Yolante Eeles, clapper Under the Windscreen Finance and Statutory Reports

Has Beans by Andy Tamandl.

Serving Suggestion by Tony Thorne. 68 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 Write-off anddisposalofobsoleteequipmentwasalsoundertakenduringtheyear. estimated usefullivesofitems,anddepreciationrateshavebeenadjustedtoreflectthis. (deprival value)andforinsurancevaluation.TheAVO alsoundertookareviewofthe conjunction withtherevaluingofallnon-current assetstodepreciatedreplacementcost Toeplitz LibrarywasundertakenbytheAustralianValuation (AVO) Office in A fullstocktakeofallequipment,fixtures andfittings,inventoriesonhandthe Jerzy the saleofAFTRStrainingproducts,andfromadditionalsponsoredactivities. bytheAFTRS,principallythrough feesforshortcourses, A further$1.648mwasearned The ParliamentaryAppropriation forAFTRS1997-98operatingexpenseswas$12.402m. Finance Reports Financial andStatutory (Cinematography). and Cordelia Beresford (Design) Felicity Abbott MA (Hons)thesisof collaboration, Cinematography/Design Chop Suey . oa amnst oslat 8 858 $82 $720 Total paymentstoconsultants $1035 program ofSydneybuilding $500 Paint Solutions–consultancyre paintingandmaintenance progressive production488 certificatecourse $42 asaprivateprovideroftrainingfordigitalpost office Melbourne Curriculum &Training of ServicesPtyLtd–reviewforaccreditation $500 ofpublicityservicesandadvice Publicity– provision Maria Farmer Charles SturtUniversity–curriculumplanningadvice $25395 other relatedindustrialmatters $480 $1500 DWM Consultants–provisionofadvicereenterprisebargaining and –advicereMcMillan Shakespeare salary packagingservicesandoptions workstations andworkareas Commonwealth RehabilitationServices–ergonomic assessmentof $3000 La PassionDuFruit–reviewofcateringservices $7240 stores, distributionandsponsorship Charles Creagh–reviewofestablishmentsinstudentcentre, security, John Bird–provision ofplanningadvicefordistanceeducation specific matters: consultantswereengagedtoprovidespecialisedassistancein The followingexternal Consultancy Services

69 Financial and Statutory Reports 70 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 those reports. and AuditSub-committeeoftheAFTRS’Councilreviews andmonitorsthefindingsof audit,andtheFinance auditprogram supportstheexternal A cyclicalannualinternal authorisationbytwodepartmentheads. management procedureswhichensure transactionswerecontrolledbystrictadherencetoapproved Disposal andwrite-off with theAFTRSAdministrativeOrderswere strictlyadheredto. management controlpracticesensured andsignaturesin accordance thatapprovals measures,prevention inparticulartoprotectassetsandresources.Administration In itscommitmenttotheprevention offraud,theAFTRSestablishedcontrolsand Department,on12April1994. Office, Attorney-General’s oftheseguidelineswasundertakenwiththeFederalJustice April 1993.Areview Fraud ontheCommonwealth The AFTRSoperateswithintheframeworkof Fraud Control availablefromtheCorporateServicesManagerofAFTRS. Copies ofthesereports are operations andfinancialrecordsoftheAFTRSweremaintainedinasatisfactorymanner. Statements of The Auditor-General’sAuditReport22, was tabledinParliamenton22October1997. Auditor-General’s OfficeonthefinancialstatementsofAFTRS.Theannualreport The AFTRSAnnualReport1996-97includedanunqualifiedreport bythe Auditor-General Reports of $113810. and programadvertisingwasplacedprincipallythrough TMPWorldwide toavalue pollingordirect mailorganisations.made tomarketresearch, AFTRSrecruitment No marketsurveyswerecommissionedduring1997-98,andnopayments Market Surveys There were nomajorclaimsandlossesduringthe yearended30June1998. There were Claims andLosses

Commonwealth Entities as published by the Attorney-General’s Departmentin as publishedbytheAttorney-General’s tabled on 4 December 1997, reported thatthe tabledon4December1997,reported Audit

Guidelines for Officers Dealingwith Guidelines forOfficers Results ofthe1996/97Financial security positionsworkprincipallyinthetheatres, studiosandworkshops. (av20m spacefor81ofthestaff office 778m The buildinghas10 the land. The buildingisownedbytheAFTRS,andthereno rentalpayableontheleaseof marketing andadministrativestaffof107positions. site leasedfromMacquarieUniversityatNorthRyde housethetraining,research, The centreofitsactivitiesisinSydney,where the1988purpose-builtpremiseson the provide representation,courses,seminars,marketingandindustryconsultation. The AFTRShasnosubsidiarycompanies,howeveritmaintainsinterstateofficesto Property Usage AFTRS Sydneypremisesandsupplyofelectricity. Tenders weresoughtandcontractsenteredinto fortravelservices,cleaningofthe Competitive Tendering andContracting bymanagement. are madeinaccordancewiththeannualcapitalprogram approved Purchasesofcapitalitems from bothstateandfederalcontractswhere appropriate. contracts.Purchasing ofbothITequipmentandgeneralgoodsismade government ROM. InadditioninformationissuppliedfromQstoresforgoodsavailableonstate contractsviaCD- onfederalgovernment Purchasing Australiasuppliesinformation date. To thebestofourknowledgenoproperly renderedaccountswerepaidafterthedue processed forpaymentonorbytheduedates. All accountsreceivedbyAFTRSwere procedures oftheAFTRSasapprovedbyCouncil. Television andRadioSchoolAct,1973 AFTRS management,subjecttothelimitsprescribed underthe and functions,includingpurchasing levels,tooccupantsofspecificpositionswithin Through theAdministrativeOrdersCouncilofSchoolauthorisespowers accounts paymentareconsistentwithCommonwealthProcurementGuidelines. of The purchasingfunctionsandprocedures oftheAFTRSandstandardterms Purchasing 2 ofspaceoverthreelevels.Approximately2000m (asamended),andthepolicies,programs 2 each),and26operations,engineering Australian Film 2 is

71 Financial Statements 72 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 L rsae2saf135m 2staff QLD –Brisbane serviced onaregularbasistoensureoptimumefficiency. Airconditioning, electricityandfuelcostsweremonitored,allequipmentwas components fromfilmprocessingarecollectedforrecycling. appropriate.Inadditionsilver maintained, aswastheuseofrecycledpaperwhere Recycling ofpaper, cansandbottlesthroughdedicatedcollectionbinswas The AFTRScontinuedmaintenanceandimprovement ofthegroundsandgardens. Environmental Matters Annual Rental Usage and$4756totheHobartrepresentative duringthefinancialyear.Perth representative, andexpensesofthe Note: Acontributionof$6625wasmadetowardstheofficerental 80m Size 4staff NoofPositions VIC –Melbourne State The areascurrentlyleasedinterstateare: A–Aead otatr 40m 2contractors SA – Adelaide Lisa Baileyas ‘Lucy’ in My Familiar otatr Lecture Rooms 2 contractors otatr390m 1 contractor , directed by JaneShadbolt, produced by CharlotteSeymour. 2 2 2 2 Editing facilities Lecture rooms fie $5893 $22273 Offices Offices $100000 Offices oa 05 0 9 – 4 107 15 5 57 21 – 11 40 – 50 – – 18 4 31 3 21 2 10 8 building, security, etc. performing essentially clericalduties. staffperform dutiesrelatingThe support tothemaintenanceof – 9 coversThe administrationcategory all staffemployed inthe OfficerstreamAdministrative Service 1 – 6 * As at30June 1998. 2 4 10 Total – – Support 2 2 4 – – Technical 4 – Administration – 101 – Teaching/Training – 2 2 Management/ DeptHeads – – Senior Management 11 – – 98 – 2 – – 2 Breakdown of 43 AFTRS Staffby Gender, – Level andNESB* – 11 – engage inany work placementswithotherorganisationsduringthefinancialyear. – 1 – The SESequivalentstaffare employed onacontractbasisandcurrent 2 occupantsofthesepositionsdidnot – 1 Staff are employed atthe AFTRS underthe 42 – – was filled. 1 contract expired andanotherpersonwasappointed andtheremaining SESpositionwhichwasvacantlastyear – Note: There wasoneresignation from theSESthisyear andthispositionwasvacantat30June 1998. 2 Another SES 46 * As at30June 1998. 1 Total – Temp – – d) Below SES c) 44 Brisbane Total – 1 Temp d) Below SES c) Melbourne 1 Total Temp d) Below SES c) SESequivalent b) officeholders Statutory a) Sydney Breakdown ofStaffby Gender, Part-time/Full-time andLevel Staffing Information aeftMl / eaeftFemale p/t Female f/t Malep/t Male f/t aeFml oa NESB Total Female Male Australian Film Television andRadioSchool Act, 1973 (asamended). otal a t To

73 Financial and Statutory Reports 74 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 validated the security of personal information held. validated thesecurityofpersonalinformation Auditsofourhumanresourceenterprise agreement. andfinancialsystemshave Thiswasemphasisedbytheinclusionofprivacyprovisionsinnext information. guidelines inrelationtothecollection,maintenance,storageandrelease ofpersonal AFTRS continuedtoadherethePrivacyActandCommissioner’s Privacy consulted aboutprioritiesviatheirstaffandstudentelectedmembersofCouncil. thebudgeteachyear,consulted extensively.Informulating andstudentsare staff were stakeholders. Duringthenegotiationofenterpriseagreement,staff consultation onallemploymentandchangerelated matterswiththerelevant andconditionsofemploymentencouragefull representative. AFTRS’terms andastudent-electedelected Councilhasastaff-elected budget. Ourgoverning issues from policydevelopmentandacademicmatterstothebreakdownof the AFTRS hasestablishedanumberofcommitteesaimedatpromoting debateonall Industrial Democracy emphasis onresultsratherthanhoursworked. allows forgreaterflexibilityinthetermsandconditionsofemployment,withan flexible hoursarrangementsandleavewithoutpay.Theproposed newagreement ofhome-basedwork, family andprofessionaldevelopmentforallstaffinterms flexibilityinbalancingcareer,The currententerpriseagreementallowsforgreater under-represented. the filmandbroadcastindustriesinareaswhichtheyhavebeentraditionally The ITFWcontinuedtomakeheadwayinincreasing opportunitiesforwomenwithin Status of Women Appendixes

Sandy Gore (foreground) and Penny Hackforth-Jones in Kissing Katie Sandstrom. Director: Mairi Cameron Producer: Lesley Dyer Writer: Fiona Seres DOP: Andrew Commis 76 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 hrot oe Scriptwriting Editing Producing Editing Charlotte Jones Editing Charlotte Seymour Design–Titles/Animation Nancy Wu Directing David Redman Design Adolfo Cruzado Design Design Madeleine Blackwell Design Elli Faktor Carisse O’Brien Design Elaine Kusmishko Cinematography Van Cinematography Jones Documentary Tracy James Melinda Doring Documentary Documentary David Stockley Simon Higgins DigitalMedia DigitalMedia Ian Walker Rosemary Hesp DigitalMedia Anna Cater DigitalMedia Christopher Caines DigitalMedia John Breslin Jennifer Dunlop DigitalMedia Anthony Thorne Andrew Tamandl Antoinette Starkiewicz 1998 Graduates–MA Appendix 1 tpe oe Producing Producing General Editing Editing Stephen Jones Della Churchill Editing Stephen Conti Directing Directing Directing Morgan Read Alison Croft Directing Maria Barbagallo Sonja Vivienne Directing Directing Yves Stening Design Ivan Sen Jaan Ranniko Adam Blaiklock Cinematography Cinematography Paolo Bassi Jane Shadbolt Daniel Featherstone Sound Directing Sebastian Craig 1998 Graduates–BA Directing Scriptwriting Stuart Glastonbury Martin Reefman Producing Darlene Johnson Directing 1998 Graduates–GraduateDiploma Sound Sound Fiona Seres Charles Mitchell Sound Scriptwriting Andrew Lewis Sion Tammes Scriptwriting Peter Quinn Scriptwriting Amaya Holcomb Andrew Ryan Romaine Moreton Catherine Lazaroo

