2016–17 ANNUAL REPORT 2016– • AUSTRALIAN FILM, TELEVISION AND RADIO SCHOOL RADIO AND TELEVISION FILM, • AUSTRALIAN 2017

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Cover image: students from Storytelling Intensive with Share Some Good initiative, a partnership with YouTube, Foundation for Young Australians, Love Frankie and VICE. LETTER FROM THE CHAIR

8 September 2017

Senator the Hon. Mitch Fifeld Minister for the Arts Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600

Dear Minister, It is with great pleasure that I present the Annual Report for the Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS) for the fnancial year ended 30 June 2017. The Annual Report 2016–17 has been prepared pursuant to section 46 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013. The report was adopted by resolution of the Council of AFTRS on 8 September 2017.

Yours faithfully,

Mr Russel Howcroft Chair of Council Australian Film, Television and Radio School AFTRS Annual Report 2016–17

CONTENTS

Letter from the Chair 1

1 Deputy Chair’s Introduction 7

2 CEO’s Perspective 10 Outreach 11 Talent Development 11 Industry Training 12 Innovation 12 Diversity and Inclusion 12

3 Vision, Principles and Purpose14

4 Strategic Direction 16

5 Award Course Program 18 Diploma Program 19 Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production 20 Graduate fcates Certi 21 Radio 22 Masters Program 23 Teaching and Learning 25 Academic Governance 26 Graduation 2016 27 Student Radio Achievements 28 Student Film Achievements 29

6 AFTRS Open 33 Media Industry Courses 34 Outreach 35 Talent Camp 36 Media Lab 36 Schools and Youth Programs 37 Corporate Partnerships 37

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7 Indigenous Unit 38 12 Statutory Reports 98 Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO – Workplace Diversity) 99 8 Collaboration and Engagement 41 Staffing, Establishment99 and Appointments Future Vision 2021 Staff42 Training103 and Development YouTube Pop-up Space Sydney Industrial @ Relations 104AFTRS 42 ABC iview 43Work Health and Safety 104 Virgin Australia In-Flight EntertainmentFreedom 44 of Information 106 ARTS8 Community of Privacy Practice 10645 Public Programs 45 Ministerial Directions and Government Policies 107 Teaching Staff and Guest Lecturers: IndustryJudicial PractitionersDecisions 48 and Reviews by Outside Bodies 107 Industry Guilds, Associations, Festivals and Fraud Conferences 48 Control 107 Industry Use of IndemnitiesAFTRS’ and Facilities Insurance Premiums48 for Officers 108 Environmental Management 108 9 Innovation and Industry Research49 AFTRS’ Industry-Partnered Applied Research 13 AppendicesProjects 50 110 Precipice 50 1. Enabling Legislation 110 AFTRS/Data61 Digital Index 2. Portal Financial 52 Resource Summary 111 Biometrics 53 3. 2016 AFTRS Graduates 115 Inclusive Pathways Framework for Storytelling Talent 53 4. Public Programs 118 Prehistoric VR: Into 5. Industry Guildsthe and Associations, Festivals, Conferences Deepand Partnerships 120 54 6. Industry Use of AFTRS’ Facilities 121 10 Operations 55 7. Industry Practitioners at AFTRS 124 Workplace Culture and Communication8. Student56 Film Achievements 127 Technology and 56 Infrastructure 9. Financial Statements 129 Jerzy Toeplitz Library 57 Production Delivery and Technical Index & Tutorial 156 58 Student Services 59 Applications, Enrolments 61 and CompletionsPublic Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014 162 Academic Governance 64 Educational Compliance 65

11 Corporate Governance 66 Council 67 Finance, Audit and70 Risk Management Committee Academic Board 72 Executive Team 73 Organisation Chart 74 Portfolio Budget Statements and Key Performance Indicators 75 Statement of Preparation 76 Annual Performance Statement: AFTRS 2016–17 77

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1 Deputy Chair’s Introduction

AFTRS is more than ‘the flm school’. Drawing on international best practice, It is both bedrock to Australia’s screen published research, and consultations and broadcast industries and a source with more than 50 key screen industry of innovation in our cultural landscape. people, including those from backgrounds under-represented in the sector, the AFTRS’ primary role is to fnd and empower report developed clear recommendations talent with skills, insights and expertise. and a framework for action. AFTRS reaches into schools, communities In response, the Screen Diversity and and areas of creative practice across the Inclusion Network was established country to inspire the next generation and chaired by AFTRS CEO Neil of cultural and creative leaders and offer Peplow, with representation from all excellence in teaching and learning. In 2016– Australian broadcasters, subscription 17 AFTRS conducted 368 courses nationally services, funding agencies and guilds. through its Open and Outreach programs, reaching more than 5500 students. AFTRS is also striving for greater inclusiveness, by supporting participation Creative industries are built on of groups that are under-represented talent – whose vision, skills and on, and behind, our screens. bold experimentation generate storytelling that moves us and leaves In 2016–17, continuing the extraordinary an enduring cultural legacy. legacy of Indigenous Australian screen storytelling, the AFTRS Indigenous In 2016–17 AFTRS took the lead in Unit oversaw the largest ever intake working towards a more inclusive of Indigenous students – 22 across all industry, by drawing on storytelling talent award courses. AFTRS has also appointed from the widest possible pool, to be our frst Elder in Residence, Yuin and representative of contemporary Australia. Bunurong writer Bruce Pascoe. At the Screen Forever conference in These developments are hugely exciting, November 2016, AFTRS launched and are the frst steps on a path that will the Inclusive Pathways Framework beneft our industry, our on-screen stories for Storytelling Talent, a resource and Australian audiences for years to come. to address Australia’s screen industry’s diversity problem.

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AFTRS TRULY EMPOWERS ITS GRADUATES, This year AFTRS extended its reach In particular, I would like to thank outgoing NOT JUST WITH CREATIVE VISION AND CRAFT through new channels – including Council member Mr Andrew Mason who KNOWLEDGE, BUT ALSO RELEVANT EXPERIENCE, interviews and short content on YouTube has been a valued member of Council and a dedicated ABC iview channel for since 2011. Mr Mason has also served on NETWORKS AND OVERALL WORK-READINESS graduate flms. Such initiatives give the the Finance, Audit and Risk Management students’ creative content an ongoing (FARM) Committee since 2012 and was life beyond the walls of the School. elected as Chair in 2013. February 2017 saw Mr Mason conclude his service on Council As AFTRS empowers, broadens and FARM and we thank Mr Mason for his and emboldens Australian talent, it AFTRS’ role is not just attracting new AFTRS is a site of research and diligence in these key governance roles. also strengthens the industry. voices and practitioners into the sector, it innovation and an important cultural The other outgoing Council member, is ensuring they fnd a place in it, and are institution in its own right. AFTRS Preparing practitioners to be part of the Mr Conlan Mackenzie as student-elected equipped to make a contribution as they hosts national conversations, industry future screen and creative industries member, elected in 2016, made an move between training and practice. events and leading initiatives on the requires great vision and ambition. Under important contribution, bringing the future of Australian screen culture. the skilled stewardship of Neil Peplow This year, AFTRS has responded to a 2016 student perspective to Council. and his team, the School is guaranteeing industry skills survey of more than 500 In 2016–17, our ground-breaking that it adds value to the industry of I join the Council in thanking Mr Peplow, industry practitioners and businesses research on new platforms resulted today while thinking about its future. the Executive and the dedicated to confrm its education and training in Precipice, an immersive narrative and expert staff for their support, courses are relevant and future-focused. soundscape podcast developed with I would like to extend my sincere thanks dedication and contribution in 2016–17 The survey showed that the sector highly the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, WNYC to outgoing Chair Julianne Schultz AM to education, training and research in values training and education, in fact 90 Public Radio New York and the BBC’s FAHA for her exceptional leadership during the screen and broadcast industries. percent of survey respondents want more audio research division. These kinds of the past fve years. Julianne has steered training opportunities in the future. projects push technological boundaries the School through a time of immense On behalf of the Council, I also acknowledge and spark new opportunities in the transformation with an unwavering focus and thank Senator the Hon. Mitch Fifeld, Such industry research – in tandem with Australian industry, in the spirit of inquiry, on positive academic and cultural outcomes Minister for the Arts and the officers of the ongoing relationships, partnerships experimentation and applied research. and in doing so has helped to ensure the Department of Communications and the and engagements – ensures AFTRS’ School’s ongoing relevance. Julianne is Arts for their continued support of AFTRS. graduates have strong career AFTRS extends this spirit into its a true cultural leader and the School has pathways. Their training ensures they courses with training in virtual reality, benefted enormously from her tenure. Yours sincerely, are up to date with contemporary social video, mobile content creation technologies, storytelling practices and and multiplatform storytelling. The commitment of my fellow members audience trends and expectations. of the Council and Council Committees The School also hosted Australia’s frst over the past year has furthered AFTRS’ One of the standout fndings of a recent YouTube Pop-up space, giving YouTube accomplishments. I thank them for their alumni survey was that 73 percent of creators and industry practitioners the good judgement, enthusiasm and wisdom. AFTRS graduates are currently working chance to share insights and collaborate. Darren Dale in the screen and broadcast sector. This As well as hosting events and industry Deputy Chair of Council is a positive fgure in such a competitive conversations on its campus, AFTRS Australian Film, Television and Radio School industry, where often the number of has been a key part of industry events, industry aspirants far outstrips the number conferences and discussions, nationally. of opportunities. This shows that AFTRS truly empowers its graduates, not just with creative vision and craft knowledge, but also with relevant experience, networks and overall work-readiness.

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2 CEO’s Perspective OUTREACH However, we have a wider remit than universities, which is why the outreach One of the many highlights of this strategy seeks to discover talent from a fnancial year includes our Outreach young age and empower them to fnd their Program – whereby we go out into the voice and reach for their ambitions through community and actively recruit talent pathways we can help industry design. from a wide pool in order to reflect our diverse Australian society. One example is our partnership with Parramatta-based THE TELLING OF STORIES HAS In 2016–17 we have worked together with Information Cultural Exchange (ICE) to TALENT DEVELOPMENT industry to radically restructure our course engage children and teens in schools in THE POWER TO HEAL; THE offerings to develop the talent and provide Sydney’s west. We have also developed In 2017 we re-booted our postgraduate PAST YEAR HAS BEEN AN the skills that will boost our industry, we relationships interstate to recruit young offering. The School now has a re-energised INTENSE PERIOD OF CHANGE have innovated to produce virtual reality people to come and study at AFTRS. Masters in Screen that delivers high-level training to the future leaders of our industry. FOR THE SCHOOL. WE HAVE and binaural projects that have been For those who can’t physically attend The cohort works together on a number of nominated for renowned international our School we have developed an online LAUNCHED INTO THE NEW creative collaborations whilst at the same prizes, and most importantly we have curriculum, which will soon be rolled out CORPORATE PLAN WITH A time deep-diving into discipline specifc started to reach out across our country to to classrooms all around Australia. The skills across directing, writing, producing, CLEAR GOAL IN SIGHT: TO encourage everyone to share their story. National Film and Sound Archive is one documentary, editing, cinematography, BE THE NATIONAL HUB OF of our partners in this project, which By doing this we believe we can accelerate design, animation, sound and music. Taught gives teachers invaluable resources to AUSTRALIAN BROADCAST the Australian industry whilst amplifying by award-winning industry professionals help nurture and encourage students AND SCREEN STORYTELLING. the nation’s story to the rest of the world. in a newly created space at the School the to tell their unique stories. The program ambitions for the course have been set high: Last year’s comprehensive industry is still in the beta testing phase but has to nurture the future creative and cultural skills survey continues to inform every already received very positive feedback leaders of the industry whilst fast-tracking element of what AFTRS delivers. This from teachers. We plan to roll out the them into head-of-department positions. year we have been busy embedding much-anticipated program in 2018. those changes into our organisation. In addition to this, we have re-designed There’s a strong demand in the community the BA Screen: Production by embedding We have refocused our original from people of all backgrounds, for the productions that reflect industry best- purpose through: skills that will equip them to tell and practice so that our graduates are broadcast their stories on multiple • Outreach Programs employable from the day they leave platforms which is matched by an ever- • Talent Development our School. We have also refocused increasing demand for creativity and the Graduate Certifcate to help people • Industry Training narrative across all sectors of the economy. transition to the industry from other sectors, • Innovation Not only does the Outreach Program enrich for instance journalists who may want • Diversity and Inclusion. our society’s online and on-air content, it’s to become documentary flmmakers. an exciting tool for talent-spotting and Our focus on industry relevance is growing Australia’s next generation of reflected in the success of our graduates. creative leaders. We understand that not A recent alumni survey revealed that 73 every aspiring flm, TV, radio or podcast percent of surveyed AFTRS graduates producer and director can attend AFTRS were working in the screen and broadcast in order to fulfl their career dreams. industries, whilst our students from the Diploma in Radio have an almost 100 percent employment rate.

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INDUSTRY TRAINING This deliberate push by AFTRS into The SDIN is a response to AFTRS’ Inclusive We strive to bring the dynamic innovation, research and development, Pathways Framework for Storytelling diversity of contemporary Australia The School also has a role to provide ensures our graduates are internationally Talent, a report that recommended ways to the screen, as well as build a on-going support to the industry by competitive and at the leading for the Australian screen industry to strong and competitive industry. ensuring they have the skills needed edge in production techniques. address its current diversity problem, to remain competitive in an increasing All of these areas of focus help AFTRS and Seeing Ourselves, a Screen Australia global marketplace. Whether it is a new Another successful partnership this year achieve its purpose of fnding and report showing people with Asian, technology, business model or way of was the Arts8 Collaborative Project. empowering Australian talent for the screen African or Middle Eastern backgrounds, creating narrative we provide training broadcast industries. It is a tremendously Over a weekend, eight of Australia’s elite and those with disabilities, were to address specifc skills needs. exciting time to be working to this brief performing arts training institutes came under-represented in TV drama. and I look forward to helping to build The skills survey has allowed the School to together to create and perform. Among In response, AFTRS has redesigned its more opportunities, strong partnerships set up a number of skills-focused Diplomas the young artists were those from the application process to encourage a diverse and new pathways for our great, bold and Advanced Diplomas that deliver Australian Youth Orchestra, National range of applicants for our Bachelor storytellers to create brilliant work for against industry needs. The School is Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), The Flying and Masters courses. Both are highly the audiences of today and tomorrow. currently undertaking a review of its short Fruit Fly Circus, The National Aboriginal competitive courses; for instance, from the courses to ensure it is continuing to deliver Islander Skills Development Association, more than three hundred applicants for the relevant training at the highest level. At The Australian Ballet and AFTRS. The BA, only ninety were selected in 2016–17. present, we run more than 250 courses for result was a very moving, powerful However, we want to ensure that although around 5,000 students every year, with and impactful production as well as an we are an elite training organisation, we a majority coming from the industry. understanding of how to teach creative are not elitist. If you are talented enough, practice across a number of disciplines. Neil Peplow regardless of your background, you Chief Executive Officer should have the opportunity to prove it. A Australian Film, Television and Radio School year after we introduced a new process INNOVATION our intake for the BA was 50 percent It is vital that we ensure our graduates DIVERSITY female and 50 percent male for the frst are both well versed in the essential AND INCLUSION time since it launched three years ago. principles of the storytelling craft – skills Diversity and inclusion need to be at the I am also proud to note that AFTRS’ which the School has been developing heart of everything we do at AFTRS. For new Indigenous Unit has recruited a and contributing to Australian flm, me personally, one of the highlights of this record 22 students for the BA and MA TV and radio for over 40 years – and year was chairing the Screen Diversity and this year. We are also honoured to have immersed in technology innovation. Inclusion Network (SDIN). Members include Uncle Bruce Pascoe become our frst In 2016, AFTRS broke new ground with the ABC, SBS, Foxtel, Screen Australia, all Indigenous Elder in Residence. He is a its VR Noir event and this year the School state-funding agencies, the screen guilds writer from the Yuin nation and Bunurong partnered with Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, and all commercial free-to-air networks. clan of the Kulin nation. He has worked WNYC (New York public broadcasting) and as a teacher, farmer, a fsherman and an The SDIN charter aims to actively reflect BBC’s Audio Research Division to showcase Aboriginal language researcher. Uncle the diversity of Australian society at every Precipice, a binaural narrative podcast. Bruce Pascoe is helping AFTRS engage level of our workforce, by gender, age, race, Using specialist microphones, students respectfully in Indigenous storytelling and sexual orientation, nationality, religion and created a unique three-dimensional embed these protocols in our courses. disability or geographic location, both in soundscape for a podcast drama. our employees and the stories we tell.

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The Australian Film, VISION STATEMENT Television and Radio To be the reference point for global innovation 3 School leads the in screen, sound, and storytelling. nation’s screen and Vision, broadcast sector by fostering excellence and innovation in industry- Principles focused education, VALUES training and research. We strive for mastery Mastering this craft is a life-long endeavour. and Purpose The School uses local and There is always more to learn. global partners to boost its reach and maintain We encourage daring Australia’s reputation Nothing great ever came from playing as a world-renowned, it safe. We are bold. We take risks. professional workforce in We believe in meritocracy the flm and video industry. We always give talent a fair go, wherever it comes from.

We practice generosity We’re open to the world and to each other. We share stories to nurture our culture.

We work together We work together to create a whole that’s greater than ourselves.

OUR PURPOSE IS TO: • Find and empower Australian talent • Shape and share their stories with the world • Deliver future-focused and industry-relevant education • Initiate and promote research and training.

AFTRS SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF AUSTRALIA’S PROFESSIONAL SCREEN ARTS AND BROADCAST CULTURE, BY PROVIDING SPECIALIST INDUSTRY-FOCUSED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND RESEARCH. PORTFOLIO BUDGET STATEMENT OUTCOME, 2017-18

Students from Storytelling Intensive with Share Some Good initiative, a partnership 14 with YouTube, Foundation for Young Australians, Love Frankie and VICE 15 AFTRS Annual Report 2016–17

AFTRS’ STRATEGIC DIRECTION AS EXPRESSED IN THE 2016–17 FY 2017–19 CORPORATE PLAN IS CENTRED ON THE FOLLOWING SEVEN OBJECTIVES: 4 Strategic

Direction 1 Build awareness and appreciation of Australia’s screen and broadcast culture, and empower all Australians to tell their stories, no matter where they come from or who they are.

2 Educate and train new talent to ensure innovative and relevant Australian content creators are supported in the screen and broadcast industry.

3 Ensure Australian screen and broadcast practitioners have the highest level of skills to compete internationally.

4 Promote research to drive innovation and to increase the relevance and growth of the screen and broadcast industry as well as hands-on student education.

5 Ensure AFTRS reflects Australian society by supporting diversity across all the School’s activities.

6 Ensure an efficient, effective and fnancially sustainable organisation.

7 Position AFTRS as a leading international cultural centre of excellence and innovation for screen and broadcast education.

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THE RATE OF CHANGE IN OUR INDUSTRY IS 5 EXPONENTIAL. BESIDES DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES, THERE ARE NOW TIGHTER BUDGETS Award AND GREATER TIME PRESSURES. Course

Program The role of high-quality training is more DIPLOMA PROGRAM critical than ever. The Diploma Program offersskills training According to our 2016 Industry Skills in a specifc discipline or skillset. Courses survey, 90 percent of industry practitioners are developed with input from industry and want access to further training to keep up are adaptive to the changing requirements to date and relevant, and they want our of the sector. For this reason, the Diploma graduates to be job-ready from day one. Program will develop, and potentially retire a number of courses each year. The survey respondents also saw the need for graduates who are generalists rather The program includes Introductory, than specialists. Consequently, our courses Diploma (AQF level 5), and Advanced develop a range of craft skills and practice Diploma (AQF level 6) courses. knowledge, are industry-focused, and offer an extendedinternship in Year 3. In semester 2, 2017 the Diploma Program ran the following courses: We have successfully recruited high- level, experienced industry practitioners Introductory as lecturers and heads of department. • Core Radio Skills

Listening and responding to industry Diplomas feedback, we have redesigned our courses • Diploma in Camera Fundamentals so our graduates are employable from the • Diploma in Editing Fundamentals day they leave the School and equipped to embrace and contribute to screen practice The following courses continued innovation – now and into the future. on from semester 1: Advanced Diplomas • Advanced Diploma in Music Scoring for the Screen • Advanced Diploma in Producing: Story, Audience, Finance • Advanced Diploma in Radio Essentials • Advanced Diploma in Screenwriting: Feature Film • Advanced Diploma in Screenwriting: Series Television.

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In semester 1, 2017 the Diploma Online Learning AFTRS continues to strive for a diverse GRADUATE CERTIFICATES Program ran the following courses: intake to reflect the Australian population. AFTRS has considerable skills in structuring The AFTRS Graduate Certifcate Program Our revised application process reduces Introductory online courses. Thanks to student and offers postgraduate courses for emerging barriers to entry and focuses on merit • Core Radio Skills lecturer feedback we have redesigned our practitioners to build on their skills within rather than opportunity or experience. Learning Management System, Moodle, their chosen career, and professionals This has proven successful in doubling Diplomas to make it easier to use, improvements transitioning from other areas into the number of successful Indigenous • Diploma in Camera which have been positively received. In the the screen industries. These part-time applicants. The next step is to ensure we • Diploma in Screen Design commitment to ongoing development, an courses at the AFTRS campus are run support students and allow them to thrive. • Diploma in Digital Content (Radio) internal working group meets fortnightly to on evenings and/or weekends to allow discuss and apply further improvements. Employability is key to guaranteeing the students to continue their employment. • Diploma in Editing success of diversifying the student intake After the re-launch of the Graduate • Diploma in Grading and by extension, the industry. Student Certifcates in 2016, in second semester, • Diploma in Production Management production briefs have been developed two of the year-long courses continued: with industry partners such as ABC BACHELOR OF ARTS Graduate Certifcate in Editing Drama Advanced Diplomas Arts, SBS Viceland, Jungle and CJZ to and Graduate Certifcate in Screenwriting. • Advanced Diploma in Production Sound SCREEN: PRODUCTION replicate an contemporary production A third course, Graduate Certifcate • Advanced Diploma in Radio Essentials 2017 saw the delivery of the new BA environment. These have proven to be very in Directing ran for one semester. • Advanced Diploma in Screen: Production with 90 students successful, both popular with students Screenwriting: Feature Film commencing Year 1 from 256 applications. and producing high-quality outcomes. In semester 1, 2017 all AFTRS Graduate Certifcate courses were aligned • Advanced Diploma in Screenwriting: A further 98 students transitioned from The introduction of the Screen: Production to run over two semesters. Series Television the old Bachelor of Arts Screen (BA BA created some initial operational and • Advanced Diploma in Script Screen) directly into Year 2 of the new delivery challenges for the School. However, A shared cross-disciplinary subject Editing and Development course while 86 students progressed from the recent appointment of full-time Subject was created to explore different Year 2 of the Bachelor of Arts Screen (BA Leaders for each area will resolve these cinematic storytelling perspectives, • Advanced Diploma in Visual Effects. Screen) into Year 3 of the same course. issues by ensuring additional planning, to give students opportunities to All courses in the Diploma Program This will be the fnal year of that course. developing and consistency of delivery. collaborate and build their networks. are part time; either online, evening or The BA Screen: Production aims to produce Student representatives have joined The seven discipline-specifc weekend on campus classes, or a blended high-quality and innovative screen content the Student Curriculum Partners and Graduate Certifcates delivered delivery of predominantly online study creators who are sought-after graduates. meet regularly with the Course Leader in semester 1, 2017 were: with occasional weekend on-campus Reflecting feedback from employers, it to discuss course improvements. This Graduate Certificate Screen: workshops. Diploma and Advanced is a generalist course, teaching students feedback has initiated several amendments, Cinematography enables students Diploma courses select students on the how to create content across all platforms including increasing the Screen students’ to explore the visual storytelling basis of merit while introductory courses and with an understanding of all roles. component, reducing the number of principles of cinematography and have no merit selection requirements. group assessments and adding an The graduates will have a forward-looking apply this across different story forms, additional pre-production session. These approach to storytelling, moving between including drama and documentary. discussions continue to offer a fruitful short-form and long-form as well as the forum for consultation and improvement. Graduate Certificate Screen: Creative conventions of fction and non-fction. This Producing teaches students both adaptability will enable them to build a creativity and commerce. By developing sustainable career. Students will also learn a strategic mindset, they understand the entrepreneurial and marketing skills. complexities of intellectual property and fnance to connect stories with audiences.