77 Appendixes 78 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 Matthew Whittemore Casey Tredinnick Iain Thurlow Mary-Lou Thorp Kylie Simmonds Ben Rippingale Nick O’Rourke Belinda McCullough Clinton Maynard Andrew Maher Producing Barry Keohane Wendy Herbert Commercial RadioBroadcasters Diploma 1997 Graduates– Conversion Course Miriam Stein Conversion Course Conversion Course 1998 Graduate–SpecialistExtensionCourseCertificate ConversionCourse Anton Skotnicki Sound Denny Lawrence Marsha Bennett Scriptwriting Kim Batterham Shannon O’Neill Christopher Aronsten (Motion Picture SoundEditors GuildAwards for in Australia(AFIBestAchievement inSoundfor Nui including Paulette GoddardScholarship. Seventeenfeaturefilmpostproduction credits York University(NYU),andwinnerofboththeNYUFellowship Education, UniversityofTechnology, Sydney.MasterofArts,Cinema Studies, New Bachelor ofCommunications(filmproductionmajor) andGraduateDiploma Annabelle Sheehan, Headof Teaching AFTRS inJuly1998. Commercial ServiceswiththeArtGalleryofNewSouthWales from1993 untiljoining tourism andthearts.SheheldpositionofGeneral Manager–Corporateand experience inboththeprivateandpublicsectorsworking intheareas ofretailing, Business (UniversityofSydney).More thantwenty-fiveyearsfinancialmanagement FCPA, SocietyofCPAs. UniversityofMelbourne/Australian Graduate Certificatein Pat Mackintosh, Manager CorporateServices purpose builtdigitaldisplaysystemsandprograms for two museumsinSydney. interactive mediaartsatfestivalsandbiennaleinternationally,hasdeveloped technologies. Aswellasproducing linear media, hassuccessfullyexhibited but hasforthelasteightyearsconcentratedexclusivelyondigitalproduction specialist intheareaofdigitalmedia.Worked originallyinfilmandvideoproduction, BA (MassCommunications),GraduateDiplomainVisual Arts,Master ofFineArts.A John Colette, Headof Technology of Technology. MemberoftheCinemediaBoard. Professor inFilm,andCourseCoordinatorforMediaArts,RoyalMelbourneInstitute management of critic forthe BA (Hons)LaTrobe University.Producerandco-writer Rod Bishop, Director Senior StaffProfiles Appendix 2 , MadMax2 The Piano Age Green Guide Age Green Cinema Papers and , Lorenzo’s Oil Lorenzo’s Mad MaxBeyondThunderdome from1990to1995andhasservedontheboardsof and the Melbourne FilmFestival.PreviouslyAssociate andtheMelbourne , Fearless , The PortraitofaLady The Piano The Piano . Her work has earned awards . Herworkhasearned Body Melt and ) aswellintheUS , Dead Calm Dead Calm (1993).Was film , ). Her Rapa

79 Appendixes 80 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 Peter Giles, HeadofDigital Media an extendedperiodofleaveduring1998toproductiondesign Australian work.Filmcreditsinclude theatre, danceandoperacredits withamajoremphasisonthedevelopmentofnew Diploma ofDesign,NIDA.Set,CostumeandProduction Designerwithextensivefilm, Stephen Curtis, HeadofDesign High Tide Well include:features, lecturer fortheeditingdepartmentin1994and1995.Credits ShewasanextensionstudentatAFTRSin1993andaguest series andcurrent affairs. soundeditorworkforsixteenyearsonfeatureby freelance films,televisionmini- Received initialtraininginfilmandsoundeditingattheABCdramastudiosfollowed Annie Breslin, HeadofSound Tisch School,NewYork University. Dismissal Christian Brothers radio, stageandtelevision;authorofanumberpublishedplaysincluding BA, SydneyUniversity.Twenty-fiveyearsexperienceasawriterandproducerfor Ron Blair, Head of Scriptwriting she joinedthestaff. School beganin1973andwasmaintainedthrough before theyearsasaguestlecturer Shirley Barrett,BillBennett,George MillerandJimSharman. Herassociationwiththe both cinemaandtelevision.DirectorsshehasworkedwithincludeGillianArmstrong, Has workedformorethantwentyyearsasaneditorondramaanddocumentary, Sara Bennett,HeadofEditing North SydneyCollegeofTAFE. teachingappointmentsincludetheUniversityofTechnology,previous Sydneyand where heworkedforfive years priortojoiningAFTRSin1998. oversaw theconversionof thevideofacilitiesfromanaloguetodigitalatMetro, Metro Television).(formerly Developedanextensivedigital trainingprogram and at theUniversityofSydney, theUniversityofTechnology, SydneyandatMetro Screen multimedia andradioprojects forbothcorporateandeducationalclientstaught University ofWestern Sydney,Nepean.Hasproduced a wide rangeofvideo, sound attheAFTRS(1988).CompletinganMAin InteractiveMultimediaatthe BA (Communications)from theUniversityofTechnology, Sydney(1987);studied Bastion , Gino, MapoftheHumanHeart,StruckbyLightning,EvilAngels,Young Einstein, ; and current affairs programs, ; andcurrentaffairs . ExecutiveProducer, DramaforABCRadio(1987-91).Alsotaughtatthe and Mad Max2 . Television includeABCseriesandKennedy Miller’s credits ; mini-series, Night Cries, Breathing UnderWaterNight Cries,Breathing SixtyMinutes The

Challenge and , The Four Corners

Cowra Breakout, TheLast Cowra Breakout, Looking forAlibrandi and . Bedevil . Took . The The The Television andChannel4,shewas previously HeadofProducing attheNFTS(UK). UK. Adocumentaryproducer/director fortheBBC,Granada Television, Thames Television HallamUniversity, MediaSchoolof Sheffield Production attheNorthern Executive ProducerandCourse LeaderoftheMAcourseinDocumentaryFilm and MA (Hons)History,University ofKentatCanterbury.FormerlyPrincipalLecturer, Jane Mills, HeadofScreen Studies documentary at HangingRock Producer intheAustralianindustryforover25years. Credits include:features, Patricia Lovell, AM, MBE, Head ofProducing cinematography from theACS. Feature filmcreditsinclude receive herACSaccreditationfrom theAustralianCinematographersSociety(ACS). Australia’s firstfemaledirector ofphotographyandthefirstwomaninAustraliato Jan Kenny, ACS, HeadofCinematography she wasasecondaryschoolteacher, teachingEnglishand AncientHistory. announcer untiltheendof1993.Beforeherradiocareer,as acurrent affairs/talkback the AlanJonesbreakfastprogramon2UEinSydney.Worked for2UEand then2GB program.AtthesametimewasEuropeancorrespondentfor current affairs/music Worked inMonacoonanEnglishlanguageradiostationforthreeyears,presentinga a newsreaderinCanberraandSydney,mostlyradio,withsomeTVnewsreading. announcer. Worked andmusicprograms as fortheABCpresentingcurrentaffairs BA, DipEd,SydneyUniversity.Fifteenyearsexperienceinradioasapresenter/ Lucienne Joy, HeadofRadio Trail Matildas Anthropological Society’sdistinguished,BasilWright Prize.Amonghiscreditsare, Dance was nominatedforaLogieBestTVDocumentary1997.In1995hisfilm and the1997NSWPremier’sHistoryAward andAward forBestScreenplay.Thefilm recently filmandtelevisionawards.Most have wonnumerousnationalandinternational (Britain), theBBC,PBS(America),ABCTV(Australia)andSBS(Australia).Hisfilms Documentary produceranddirector. HasproducedanddirectedfilmsforChannel4 Trevor Graham, Manager Strand Documentary an MBEandAM. Perfectionist , Sugar Slaves won a Silver Hugo at the Chicago International FilmFestivalandtheRoyal wonaSilverHugoattheChicagoInternational , Mabo –LifeofanIslandMan Painting theTown . She has been recognised forhercontributiontotelevisionandfilmwith . Shehasbeenrecognised Sydney OperaHouse–MonsterorMiracle , , Punchlines Gallipoli , , Land BilongIslanders Break ofDay Break , and Mary Mystique ofthePearl and , wontheAFI’sAward forBestDocumentary, Fran , Summerfield . Shehaswonfiveawardsfor , Dancing intheMoonlight . and ; andtelemovie, Monkey Grip Aeroplane , Picnic Paper ; the Red The

81 Appendixes 82 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 Most recentlywroteanddirectedthefeature film direction), hedirected mini-series Director, actor, creditsincludethe writerandteacherforstage andscreen. Screen George Whaley, HeadofDirecting committee, Watch OnCensorship. Adviser totheSydneyFilmFestivalandafoundermemberofwatchdog Author ofnumerousarticlesandfivebookswhichhavebeenawardedvariousprizes. Trust. Canberra; ResidentDirector, OldTote, Sydney;andCEOofthe Canberra Theatre andTheatreACT,co-founder oftwotheatrecompanies,EmeraldHill,Melbourne University; Davis. OtherpositionsincludeDirectorofUniversityTheatre, Melbourne HeadofActingatNIDAwherehisstudents includedMelGibsonandJudy Formerly The HarpintheSouth Clowning Around and PoorMan’sOrange and Clowning Around 2 Clowning Around Dad andDave–OnOurSelection (screenplayadaptationand inPerthandParis. . Ross Boyer Russell Boyd Susan Bower Steve Blanda Dixie Betts Kevin Best Belinda Bennetts Bill Bennett Ross Bell Stephen Bayley Kim Batterham Philippa Bateman Paul Bartlett Maureen Barron Tony Barrell Tony Ayres Geoffrey Atherden Guy Ashford Barbara Angell Stephen Anderson Sandy Aloisi David Allen Sandra Alexander Erika Addis Guest Lecturers, 1997-98 Appendix 3 Lawrence Chincilla Lawrence Charney Greg Phil Charley Dave Charles Jane Castle Peter Castaldi Dominic Case Brian Carlton Vaughan Campbell Wenona Byrne Paul Butler David Burr Kim Buddee Richard Buckham Annie Brunning Sally Browning Deliah Browne Georgia Brown Jenny Brockie Michael Brindley Richard Brennan Chris Brammall James Bradley David Bradbury Jessica Douglas-Henry Heather Dorrough Bob Donaldson John Dickson John Dickie Rob Dewar Robert Dein Ian David Glenn Daniel Timothy Daly Jane DaCosta Martin Crouch Heather Croall Michael Cove David Court Dany Cooper Matt Connors Robert Connolly Sharon Connolly Bob Connolly Pip Conlon David Collins Al Clark Barbara Chobocky

83 Appendixes 84 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 Wayne Hampshire Mike Hammond Gary Hamilton Katie Grusovin Anna Grieve Helen Grace Michael Gordon-Smith David Goldie Ross Gibson Rob George Sandy George Paul Gearside Helen Garner Martin Freidl Roger Ford Alan Flemming Lewis Fitzgerald Greg Fitzgerald Pat Fiske Bruce Ferrier Jack Feldstein Leigh Elmes Julian Ellis Robyn Elliot Anne Edwards Jayne Edwards Peter Doyle John Downs Peter Downer Roger Dowling Ray Kolle Graham Knowles Tom King Cathy Kenyon Phil Judd Stephen JonesEvans Louise Johnson Jane Johnson Clayton Jauncey Noelle Janaczewska Kevin Jackson Bridget Ikin John Hutchinson Ross Hutchens Pip Hurley Robin Hughes Jennifer Hogan Chris Hilton Ian Heydon Robert Herbert Ray Henman David Heidtman Rolf deHeer Emma Hay Peter Harvie Lloyd Hart Michelle Harrison Megan Harding Kari Hanet Peter Hand Belinda Maxwell Rick Mason Adrian Martin Annie Marshall Tracey Mann James Manche Richard Mallett Tracey Mair Torquil Macneal Andrew Mackie Mike Mackay Warren Lynch Alexsandra Lyall Catharine Lumby Mark Lucas Margaret Lovell Kim Lord Rigoberto Lopez Claude Liucci Rick Lisle Sandra Levy Col Lee Bevan Lee Mark Lazarus Roger Law Harold Lander Roger Lanser Susan Lambert Edie Kurzer Peter Kukurra Sue Murray Ian Munroe Jackie Munro Roger Moulton Graham Mott Jason Morrison Emily Morgan Alec Morgan Shaun Moore Chris Moon Annie Murtagh-Monks Joanna Milter Nicola Mills Sue Milliken Mark Miller Amanda Midlam Tristram Miall Nick Meyers Werner Meyer Cam Merton Janet Merewether Megan McMurchy Susan McKinnon David McKay Hugh McGowan Robyn McFadgen Francis McDonald Ian McCrae Fiona McBain Edward Primrose Jennine Primmer Power Greg Russell Powell Peter Pound Andrew Plain Luigi Pittorino Marion Pilowsky Jim Pike Andrew Pike Michael Phillips Damon Perry Rachel Perkins Jane Paterson Wayne Pashley Deborah Parsons Veronica Overton Martin Oswin Chris Oliver Murray Olds Dennis O’Rourke Cathy O’Connor Hillary Norrie Kris Noble Steve Newman Mark Neely Peter Neale Annette Nazaroff Michael Nahas Steve Shaw Mike Selywn Sue Seeary John Seale Peter Saxon Melanie Sandford Robert Sandeman Wendy Sainsbury Michael Rubbo John Ruane Chris Rowell Olivia Rousset John Rouch Dasha Ross Nikki Roller Bob Roget David Rogerson Ray Robinson Reece Robinson Jim Roberts Lianne Richards Deborah Richards Joel Rheinberger Morgan Rengasami Gary Reilly Tim Read David Raines Valerie Queva Joe Queenan