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Graduate Certificate Screen: Directing RADIO Advanced Diploma in Radio Essentials MASTERS PROGRAM provides insight into storytelling structures, The Advanced Diploma in Radio Essentials During this period, AFTRS ran four Masters cinematic principles and performance. Radio Talent Pathway signifcantly up-skills students through programs. These included the concluding This experiential course with practical This suite of practice-based courses a part-time on-campus experience in semesters of our outgoing MA programs, exercise components culminates in offers skills to those with a passion in the radio studios. It is ideal for those the Master of Screen Arts and the Master a short screen project. Each student radio through to intensive training for who don’t have an undergraduate of Screen Arts & Business. This year also produces a test scene using professional those who require high-level, industry- qualifcation but who wish to gain entry saw the launch of new, redeveloped actors to include in their portfolio. ready expertise. Entry-level students can into the Graduate Diploma in Radio and programs: the Masters of Arts Screen Graduate Certificate Screen: Documentary study online from anywhere in Australia. who wish to continue to work full time. in ten disciplines and the Master of Arts Fundamentals empowers students to Many students go on to study two or Screen: Business and Leadership. express their ideas in documentary more courses over several years. Graduate Diploma form. Students learn the creative and Master of Screen Arts technical skills to develop a major The Graduate Diploma in Radio is the Introductory project with a multiplatform strategy, School’s year-long, full-time flagship The Master of Screen Arts (MSA) equips and then pitch it to an industry panel. Core Radio Skills is a basic introduction radio course and produces industry- the next generation of exceptional to the radio sector that teaches students ready professionals. This highly practical screen practitioners with the high- Graduate Certificate Screen: Music how to write for radio and develop a voice. and intensive course builds a broad level skills needed to achieve creative explores the art and practical craft of Students learn interview and preparation range of skills through four pop-up radio excellence in a dynamic industry. screen composition. Students learn how techniques to produce and present radio stations. The skills developed during music works in screen narratives; analyse The MSA is offered over three semesters. programs. The course runs for six weeks this course become increasingly more and evaluate how music affects an audience, The frst two semesters are structured with a total commitment of 30 hours. complex throughout the year. The course how composers work with other key around a major project. Students This course is 100 percent online, with culminates in the students building a radio personnel, and how scores are organised. experiment with storytelling techniques weekly video conference sessions. It is station from the ground up and producing and ideas and practice discipline- Graduate Certificate Screen: Editing very popular with those who aspire to a a live broadcast. Work placement is specifc skills. Students also critically equips students to meet the creative, professional radio career, as well as those in an essential component of this course, analyse a practitioner’s body of work conceptual and technical challenges a community radio sector who need further and often leads to future employment. through a range of theoretical lenses. of editing a variety of narrative screen skills development and provides an entry The Graduate Diploma in Radio has a productions. Students graduate with a point into the next level of qualifcation. remarkable employment success rate. In the third semester, students complete a portfolio of work – including a short-form fnal project, informed by a specifc research 2016 graduates are now working as: drama, short-form documentary and their question and the experiences gained in the Diploma ABC rural reporter WA, ABC Indigenous choice of long-form drama or documentary. frst two semesters. Students support this trainee content maker Darwin, ABC Triple The Diploma in Digital Content (Radio) work with an exegesis, which can either be a Graduate Certificate Screen: Screenwriting J evenings’ producer, ABC Radio National offers new skills for those who wish to gain written paper, video essay or created work. develops the creative talents and analytical producer, ABC Regional producer Bega, employment in the fastest growing sector skills of emerging and intermediate producer of national evening show The of radio. This course was developed in screenwriters. Students graduate with a frst Thinker Girls at NOVA, Breakfast co-host, response to an industry demand from both draft screenplay for a feature flm or a pilot SCA Townsville, Breakfast co-host SCA the commercial and public broadcasting screenplay for a television series, and the Wagga, presenter SCA Central Coast and sectors and gives students the skills skills to write across a variety of platforms. Breakfast co-host Snow FM Jindabyne. to become innovative digital content producers. Most graduates fnd employment in the radio industry. This online course is accessible to people across Australia.

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Master of Screen Master of Arts Screen TEACHING AND LEARNING • Sabina Hussain, Master of Philosophy Arts & Business in Higher Education, Thesis topic: The Master of Arts Screen (MA Screen) This year the Education Team has ‘The concept of global citizenship in The Master of Screen Arts & Business offers a unique program of professional increased teaching capacity of the full, higher education’ at University of (MSAB) addresses the pressing need development, training and mentorship part-time and casual teaching staff. New South Wales, graduating 2017 for entrepreneurial thinking and new for people wanting to work at the All faculty professional development leadership in the screen arts and broadcast highest level of the screen industries. • Lisa Sweeney, Master of Education training, held in February 2017, industries. The skills developed in this (Leadership and Learning), University The MA Screen is a full-time two-year comprised two days of session with course are responsive to the opportunities of Technology (UTS), graduating 2018. program that is offered in 10 disciplines: Teaching and Learning experts. and challenges of digital technologies and the new digital media platforms. • Animation and VFX These included Professor Andrew Publications and Conferences Jakubowicz on diversity and education The MSAB teaches students how to pull • Cinematography • Susan Danta, ‘Graphic tales: class, violence and Miranda Harvey on reflective apart a fnancial proposition and put it • Directing and South Korean childhood in Sang-Ho practice as a way to improve teaching back together, fnancial modelling, and Yeon’s The King of Pigs’ in Childhood and • Documentary entitled ‘Practice Makes Perfect: Teaching how to communicate fnancial information Nation in Contemporary World Cinema: • Editing Reflective Practice and Critical Thinking’. to stakeholders. The MSAB also focuses Borders and Encounters, Stephanie A particular highlight was the peer- on developing leadership. Through • Music Hemelryk Donald, Emma Wilson, Sarah learning sessions by the Education a series of workshops and exercises, • Producing Wright (ed), Bloomsbury Academic Press, Team, which developed and delivered students address the art of persuasion 2017. From a practitioner’s perspective, • Production Design an induction program for new staff. and how to influence decision makers. this chapter explores the mechanics of • Screenwriting the South Korean animation industry and • Sound. Professional Development of Faculty the cultural implications of representing Master of Arts Screen: the animated child as a political subject Business and Leadership The MA Screen combines high-level As part of the ongoing commitment discipline training with shared subjects to professional development the • Susan Danta, animation-director on The Master of Arts Screen: Business that allow students to develop a School has supported the following feature documentary Constance on and Leadership is a transformational flexible, multifaceted skill set and a deep staff to undertake further study: the Edge, directed by Belinda Mason. program to enable students to succeed knowledge of cinematic craft. These Reviewed in The Guardian: and thrive as leaders in today’s • David Balfour, Graduate Certifcate, practical, industry-led collaborations will https://www.theguardian.com/flm/ fast-moving screen business. Education Studies (Hard Education), test student’s skills and creative thinking 2017/may/03/constance-on-the-edge- University of Sydney, graduating 2017 Students learn the latest approaches in real-world environments. The course review-a-vivid-big-hearted-portrait- to managing creativity and branding culminates in a major creative work. • Kim Batterham, Graduate Certifcate, of-refugee-life-in-australia; fnalist, through their own ventures. Students Higher Education, University of Sydney Film Festival 2016; sold-out The course concludes with students participate in all fnancial aspects of a Macquarie, graduated 2016 screening at the Human Rights Arts participating in a four-week industry project. Working in groups, they solve a • Susan Danta, PhD, Thesis title, and Film Festival, Australian Centre for attachment in their discipline. ‘live’ public policy issue and present their ‘Animating Postmemory: Migration and the Moving Image, Melbourne 2017 solution to a panel of industry leaders. In Exile and Transnational Childhoods • Nell Greenwood, ‘Writing, pedagogy and the second year, students learn to manage in Animated Films’, UNSW Art the unconscious: free writing and flow company growth. Students will analyse and Design, graduating 2018 states’. Paper presented at the SIG Writing a business growth cycle, explore the • Nell Greenwood, PhD, Thesis title Conference (Special Interest Group of potential growth opportunities and plan ‘Lighting the Way: Pedagogy, Creativity the European Association for Research for a sustainable future. By the end of the and the Unconscious’, University in Learning and Instruction – EARLI), 4 course, students have discovered their of Sydney, graduating 2017 to 6 July in Liverpool, United Kingdom own leadership and persuasion style.

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• Dr. Rachel Lander’s attendance at the ACADEMIC GOVERNANCE The ASQC reports directly to the GRADUATION 2016 World Science and Factual Producers Academic Board. The ASQC reviews The academic governance of the School In 2016 AFTRS held two concurrent Congress in Stockholm in 2016 resulted and comments on educational quality is enacted through the Academic Graduation Ceremonies held on Friday in a collaboration with Jackson Hole and standards across the Award Course Governance Framework introduced 9 December at Hoyts Cinemas in the Film Festival (the world’s leading Division. Further to this, it reviews the in January 2016. The responsibility for Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park. science and wildlife flm festival), the accuracy of grades and recommends the managing the framework is shared between Documentary Australia Foundation and graduand list to the Academic Board for A highlight of the ceremony was the the Award Course Division and Student GC Documentary and Cinematography endorsement. The other four committees awarding of two honorary degrees Services in the Operations Division. in 2017. It has also informed the in the framework all report to the ASQC, (Doctor of Arts) to Lester Bostock, development of the BA and MA Under the oversight of Academic Board each focusing on a specifc area: a pioneer of Indigenous media in and the Council, the framework consists Australia, and Academy Award®- • Dr Rachel Landers, the recipient of a • The Admissions Committee reviews of fve committees: Course Committee; winning sound designer David White. post-doctoral Premier’s History Fellowship, and reports on the process of Research and Ethics Committee; Admissions had her post-doctoral research published admissions. It ensures that the Lester Bostock, commonly known as ‘Uncle Committee; Student Representative by New South Books as the non-fction recruitment, selection and admission Lester’ is a renowned flmmaker, mentor Committee (SRC); and Academic Standards book Who Bombed the Hilton? The of students meet the requirements of and Bundjalung Elder, and an inspiration and Quality Committee (ASQC). book won the prestigious national all relevant policies and procedures and guiding light for a generation of NIB award for Excellence in Research These committees are responsible for the • The Course Committee reviews Indigenous flmmakers. Lester has also been in the Creation of a Literary Work and management of School activities relating and reports on quality assurance at the forefront of promoting and protecting was nominated for two Davitt Awards to student representation; curriculum oversight of all award courses. It the human rights of Aboriginal people with – Best Non-fction and Best Debut design and review; the approval of research considers all information and data disability in Australia over several decades. • Dr. Duncan McLean, ‘Not Another projects; the review of research ethics in relation to academic standards, Uncle Lester’s long-standing passion for Superhero Movie: Genre Blending in proposals; the authorisation of offers reviews curriculum and shares best the arts is well known. He was one of the the Marvel Cinematic Universe’. Paper for award courses; the development of practice in teaching and learning founding members of Black Theatre in the presented at The Superhero Project: 2nd admissions processes; and the review • The Research and Ethics Committee 1970s, and instrumental in the formation Global Conference, 9 to 11 September of assessment procedures and student monitors the quality assurance of of Radio Redfern, now Koori Radio, in 2016 in Oxford, United Kingdom. grades. To ensure consistent pedagogical research activities across the School the ‘80s. He was the frst Aboriginal guidance and oversight, independent and reviews and approves proposals presenter on SBS Radio, gravitating to SBS members of the Academic Board are and applications for research projects Television as part of the frst Aboriginal also members of the Research and program team with Rhoda Roberts. Ethics Committee and the ASQC. • The SRC is the key forum for students to raise matters relating to the award course David White was the frst ever Australian student experience and the quality of to be nominated for and win the Academy the School’s higher education programs. Award for Best Sound Editing. His Academy The committee is comprised of students Award in 2016 for Mad Max: Fury Road from all academic levels and is chaired crowned an already stellar 30-year career. by the student member of Council. David was a student at AFTRS in the early 1980s in the Bachelor course, but never received a certifcate as he was too busy working on other students’ projects.

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As honorary degree recipients, Lester STUDENT RADIO STUDENT FILM AFTRS student flms were once again a Bostock and David White join a select group part of the annual Cinema des Antipodes of signifcant Australian flm and television ACHIEVEMENTS ACHIEVEMENTS screening in France. The special designated practitioners including Phillip Adams, Dr AFTRS Alumni and former lecturer – AFTRS supports student work by entering non-competitive program of Australian George Miller, Baz Luhrmann, John Edwards, 2SER General Manager Melanie Withnall flms into domestic and international flm and New Zealand flms runs alongside Jan Chapman, Phillip Noyce and Darren Dale. (Graduate Diploma in Commercial festivals. This year 28 flms were selected the official Cannes Film Festival and this Radio Broadcasting – 2003) accepted at 50 festivals worldwide, a total of 83 year the following flms were selected: AFTRS CEO Neil Peplow presented the Gold and Silver awards on behalf screenings, winning seven awards. Selwyn Speight Award for Radio to • A Boy Called Su (Vedrana Musić, of 2SER FM – Real Radio, at the Kathleen McDonald Mochan and Liza For the full list of AFTRS Student Film Graduate Diploma in Directing 2014) 2017 prestigious New York Festivals Harvey. The inaugural Southern Cross Achievements, see Appendix 8. International Radio Program Awards. • Driftwood Dustmites (Malina Austereo (SCA) Fellowship was presented Maria Mackiewicz, Graduate to Tim Reuben, a prize that included a paid AFTRS’ Radio Alumni were once Highlights this year include: Diploma in Directing 2014) internship, leading to full-time employment. again successful at the prestigious • The Fence (Lucy Gaffy, Master Australian Commercial Radio • The Dam (Brendon McDonall, For the full list of AFTRS 2016 of Screen Arts 2012) Awards for 2016. They include: Master of Screen Arts 2014) won Graduates, please see Appendix 3. Best Student Narrative Short at • Foal (Vanessa Gazy, Master • Tim Blackwell – Best On-Air Team, the RiverRun International Film of Screen Arts 2014) Metro FM – Graduate Diploma in Festival in North Carolina USA • Vulva (Eloise Boutry, BA 2015). Commercial Radio Broadcasting, 2001 • Driftwood Dustmites (Malina Maria • Kent Small – Best Entertainment/ Mackiewicz, Graduate Diploma in Music Presenter – Graduate Diploma in Directing 2014) won Best Cinematography Commercial Radio Broadcasting, 2003 at Canberra Short Film Festival • Stephen Cenatiempo – Best Current and was selected for Berlin Down Affairs Presenter – Graduate Diploma Under Film Festival and Breath of in Radio Broadcasting, 2010 Fresh Air Festival, Tasmania • Rod McLeod – Best News • Inanimate (George-Alex Nagle, Master Presenter Country and Provincial of Screen Arts 2014) won Best Film – Graduate Diploma in Commercial at Canberra Short Film Festival Radio Broadcasting, 1988 • Vengeance (André Shannon, BA • Michael Moffett – Best Program 2015) won Best Experimental Film Director Provincial – Commercial (Student category) at the Montreal Radio Programming, 2009 World Film Festival, Canada. • Matt Dickson – Best Station Produced Commercial (Campaign) – Comedy Writing for Radio Course, 1998 • Sally Knight – Best Digital Radio Format for Kinderling Kids – Graduate Diploma in Radio Broadcasting, 2011.

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THE DAM DRIFTWOOD DUSTMITES 2015 | 15’44 2014 | 09’31

Director Brendon McDonall Director Malina Maria Mackiewicz Writer Brendon McDonall Writer Malina Maria Mackiewicz Producer Ilana Lazar Producer Jessica Giacco Cinematographer Josh Flavell Cinematographer Burak Oguz Saguner Sound Designer Lachlan Harris Sound Designer Nicholas Redmond Editors Bernadette Murray, Rocky Amaranto Editor Sam Zubrycki Composer Damien Lane Production Designer James Hills Production Designer Bethany Ryan Production Company Australian Film Television Production Company Australian Film Television and Radio School and Radio School Cast Aishe: Chloe Bayliss Cast Jack: Chris Haywood Lyuba: Poppy Guy John: Martin Vaughan Vida: Dominic Allburn Young Jack: Felix Haywood Fern: Naomi Livingstone Young John: Blake Bowden Synopsis A bit over a year since the death of her Synopsis When two lifelong mates revisit the mother and now ten minutes before monolithic dam that defned their young dawn on a warm night of spring holidays, lives, an admission from one of the Aishe watches her dad kissing his new men cracks open a reservoir of silence, love. Unable to fall back asleep she loss and regret between two mature wakes up her little sister for company. Australian men with hearts under siege, by feelings that were impounded long ago but cannot be contained any longer.

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INANIMATE 2014 | 18’30

Director George-Alex Nagle Writer George-Alex Nagle 6 Producer Ana Jimenez Cinematographer Adric Watson AFTRS Sound Designer Rafal Drabrowski Editor Michael Drake Open Music Score Freya Berkhout, Danny Keig Production Designer Lee Launay Production Company Australian Film Television and Radio School Cast Boy: Travis Nippard Girl: Geraldine Hakewill Synopsis When a man wakes up in hospital after a near death experience he sets out to rediscover and face the painful events that brought him there.

VENGEANCE 2015 | 03’43

Director André Shannon Producer André Shannon Sound Designer André Shannon Editor André Shannon Composer Trent Reznor Production Company Australian Film Television and Radio School Synopsis Nothing belongs to anyone, anything can be flipped inside out, a nightmarish vision of what can go on behind closed doors.

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AFTRS OPEN DELIVERS A BROAD RANGE OF Partnering with Screen Producers’ OUTREACH Australia (SPA), AFTRS has delivered QUALITY SHORT COURSES FOR MEDIA INDUSTRY In July 2016, AFTRS introduced an Open Program masterclasses and business PROFESSIONALS, EMERGING TALENT AND Engagement Manager to develop programs essentials workshops held in Sydney, specifcally aimed at local communities ASSOCIATED BUSINESSES SEEKING TO KEEP Melbourne and Perth. These workshops, along with primary and secondary schools. UP WITH ADVANCES AND DEVELOPMENTS. which will be rolled out Australia-wide, The aim was to encourage diversity help the relevant state screen agencies and to empower these groups with the to deliver sought-after business skills. latest teaching and learning resources. AFTRS also partnered with Google to create The courses deliver on part of the School’s The core projects are Community MEDIA INDUSTRY two successful YouTube Pop-up events in strategic plan to focus on outreach, talent Workshops, Talent Camp and Media Lab. the AFTRS building. More than 30 YouTube development and industry training. Taught COURSES creators, inviting their 100,000 plus by industry professionals, the courses The Industry Program delivers quality short subscribers, were given the opportunity to Community Workshops vary in duration, level and content. They courses to emerging and established media shoot videos in AFTRS studios, working with reflect current media industry practices practitioners. This long-running program In 2016–17, 16 Community Workshops AFTRS crews, alumni, staff and students. and simulate professional environments. is well regarded for being at the cutting attracted 381 enrolments nationally. edge of industry practice and trends. AFTRS Open has enjoyed working with AFTRS Open courses are continuously In consultation with community groups, international organisations to deliver monitored to ensure quality and relevance. In 2016–17, the Industry Program ran a AFTRS has designed and delivered customised training programs, including: total of 177 courses for 2,176 participants. workshops to support emerging In 2016–17, AFTRS Open ran 369 short • A Digital Producer Skills workshop screen practitioners of all ages and courses for 5,716 participants. This Highlights included: for the Singapore Media Academy backgrounds. These included: included courses for media industry • Writing for Hollywood: professionals, the general public, emerging • A one-year course aimed at mid- • The Career Taster with UNSW Aspire masterclass with John Collee talent and a number of corporate career producers for the New for Dubbo High School students • Directing masterclasses with Zealand Film Commission and government clients, including a • Film screenings and weekly workshops Daina Reid and Di Drew new winter school in Canberra. • The A to Z of Producing in New for flmmakers with intellectual disabilities • Factual TV masterclasses with UK Zealand with key lecturer, Sue Maslin AFTRS Open generates additional income to – in partnership with Bus Stop Films expert Robert Thirkell (Food Revolution) bridge the shortfall in government funding. • A four-week intensive with the • Drone cinematography in Byron in Sydney and Melbourne and in Shanghai Media Group. Bay with Screenworks Many of AFTRS short course programs partnership with Film Victoria • Digital content producing with are delivered in partnership with • Script Development with Linda Aronson AFTRS Open also delivered 22 online industry guilds, local and international courses to 269 students in radio, Curiousworks (Western Sydney) • Screenwriting courses with Screen companies and agencies, including: screen music, screenwriting, including • Digital story development in Melbourne NT in Darwin and Alice Springs. Screen Australia, Google, Netflix, writing for television, and content with the Victorian Multicultural Shanghai Media Group, Foxtel and Stan. The year-long, blended-learning Radio creation for iPads and iPhones. Commission and Swinburne University. Program and Content Directors course held AFTRS Open covers three main areas: Our highly successful summer school AFTRS Outreach increases screen literacy an inspiring two-day residential workshop attracted aspiring students and industry and inspires creativity across a broad cross- • Industry to develop and implement where the directors of radio networks professionals looking to update their section of the community. The programs are all media industry courses ARN, NOVA and Grant Broadcasters skills. The courses ran from between also a vehicle for positive social change. • Outreach to attract a diversity of talent shared their knowledge and experience. one and three weeks during the • Corporate Partnerships to generate AFTRS has responded to industry academic holidays and made use of revenue through corporate training, demands by developing new courses the School’s technical facilities. international programs and sponsorships. in podcasting, social media video, and multiplatform story and design.

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In February 2017, AFTRS partnered Talent Camp specifcally targets under- Whether it’s a Year 10 drama teacher The Schools Advisory Committee continues with YouTube, Love Frankie, VICE and represented communities with reference guiding students through a mockumentary to provide expert advice on the schools the Foundation for Young Australians to First Nations people, cultural and project or a Year 4 science teacher and youth programs to ensure educational to create the Share Some Good linguistic diversity (CALD), disability, sexual illustrating life cycles with stop-motion value and suitability. The committee project, in which emerging flmmakers orientation, gender identity, geographic exercises, the pilot has been eagerly draws on a broad range of experience undertook Applied Storytelling and disadvantage and socio-economic status. received from a wide range of educators. from primary and secondary schools, Practical Filmmaking workshops. the public, independent and Catholic Talent Camp draws on the recommended Media Lab will also include newly sectors. The Committee Chair is Dr Miranda AFTRS also partnered with Information Practitioner Initiatives outlined in AFTRS’ accredited professional development Jefferson with members Matt Clausen, and Cultural Exchange (ICE) and SPA on recent research paper Inclusive Pathways workshops for teachers, available both Margot Bowen and David Chapman. Pitch Perfect, a series of masterclasses Framework for Screen Storytelling Talent. online and at our Sydney campus. for aspiring flmmakers from Western The Media Lab resource will be launched Sydney. Several projects were then selected online nationally in late 2017. for mentorships with ABC and SBS. CORPORATE AFTRS, in conjunction with Create NSW, MEDIA LAB supported the Screenability program Media Lab, in 2016–17 offered fve PARTNERSHIPS which involved eight paid industry teacher Professional Development SCHOOLS AND In 2016–17 AFTRS Open offered a suite internships, along with skills workshops, courses with 58 enrolments. of customised training to corporate and for participants with a disability. YOUTH PROGRAMS government organisations as well as Media Lab extends the reach of AFTRS The Schools and Youth Programs provide international media partners. AFTRS’ education and training into primary and short course training for primary and expertise in storytelling, audience secondary schools and positions AFTRS secondary school teachers and students engagement and communication gives as a leader in Media Arts education. Media during school holidays. In 2016–17, organisations the opportunity to learn TALENT CAMP Arts is now a stand-alone Australian AFTRS ran 87 schools and youth courses media literacy skills. The revenue from Launched in 2016–17, Talent Camp has curriculum subject for students from K to for more than 2,000 students. corporate training supports AFTRS’ attracted 80 participants nationally. 12. Media Lab gives resources to teachers core activities and the feedback and students, regardless of location and To align with AFTRS’ strategic plan Talent Camp, a diversity and inclusion helps refne course offerings. socio-economic profle, levelling the and the development of the Outreach project delivered in partnership with playing feld for future generations. program, fewer primary and secondary Clients in 2016–17 included media Screen Australia and all state and territory school workshops have been run to companies, tech giants, government screen agencies, offers opportunities and Throughout 2016–17 teachers have been concentrate on NESA accreditation and departments and not-for-proft skills for emerging talent through the trialling Media Lab. They can choose professional flmmaking skills for teachers. organisations. AFTRS also provided AFTRS Community Workshops program. to follow the program as designed, or ongoing training for the customer service mix and match content to suit their Thirty schools travelled to AFTRS and Intensive Talent Camp workshops are to staff of major transportation companies. students’ interests. Units include one of the 2016–17 schools program be held in each state over fve consecutive This training program assists in cultural documentary, stop-animation, podcasting, highlights was an ambitious documentary days from September to November 2017. change for a range of organisations screenwriting and flmmaking. training project for Oxley College (Bowral, With 12-15 participants in each workshop, and benefts the broader community. NSW). Sixty Year 9 students learned to participants will learn story development, make a documentary and flmed their International training partnerships have creative producing and identify career three-week excursion to Sydney. strategic and fnancial benefts for pathways. Post-workshop opportunities AFTRS and the whole media industry. In include internships, placements, further In 2016–17 the very popular school holiday 2016–17 AFTRS has recruited a Corporate skills development and production funding. program has been expanded. New courses Partnerships Manager to develop this this year include podcasting for teens, a area and grow AFTRS partnership ‘make it on YouTube’ course and specialist capacities in 2017–18 and beyond. editing, camera and sound workshops.