85 Appendixes 86 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 Roger Summerill Leo Sullivan Jane Sullivan Sarah Stollman Mark Stiles Nina Stevenson Antoinette Starkiewicz Jim Stark John Stanley Rob Stalder Mark Spurway Ron ESparks Robyn Smith Greg Smith Graham Smith Simon Smith Sara Smith Roz Sinclair Peter Sinclair Trevor Simpson Laurie Silvestrin Mark Simpfendorfer Anthos Simon Guntis Sics Jonathon Shteinman Graham Shirley Peter Shepherd Peter Sheehan Sheedy Brendan John Williams Pamela Williams David Williams John Whitteron Peter West David Webster Jenny TWard Ian Walker Roslyn Walker David Wakeley Frans Vandenburg Miki vanZwanenburg Jo Van Es Marc Van Buuren Ian Vaile Andrew LUrban Jane Ubrihien Patricia Uberoi Steven Turner Mark Turnbull Victoria Treole Andrew Traucki Ian Toull Graham Thorburn Brian Thomson Peter Thompson Diane Tammes David Swann Peter Swan Laura Zusters Tom Zubrycki Ronny Yu Graham Wyse Rowan Woods Shane Withington Dave Wilson John Wilson Ruth Carr Chicago InternationalFilmFestival, USA, 1997 David Lowe Australian InternationalFilmFestival, Canberra, Australia, 1997 Adrian Van deVelde CILECT Congress, Ebeltoft, Denmark, 1997 Urszula Zareba-Idzikowska Vladimir Divljan Nick Tantaro Watch my Shorts, Melbourne, Australia, 1997 Sandra Lepore Palm FilmFestival, SpringsInternationalShort USA, 1997 Andrée Greenwell Bathurst FilmFestival, Australia, 1997 Carlo Giacco Exposure FilmFestival, InternationalShort Brisbane, Australia, 1997 Film Festival Awards and Recognitions, 1997-98 Appendix 4 Generation Freestyle Rock étman The Drip The Drip for Raffaella Acquiring aTaste Medusahead Nightride Category Student Documentary Silver Plaque, Best ShortFilm Kodak ProductAward Best Sound Best Director Student Competition Honourable Mention, Medium Best Useofthe(Video) in MusicalScore Best Achievement

87 Appendixes 88 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 Rosemary Hesp Kaye Harrison Sebastian Craig Justine Kerrigan Sandra Lepore Dendy Awards, Sydney FilmFestival, Australia, 1998 David Lowe Noir inFestival, Courmeyeur, Italy, 1997 Justine Kerrigan ACS Awards (NSW), Australia, 1997 Sandra Lepore Florence, Italy, 1997 New York University InternationalStudentFilmFestival, Chris Aronsten FilmFestival,British Short London, UK, 1997 Ruth Carr Worthington, USA, 1997 Columbus InternationalFilm& Video Festival, Relative Strangers Guy Love from Freestyle Guy Love from Subject S Life andDeath Flying OverMother for Raffaella Acquiring aTaste Call Waiting Generation Commended, General (over 15minutes) Commended, Fiction Best ShortThriller Short Fiction Highly Commended, Short Fiction Highly Commended, Fiction Silver Award, Short Fiction Silver Award, Short 1st Prize Best Screenwriting Category Student Documentary Honourable Mention, Ruth Carr Justine Kerrigan Urszula Zareba-Idzikowska Marzena Domaradzka St KildaFilmFestival, Melbourne, Australia, 1998 Generation Flying OverMother Time Machine The Two-Wheeled The BirthdayPresent attheDoor Crouching attheDoor Crouching Best Documentary Cinematography ACS Award for Highly Commended, Sound Postproduction Best Achievementin Award Encouragement Director’s

89 Appendixes 90 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 Sion Tammes, Dolby Stereo Award Ian Walker, Dfilm Award Peter Quinn Amaya Holcolmb Shared award: AWA Distribution Award Amaya Holcomb Audio SoundCentre Encouragement Award Damon Escott, Atlab 2 Andrew Commis, Atlab 3 Damon Escott AFTRS Cinematographer ofthe Year Award Sponsored Awards,1997-98 Appendix 5 Melinda Doring Fox Studios Australia Award for DesignExcellence Not awarded Commission Award Ethnic Affairs nd rd Ya Grant Year TheNakedLadyVanishes Grant Year Cherish Half Mongrel Who hasKilledRolandMosh? Sion Tammes, Quantegy Award for Audio Excellence Andrew Commis, 2 Panavision Australia Danny Featherstone, 3 Panavision Australia Ivan Sen NIMAA Award for ExcellenceinIndigenous Filmmaking Fiona Seres Andy Ryan Shared Award: New South Wales Film& Television OfficeScriptwriting Award Andrew Commis, Kodak 2 Sebastian Craig, Kodak 3 Nick Tantaro Special award: Charlotte Seymour Kenneth Myer Fellowship Jacqui NorthandJustineKerrigan, Lesley DyerandGiulaSandler, Runners-up: Penny McDonaldandSafinaUberoi, Heidtman &Co Award Nancy Wu Frameworks Award for ExcellenceinEditing nd rd Y a Grant Year Ya Grant Year The WhiteTree My Familiar Under theWindscreen Kissing KatieSandstrom Great Falls Great nd rd Y a Grant Year Y a Grant Year Only HalfGod Positively Women –Daughters,Mothers,Lovers Biji Times 2

91 Appendixes 92 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 David Redman Alison Croft Two awards: Visualeyes CompleteEditor Award Della Churchill Village Roadshow Pictures Award Ivan Sen Southern Star Award Tim Richter, SMPTE Creative Technology Award Andrew Tamandl, Damon Escott, Special awards: Relative Strangers Half Mongrel Has Beans Digital Sound&Vision Digital EquipmentCorporation (Australia)PtyLimited Dfilm DigitalFilmServices Crawford Productions PtyLtd Cinevex FilmLaboratoriesPtyLtd Carlton &UnitedBreweries (NSW) PtyLtd Campbell, Barbara Cameraquip (Australia)PtyLtd AWA Distribution AVID Technology AustraliaPty Ltd Australian ScreenEditorsGuild Australian CinematographersSociety,Queensland Audio ServiceSalesPtyLtd Atlab QueenslandPtyLtd Atlab Australia Apple ComputerAustraliaPtyLtd Ansett Australia Alias Wavefront ABC Television, Melbourne ABC Television, Hobart/ AAV Australia Corporate Sponsors,1997-98 Appendix 6 Gardening Australia Gardening

93 Appendixes 94 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 Film Film &Tape SalesPtyLtd Federation ofAustralianRadioBroadcasters Fast Video Ethnic AffairsCommission,NewSouthWales En-Cue ProductionsPtyLtd Encore Magazine Dolby LaboratoriesInc Discreet Logic Digiteyes PtyLtd New MediaSalesPtyLtd National IndigenousMedia AssociationofAustralia Myer, EstateofthelateKenneth B Myer, V Andrew Media, EntertainmentandArtsAlliance Media World PtyLtd Liberty &BeyondProductionsPtyLtd Lemac Film&Video Kodak (Australasia)PtyLtd Kodak (Australasia)PtyLtd–Queensland Ian ReedFoundation HSV-7, Melbourne Heidtman &Co Hanimex PtyLimited Films Australia PtyLtd Great Southern Future Reality Frameworks EditPtyLtd Fox StudiosAustralia

Australia Visualeyes PtyLtd Village RoadshowPictures Victorian CollegeoftheArts Telstra TCN-9 – TCN-9 Sydney Syntec InternationalPtyLtd The SydneyFilmCo Spectacle Films StarGroupPtyLtd Southern South AustralianFilmCorporation Sony AustraliaLimited SoftImage Society ofMotionPicture andTelevision Engineers Roly PolyPictureCo Inc Quantegy International Photon VFXPtyLtd Panavision Australia Panasonic AustraliaPtyLtd Pacific FilmandTelevision Commission New SouthWales FilmandTelevision Office Money

95 Appendixes 96 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 International Sibling Bliss Kick to Guy Love from Preoccupied Tunnel Vision Nightride Principle The Underdog Warm Strangers Rock étMan Balloon Girl Medusahead Generation Guru No Night Goblin Market Domestic Broadcast Sales, 1997-98 Appendix 7 Rabbit ontheMoon Deadlock Flying overMother Rock étMan Freestyle Pay Television Pay Television ABC Television ABC Television ABC Television ABC Television ABC Television ABC Television SBS Television SBS Television SBS Television SBS Television SBS Television SBS Television SBS Television Home Video Channel,UK Home Video Channel,UK Channel Four, UK Channel Four, UK Channel Four, UK Nightride Freestyle Freestyle Machine The Two-WheeledTime Machine The Two-WheeledTime The Door Zara’s Tale andRunning Wired Roadsong Letters totheFuture PieceSuite Three Dusty Hearts A HorsewithStripes You Can’tCatchMe A Parting Requiem Life onEarthasIKnowIt Swimming Once inTime The SpaceBetweentheDoorandFloor Sex Rules Cherith The Cellist Jopet Pismo No NeedtoStand Wild Planet Poetry foranEnglishman Green Telepiu, Italy Denmark Radio, Canal Plus,Poland Canal Plus,Poland Canal Plus,Spain Home Video Channel,UK Home Video Channel,UK Home Video Channel,UK Home Video Channel,UK Home Video Channel,UK Home Video Channel,UK Home Video Channel,UK Home Video Channel,UK Home Video Channel,UK Home Video Channel,UK Home Video Channel,UK Home Video Channel,UK Home Video Channel,UK Home Video Channel,UK Home Video Channel,UK Home Video Channel,UK Home Video Channel,UK Home Video Channel,UK Home Video Channel,UK Home Video Channel,UK Home Video Channel,UK Home Video Channel,UK Home Video Channel,UK

97 Appendixes 98 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 P IndigenousProgramInitiatives HumanRightsandEqual OpportunityCommission AustralianFilmFinance Corporation FederationofAustralian RadioBroadcasters EqualEmploymentOpportunity IPI DepartmentofEmployment, Education,Training HREOC CommonwealthScientific andIndustrialResearch FFC FARB EEO DEETYA CSIRO CILECT Centre International deLiaisondesÉcoles CentreInternational CentralAustralianAboriginalMediaAssociation AustralianWriters’ Guild AustralianValuation Office AboriginalandTorres StraitIslanderCommission AustralianTeachers of Media CILECT AustralianScreenDirectors’Association CAAMA AustralianFilmTelevision &RadioSchool AustralianFilmInstitute AWG AustralianFilmCommission AVO AustralianCinematographers Society ATSIC AustralianBroadcastingCorporation ATOM AustralianBroadcastingAuthority ASDA AFTRS AustralianArchiveAudiovisualInterestGroup AFI AFC ACS ABC ABA AAAVIG of Glossary Abbreviations and Acronyms Appendix 8 and Youth Affairs Organisation Cinéma etdeTélévision ITWomen inFilmandTelevision West Arts AustralianAcademy forPerforming Victoria Collegeofthe Arts UniversityofWestern Sydney UniversityofTechnology, Sydney California UniversityofSouthern WIFT LosAngeles UniversityofCalifornia, ScreenProducers’Association ofAustralia WAAPA Providers ScreenNetworkInformation VCA UWS SocietyofMotionPicture andTelevision Engineers UTS SpecialBroadcastingService USC SpecialInterestGroupGraphics SouthAustralianFilm Corporation UCLA RepetitiveStrainInjury SPAA RoyalAgriculturalSociety SNIP Institute ofTechnology RoyalMelbourne SMPTE SIGGRAPH OccupationalHealthandSafety SBS ofFilmandLiterature Classification Office NewYork University SAFC RSI NationalIndigenous MediaAssociationofAustralia RAS NationalInstituteofDramaticArt NationalFilmandTelevision School(UK) RMIT OH&S non-Englishspeaking background OFLC megabyte NYU IndustryTrainingNIMAA FundforWomen Technology Information NIDA NFTS NESB MIA mb ITFW IT Media International Australia Media International