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7 Indigenous

Unit AFTRS’ Indigenous Unit advocates, Elder in Residence – supports and develops the next generation Uncle Bruce Pascoe of Indigenous Australian storytellers. AFTRS In 2016–17 the School appointed its recognises it has a social responsibility inaugural Elder in Residence, Uncle Bruce to encourage diverse voices in our Pascoe, who described AFTRS as the ‘great community, including those of the world’s hall of stories’ in a powerful speech on longest living culture. By partnering with Australia’s shared history at the YES event. industry and community programs, the Indigenous Unit develops and promotes As Elder in Residence, Uncle Bruce will practice-based education for Indigenous build cultural awareness at the School media practitioners, as well as creating via yarning circles, smoking ceremonies, pathways for incoming students. presentations and Q&As with all students. Uncle Bruce meets regularly This fnancial year, a record number with the Koori Club students and takes of 22 Indigenous students enrolled part in other School engagements. in our award courses, compared with 18 in the previous year. The AFTRS library has produced a LibGuide to Uncle Bruce’s extensive catalogue of fction, non-fction and journal articles, YES Event drawn from extensive knowledge and On 27 April AFTRS held a ‘YES’ event to research and informed by his Yuin, commemorate the 50th anniversary of Bunurong and Tasmanian heritage. the 1967 referendum in which Australians voted to amend the constitution to include Aboriginal people in the census. The event included an introduction to AFTRS’ inaugural Elder in Residence, Uncle Bruce Pascoe. Other speakers included: Rhoda Roberts, creative director, writer, producer and performer; Deborah Cheetham, AO, soprano, actor, composer and playwright; and Kim Williams AM, media executive and composer.

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Koori Club Consultation and collaboration: Indigenous Screen protocols The Koori Club supports and provides 8 a community for the Aboriginal and The AFTRS curriculum continues to focus Torres Strait Islander students at the on encouraging Indigenous representation School. All Indigenous undergraduate on Australian screens. The Indigenous Collaboration and postgraduate students are invited Advisory Group met for the frst time in to Koori Club gatherings to meet their 2016–17 to discuss ways of embedding and peers, support staff, key lecturers and cultural awareness into the AFTRS each other. The Koori Club also invites curriculum, focusing in particular on the BA members to special events, including Screen Production and student educational Engagement Indigenous talks at the Opera house, SFF, support. These discussions are ongoing. Sydney Film Festival, Sydney Theatre In collaboration with leading Company’s Black is the New White, and industry practitioners, the unit has discussions with the Elder in Residence. created best practice resources in the Indigenous Screen space. Student Accessibility Resources include: In 2016–17, AFTRS offered 12 Indigenous • A fve-minute Indigenous Consultation Scholarships, 22 Indigenous subsidies for Trailer, launched at an industry event: OPEN short courses and 4 AV Myer Awards. Diversity-Building a Platform for Change, Responding to an industry skills gap, and available on Screen Australia’s 2016–17 saw the launch of Black Business protocols landing page and AFTRS website initiative – Screen Business, a program • A 13-minute Indigenous Consultation which develops Indigenous screen education video, screened at the ‘YES’ producers and creates opportunities event, to give a deeper understanding for Indigenous people to tell their own of working with Indigenous content, stories in key creative positions. characters and representation • Australian Indigenous Screen Perspectives programs across all award courses to embed Indigeneity in the School’s teaching and to provide a resource for discussion amongst students • A series of in-depth interviews with industry experts available on Moodle to support Indigenous perspectives and delivery for award courses • Current indigenous-authored flm and television series content acquired by the Indigenous Unit and available through the AFTRS library.

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This year AFTRS consolidated its role as a cultural and industry hub for the screen and broadcasting sector by hosting a variety of events for industry and the general public. These events further establish AFTRS’ relevance as a centre where professionals, students, staff and alumni can network, develop and create projects.

FUTURE VISION 2021 YOUTUBE POP-UP SPACE ABC IVIEW AS THE INDEPENDENT On 9 August 2016, AFTRS launched SYDNEY @ AFTRS In May 2017, ABC and AFTRS announced SOURCE OF AUSTRALIAN its new fve-year vision of outreach, a content partnership featuring work from CONVERSATIONS, CULTURE On 2 November 2016, AFTRS and talent development and industry students past and present on ABC iview. YouTube launched the frst ever AND STORIES, THE ABC training, underpinned by research YouTube Pop-up Space in Australia. The frst program coincided with the 70th IS DELIGHTED TO BE and the principles of inclusion. anniversary of the Cannes Film Festival, in YouTube content creators came to PARTNERING WITH AFTRS The results of the 2016 national Industry which AFTRS alumni have had considerable collaborate, create and connect with TO BRING THIS UNIQUE Skills Survey were presented in an event, success during the past four decades. screen industry practitioners and AFTRS. Future Vision 2021: The Rise of the Creative Among them is acclaimed writer/director CONTENT TO IVIEW. Entrepreneur, which was live-streamed The AFTRS and YouTube joint Jane Campion, who was invited this year THESE REMARKABLE and watched by almost 2,000 people on project provided opportunities for to the Festival to screen her 1986 Palme ARCHIVAL FILMS AND RARE the AFTRS website and Facebook page. AFTRS students, alumni and staff d’Or winning student short Peel and her INTERVIEWS PROMISE TO to meet and work with YouTubers, new series Top of the Lake: China Girl. community, industry and the media. BE AN EXCITING ADDITION A new season of flms will be rolled- TO IVIEW AND WE LOOK Videos from the event have been out regularly, including never-before- viewed more than 10 million times. seen footage and interviews with FORWARD TO PROVIDING AFTRS alumni in their student days. A PLATFORM FOR STUDENTS In June 2016, YouTube and AFTRS worked together on another Pop-up Space focusing The two programs have so far had TO SHOWCASE THEIR FILMS. on musicians and artists (including Dan more than 70,000 playbacks. DAVID ANDERSON, DIRECTOR Sultan and Wafa) working with AFTRS OF ABC TELEVISION students and alumni, who directed, produced and crewed YouTube shoots.

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ARTS8 COMMUNITY Later that evening students took the bus to NAISDA Dance College on OF PRACTICE Darkinjung land for a weekend of creative From 16-18 June 2017, AFTRS co- development. The artists displayed their hosted with National Aboriginal and expertise in their discipline while creating Islander Skills Development Association an extraordinarily inspired performance. (NAISDA) Dance College and NIDA the The catalyst for the work was the second transformative collaborative Invasion Poem from The Seven Stages project entitled Embodied Country. of Grieving (Enoch and Mailman). ARTS8 is the Australian Roundtable This unique community built empathy, for Arts Training Excellence and resilience, creative confdence and comprises eight arts training bodies: trust, and formed a strong foundation • The Australian Ballet School for future ARTS8 collaboration. • The Australian National Academy of Music AUSTRALIA’S UP-AND- VIRGIN AUSTRALIA IN- • Australian Youth Orchestra COMING FILMMAKERS PUBLIC PROGRAMS FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT • Flying Fruit Fly Circus ARE WINNING PLAUDITS In 2016–17 AFTRS held more than 50 In August 2016, AFTRS partnered with • National Aboriginal and events and public programs, with more Virgin Australia to showcase the work of AROUND THE WORLD, Islander Dance College than 5,600 attendees and almost 13,000 AFTRS’ alumni and Australia’s brightest AND WE ARE EXCITED TO • National Institute of Circus Art people watching the live stream on the young flmmakers to in-flight audiences. SHOWCASE THEIR TALENT • National Institute of Dramatic Art AFTRS website and Facebook page: Virgin Australia’s In-Flight Entertainment ON BOARD OUR AIRCRAFT. • AFTRS. now offers passengers a selection of THE VIRGIN BRAND WAS NUMBER OF EVENTS/ award-winning AFTRS student flms, many BORN IN ENTERTAINMENT, Each training body provided one staff of which have screened at prestigious member and two students to the project. PUBLIC PROGRAMS: 53 flm festivals in Berlin, Toronto and the SO IT IS ONLY FITTING BA Screen students, André Shannon NUMBER OF Palm Springs International ShortFest. THAT WE WORK WITH THE (BA Year 3) and Taylor Venter (BA Year ATTENDEES: 5,660 BEST FILMMAKERS IN THE The flm selections are curated on a 1) were selected to represent AFTRS. NUMBER OF LIVE quarterly basis and this year’s menu COUNTRY TO KEEP OUR Maddison Coles (BA Year 1), Naysan STREAM VIEWS: 12,854 features an eclectic mix of stories from GUESTS ENTERTAINED Baghai (BA Year 2) and Mel White (BA political satire to flms on taxidermy. The ON BOARD. Year 3) were selected as the AFTRS most recent program, launched as part of documentary team to video the project. NAIDOC week, showcased flms by AFTRS MARK HASSELL, VIRGIN AUSTRALIA The project began at AFTRS on Friday Indigenous alumni. So far, the channel CHIEF CUSTOMER OFFICER afternoon with creative exercises to has had more than 67,000 playbacks. foster collaborative practice. It then moved to NIDA in the evening to watch a NIDA-NICA performance, which grew out of the frst Collaborative Project.

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Friday On My Mind The Script Showcase Guests included Veronika Jenet, ASE; the screen industry. The report, by Georgie Andrew Cooke; Liam Egan, ASSG; McClean of The Gist, described the barriers In partnership with the Australian Centre AFTRS and the Australian Writers’ Steven Robinson, ASE; Yulia Akerholt, to participation facing groups under- for the Moving Image (ACMI) the public Guild launched The Script Showcase ASSG; Robert Mackenzie; Rosemary represented among screen practitioners program Friday On My Mind ran in on 20 October to showcase their Myers; Bentley Dean, ADG; Martin and recommendations to address them. Melbourne for the ffth consecutive year brightest writing talent. Butler, ADG; Simon Morris; Matthew and in Sydney for the ninth consecutive The Next Big Things: Pathways to a More At the launch, Becca Johnston read from Whittet; Damian Hill and Alison Bell. year. James Hewison, Giles Hardie and Diverse Industry panel responding to her extraordinary gothic drama Bayou, Phillipa Hawker hosted nine sessions, the report was chaired by Darren Dale which was developed during her time at attended by more than 300 people. AFTRS and Australian of Blackfella Films (and Deputy Chair of AFTRS. Rowan Woods directed the reading. Cinematographers Society AFTRS) and featured Graeme Mason, CEO Guests included Greg McLean, Tim The 2017 event included a reading of the present Q&A with Dan Mindel of Screen Australia; Helen Kellie, Chief Ferguson, Cappi Ireland, Sue Maslin The Infernal Optimist by screenwriters Content Officer,SBS; Courtney Gibson and Abe Forsythe. On 27 November, the Australian Warren Coleman and Stephen Abbott. CEO of Screen NSW; Peter Tonagh, CEO Cinematographers Society (ACS) and In 2017 AFTRS decided to focus on events of Foxtel and international guest Keli Lee, AFTRS held a Q&A and screening at the such as Industry Insiders and joint projects, Managing Director of International Content, The Director’s Chair AFTRS theatre with Dan Mindel, whose including The Script Showcase with the Platforms and Talent at US network ABC. impressive Director of Photography credits Australian Writers’ Guild and The Director’s Australian Directors’ Guild (ADG), in include Star Wars: the Force Awakens, Chair with the Australian Directors’ Guild. partnership with AFTRS launched The Star Trek and Mission Impossible III. Speed Networking Director’s Chair, a masterclass program for directors, presented by Screen Director, Dan Mindel talked about how he AFTRS’ popular Speed Networking event TV Talks the ADG’s online publication. Two sessions created the epic look for Star Wars: The made a return in 2017, as part of Vivid TV Talks continues to be a popular were run in Sydney and one in Melbourne. Force Awakens, the reboot and the Ideas 2017. Following in the footsteps networking forum for television seventh flm in the Star Wars saga. of previous events run by Metro Screen, Guests included Rowan Woods, director professionals to discuss and this session provided an important and Head of Directing at AFTRS; Tony debate industry-related issues. opportunity for individuals in the screen Kravitz, co-director of The Kettering Screen Forever Conference and broadcast sector to meet and network, In 2016–17, AFTRS hosted 10 sessions Incident; Paris Barclay, multi-award-winning The AFTRS Indigenous Unit presented and potentially form teams with the aim attended by 750 people. Topics included director and President of Directors’ Guild of Home Truths at the Screen Forever of producing collaborative work. With the what women watch, Australian drama, America; and Garth Davis, Director of Lion. conference. Moderated by veteran closure of screen resource organisations, video-on-demand and public broadcasting. journalist and author Ray Martin, the there are few places where emerging Guest included Vicki Madden, Marshall Meet the Nominees session examined how the screen industry practitioners can connect with others. Heald, Jennifer Collins, Sally Riley, and media represent Indigenous culture. AFTRS presented Meet the Nominee Jason Morrison and Gaven Morris. events with AACTA on 4 and 6 December. The panellists included Sally Riley, Masterclass with Hope Hall Head of Scripted Production at ABC Australian Academy of Cinema and On Wednesday 7 June 2017, flmmaker, Industry Insiders TV; Kyas Sherriff, AFTRS Head of Television Arts nominees shared their cinematographer and photographer, Hope Indigenous; producer of Cleverman and In 2016, AFTRS launched Industry insights into the 2016 nominated Hall spoke to students at AFTRS. Hall was The Sapphires, Rosemary Blight; and Insiders, a series of talks with leading productions and the latest industry trends. President Obama’s official videographer Chris Graham, Walkley Award-winning screen and broadcast practitioners. during his eight years in the White Nine events were held across different journalist and editor of New Matilda. House. During the session, she answered The series kicked off withNik Powell, disciplines, with more than 220 people AFTRS CEO Neil Peplow launched participants’ questions about theoretical the director of the UK’s National Film attending and more than 3,300 people the Inclusive Pathways Framework for and technical aspects of her craft. and Television School in conversation watching the live stream on the AFTRS Storytelling Talent addressing diversity in with AFTRS CEO Neil Peplow website and Facebook page. followed by Q&A and networking.

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TEACHING STAFF INDUSTRY GUILDS, AND GUEST ASSOCIATIONS, 9 LECTURERS: INDUSTRY FESTIVALS AND PRACTITIONERS CONFERENCES Innovation AFTRS remains closely connected to AFTRS has maintained close relationships the industry by employing screen and with screen and broadcasting guilds, and Industry broadcast practitioners as teachers and societies and associations, as well as arts lecturers. Teaching staff members use and cultural festivals and organisations. Research their professional experience, networks For details full details of festivals and and connections to ensure the currency AFTRS-supported events, see Appendix 5. of their courses, and their ability to guide student development and the School’s activities. AFTRS’ reputation for excellence also attracts leading industry practitioners as guest lecturers in award courses and INDUSTRY USE OF AFTRS Open short courses. The School AFTRS’ FACILITIES has recently gone through extensive As part of its ongoing connection with recruitment for heads of discipline roles industry, AFTRS encourages the use of its and is proud to have attracted award facilities for non-commercial activities, such winning industry leaders who are well as networking events, auditions, rehearsals, known and respected in the profession. conferences, screenings and meetings. For details full details of Industry In 2016–17, there were 118 occasions in Practitioners, see Appendix 7. which different industry groups used AFTRS’ facilities. The groups included alumni, production companies, industry guilds and associations such as the Australian Directors’ Guild, Screen Editors’ Guild, Australian Cinematographers Society, Australian Writers’ Guild, SBS, NITV, Ozdox, AFI/AACTA and the ABC.

For full list of industry use of AFTRS facilities, see Appendix 6.

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With several future-focused, applied- PRECIPICE Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, VOX, WE ARE THRILLED TO JOIN research projects at the intersection of for Precipice MP3 and 360 video In late 2016, AFTRS launched an Applied AFTRS’ EXCITING PRECIPICE technology, art, and commerce, AFTRS Industry Research Project to create As part of the project, AFTRS obtained the PROJECT, WHICH WILL is making a signifcant contribution to an innovative narrative podcast using rights from Norsk Musikforlag in Norway the National Innovation and Science EXTEND THE BOUNDS OF binaural recording technology1. to the music Immortal Bach, arranged for Agenda, as part of AFTRS’ vision to be CHORAL MUSIC THROUGH mixed choir by Knut Nystedt. The Sydney the point of reference for screen, sound In partnership with the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, VOX, was recorded THE CREATIVE USE OF and story-making innovation, globally. Philharmonia Choirs, WNYC (New York at AFTRS using a variety of methods and TECHNOLOGY. WE HOPE public broadcasting) and BBC’s Audio the music used as Precipice leitmotif and Research Division, the Precipice project TO CHANGE PEOPLE’S theme. A Precipice theme audio track (MP3) explored a new entertainment market EXPECTATIONS OF THE and a VOX for the Precipice Project in 360 within the fast-growing podcast industry. AFTRS’ INDUSTRY- video was also produced for distribution. HUMAN VOICE AND TO PARTNERED APPLIED AFTRS practitioners, students and industry DELIVER A NEW FORM OF partners collaborated to develop Precipice, RESEARCH PROJECTS Vivid 2017 showcase: ART. THE PROCESS OF USING the pilot of a world-frst binaural storytelling THE TECHNOLOGY TO TELL These projects explore how technology podcast. Precipice demonstrates In partnership with Destination NSW, can inform communication and art immersive audio scriptwriting; directing Precipice was showcased to a broad THE STORY IN A UNIQUE and impact the broader economy. Not performance for audio; soundfeld and audience from 31 May to 3 June as WAY IS VERY EXCITING AND only do these future-focused ventures binaural recording methods; and sound part of the Vivid Ideas Festival 2017. ONE THAT OUR CHORISTERS engage and entertain audiences, they mixing techniques. These fndings will be Audiences listened to Precipice as a ARE VERY MUCH LOOKING turn ideas into commercial realities. embedded into the AFTRS curriculum and studio installation, immersed in the inform training and production techniques. FORWARD TO. These projects map against the four 3-dimensional story soundscape of pillars of the National Innovation international student Amira and her BRETT WEYMARK, MUSIC DIRECTOR and Science Agenda (NISA): unsettling experiences with psychiatrist OF SYDNEY PHILHARMONIA CHOIRS Dr Ferenc. A hands-on demonstration Pillar 1: culture and capital enabled visitors to use the binaural Pillar 2: collaboration equipment and ask sound-practitioners about the technology. As part of the event, Pillar 3: talent and skills audiences attended a special performance Pillar 4: government as exemplar. by the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs and a panel discussion with international guests and project collaborators. More than 170 attended all Precipice-related events.

1 Binaural recording methods use two microphones to create a unique three-dimensional sound sensation for the listener

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AFTRS/DATA61 DIGITAL CSIRO’S DATA61 IS VERY BIOMETRICS INCLUSIVE PATHWAYS INDEX PORTAL PLEASED TO COLLABORATE AFTRS is partnering with industry to FRAMEWORK FOR WITH AFTRS ON THE explore biometric audience engagement In 2017, AFTRS Applied Industry Research technology and research methods. Netflix, STORYTELLING TALENT Unit engaged with CSIRO’s Data61 to PROJECT TO INVESTIGATE NBC and AMC/Sundance already use In 2016–17 AFTRS commissioned the create a Live Index for the entertainment THE FEASIBILITY OF SOCIAL these methods, which have been key in Inclusive Pathways Framework for Screen industry. The partnership positions AFTRS MEDIA DATA COLLECTION the global success of television series such Storytelling Talent. This research drew at the forefront of a data-driven future by AND SENTIMENT/ as The Bridge, The Killing and Borgen. on international best practice, research connecting education with screen business and over 50 consultations to draw on communication research. The open- EMOTION ANALYSIS FOR The technology measures the audience’s ways to improve diversity amongst access interface provides a live barometer ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTS. psych-emotional responses, through practitioners in the screen industry. of attitudes towards the entertainment DATA61 EXPECTS THIS galvanic skin response (GSR), eye-tracking industry; super search analytics of screen ANALYSIS WILL ACHIEVE A and facial emotion coding, against the The research makes it clear that effective and broadcast data; and a virtual centre for analysis of scripts and qualitative audience industry responses to existing barriers screen and broadcast networking. These DEEPER UNDERSTANDING feedback in real time. The testing allows will need to be long-term, industry-wide live-response, geo-mapping and searchable OF AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION researchers to see patterns in audience and adequately resourced. The report data tools will help industry stay ahead IN FILM AND TELEVISION responses and to identify the impact of outlined a range of initiatives already of global trends by better understanding PROGRAMS AND ASSIST specifc storylines, characters and scenes. underway to create opportunities for how audiences react to content. under-represented groups and talent, AFTRS has established a Biometrics IN PLACING AFTRS AGAIN and described an appetite for change Lab on-campus where researchers are AT THE FOREFRONT OF and new momentum in the industry to conducting a series of pilot studies. The take on the current ‘diversity problem.’ TECHNOLOGY IN ITS pilot is exploring the use of biometrics for CHARTER TO ADVANCE talent casting, pitching techniques, and for The Inclusive Pathways Framework was AUSTRALIA’S SCREEN audience engagement of immersive sound. researched and written by Georgie McClean from The Gist: Strategy + Engagement. ARTS AND BROADCAST The project’s research fndings will INDUSTRIES. be embedded in AFTRS’ teaching On 1 September, AFTRS held Diversity: and training and shared with industry Building a Platform for Change. DR STEPHEN WAN, TEAM LEADER/ to develop new business models This event involved an industry panel RESEARCH SCIENTIST, DATA61-CSIRO and improve screen production. discussion and presented the initial fndings of the AFTRS’ research paper Best Practice in Approaches to Addressing Equity and Inclusion in the Screen and Broadcast Industries by Olsberg SPI (which preceded the Inclusive Pathways Framework). The panel discussion Diversity: What do we do tomorrow? was chaired by journalist Benjamin Law with speakers Courttia Newland, Darren Dale, Ade Djajamihardja, Rosemary Blight and Monica Davidson. More than 115 people attended this event and almost 2000 watched the live stream on the AFTRS website and Facebook page.

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PREHISTORIC VR: INTO THE DEEP In March 2017, AFTRS partnered with Erth Visual & Physical Inc. and Handmaid Media Pty Ltd to produce a 360-degree VR flm, based on an adaptation of the children’s stage show Into the Prehistoric Aquarium. 10 The project investigates the potential and limitations of adapting live theatre Operations and puppetry to the VR medium. Practitioners are researching VR in terms of emerging post-production methods and delivery platforms. This global project also explores VR as a form of entertainment and education for children. The fnal flm will be presented at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, in Melbourne in the second half of 2017, as an installed, collective VR experience for children aged 5-12.

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AFTRS Operations and Finances seek WORKPLACE CULTURE The School purchased a new high-end In 2016–17 signifcant physical changes to ensure a programmatic and long- Sony FS7mk2 camera. This is primarily and enhancement were made to student term planning approach to the use AND COMMUNICATION for students in the BA Year 3, Masters amenities, including the creation of a of resources, course offerings and From November 2016, Human Resources and Graduate Certifcate courses. The dedicated Masters area. The props area was partnerships to ensure that these strengths was established under its own division, purchase has alleviated the high demand made into a workable student space with and capacities are harnessed to deliver led by the Director of People and for the FS5 and ARRI Amira cameras. The teaching rooms, kitchenette and facilities. maximum student and public beneft. Performance, re-emphasising the focus School also invested in low value assets, in The School has developed an Accessibility and commitment to HR through direct particular, sound and lighting equipment, The AFTRS operations area provides: Plan, which focuses on improved access to engagement at the executive level. additional LED lights, sounds recorders, our building for all users with, for example, • Student support mic and boom kits, and radio mics. In 2016–17, the Human Resources area automatic doors, new accessible and • Timetabling developed a work culture strategy, and Technology and equipment areas were unisex bathrooms and improved signage. • Logistics an internal communication plan to build challenged to manage increased student In line with the Corporate Plan, the student leadership, improve communication, and enrolment numbers, and are looking • Physical and structural reorganisations services area was modifed and improved drive engagement and staff satisfaction at improving the capital expenditure • Financial accounting and governance. to ensure an excellent student experience. to become a truly values-led organisation, planning process to have a more long- In 2016–17 it was decided that the in line with the Corporate Plan. term understanding of School needs. For instance, 2016–17 has seen a focus Operations Division will be split into: In the context of a busy year for the on scoping a Customer Relationship School, managing the pressures of the 1 School Resources Division – to Management system, which will JERZY TOEPLITZ LIBRARY introduction of a number of new courses ensure resources are properly shared integrate legacy systems and improve The Library has consolidated its structure additional staff wellbeing strategies have and distributed across the School the management of student records. to save costs, improve services and been introduced, including regular meetings avoid duplication. The Library has also 2 Finance & Technology Division – to monitor workload; extra staff allocated developed a system for sharing resources to focus on fnance and infrastructure where most needed; provision of additional Facilities for the Awards Division using LibGuides, needs to support the Corporate Plan personal and professional support and AFTRS regularly reviews its services and creating access for teaching staff for leadership development workshops. This will take effect in September 2017. physical infrastructure to ensure a high- curriculum-based subject-specifc level of facilities and quality education. material. Further curriculum LibGuides The School forecasts future needs based are being developed for Directing, on current information. This allows the Screenwriting and Creative Practice. TECHNOLOGY AND School to adapt and respond to changing As a centre of innovation, the Jerzy educational needs while maintaining INFRASTRUCTURE Toeplitz Library was at the forefront efficiencies wherever possible. of showcasing AFTRS Research with Technical Systems Provision The School’s procurement process aims the Open Day hosting of virtual reality to obtain the best available services and binaural products. These included With the increase in total student while offering value for money. These AFTRS’ own VR Noir production and numbers, the School has expanded principles are adhered to when assessing VR mobile apps such as ARTE360 and its fleet of equipment. This ensures all all new and existing contracts. NYTVR. Library staff demonstrated students have access to appropriate mobile apps for VR experiences and resources for classwork and projects. attendees were able to load them onto their mobile phones. The Library was the frst to develop a metadata template for cataloguing Library VR collections.