99 Appendixes 100 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 0Acs n qiy64 14-66 64 vii N/A 64 N/A 4 Accessand Equity 64 6-7 ActionTaken toEnhanceSocialJustice Programs ProgramReports MajorDocuments Released 30 viii-ix EEOinAppointments 29 27-28 Companies Government 26 vi Non-StatutoryAuthorities 25 PortfolioLegislation&StatutoryAuthorities SignificantOrganisation Change iv 22-24 131-8 Page Organisation Chart 18-21 SocialJusticeOverview 12-17 11 10 09 StatementofCorporateObjectives 08 (AandB) CatherineGriff Index–Alphabetical Table ofContents 07 06 Subject 05 Guideline This listshowscompliancewiththe RequirementsIndex ofReporting Appendix 9 ne eotn eurmns100-2 Email [email protected] Fax (02)98871030 Tel (02)98056422 AFTRS, POBox126,NorthRydeNSW1670 Research andPolicyAdviser Index –ReportingRequirements CommonwealthAuthoritiesandCompaniesAct1997 . 2Idsra eorc 74 – 66 63-4 – – Occupation HealthandSafety IndustrialDemocracy EqualEmployment Opportunity Interchange Scheme 43-44 Othertraining activities;eg,workexperience 42 Listofeligible trainingprograms 41 – 40 39 38 Training Report 63-6 37 Training Expenditure Pay Performance Management HumanResources–Staff 36 34-35 33 SeniorExecutiveService 32 Information Staffing 31 .Nme fsafwopriiae – – – 64-5 – 64 – – D. Numberbelongingtovariouscategories whoparticipated C. Numberofstaff 73 B. Numberofperson-daysspentonstafftraining 73 73 A. NumberofEmployeesasat30June1998 D. AmountofTraining GuaranteeShortfall C. NetEligibleTraining Expenditure B. MinimumTraining Requirement – – A. Total AmountofPayroll developmentactivities D. Participationinstaff C. GainsandLosses B. Gender 73 A. Level 73 E. Numbersofmenandwomenemployedinvariouscategories N/A D. Temporary Staff C. NumbersemployedunderthePublicServiceAct1972 73 members B. Full-timeandpart-timestaff A. Total numberofemployeesbyclassification&location

101 Appendixes 102 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 iaca ttmns103-30 N/A 103-4 74 72 74 – – approved bytheJointCommittee ofPublicAccounts17March 1994(updated1997). This listshowscompliancewiththe – 70 – Financial Statements ix EnvironmentalMatters StatusofWomen 71-2 – Independent AuditReport 70 Discretionary Grants BusinessRegulations 69 89-94 88 ClientComments–anymeasuresfor monitoring,handling 71 71 86-87 Privacy ofInformation Freedom 84-85 DecisionsofCourtsandTribunals 78-83 70 70 Ombudsman’sComments 77 71 ParliamentaryEnquiries 74-76 Auditor-General Reports 103-30 MarketSurveys 71-73 PropertyUsage 68-70 – CapitalWorks 64-67 63 Consultancies PaymentofAccounts 62 Technology Information Purchasing 61 Purchasing 55-60 54 ClaimsandLosses 53 FraudControl FinancialStatements 52 Post-separationemployment 50-51 47-49 46 45 opans te edak63 complaints, otherfeedback Requirements forDepartmentalAnnualReports Requirements , evaluation ofaccounting policiesandsignificantaccountingestimates.These supporting theamountsand otherdisclosures inthefinancialstatements,and misstatement. Auditprocedures includedexamination,on atestbasis,ofevidence reasonable assuranceasto whetherthefinancialstatementsare freeofmaterial Auditing Standards,which incorporate theAustralianAuditingStandards,toprovide The audithasbeenconductedinaccordancewithAustralian NationalAuditOffice Communications andtheArts. statements inordertoexpressanopiniononthem toyou,theMinisterfor theycontain.Ihaveconductedanindependentauditofthefinancial information responsible forthepreparationandpresentationof financialstatementsandthe The membersoftheAustralianFilmTelevision andRadioSchoolCouncil are partoftheFinancialStatements. Notestoandforming ScheduleofContingencies;and • ScheduleofCommitments; • StatementofCashFlows; • StatementofAssetsandLiabilities; • OperatingStatement; • StatementbyCouncil; • • School fortheyearended30June1998.Thefinancialstatementscomprise: I haveauditedthefinancialstatementsofAustralianFilmTelevision andRadio Scope To theMinisterforCommunicationsandArts

103 Financial Statements 104 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 7 September1998 Sydney Delegate oftheAuditor-General Executive Director Russ Chantler Australian NationalAuditOffice thefinancialstatementsgiveatrueandfairview,inaccordancewithapplicable (ii) thefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedinaccordancewithGuidelines (i) In myopinion, Audit Opinion ontheabovebasis. The auditopinionexpressedinthisreport hasbeenformed results ofitsoperationsandcashflows. the entitywhichisconsistentwithmyunderstandingofitsfinancialposition, Issues GroupConsensusViews) andstatutoryrequirementsso astopresentaviewof Accounting Standards,othermandatoryprofessional reportingrequirements(Urgent respects, thefinancialstatementsare presentedfairlyinaccordancewithAustralian havebeenundertakentoformanopinionas whether,procedures inallmaterial 1998 andtheresultsitsoperationscashflowsforyearthenended. financial positionoftheAustralianFilmTelevision andRadioSchoolasat30June the GuidelinesforFinancialStatementsofCommonwealthAuthorities, Accounting Standards,othermandatoryprofessionalreportingrequirementsand for FinancialStatementsofCommonwealthAuthorities hi Director 4September1998 RodBishop 4 Sptember1998 Chair Tristram Miall Authorities. Minister for Financeand Administration’s Guidelinesfor FinancialStatementsofCommonwealth In ouropinion, theattachedfinancialstatementspresent fairly theinformation required by the Australian Film Television andRadioSchool Financial Statementsfor the Year Ended30June 1998 Statement by Council

105 Financial Statements 106 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 te 4D 3F Other Interest Accumulated surplusesatbeginningofreportingperiod EQUITY INTERESTS e osfo aeo ses3E Net lossfrom saleofassets e ano ipslo ses4C Net gainondisposalofassets neet4B 3B 3D Interest 3C Write-down ofassets Depreciation &amortisation Suppliers bfr bomlies 12402 12402 6A 13174 revenues from government over(Deficit) ofnetcostservices 5A Total revenues from government Abnormal items-loans (before abnormalitems) Total revenues from government appropriationsParliamentary received 14786 612 1 (before abnormalitems) Revenues from government 4A REVENUES FROM GOVERNMENT Net costofservices Total operatingrevenues from independentsources 3A Sales ofgoods andservices Operating revenues from independentsources Total operatingexpenses NOTES Employees Operating expenses NET COSTOFSERVICES cuuae upue tedo eotn eid22016 The accompanying ofthese financialstatements notes form part Accumulated period surplusesatendofreporting Australian Film Television &RadioSchool FOR THE YEAR ENDED30JUNE1998 OPERATING STATEMENT 8 22 788 12 402 2 086 5 646 1 039 6 913 $’000 (772) 1998 496 122 19 77 – – – (1 423) 24 211 11 753 12 421 12 421 13 176 14 776 22 788 1 914 5 391 1 050 7 112 1 600 $’000 (668) 1997 341 118 318 29 12 91 oa ses32014 10F 30665 1349 10A,C 9A 10B,C,D,E Current assets 29365 Non-current liabilities Current liabilities 32014 Total assets Total non-financialassets 2649 Other Plant andequipment 8 8 Land andbuildings NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS 7C Total financialassets 848 7B 1801 Cash 7A FINANCIAL ASSETS Total liabilitiesandequity Total equity Accumulated surplus Revaluation reserve EQUITY Total liabilities Total provisions andpayables Other Suppliers Employees PROVISIONSPAYABLES AND Total debt The accompanying ofthesefinancialstatements notesformpart 9B Non-current assets Receivables ess6B 6A Leases Loans DEBT Australian Film Television &RadioSchool STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 30JUNE1998 NOTES 21 517 22 016 30 453 1 561 1 445 1 204 8 936 1 285 7 349 1 256 $’000 1998 212 335 210 768 64 80 26 709 25 993 22 000 26 709 24 221 22 787 25 802 1 404 1 085 3 802 1 434 1 297 2 488 1 720 $’000 1997 716 768 191 198 225 907 687 768 29 –

107 Financial Statements 108 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 PRTN CIIIS$’000 Interest Sales ofgoods andservices Appropriations Cash received OPERATING ACTIVITIES oa ahue (8) – (1002) 68 (934) Total cashused Repayment ofdebt Cash used Total cashreceived (12580) Proceeds from debt Cash received FINANCING ACTIVITIES 1540 Net cashfrom investing activities Total cashused 14120 Purchase ofproperty, plantandequipment Cash used Total cashreceived Proceeds from saleofproperty, plantandequipment Cash received INVESTING ACTIVITIES Net cashfrom operatingactivities Total cashused Interest Suppliers Employees Cash used Total cashreceived aha 0Jn 1285 598 (8) The accompanying ofthese financialstatements notes formpart Cash at30June Add cashat1July Net increase (decrease) incashheld Net cashfrom financingactivities Australian Film Television &RadioSchool STATEMENT OFCASHFLOWS for theyear ended30June 1988 (1 002) (5 575) (7 002) 12 402 1 643 1998 687 (8) (3) 75 68 – (13 124) (1 249) (5 732) (7 392) (1 218) (1 249) 12 421 13 987 1 467 $’000 (255) 1997 100 100 863 687 100 942 99 31 31 – – – Plant andequipment(1) CAPITAL COMMITMENTS BY TYPE e omtet 271 1211 Other commitmentsincludeobligationsfor maintenanceofbuilding, purchases ofgoods and 3. Operating leasesincluderental ofofficeandteachingaccommodationatthe AFTRS interstate 2. Plantandequipmentcommitments includecontractsfor thepurchase ofsoftware andhardware 1. Net commitments 1211 From two tofive years From onetotwo years – One year orless Operating leasecommitments BY MATURITY 1211 1097 Net commitments One year orless All netcommitments 114 BY MATURITY Net commitments Commitments receivable Total commitmentspayable Total othercommitments Other commitments(3) Operating leases(2) OTHER COMMITMENTS Total capital commitments From two tofive years From onetotwo years services andoutstandingcontractualcommitments tofreelance contractors services locations ManagementSystem for anew Library Australian Film Television &RadioSchool SCHEDULE OFCOMMITMENTS as at30June 1998 1 073 $’000 1998 114 111 133 826 271 111 27 27 1 194 1 194 1 194 1 147 $’000 1997 390 112 134 757 390 144 938 112 144 47 47 –

109 Financial Statements 110 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 There are noknown contingencies. Australian Film Television &RadioSchool SCHEDULE OFCONTINGENCIES 8FinancialInstruments Insurance 18 Trust Money 17 Remuneration of Auditors 16 Remuneration ofOfficers 15 Disclosures RelatedParty 14 Remuneration of AFTRS Council 13 CashFlow Reconciliation 12 Non-FinancialAssets FinancialAssets 11 Equity 10 Provisions9 and Payables Debt 8 Revenues7 from Government OperatingRevenues6 from IndependentSources Expenses GoodsandServices 5 Expenditure4 by Branch ofSignificant Summary 3 Accounting Policies 2 1 Description Note Table ofContents Australian Film Television &RadioSchool Statements for the Year Ended30June 1998 Notes To andForming Part oftheFinancial

111 Financial Statements 112 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 1. Summary ofSignificant Summary Accounting Policies 1. Australian Film Television andRadioSchool Statements for the Year Ended30June 1998 Notes To andForming Part oftheFinancial management andrecording withoutmaterially affecting assetvaluesrecognised. 000threshold wasselectedbecauseitfacilitatesefficientasset significant intotal). The $2 the year ofacquisition (otherthanwhere they ofagroup form part ofsimilaritemswhichare 000, whichareAssets andLiabilities, expensedin exceptfor purchases costinglessthan$2 Purchases ofproperty, plantandequipmentare recognised initially atcost intheStatementof Property, PlantandEquipment 1.4 motor vehicles ofanexecutive whichform part package. salary The AFTRS isexempt from allforms oftaxationexceptfringebenefitstaxandsales taxon Taxation 1.3 Rounding 1.2 financial position. where stated, noallowance ismadefor theeffect ofchangingpricesontheresults oronthe historic costconvention, exceptforcertainassetswhich, asnoted, are atvaluation. Except The financialstatementshave beenprepared onanaccrualbasisandare inaccordance with They have beenprepared inaccordance with: The financialstatementsare ageneralpurposefinancialreport. Basisof Accounting 1.1 statements are prepared Finance and Administration inJuly 1997(the ‘Guidelines’) whichrequire thatthefinancial remuneration ofauditors remuneration ofofficers; and remuneration ofCouncil 000exceptinrelation to: Amounts are rounded tothenearest $1 the Consensus Views oftheUrgentIssuesGroup. Guidelines titled having regard toStatementsof Accounting Concepts, and – incompliancewith Australian Accounting Standards and Accounting Guidance – Releases andissuedby the Australian Accounting Research Foundation, and Financial StatementsofCommonwealth Authorities issuedby theMinisterfor The AFTRS isimplementingitsprogressive revaluations asfollows: revalued progressively onthatbasisevery three years. Policy for Valuation of Assets ofGovernment Trading Enterprises accordance withthe ‘deprival’ methodofvaluation(assetoutinthe The Guidelinesrequire thatproperty, plantandequipmentbeprogressively revalued in fair value. Property, plantandequipmentacquired free orfor anominalamountisrecognised initially at eshl ad7 er 73years 72years 3to7years 40years 3to20years and CashonCall. For 40years the purposeoftheStatementCashFlows, cashincludesCashonHand, CashatBank Cash 1.6 based onareview ofalloutstandingreceivables atyear end. extent they have notpreviously beenprovided for. A provision israisedfor doubtfuldebts Bad debtsare writtenofftoexpenseduringtheyear inwhichthey are identified, tothe BadandDoubtfulDebts 1.5 Plant andequipment Leasehold land Buildings onleaseholdland Each classofdepreciable assetisdepreciated/amortised over thefollowing periods: assets are revalued. periods, asappropriate. Residualvaluesare re-estimated for achangeinpricesonly when adjustmentsare recognisedand necessary inthecurrent, orcurrent andfuture reporting Depreciation/amortisation rates(usefullives) andmethodsare reviewed ateachbalancedate method ofdepreciation. over Leaseholdlandisamortised theunexpired periodofthelease. values over theirestimatedusefullives tothe AFTRS usinginallcases, thestraightline Depreciable property, plantandequipmentassetsare writtenofftotheirestimatedresidual potentialconsumedineachperiod. the service assets willreflect current valuesandthatdepreciation chargeswillreflect thecurrent costof The financialeffect ofthemove toprogressive revaluations amounts of isthatthecarrying All valuationsare independent. equipment assetsare valuedatdepreciated replacement cost. reported atcostfor thedurationofprogressive revaluation theninprogress. Plantand class acquired afterthecommencementofprogressive revaluation cyclewillbe at 1July 1997andwillbeprogressively revalued over athree year cycle. Assets ineach 30 June 1997. Valuation isonthebasisofmarket valuefor existinguse. Plant andequipmentassetswhetheratcostorunderfinanceleasehave beenrevalued as Building andleaseholdlandare revalued three every years. The lastrevaluation wasasat ) by 1July 1999andthereafter be 981997 1998 Guidelines on Accounting

113 Financial Statements 114 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 pattern ofbenefitsderived from theleasedassets. Operating leasepayments are chargedtoexpenseonabasiswhichisrepresentative ofthe of thelease. Onefinanceleaseisheldatthistimewithatermoffive years. principal componentandtheinterest expense. Leasedassetsare over amortised theperiod lease payments recognised atthesame amount. Leasepayments are allocatedbetween the the present valueofminimum leasepayments attheinception oftheleaseandaliabilityfor Where anon-current assetisacquired by meansofafinancelease, theassetiscapitalised at operating leases, underwhichthelessoreffectively retains allsuchrisksandbenefits. lessee substantially all the risksandbenefitsincidentaltoownership ofleasedassets, and A distinctionismadebetween financeleases, whicheffectively transfer from thelessorto Leases 1.8 the payments canbedetermined. the AFTRS hasformally identifiedpositionsasexcessandareliable estimateoftheamount Provision hasbeenmadefor separationandredundancy payments incircumstances where Separation andRedundancy twelve months. LeaveLong Service hasbeencalculatedonthebasisofleave likely to be taken withinthenext the estimatedfuture cashflowofthe Leave.AFTRS for LongService The current liabilityfor recommendation ofthe Australian Government andrepresentsActuary thepresent valueof service. This notional liability hasthenbeendiscountedinaccordance withthe notional liabilityhasbeencalculatedfor allemployees withfour ormore years ofcompleted ofFinanceanddeterminedthatithasa Department profile’.‘high attrition typicalservice The In establishingtheprovision, the AFTRS hasapplied GuidanceReleaseNo7, issuedby the employee toemployee. employees willremain withthe AFTRS longenoughtoachieve legal entitlementdiffers from service. The qualifyingperiodatthe AFTRS istenyears. The probability thatallcurrent LeaveLong Service isanentitlementwhichaccumulates proportionally to thetermof Leave Long Service employees at30June 1998andisrecognised atitsnominalvalue. The provision for annualleave reflects thevalueoftotalannual leave Annual Leave the average sickleave taken byemployees islessthantheannual entitlementfor sickleave. leave.service Noprovision hasbeenmadefor sickleave asallsickleave isnon-vesting and The liabilityfor employee entitlementsencompassesprovisions forannual leave andlong Liabilityfor Employee Entitlements 1.7 entitlements for all A Employee Expenses 3A. Expenses GoodsandServices 3. Expenditure by Branch 2. of theCommonwealth outitsnormalactivities. tocarry branches ofthe AFTRS. Total depreciation/amortisation hasbeendividedon apercapita basisbetween thevarious the Commonwealth of Australia The AFTRS isaCommonwealth Statutory Authority andiscontrolled by theGovernment of EconomicDependancy 1.13 students andworking professionals throughout Australia. The AFTRS’s level, majorfunctionistheprovision atthetertiary ofeducationalservices to SegmentReporting 1.12 headings. Changes inaccountingpolicyhave beenidentifiedinthisnoteundertheirappropriate Change in Accounting Policies 1.11 presentation inthesefinancialstatements. Where necessary, comparative figures have beenadjustedtoconform withchangesin Comparative Figures 1.10 Accounting policiesrelating tofinancialinstrumentsare disclosedinNote18. FinancialInstruments 1.9 Total employee expenses Separation andredundancy Basic remuneration provided for services Teaching indirect costs Teaching direct costs Student productions Corporate overheads . The AFTRS isdependent on appropriations from Parliament 14 786 6 913 6 880 4 586 6 844 2 801 $’000 $’000 1998 1998 555 33 14 776 7 112 6 930 4 316 7 052 2 902 $’000 $’000 1997 1997 506 182

115 Financial Statements 116 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 F Interest Expense 3F. NetLossesfrom Saleof Assets 3E. WriteDown of Assets 3D. Depreciation and Amortisation 3C. SuppliersExpenses 3B. ASalesofGoodsandServices 4A Operating Revenues from Independent Sources 4. Total interest expense Total netlosses Non financialassets Total assetswrittendown Non financialassets Total expense Total suppliersexpenses Total salesofgoods and services Property, plantandequipment Property, plantandequipment Interest payable onloan ofleasedassets Amortisation Depreciation ofproperty, plantandequipment Operating leaserentals Supply ofgoods andservices Sales revenue Course fees Finance chargesonleaseliabilities 2 086 5391 5 646 1 039 2 025 5 554 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 122 122 127 912 19 16 61 92 3 – – 1 914 1 050 1 868 5 324 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 318 318 287 763 12 29 12 29 46 67 – A Loans 6A. Debt 6. Parliamentary Appropriations 5A. Revenues from Government 5. OtherRevenues 4D. NetGainsfrom Disposalof Assets 4C. Interest 4B. Miscellaneous Total interest Total loans Appropriations Acts nos. 1&3, 1997-98 completion. Unspentfundsare show asaliabilityanddisclosedinNote7C. funds remaining atthecompletionofanactivityare taken upasincomeintheyear of funds andrecognised asbothincomeandexpenditure tothe AFTRS inthatperiod. Any 1973 courses andotheractivitiesfallingwithinthe * Fundsare provided tothe AFTRS by variousorganisationsfor theprovision ofspecialised Total otherrevenue Total netgains Non financialassets Property, plantandequipment Deposits Non-bank loan* Student filmroyalties - AFTRS share Funds from otherorganisations* . As andwhenexpenditure relating tothesefundsisincurred, itismetoutofthese Australian Film Television andRadioSchool Act 12 402 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 1998 1998 1998 1998 981997 1998 768 496 768 337 95 77 77 64 – – 12 521 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 1997 1997 1997 1997 768 341 118 118 768 207 81 91 91 52

117 Financial Statements 118 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 A LiabilitiestoEmployees 7A. Provisions andPayables 7. FinanceLeaseLiabilities 6B. Long service leaveLong service Annual leave are funded through Parliamentary Appropriations. provisions andaccrued salaries. Actual payments Leave ofLongService and Annual leave The aggregate employee entitlementliability comprisesemployee entitlements, leave Aggregate employee entitlementsliability Employee entitlements Totals Within two tofive years Within onetotwo years Within oneyear date are payable asfollows: Finance leaseliabilitiesatthereporting Total financeleaseliabilities assets andliabilities Lease liabilitiesrecognised inthestatementof Flows, thebalanceofloan, $100000wasadvancedin1996/97. revenue from government intheOperatingStatement. As notedintheStatementofCash ofFinanceand Department Administration loan, were taken upasanabnormalreduction in * As aresult ofapolicychangein1996/97, prioryears instalmentsofa$668000 Totals Within onetotwo years Within oneyear Loans atthereporting dateare payable asfollows: Salaries andwages Non-current Current $’000 $’000 1256 1998 1998 636 514 768 384 384 106 80 53 14 13 80 67 13 $’000 $’000 1297 1997 1997 677 533 768 768 87 – – – – – – – A Cash 9A. FinancialAssets 9. Equity 8. Other 7C. Suppliers 7B. Interest payable Miscellaneous Dfct 72 (772) 5916 – 5916 (772) – Net revaluation increases (Deficit) Balance 1July 1997 Student bonds Media International Australia Total suppliers Statement ofCash Flows Total cash Total $5916749 $1432991 Revaluation Revaluation ofplantandequipment July 1997 Accumulated Previous revaluation oflandandbuildings June 1997 The assetrevaluation reserve comprises: Balance 30June 1998 Item * Refer Also toNote4D Total other Balance ofcash at 30June shown inthe Cash atbankandonhand Unexpended fundsfrom otherorganisations* Trade creditors subscriptionsinadvance 20674 29365 7349 22 016 eut RsreEquity Reserve Results 27813 24221 1433 22 788 ’0 ’0 $’000 $’000 $’000 $7 349740 1 285 $’000 $’000 1285 1998 1998 1285 1998 210 335 231 210 45 52 7 $ – $’000 $’000 1997 1997 1997 225 198 687 687 225 687 29 12 63 87 $ 7