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The Library developed an Inclusive PRODUCTION DELIVERY STUDENT SERVICES Indigenous Scholarships Pathways LibGuide highlighting library Through the Indigenous Unit, scholarships resources that supports diversity through AND TECHNICAL are awarded on the basis of merit or equity. Student Centre gender, culture, indigeneity, sexuality, & TUTORIAL The scholarships assist Aboriginal and disability and class at AFTRS. Records for The Student Centre is the central Torres Strait Islander award course students In 2016–17, Production Delivery the Library’s screen collection now include information and administrative with higher-education costs, including (administration, props and staging, video recording for people with visual management hub for students at AFTRS, study resources and relocation costs. lighting and grips) and Technical & disabilities and video recordings for the dealing with applications, enrolment, Tutorial staff provided essential support The value of the scholarships varies hearing impaired, whenever available. progression and graduation. The Student to 54 BA Year 1 and 2 projects, 11 MSA depending on the course and the Centre manages the Student Support projects, and 30 Graduate Certifcate student’s circumstances. Program, provides information and advice In 2016–17: productions. This support included to prospective applicants and current In 2017, AFTRS received 15 applications responding to 146 course-related practice • The number of people using the library students, and is responsible for the (three transferred from Equity requests and delivering more than 90 increased by 13 percent compared to accuracy, integrity, and security of academic Scholarships) and awarded seven induction and permission classes for last year with a total of 29,236 visitors records, transcripts and testamurs. Indigenous Scholarships. students in camera, sound, lighting, grip • The total number of loan transactions and editing equipment and facilities. AFTRS continues to improve the assessment There were four scholarships awarded decreased slightly by 4 percent to 9,713 of student applications. For instance, a new from the Kenneth Myer Fellowship The Production Delivery department loans, however there was an increase online scoring system will allow assessors Trust to postgraduate students supports all productions and course of 49 percent in the number of items to declare any conflict of interest, to to a total value of $50,000. exercises as part of the award courses borrowed by students (14,700 items) ensure selection is based purely on merit. and also many AFTRS Open courses along The Indigenous Unit contributed scholarship • Viewings of the library’s streaming with other projects, including the Erth The Student Centre and Marketing funds that provided support to: collection increased 100 percent VR Production, the inaugural YouTube department worked together to promote with a total of 1,683 sessions • Two students in the Diploma Pop-up and research project Precipice. AFTRS courses through recruitment for off-air recordings alone and Advanced Diploma courses activities, including 17 careers expos Technical & Tutorial Support and the – total value $3,500 • The number of abstracts viewed in in Sydney, Western Sydney, Brisbane, Technical Store staff members provide the Ebscohost Discovery Service was Melbourne and Canberra, as well as regional • Five BA Screen Year 1 students essential support to the students and 23,268, slightly down by 2 percent centres and schools. The School distributed to the value of $35,000 award courses. This includes assistance • 196 members of the general public 6,220 packs and gave advice and • Two BA Screen Year 2 and 3 to staff to shoot video asset recordings joined the library and 24 alumni information to 1,770 prospective applicants. students to the value of $23,240 for courses and departments – 35 of became members upon graduation. these were produced in 2016–17. • One Graduate Certifcate Scholarships Screen: Documentary student received $5,000 in support. AFTRS’ support of students through equity and merit scholarships expanded Bachelor of Arts Screen Scholarships during this period. This underpins Through the fnancial support of the our inclusion initiative, as outlined Kenneth B Myer Trust, AFTRS offered in the 2016–17 Corporate Plan. 30 Equity Scholarships for BA Screen students valued at $5,000 for a one-year period. Established in 2015, this scholarship supports students from lower socio- economic backgrounds, or those who are under-represented in higher education.

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Master of Arts Screen Scholarships Three applications were submitted APPLICATIONS, Through the fnancial support of the however the scholarship was not Kenneth B Myer Trust, AFTRS offered for awarded in 2017. The scholarship ENROLMENTS AND the frst time nine Equity Scholarships for will be offered again for 2018. COMPLETIONS MA Screen students, valued at $12,500 for The allocation of places in the Award a one-year period. It provides much-needed Graduate Diploma in Radio – Course Program is competitive and based living allowance support to students from AFTRS and ABC Scholarship on merit. Applicants must complete the lower socio-economic backgrounds. AFTRS and ABC Radio announced a new published application tasks and meet These scholarships assist disadvantaged scholarship to be awarded each year for the selection criteria to be considered students with higher education costs. the next three years to develop more for a place in their preferred course. diversity in Australian radio talent. The In 2017, the School received 34 applications The School has continued to refne its scholarship was adapted from an existing, and awarded 29 Equity Scholarships. admissions policy and procedures to ensure long-standing bequest to AFTRS from the fairness and transparency. The Admissions late ABC broadcaster Selwyn Speight, who Committee reviewed and approved the Foxtel Diversity Screenwriting Scholarship was the frst executive producer of the policy and procedures in May 2017. for Master of Arts Screen: Screenwriting flagship Radio Current Affairs program AM. The Foxtel Diversity Screenwriting Courses offered for 2017 were offered While the scholarship was not awarded in Scholarship was offered for the frst at six different levels: Introductory; 2017, it will be on offer in 2018. It’s expected time this year. The scholarship supports Diploma (AQF 5); Advanced Diploma it will be offered to an applicant who is students from diverse cultural, ethnic or (AQF 6); Bachelor (AQF 7); Graduate accepted into AFTRS’ prestigious Graduate socio-economic backgrounds, or from Certifcate (AQF 8); Graduate Diploma Diploma in Radio and is from an Indigenous otherwise under-represented minority (AQF 8); and Masters (AQF 9). or culturally and linguistically diverse groups. The recipient receives a $20,000 background. The successful applicant In addition to students enrolling in scholarship and if possible, a professional will also receive an internship at the ABC these levels for the 2017 academic attachment during the course. one-day per week, and will be offered a year, there were continuing students 12-month contract upon graduation, as in the Bachelor of Arts Screen, the Graduate Diploma in Radio – AFTRS long as all performance measures are met. Master of Screen Arts and the Master and SBS Bilingual Radio Scholarship of Screen Arts & Business (MSAB). AFTRS and SBS offered for the frst time Screen Territory and AFTRS Scholarship a bilingual scholarship for the Graduate for the Advanced Diploma in Script Diploma in Radio. The scholarship covers Editing and Development tuition fees and an internship at SBS Together, AFTRS and Screen Territory Radio one-day per week throughout awarded one scholarship to cover a the year. Bilingual applicants were student’s travel costs from the Territory required to pass the SBS Radio Language to Sydney to attend workshops. AFTRS Skill Test. The following language provided the funds from the Kenneth groups were qualifed to apply: Myer Trust to cover tuition fees. Arabic; Mandarin; Cantonese; Kurdish; Hindi; Korean; Indonesian; Vietnamese; Italian; Greek; and Nepali.

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Applications and Enrolment Data 2017 Semester 1 Intake Applications Offers Enrolments Summary of numbers of 2017 applications and enrolments Diploma in Editing 21 21 17 Enrolment data is from commencement of semester 2, 2016 and commencement Diploma in Grading 13 13 8 of semester 1, 2017 (varies between courses. 27 Feb = DI, AD, GC, GD, MSABL, BA Yr1, BA Yr3, MAS Yr1. 13 Feb = MSA Yr2, 13 Mar = BA Yr2) and includes continuing Diploma in Production Management 19 17 16 students for BAS:P Year 2, BAS Year 3, MSA Year 2 and MSAB Year 2). Diploma in Screen Design 10 9 7 Advanced Diploma in Production Sound 5 5 5 2016 Semester 2 Intake Applications Offers Enrolments Advanced Diploma in Radio Essentials 26 24 22 INTRODUCTORY Advanced Diploma in Screenwriting: Feature Film 40 30 26 Core Radio Skills 8 8 7 Advanced Diploma in Screenwriting: Series Television 30 28 24 Sub-total 8 8 7 Advanced Diploma in Script Editing and Development 21 19 15

SUB-DEGREE Advanced Diploma in Visual Effects 9 8 7 Diploma in Camera Fundamentals 25 20 16 Sub-total 247 210 181 Diploma in Editing Fundamentals 22 20 18 DEGREE Sub-total 47 40 34 Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production – Year 1 256 87 73

POSTGRADUATE Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production – Foundation Alumni 3 3 3 Graduate Certifcate in Directing 9 9 9 Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production total waitlist offers 0 14 10 Sub-total 9 9 9 Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production total deferrals returning in 2017 – 4 4 COURSES NOT PROCEEDING SEMESTER 2 Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production Year 1 Sub-total – 108 90 Diploma in Digital Content – Radio 5 – – Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production – Year 2 (Continuing) – – 95 Diploma in Sound Fundamentals 3 – – Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production total deferrals Diploma in Visual Effects Fundamentals 9 – – returning in 2017 – – – Advanced Diploma in Art Direction 4 – – Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production total leave Graduate Certifcate in Documentary 1 – – of absence returning in 2017 – – 3 Sub-total 22 – – Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production Year 2 Sub-total – – 98

TOTAL 2016 SEMESTER 2 INTAKE 86 57 50 Bachelor of Arts (Screen) – Year 3 (Continuing) – – 85 Sub-total 259 108 273

2017 Semester 1 Intake Applications Offers Enrolments POSTGRADUATE Graduate Certifcate Screen: Business 13 13 11 INTRODUCTORY Graduate Certifcate Screen: Cinematography 23 15 14 Core Radio Skills 9 9 7 Graduate Certifcate Screen: Creative Producing 19 19 15 Sub-total 9 9 7 Graduate Certifcate Screen: Directing 16 14 14 SUB-DEGREE Graduate Certifcate Screen: Documentary 18 16 12 Diploma in Camera 43 26 25 Graduate Certifcate Screen: Editing 17 14 10 Diploma in Digital Content – Radio 10 10 9 Graduate Certifcate Screen: Music 10 10 8 Graduate Certifcate Screen: Screenwriting 39 15 12

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2017 Semester 1 Intake Applications Offers Enrolments EDUCATIONAL In early 2017, AFTRS also applied to the Department of Social Services to have Graduate Diploma in Radio 18 14 12 COMPLIANCE its Masters by coursework program Graduate Diploma in Radio – AFTRS continues to comply with all approved for student (Centrelink) AFTRS and SBS Bilingual Radio Scholarship 3 – – relevant legislation, guidelines and payments, however the application Master of Arts Screen – Year 1 83 41 39 regulations including the Higher Education was unsuccessful on this occasion. Master of Screen Arts – Year 2 (Continuing) – – 13 Support Act 2011 and the Australian During the 2016–17 year, Student Services Qualifications Framework. The School’s Master of Arts Screen: Business and Leadership – Year 1 25 12 10 also investigated the requirements educational compliance and reporting Master of Screen Arts & Business – Year 2 (Continuing) – – 11 under the National Code of Practice for functions include the regulatory reporting Registration Authorities and Providers Sub-total 284 183 181 of enrolments and completions, FEE- of Education and Training to Overseas HELP estimates and the annual Provider COURSES NOT PROCEEDING Students 2007 for registration with the Information Request to TEQSA. Diploma in Screen Business 3 – – Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Diploma in Social Video 2 – – The new Higher Education Standards Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS), Framework (Threshold Standards) with a view to offering a small number Advanced Diploma in Editing 6 – – 2015 came into effect in January of award course places to international Sub-total 11 – – 2017. Student Services conducted students in selected programs by 2020. a gap analysis to identify any TOTAL 2017 SEMESTER 1 INTAKE 810 510 642 As part of this project, the Compliance and further action needed in compliance Projects Manager attended the International monitoring. A report summarising Education Association of Australia’s these requirements was presented to Admissions and Compliance Forum 2017 the AFTRS Council in early 2017. and completed a substantial report outlining the compliance obligations of the Education ACADEMIC GOVERNANCE This review incorporated recommendations Services for Overseas Students Act 2000. from the March 2017 Stage II Student The Academic Board met four times in the Lifecycle Internal Audit of Student 2016–17 fnancial year, reviewing curriculum Assessments, Progression and Awards. and accreditation on behalf of the AFTRS This resulted in the trial of the Academic Council. It received reports from associated Standards and Quality Committee subcommittees, including the Academic reviewing grades before they are released Standards and Quality Committee, to students via Moodle, the School’s Admissions Committee, Research and Learning Management System. Ethics Committee and the Student Representative Committee according In late 2016, Student Services and the to the School’s Academic Governance Award Course Division evaluated and Structure as implemented in early 2016. revised the award course progression rules and academic policies. These At the direction of the Academic Board, policies, as published in the 2017 Student Student Services and the Award Course Handbook, now provide more clarity Division reviewed the implementation on assessment procedures relating to of the 2016 Academic Governance failure and late submission, and allow structure. The reviewers focused on students greater flexibility to undertake research governance and quality courses over multiple semesters. assurance of grading procedures.