119 Financial Statements 120 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 10A. NonFinancial Assets 10. Receivables 9B. Less provision for doubtfuldebts Accumulated depreciation/amortisation Leasehold landatJune 1997 valuation Other debtors Building additions atcost Land andBuildings oa adadbidns21517 Total landandbuildings Accumulated amortisation Accumulated depreciation 64 Receivables includereceivables overdue by: Total receivables – 30to60days – lessthan30days Total landandbuildings Goods andservices Building atJune 1997valuation 22 026 17 770 18 200 3 800 3 747 $’000 $’000 $’000 (509) (456) 1998 1998 1998 (53) (5) 12 26 32 41 57 9 22 000 18 200 18 200 22 000 3 800 3 800 $’000 $’000 $’000 1997 1997 1997 (2) 11 20 29 1 8 – 9 – – 0.PlantandEquipment 10B. revaluation. (seealsoNote8) An amountof$5 916749wastransferred totheRevaluation asaresult Reserve ofthis Revaluation Reserve basis. Comparative valuesfor 1997are athistoriccost. ASA ofthe Australian Valuation Office. Revaluations willcontinue onathree year rolling (deprival value). This valuationwascarried outby Mr. SimonO’Leary AVLE (P&M)MSAA Plant andequipmentwasrevalued asat1July 1997atdepreciated replacement cost Revaluation ofPlantandEquipment Total plantandequipment Accumulated depreciation Accumulated depreciation Accumulated depreciation Accumulated amortisation Accumulated depreciation Office equipmentandfurniture atcost Office equipmmentandfurniture atJuly 1997valuation Computer hardware atcost Computer hardware atJuly 1997valuation Accumulated depreciation Computer software atcost Electronic equipmentunderfinancelease Electronic equipmentatcost Electronic equipmentatJuly 1997valuation Total plantandequipment Computer software atJuly 1997valuation Motor vehicles atcost Motor vehicles atJuly 1997valuation Accumulated depreciation (12 249) (10 176) (1 394) 16 960 21 185 8 936 7 086 $’000 (329) (284) 1998 1881 (58) 589 396 106 302 883 368 546 214 213 305 (8) 45 80 88 59 (11 659) (1 615) (9 663) 12 000 15 461 3 802 2 337 2 720 1 106 $’000 (327) 1997 (54) 496 191 169 245 – – – – – – – – – –

121 Financial Statements 122 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 0.Analysis ofProperty, PlantandEquipment 10C. tmLn ulig oa adOhrIfatutr Total Gross value OtherInfrastructure Total Land Buildings Land Gross value Item Accumulated eautos–––(0)(406) (406) 389 (581) 388 – (581) 1 – – (783) 1 – (783) – 5511 1022 5511 – 996 – Revaluations – Charge for additions – forCharge assetsheld – 26 Disposals – 26 – Accumulated – – Disposals Revaluations Additions: Net bookvalueas depreciation t1Jl 985 5 0 8 1697 1189 11659 11659 508 455 – 53 – 43211 21185 at 1July 1998 – 22026 37461 as at1July 1997 18226 amortisation 15461 depreciation/ 3800 as at30June 1998 Plant&Equipment &Buildings 22000 $’000 18200 $’000 3800 as at1July 1997 $’000 t1Jl 973801 0 20038225802 3802 12758 30453 12249 8936 22 000 18200 509 21 517 3 800 17770 456 at 1July 1997 3747 Net bookvalueas 53 at 30June 1998 at 30June 1998 Movement for1997-98allassetsirrrespective ofvaluation basis summary ’0 $’000 $’000 0.OtherNon-financial Assets 10F. 10E. ofBalances Summary Assets at Valuation 30June 1998 10D. as at30June 1998 ofBalances Summary Assets HeldUnderFinanceLease tmTotal Plant Item e okvle80 – Total Plant Total othernon-financialassets 3802 15561 Net bookvalue Accumulated depreciation/amortisation Gross value As atJune 1997 8936 Net bookvalue (11659) Item Net bookvalue Accumulated depreciation/amortisation Gross value As atJune 1997 Net bookvalue Prepayments rs au 88 (8) 21185 Accumulated depreciation/amortisation Gross value As atJune 1998 (12249) Accumulated depreciation/amortisation Gross value As atJune 1998 $’000 1998 212 212 & Equipment & Equipment $’000 $’000 $’000 1997 191 191 – – –

123 Financial Statements 124 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 2 Remuneration of AFTRS Council 12. CashFlow Reconciliation 11. prtn upu Dfct (772) (Increase) inotherassets (Increase) decrease inreceivables Depreciations ofproperty, &amortisation plantandequipment Operating Surplus(Deficit) Decrease inemployee liabilities e ahPoie yOeaigAtvte 1540 Net CashProvided by Operating Activities Reconciliation ofnetcashflows from operatingactivitiestoNetCostofServices. e oto evcs(13174) Revenues from government Net CostofServices Abnormal item-loan Finance lease Net (gain)ondisposalofproperty, plantandequipment Write down ofassets Increase (decrease) inotherpayables Decrease inliabilitytosuppliers $140 000-$150000 $10 000-$20000 $Nil- $10000 remuneration bands in thesefigures are shown below intherelevant The number of AFTRS Councilmembers included Council by AFTRS Remuneration received ordueandreceivable Net lossondisposalofproperty, plantandequipment Number 177 105 12 402 $’000 2086 1998 1998 (21) (36) (41) (15) 137 122 80 1 1 5 7 $ – – – (13 176) Number 174 076 11 753 (1423) $’000 (365) (118) 1914 1997 1997 (66) (59) (34) 863 668 318 16 10 12 $ – 1 1 8 5 Remuneration of Auditors 15. Remuneration ofOfficers 14. RelatedParty Disclosures 13. No other services wereNo otherservices provided bythe Auditor-General duringthereportingperiod. were previously calculatedonaperdiembasisfor meetingsattended. annual fee asperDetermination No. 17of1998theRemuneration Tribunal. Payments As from 19June 1998CouncilMembersare remunerated onthebasisofan fortnightly T.Miall (Chairincoming), R. Bishop(Director), A. Myer, C.Thomas, R.Watts, L.Miller. The namesof AFTRS Councilmembersfor 1997-98were R.Hughes(Chairoutgoing), auditing thefinancialstatementsfor thereporting period Remuneration tothe Auditor-General for There were norelated transactionsinthefinancialyear ended30June party 1998. are shown below intherelevant incomebands The number ofofficersincludedinthesefigures Income received ordueandreceivable by officers Director have beenincorporatedintoNote. 12Remunerationof AFTRS Council. management ofthe AFTRS during1997-98excepttheDirector. Detailsinrelation tothe The officerremuneration inthe includesallofficersconcernedwith ortakingpart $100 000-$110000 Number 101 426 30 000 1998 1998 1 $ $ Number 209 134 30 000 1997 1997 $ $ 2

125 Financial Statements 126 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 16B. Henry Mayer Henry Trust Fund 16B. Kenneth Myer Fellowship Fund 16A. Trust Money 16. Share portfolio Bank charges&expenses Less expenditure Interest &donations Add income for CulturalandMediaPolicy,Griffiths University. was transferred tothecontinuing trustees. AFTRS resigned Mayer asatrusteeoftheHenry Trust Fund. The balanceofthetrustaccount * InMarch the 1998 AFTRS ceasedtopublish Total accumulated funds Cash atbank Represented by: Fund closingbalance * Note: 2Scholarshipswere awarded inthe 1997/98financialyear. Total accumulated funds Cash atbank Represented by: Fund closingbalance Transfer balancetotrustees* Fund openingbalance (published quarterly) To provide for support Scholarships Less expenditure Donations, dividends, interest &share revaluation Add income Fund openingbalance To provide annual scholarships*inproducing anddigitalmedia Media International Australia MIA Media International Australia willcontinue tobepublishedby theKey Centre $’000 1998 1998 (51) – (20) 488 559 559 483 (1) 17 71 35 96 $ – – – andtheDirector of $’000 1997 1997 414 483 483 338 145 69 32 35 35 35 $ 3 0 Financial Notes Accounting Policies & methods Nature of underlying instrument (including T 18A. FinancialInstruments 18. Insurance 17. Instrument (including recognition criteria significant terms & conditions affecting the and measurement basis) amount, timing & certainty of cash flows) industrial specialrisksandgeneralproperty. from 1July 1998. This includescover for publicliability, personalaccident, motorvehicles, Comcover ManagedInsuranceFund. Insurancehasbeentaken underthisarrangement as The AFTRS asaCommonwealth Authority isnowrequired toinsure itsassetswith erms, Conditionsand Accounting Policies Financial Financial Assets are recognised when control over future Assets econimic benefits is established and the amount of the benefit can be reliably measured.

Deposits 9A Deposits are recognised at their nominal amounts. Interest is earned on the daily balance at the at call Interest is credited as it accrues. prevailing daily rate for money on call and is paid at month end.

Receivables Receivables are recognised at the nominal amounts, less Credit terms are net 30 days. for goods & 9B any provision for bad and doubtful debts. Provisions are services made when collection of the debt is judged to be less rather than more likely.

Financial Financial liabilities are recognised when a present obligation Liabilities to another party is entered into and the amount of the liability can be reliably measured.

Non-bank 6A The loan is carried at the balance yet to be repaid. Interest The loan is repayable in two equal instalments of loans is expensed as it accrues. principal and interest of $411k each over two financial years 1998/99 and 1999/2000. This will be affected by a net reduction of the appropriation equivalent to each repayment.

Finance 6B Liabilities are recognised at the present value of the At reporting date the AFTRS had one lease with a 5 Lease minimum lease payments at the beginning of the lease. year term and a 20% residual value. The lease liability liabilities is secured by the leased asset.

Trade 7B Creditors and accruals are recognised at their nominal Settlement for trade creditors is commonly net 30 Creditors amounts being the amounts at which the liabilities will be days. settled. Liabilities are recognised to the extent that the goods or services have been received (and irrespective of having been invoiced).

Other 7C As for Trade Creditors. Other creditors are paid on a variety of terms Creditors including net 30, 14, 7 days.

127 Financial Statements 128 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 8.Interest RateRisk 18B.

Financial Notes Floating Fixed Interest Rate Non Total Weighted Instrument Interest Interest Average Rate Bearing Effective 1 year or less 1 to 2 years 2 to 5 years Interest Rate

97-98 96-97 97-98 96-97 97-98 96-97 97-98 96-97 97-98 96-97 97-98 96-97 97-98 96-97 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 Total Financial Assets (Recognised) Cash on hand 9A – – – – – – – – 9 9 9 9 n/a – Cash at bank 9A 1 276 678 – – – – – – – – 1 276 678 4.49% 5.38% Receivables for goods & services 9B – – – – – – – – 64 29 64 29 n/a n/a Total Financial Assets (Recognised) 1 276 678 – – – – – – 73 38 1 349 716 – – Total Assets – – – – – – – – – – 32 014 26 709 – – Financial Liabilities (Recognised) Non-bank loans 6A – – 384 – 384 768 – – – – 768 768 2% 2% Finance Lease liabilities 6B – – 13 – 14 – 53 – – – 80 – 7.09% – Trade Creditors 7B – – – – – – – – 210 225 210 225 n/a n/a Other Creditors 7C – – – – – – – – 335 198 335 198 n/a n/a Total Financial Liabilities (Recognised) – – 397 – 398 768 53 – 545 423 1 393 1 191 – – Total Liabilities – – – – – – – – – – 2 649 2 488 – – The AFTRS hasnosignificantexposure toany concentrationsofcredit risk. Assets andLiabilities. recognised amountofthoseassetsasindicatedintheStatement financialassetsisthecarrying The AFTRS maximum exposures tocredit dateinrelation riskatreporting toeach classof 18D. Credit RiskExposure for liabilitieswithsimilarriskprofiles. Total amountis$80000andnetfairvalue$84000. carrying The netfairvaluesoffinanceleaseliabilitiesare basedondiscountedcashflow usingcurrent interest rates are approximated amounts. by theircarrying The netfairvaluesoftradeandothercreditors andnon-bankloanswhichare terminnature short The netfairvaluesofcashandreceivables approximate amounts. totheircarrying NetFair Values ofFinancial Assets &Liabilities 18C.

129 Financial Statements 130 AFTRS Annual Report 1996–97 AFTRS Queensland, AFTRS Melbourne, AFTRS Cinematographer ofthe Year Award, 42 AFI, 38,40 AFC, 22, 32, 39 course,industry 27 advertising, 70 administrative tribunaldecisions, X ACS Awards, 23 accounts processing, 71 accounting policies,112-15,128 accommodation (AFTRS),71-2 accidents reported, 66 access, 25-35,64 Academic Board, 3 Aboriginal students, Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslanderCommission, 47 ABC, 28, 29, 30, 31, 53 abbreviations andacronyms, 98-9 AAV28 Australia, A Index applied research, 6-7 applicants for enrolment, 35 43 Ansett Australia, annual report, VIII, 59 Anniversary, 5, 32 Anis, Susan,49 animation, 11,24,46,57 American FilmInstitute, 31 All Saints Alias Ahern, Steve, 48 agency agreement, 63, 74 AFTRS Students’Screenings Tour, 34, 43 press clippingcollection, 39 Awards, 24 Radio National,27,40 the WorldRace Around LOUD event, 21 reporting requirements index, 100-2 1996-97, 70 courses,short 26 courseenrolments,Certificate 17 , 11 , 41 see see see Victoria Indigenousstudents Queensland , 41-2 Bongers, Sally, 51 Bondi Pavilion screenings, 24 Bondi EditCo, 38 Bond University, 34 Blair, Ron, 80 Bishop, Rod, 31, 45, 47, 79 Bird, Professor John, 31 Bialek-Wester, Mandi, 37 Betacam workshops, 36 Bescond, Gwendal, 45 Bern, Niki,46 Bennett, Sara,48,80 Bell, Ross,49 Bayley, Stephen, 48 Bathurst FilmFestival, 34 Barbagallo, Maria, 38 Bailey, Julie James, 50 bad debts,114 Bachelor of graduates, (BA) Arts 52, 77-8 Babe 2 B Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Australian Archive Audiovisual Interest Group, 39 Australia ChinaCouncil,46 Aurion HumanResources system, 63 Auditor-General, 70, 103-4, 126 audio, ATSIC, 47 Atlab Australia, 36, 38, 42 assets, 71-2,112-13,116-18,120-4,128-30 Asia-Pacific FilmFestival, 47 ASDA, 38, 40 Aronsten, Christopher, 41 Armstrong, Gillian, 38 Appropriations, 118 Appraisal andDevelopment SchemeforStaff, 64 appointments, EEOin, 64 Australian FilmInstitute, Australian FilmFinanceCorporation(FFC),39 Australian FilmCommission(AFC),22,32,39 Australian Cinematographers Society Awards, 23 Australian Capital Territory, 35, 40 awards, 5, 6, 21-4, 42-3, 45, 87-92 AWA Distribution Award, 42 AVID, 46 Australian Valuation Office, 68, 122 Australian Screen EditorsGuild, 38 38, 40 Australian Screen Directors Association (ASDA), Australian GuildofScreen Composers, 41 Australian Film Television andRadioSchool Act, 1973 see also stock take, 68 see , 36,37,41 sound equipment see AFI see ABC , IX-X

131 Index 132 AFTRS Annual Report 1996–97 Byte Sized Theatre, building, Ryde, North 71, 121 broadcast sales, 21, 96-7 Britton, Simon,28 FilmFestival,British Short 22 British LotteriesCommission,57 Brisbane office, Brisbane InternationalFilmFestival, 28, 53 Breslin, Annie, 41, 80 Comcare Australia investigation, 66 Collins, Mike, 49 Collins, Jenny, 42 Collaborative Workshop,16-17 Colette, John, 46-7, 79 Clifford, Barbara, 51 Clermont-Ferrand International ShortFilmFestival, 22 claims andlosses,70 Cinemedia, 31 cinematography, 17, 52 Cinematographer ofthe Year Award, 42 Cinéma des Antipodes, 22 CILECT, 31, 46, 47, 57 Churchill, Della, 39, 44 China, 46 Chief Engineer, 6 Cheah, Ben,27 Channel Four (UK), 21, 96 agreement,certified 63, 74 in3DComputer Certificate Animation, 17 Cater,46 Anna, Castaldi, Peter, 40 cash flow reconciliation, 125 capital requirements, 7 CAPA, 57 Cannes InternationalFilmFestival, 5, 6, 22-3 Cane Toad CupDebate Canberra, 35, 40 Canada, 46,49 cameras, externalhire of, 62 Call Waiting Cairns Betacamworkshops, 36 Café Productions, 46 Productions,CAAMA 53 C The Boys Boyd, Russell, ACS, 27 short courses,short 27, 29, 30 master classes,38,49 international guestspeakers/visitors, 49 international culturalscholarship, 46 collaboration,industry 36 Head, 30,47,81 awards, 23, 42 , 23, 27, 38 , 22 see 31 Queensland , 38 Curtis, Stephen, 80 curriculum, 15-19, 40 Cultural Network initiatives, 31 cultural diversity, 50-5 CSIRO, 38 Cruzado, Adolfo,46 Crowsfest, 24 Crows NestChamberofCommerce, 24 credits (graduates), 6 creditors, 119, 128-30 credit riskexposure, 130 Create Australia,37 Crawford Productions, 28 decisions,court x Council members,1-2,125-6 correspondence course, 27 corporate structure, 1-4 corporate sponsors,93-5 Manager,Corporate Services 3, 79 Coombs, Martin, 18 Conway, Sam, 53 contracting andtendering,71 contract staff,72 consultancy services, 69 conference presentations, 58 internet computers, complaints, 63 committees, 3,66 Commis, Andrew,36 Commercial RadioBroadcasters Course, 17, 19, 78 Digital Docklands, 28 Designer, Electronic Publishing, 6 design, 57,80 depreciation rates, 68, 113, 116 and Youth Affairs’ scholarships, 53 ofEmployment,Department Education, Training ofCommunications andthe Department Arts, 31, 59 Dendy Awards, 6, 24 Demystifying Post Production, 28 debt, 118 debtors, 121 de Heer, Rolf, 23, 30 de Cinque, Karryn, 38 Dance MetoMySong D-Film, 36 D sponsored award, 42 courses,short 27 international studentinternship, 46 international studentexchanges,45 international guestspeakers/visitors, 48, 49 collaboration,industry 37 see animation; informationtechnology; , 23 editing, 57,60 Edge oftheKnown World economic dependency, 115 Greens Eat Your Eat Carpet E Dyer, Lesley, 39, 45 Dunlop, Jennifer, 46 The Drip Doring, Melinda,46 Domaradzka, Maarzena,38 JourneyDocumentary series, 28 documentaries, 15,19,38,49 Distribution Manager, 21 Distribution Award,42 distance education,31 Discreet Logic, 46 disabled access,63 Disability Action Plan, 64 director ofphotography credits, 6 Director, 3, 31, 45, 47, 79 directing, 17, 53, 64, 82 Digital Versatile Disk(DVD) sale, 21 Digital Training Centre, 6, 61 digital training,6,19,20,47 Digital Post Production course, Certificate 28 Digital Media World Exhibition, 26 Digital MediaDepartment, 17, 20, 26, 47, 80 digital editing,60 international student internship, 46 collaboration,industry 38 Head, 48,80 graduates’ credits, 6 student screenings, 24 courses,short 28, 30 radio, 27, 40 Operations andFacilitiessupport, 61, 62 NIMAA workshop, 53 58, 81 Manager, Strand, Documentary 19, 30, 47, 57, collaboration,industry 38 awards andfestivals, 11, 24 courses,short 27 collaboration,industry 37-8 graduates, 6,52 surveys, 57 courses,short 26, 28-9, 30 capital requirements, 7 research, 57 international studentinternships,46 international guestspeakers/visitors, 49 collaboration,industry 37 curriculum, 19 , 23 , 21 , 23 , 5-6, 32, 57 external hire, 62-3 Extension Course, 78 expenditure, exit surveys, 57 excellence, 6, 11, 20-4 Escott, Damon,36,62 equity, 64 equipment, 60-1,112-13,122,128-30 equal employment opportunity, 63-4, 73 environmental matters, 72 enterprise bargainingagreement, 63, 74 enrolments, 17, 35, 51, 54 Enemy ofFun Encore Magazine employment, 63-4, 73 employees, electronic publishing, 31-2 Educational Media,31-2 Editing Initiative MentorScheme, 38 females, fee subsidies, 50, 51, 53, 54 (FARB), 27 Federation of Australian RadioBroadcasters FARB Programming Course, Certificate 27 F Excellence, 42 Fox Studios Australia Award for Design Flying OverMother Flick, Stephen,48 Fiske, Pat, 50 financial statements,103-30 financial instruments,128-30 finance, 6, 8-9, 68-71, 103-30 film music, 32, 27, 41 film festivals, 28, 34, 40 Film Development course, 27 film credits, 6 Film Australia, 38, 47 FFC, 39 FEMIS, 45,47 financial, 120 stocktake, 68 purchasing, 71 external hire, 62-3 capital requirements, 7 graduates, 5,6,57,58 Visualeyes CompleteEditor Award, 43 sound effects, 27 1996-97, 70 see also training expenditure, 64 capital requirements, 7 entries andawards, 5, 6, 21-4, 87-9 see sales;sponsorship women see , 23 see staff finance , 43 , 21, 23

133 Index 134 AFTRS Annual Report 1996–97 Commission, 63 Human RightsandEqualOpportunity HSV-7, 28 Hong Kong action movies, 27 Home Video Channel(UK), 21, 96-7 Holcomb, Amaya,41 hire ofequipmentandfacilities, 62-3 Hines, Janet,36 Hesp, Rosemary, 24 MayerHenry Trust Fund, 127 Heidtman Pitch Award, 44 High Heartbreak health andsafety, 66 Head of Technology, 3, 6, 46-7 Head of Teaching, 6, 7, 18, 23, 42, 47, 58, 79-80 Head ofFilmand Television, 6 Has Beans University,Harvard 47 H guest speakers/visitors, 18, 48-9, 83-6 Media Policy, 32, 58 Griffith University, Key Centre forCulturaland Griff, Catherine, 56 Great Falls Graham, Tevor, 19, 30, 47, 57, 58, 81 graduates, 5-6,57,76-8 graduate films,5,6 Graduate Diploma(GradDip),15,17,18,57 government policyinput, 58-9 Glynn, Erica, 24, 52, 53 Giles, Peter, 80 ReillyProductions,Gary 39 G functions of AFTRS, IX-X Fume full-time staff,73 full-time program, 17 Freestyle fraud control, 70 Fraser, Chris, 36 Frameworks, 46 Frame SetandMatch,36 Indigenous graduates, 6,52 In the Winter Dark I screenings, 43 at CannesForum, 23 awards, 6, 11, 23-4 Unit,Documentary 19 1998 graduates,77 courseaccreditedshort towards, 28 , 53 , 22 , 24 , 23,24 , 36 , 41, 50 for the Advertising Industry, 27 Introduction toProduction andMusicEngineering intranet, 61 internships, 36,37,38,39,40,41 internet, 31-2,61 International Training Services, 45 international profile, 23, 45-9 International LiaisonOfficer, 45 49, 58 Conference,International Documentary Brisbane, international awards andfestivals, 5, 6, 21-3, 87-8 internal audit,70 interest raterisk, 129 interactive distancelearningconference, 31 insurance, 128 innovation, 20 infrastructure development, 7, 60-1 information technology, 39, 61, 65, 122 Inferno, trainingneedsandattitudessurvey,industry 56-7 Industry Training Fundfor Women, 50-1 collaboration,industry 30, 36-45 industrial democracy, 74 industrial agreement, 63, 74 Indigenous students,6,52,53,54 Indigenous Scripwriters’ Workshop, 30, 53 Indigenous ScriptwritingMentorScheme, 53 Indigenous Program Initiatives, 53-4 judicial decisions,X Joy, Lucienne, 81 Joint HouseDepartment, 43 Johnson, Darlene, 52 Jess’ Homecoming Jerzy Toeplitz Library, 33-4, 39 James, Steve, 57 J Kusmishko, Elaine, 37 Kodak (Australasia) PtyLtd, 36, 42 Kitchensink Kim Eung Taek, 46 Key Centrefor CulturalandMediaPolicy, 32, 58 Kenny, Jan, ACS, 30, 47, 81 Kenneth Myer Fellowship Fund, 127 Kenneth Myer Fellowship, 44 K international, 28,46 AFTRS website, VIII, 32, 33 sales, 21,96-7 see also see also courses,short 30 NIMAA Award,43 38 , 54 research Internet , 11 Melbourne office, Melbourne InternationalFilmFestival, 24 Group,Melbourne Documentary 28, 49 Media International Australia Media, and Entertainment Arts Alliance, 40 Media Briefs,32 Maya package, 57 Master of Honours(MA[Hons]),Arts 15, 17 Master of (MA),Arts 15, 16-18, 40 master classes,38,49 Martin,40 Adrian, Marshall, John, 49 markets, 21, 22, 96-7 market surveys, 70 management, 3,5-9 male students,17 male staff,73 Malaysia, 47 61 Main Theatre, Mackintosh, Pat,79 McKern, Harriet, 50 McDonald, Penny, 44 McAlpine, Don, ACS, 27 Mabo –Life ofanIslandMan M Lunar Defence Lui, Murray, 52 Lowe, David, 22 Lovell, Patricia, AM, MBE, 81 Love From Guy Love Cuts LOUD, 21, 30 losses andclaims,70 Lopez, Rigoberto, 49 Long Bay Gaolinmates, 53 Location SoundRecording, 17, 26-7 loans, 118,128-30 Littleton, Carol, 48 services,library 33-4, 39 liabilities, 114,119-20,128-30 legislation, IX-X leases, 115,116,119,128-30 leased premises, 72, 113 Law, Roger, 18, 48 The Laundry Lassen, Alexander,45 Lassally, Walter,49 L Monash University, 31 mission statement, VI Mills, Jane, 40, 57, 58, 81-2 mentoring schemes,38,53 graduates, 52,76-7 , 32 , 11, 23 , 23 , 23 see Victoria ( , 30, 47 MIA ), 32, 120, 127 Northern TerritoryNorthern non-English speakingbackground staff, 64, 73 Noir inFilmfestival, 22 NIMAA, 43,53 Nightride NIDA, 31, 37 NFTS, 45 New Zealand, 34, 35, 47 New York University (NYU), 45 (NFTO), 39, 42 New South Wales Filmand Television Office Services’ Tribes Project, 53 New South Wales ofCorrective Department New South Wales, 71 Network Seven, 41 courseprogram,national short 25-30, 63 National Screenings Tour, 34 National InstituteofDramatic Art, 31, 37 Australia, 43,53 National IndigenousMedia Association of Conference,National Documentary Brisbane, 38 national access,25-35 N online publishing, 31-2 online educationandtraining,31 Online EditingSuite, 60 O’Neill, Shannon,41 Office ofFilmandLiterature Classification(OFLC), 59 off-slate productions, 16, 62 occupational healthandsafety, 66 objectives of AFTRS, VII O My Bed, Your Bed MCXpress, 57 music, 32, 27, 41 Museum ofContemporary Art, 40 multicultural studentprofile, 54 MTV, 18 Most, Mike, 48 Moreton, Romaine, 52 Moore, Shaun, 49 Monsieur MaFilm,22 short courses,short 26 Industry Training Fundfor Women, 51 Indigenous Program Initiatives, 53, 54 applicants andenrolments, 35 courses,short 26-7 Royal EasterShow, 12 radio internshipsandwork attachments, 40 Industry Training Fundfor Women, 50, 51 Indigenous Program Initiatives, 53, 54 applicants andenrolments, 35 , 23 , 24

135 Index 136 AFTRS Annual Report 1996–97 plant andequipment, Quint, Ray, 46 Quinn, Peter, 41 Quinn, Meredith, 40 Queensland, 72,73 Queenan, Joe, 40 Q Pilbara Pearl Perkins, Rachel, 23, 24 payment ofaccounts, 71 Pay Television, 21, 96 Paterson, Jane, 51 staff,part-time 73 Appropriations,Parliamentary 118 Parliament Housescreenings, 43 Parker, Megan, 45 Panavision42 Australia, Panasonic, 36 Palawa Production Process, 30 Paine, Tracy, 37 Pacific Filmand Television Commission, 28 P Oscar andLucinda organisation, 1-4,6-7 62-3 Optus Vision, Operations andFacilities,61-2 purchasing, 7, 61, 64, 71 Publishing Department, 32-3, 40 property, 71-2, 112-13, 121 professional attachments, 40, 53 Production Budgeting andFilmManagement producing, 39, 53, 81 Producer, Electronic Publishing, 6 privacy, 74 Preston, Jan, 27, 41 press clippingcollection, 39 Preiss, Maj-Linn, 45 powers of AFTRS, X Post Production Department, 60 Pomeranz, Margaret, 40 policy input,58-9 policy development, 56-7 short courses,short 26, 28, 53 radio internships,40 Indigenous Program Initiatives, 53, 54 applicants andenrolments, 35 short courses,short 27 international studentexchange, 45 graduates’ credits, 6 , 38 masterclass,38 see equipment , 32 revenue, Return Home restructuring, 6-7 Research for Television, 30 Research Department, 56-7, 58-9 Research andPolicy Adviser, 40, 56, 58, 59, 100 research, 6-7, 56-8 requirements,reporting indexof, 100-2 Relative Strangers recycling, 72 recruitment, 34-5, 70 recognition ofexcellence, 6, 11, 20-4 Read, Morgan,38 Razorfish, 46 Radio National,27,40 Radio Eye radio, 12, 19, 81 Radiance 40, 58 Screen Producers’ Association of Australia (SPAA), Screen Network InformationProviders, 39 screen composition, 27, 41 Schoonmaker,48 Thelma, The School scholarships, 46,53,54,60,127 scanning station,61 SBS, 21,40,41,96 Saunders, Ruth,21 Samai, Sam,47 sales, 21,22,96-7,117 St KildaFilmFestival Awards, 6, 23 safety, 66 Saatchi &Saatchi,18 S the Race Around World R Ryan, Andy,41 Rubbo, Mike, 42 Ruane, John, 29 Royal MelbourneInstituteof Technology (RMIT), 31 Royal EasterShow, 12 Rosenthal, Alan,49 Road toNhill Reverb industry collaboration,industry 40 courses,short 27 international assistance, 48 collaboration,industry 40 graduates, 78 enrolments, 17 audio non-lineareditingsystem,60 Publishing Department income,Publishing Department 32 external hire revenue, 62 , 18 , 23, 24, 27, 37, 62 see , 40 , 15 finance; sales , 23 , 23 , 24 , 41-2 sound, 17,26-7 SOS Digital,37 Sony, 36 social justice, 63-4 social diversity, 50-5 SNIP, 39 Smith, Stephen,46 SIGGRAPH, 47 Show Radio, 12 Shortland, Kate, 50 series,Shortcut 49 courses,short 25-30, 63 Shooting withPanaflex,27 The ShootingGallery Sheehan, Annabelle, 7, 18, 23, 42, 47, 79-80 Seymour, Charlotte, 39, 44 Suggestion Serving charter,service 65 Seres, Fiona, 45 Senior ManagementCommittee, 3 Senior Executive (SES)equivalentstaff, Service 73 Sen, Ivan,6,52 Sekel, Kimmy, 45 segment reporting, 115 Sébire, Adam, 15, 38 Seale, John, ACS, 27 scriptwriting, 80 screenings, 49 screen violenceconference, 27 Screen Studies, 55 Screen Scores research, 57 international studentexchanges,45 collaboration,industry 41 Head, 41,80 graduates’ credits, 6 external hire ofequipment, 62 audio non-lineareditingsystems, 60 offshore, 46, 47 Industry Training Fundfor Women, 50-1 Indigenous Program Initiatives, 53-4 courses,short 26, 30 pitching, 49 internships, 41 Indigenous Program Initiatives, 53 graduates, 6,52 awards, 42 students’ films,21,23,34,43,47,58 staff films,30,47 graduate films,43 courses,short 27 international guestspeakers/visitors, 49 collaboration,industry 40 Head, 40,57,58,81-2 , 32 , 11 , 21 SummerSkill program, 25-6, 29 Studio One, 40 studio infrastructure requirements, 7 Studies Assistance Scheme, 64 students, 54 student films,5,6,20-4 Student Filmand Video DistributionManager, 21 student exchangeprogram, 45 Student Centre, 60 student bonds,120 student allowance, 63 structure, 1-4, 6-7 stocktake, 68 Stening, 24 Yves, Stein, Miriam,22,39 Stein, Don,49 status ofwomen, 74 Stark, Jim,49 Staff Training andDevelopment Committee, 64 staff, 2,8,9,64,73 sponsorship, 6, 29, 42-3, 44, 90-5 Spitting Image, 46, 48 Spectrum Films,39 Specialist ExtensionCourseCertificate, 78 SPAA, 40, 58 Southern Star, 46 South Australian FilmCorporation, 29, 53 72 South Australia, 48 South Africa, soundtrack music, 32, 27, 41 see also scholarships, 46,53,54,60,127 research, 57 relations withstaff, 7, 64 recruitment, 34-5, 70 enrolments, 17, 35, 51, 54 with disabilities,63,64 screenings, 21, 23, 34, 43, 47, 58 revenue, 6 expenditure, 116 training anddevelopment, 64-5 teaching, 36 research, 57 relations withstudents, 7, 64 profiles, 79-82 officer remuneration, 126 management, 63-6,74 costs, 114,116,119 conference presentations, 58 appointments, 18, 56, 64 courses,short 26, 29-30 radio internships,40 Indigenous Program Initiatives, 53, 54 applicants andenrolments, 35 Indigenousstudents;internships

137 Index 138 AFTRS Annual Report 1997–98 Urban, Andrew L, 32 University of Technology, Sydney, 27 University ofSouthernCalifornia (USC), 31 University ofCalifornia (UCLA), 31, 45, 47 units, 17 United States,31,45,46,47,48 United Kingdom,46,57 Uberoi, Patricia, 44, 49 U Torres StraitIslanderstudents, TMP Worldwide, 70 Tiger Recording Studios, 27 tendering andcontracting,71 Telstra ConsumerConsultative Council, 59 television, 17-18, 57 The Teenage GuidetoPopularity teaching costs,116 taxation, 112 Tasmanian Travel Assistance Fund, 30 Tasmania, 72 Tampere FilmFestival, 22 T Sydney Royal EasterShow, 12 Sydney FringeFestival, 24 Sydney FilmFestival, 24, 40 suppliers, 116,119,121,128-30 Victoria, 72,73 Vaughan, Carolyn, 45 values of AFTRS, VII valuation ofassets,68,113,122 van Zwanenburg,Miki,49 V Tyson, Nerida, 51 Machine The Two-WheeledTime 25th Anniversary, 5, 32 trust money, 127 tribunal decisions,X Tribeca FilmCentre, 46 travel services, 71 training needsandattitudessurvey, 56 training for staff, 64-5 trade debtors,121 trade creditors, 119, 128-30 students broadcast sales, 21, 96-7 courses,short 27, 30 Operations andFacilitiessupport, 61, 62 graduates’ credits, 6 courses,short 26, 30 Indigenous Program Initiatives, 30, 54 applicants andenrolments, 35 , 17-18 , 22, 23 see Indigenous volunteer crews, 62 Visualeyes CompleteEditor Award, 43 visitors/guest speakers, 18, 48-9, 83-6 Village Roadshow Pictures Award, 44 write downs, 117 work experienceplacements, 39 working environment, 60-6 work attachments, 40, 53 Wood, Cheryl, 39 Women on Women Festival seminar, 50 Women inFilm& Television (WIFT), 38, 47 women, 54, 74 WIN TV,30 Adelaide, Wildside Movie The Wiggles Whaley, George, 82 Western Australia, 30, 38, 72 West Australian Academy ofthePerforming Arts, 38 Weekes, Robbie, 18 website, vii, 32, 33 Warm Strangers W Zubrycki, Tom, 30 Z Yu, Ronny, 27 Year 2000problem, 61 Y short courses,short 26, 28-9 international guestspeakers/visitors, 49 Industry Training Fundfor Women, 50, 51 Indigenous Program Initiatives, 53, 54 disabled access,63 applicants andenrolments, 35 students, 17 staff, 64,73 Industry Training Fundfor Women, 50-1 courses,short 26, 30 radio internships,40 Industry Training Fundfor Women, 51 Indigenous Program Initiatives, 54 applicants andenrolments, 35 , 36 , 23 , 38