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AFTRS TAKES VERY SERIOUSLY THE RESPONSIBILITIES THAT COME WITH BEING ENTRUSTED WITH TAXPAYER FUNDING AND IS COMMITTED TO THE EFFICIENT, 11 EFFECTIVE AND TRANSPARENT USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS THROUGH ITS ACTIVITIES. Corporate Governance COUNCIL Composition Under the Australian Film, Television and There are nine members of the Radio School Act 1973 (the Act), the School Council, specifed under the Act: is governed by a Council responsible to the • Three members appointed Federal Parliament through the Minister for by the Governor-General the Arts, Senator The Hon Mitch Fifeld. • Three members appointed from AFTRS is also governed by the provisions convocation by the Council of the Public Governance, Performance • The Chief Executive Officer, ex-officio and Accountability Act 2013. Under the Act, AFTRS is a corporate Commonwealth • A staff member elected by entity, Council is the accountable authority staff each year; and and council members are officials. • A student member elected by students each year.

Responsibilities and Duties Members represent the interests of The Council is responsible for strategic the School and the screen arts and direction, organisational development, broadcasting sector, contributing expertise succession planning and resource in a range of areas, including education, allocation, including budget control and policy, flm and television production, risk. The Council ensures appropriate commercial activities and management. policies on key issues are in place, and The Governor-General appoints the Chair that any risks facing AFTRS are identifed, and the Council elects the Deputy Chair. assessed and properly managed. These positions may not be held by the ex- officio, staff or student member of Council. Members appointed by the Governor- General, and those appointed from convocation, hold office for a term of up to three years. The staff member holds office for one year and ceases to be a council member if they leave the School. The student member holds office for one year and can no longer be a member once s/he ceases to be a student of the School.

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The maximum appointment period Appointed from Convocation AFTRS Council Members’ Attendance July 2016 – June 2017 is two terms. Casual vacancies for • Mr Darren Dale BA Communications elected positions may be flled with (Journalism) UTS, Hon MSA #243 #244 #245 #246 #247 #248 #249 #250 the approval of the Minister until the AFTRS: Deputy Chair 1 July 1 Sept 21 Oct 9 Dec 3 Mar 16 Mar 5 May 30 June 2016 2016 2016 2016 2017 2017 2017 2017 current term for that position expires. Film producer, Blackfella Films Additional Term: reappointed 5 April 2015 – meeting Council members are non-executive 4 April 2018 directors with the exception of the Chief Governor General Appointment | Chair Executive Officer who is anexecutive • Ms Kate Dundas BA Communications Professor Julianne Schultz director. The CEO manages the affairs CSU, Vincent Fairfax Fellow Melb. of the School, and oversees daily Executive Director of Performing Member Convocation | Arts, Sydney Opera House Deputy Chair operations and activities according to Darren Dale general policy approved by the Council. Term: 28 November 2014 – 27 November 2017 Governor General Appointment On appointment, council members receive Professor Robyn Ewing • Ms Katrina Sedgwick a corporate governance handbook setting Member Convocation Director and Chief Executive Officer, out their responsibilities and duties. Andrew Mason Australian Centre for the Moving Member Convocation Image (ACMI) Katrina Sedgwick Council Members Term: 14 February 2017 – 13 February 2020 Member Convocation As at 30 June 2017, council members were: Staff-Elected Member Kate Dundas • Mr David Balfour MA (Producing) Ex Officio Appointed by the Governor-General National Film & Television School Neil Peplow • Chair – Vacant AFTRS Head of Teaching and Learning Staff Elected Member • Professor Robyn Ewing AM BEd Term: 25 February 2016 – David Balfour (Hons), PhD Sydney 24 February 2018 Student Elected Member Professor, Teacher Education and Conlan Mackenzie the Arts, The University of Sydney Student-Elected Member Student Elected Member Term: 25 October 2012-24 October • Mr Adam Boys enrolled 2nd year Bachelor Adam Boys 2015 | 10 March 2016 – 9 March 2018 of Arts Screen: Production Term: 6 April 2017 – 5 April 2018 • Member – Vacant Immediate Past Members (2016–17) Key Present Present as Invitee Meeting Post Ex Officio • Professor Julianne Schultz AM FAHA but not required End of Term • Mr Neil Peplow MBA Business Present via BA UQ PhD Sydney, GCM, AGSM: Chair Administration London Business Telephone Meeting Prior Absent Appointed by the Governor-General to Appointment School, BA (Hons) University of Bath Final Term: 10 March 2016 – 9 March 2017 AFTRS Chief Executive Officer • Mr Andrew Mason Appointed from convocation Final Term: 14 February 2014- 13 February 2017 • Mr Conlan Mackenzie enrolled 2nd year Bachelor of Arts Screen AFTRS Student-Elected Member Term: 6 April 2016 – 5 April 2017

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FINANCE, AUDIT AND –– Any changes in accounting i) to promote co-ordination Composition policies and practices; between management and The FARM Committee consists of up to fve RISK MANAGEMENT –– Areas where signifcant judgement internal and external auditors; members but no less than three members, is required, such as provisions COMMITTEE j) to review any signifcant matters who have appropriate qualifcations, or contingent liabilities; The Council of AFTRS established the reported by the internal auditors knowledge, skills or experience to assist –– Signi fcant adjustments Finance, Audit and Risk Management and ensure management’s the Committee to perform its functions. resulting from the audit; (FARM) Committee in compliance with response is adequate; –– Compliance with accounting standards; The FARM Committee may include section 45 of the Public Governance, –– Compliance with Government k) to ensure the internal auditors are Council members (excluding the Chair Performance and Accountability Act 2013 and legal requirements; and independent of the activities they audit; of Council and the CEO as the ex officio (PGPA Act). The main objective of the –– Reports prepared by management Council member), AFTRS’ officers and FARM Committee is to assist Council to l) to discuss with the external for release to the stakeholders; employees (excluding the CEO and CFO) perform the following functions for AFTRS: auditor the audit’s nature and and independent members as may be b) to provide any other advice to scope before it commences; • Review the appropriateness of Council’s: the accountable authority about determined by Council from time to time. –– Financial reporting; the accountable authority’s m) to discuss issues and/or reservations The majority of the FARM Committee –– Performance reporting; obligations under the PGPA Act arising from the interim and fnal audits; members must not be AFTRS’ employees. –– System of risk oversight; and and other relevant legislation; n) to consider the external –– System of internal control; auditor’s management letter and FARM Committee Members • Provide a forum for communication Performance reporting management’s response; As at 30 June 2017, FARM between the Council, senior management c) to satisfy itself that AFTRS has o) to request and review special audits or Committee members were: and the internal and external auditors; an appropriate performance reporting framework linked to investigations as may be necessary; • Consider other matters, as referred • Ms Kate Dundas – Chair its objectives and outcomes; to the FARM Committee by Council. System of internal control • Mr Darren Dale p) to verify that the internal control systems • Mr Paul Apps CPA, MIIA (Aust.) Audit The Committee held fve (5) meetings System of risk oversight are adequate and functioning effectively; and Control Advisor, International in 2016–17. d) to review the process for Monetary Fund; former Head of identifying major risks to which q) to discuss and review with management Audit, Reserve Bank of Australia AFTRS may be exposed; its philosophy with respect to business Duties and Responsibilities • Ms Carole Campbell FCA, GAICD Group e) to review all signifcant ethics, corporate conduct, the AFTRS Business and Finance Director, Merivale; The FARM Committee may consider any transactions that do not form part Code of Conduct and values; matters relating to AFTRS’ fnancial former Group Chief Financial Officer of AFTRS’ normal business; r) to review with management affairs and risk management. and Company Secretary, IPH Limited. f) to review any current and pending or the internal auditors or both The FARM Committee duties include: litigation which could pose the philosophy with respect to The Chief Executive Officer, theChief signifcant fnancial risk to AFTRS; controlling the AFTRS’ assets and Operations Officer and the Head of Financial Financial reporting information systems, the staffing of Services have a standing invitation to attend a) to examine the Annual Report g) to consider signifcant cases of the key functions and the plans for FARM Committee meetings. The internal before submission to Council, employee and student conflict, enhancement of operations; and and external auditors are also in attendance. focusing particularly on: misconduct or fraud; to evaluate AFTRS’ exposure to fraud; s) to consider compliance with any regulatory or statutory requirements. h) to consider the internal audit program and ensure the internal audit function is adequately resourced and has appropriate standing within AFTRS;

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FARM Members’ Attendance July 2016 – June 2017 Composition EXECUTIVE TEAM The Academic Board consists of the The Chief Executive Officer manages the 26 Aug 2 Dec 24 Feb 28 Apr 23 June Independent chair, a higher education affairs of the School, and oversees daily 2016 2016 2017 2017 2017 specialist with a PhD at professorial level; operations and activities according to Member of Council | two or more Independent members with general policy approved by the Council. FARM Committee Chair higher education expertise; the CEO, the The CEO leads the Executive team, which Andrew Mason Director of Curriculum and Registrar, an is made up of divisional directors, who Member of Council | elected member of academic staff, and manage the key strategic and operational FARM Committee Member the student-elected member of Council. activities and report back to the CEO: Kate Dundas Member of Council | Chief Executive Officer FARM Committee Member Academic Board Members Mr Neil Peplow Darren Dale As at 30 June 2017, Academic As at 30 June 2017, Executive Team were: Independent Member Board members were: Paul Apps • Chief Operations Officer Independent Member • Professor Robyn Ewing AM Ms Ann Browne Carole Campbell BEd (Hons), PhD Sydney: Chair • Director, Partnerships and Development Professor, Teacher Education and Ms Liz Hughes the Arts, University of Sydney • Director, Marketing Key Present Present as Invitee Meeting Post • Mr Graham Forsyth BA (Hons) Sydney Ms Kirsten Downie but not required End of Term Senior Lecturer, UNSW Art and Design Present via • Director, People and Performance Telephone Meeting Prior Absent • Dr Graham Hendry BA (Hons), PhD UOW, Ms Louise Hope. to Appointment GradDip Ed Studies (Higher Ed) Sydney Senior Lecturer, Institute for Teaching and Learning, University of Sydney • Mr Neil Peplow MBA Business Administration London Business • Review policies, rules, guidelines and ACADEMIC BOARD School, BA (Hons) University of Bath procedures related to the admission, The Academic Board is a Chief Executive Officer, AFTRS enrolment, assessment and progress subcommittee of the Council. of students in approved courses of study; • Ms Susan Danta, MA (Digital Media) AFTRS Head of Animation and VFX The Academic Board met four • Make recommendations to the CEO (4) times in 2016–17. relating to academic matters in the • Mr Adam Boys, enrolled 2nd year Bachelor of Arts Screen, AFTRS The functions of the Academic Board are to: School; report on any issues referred to it by Council or the CEO; Student-elected member of Council • Make recommendations to Council • Make recommendations to Council • By invitation: relating to the approval of new curricula; regarding the conferring of degrees, Mr David Balfour MA (Producing) • Make recommendations to Council relating or any other award; following successful National Film and Television School to major changes to courses of study and completion of any approved course of Head of Teaching and Learning. ensure it’s designed to meet the highest study conducted by the School; and standards of the higher education sector; • Make recommendations to Council regarding the conferral of the honorary degree.

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ORGANISATION CHART Teaching & Learning Support PORTFOLIO BUDGET Outcome 1 Program & Course Leaders – Diplomas STATEMENTS AND Support the development of a professional – Advanced Diplomas screen arts and broadcast culture in – Graduate Certifcates KEY PERFORMANCE Australia through specialist industry- – Graduate Diplomas INDICATORS focused education, training and research. Award – Bachelor Program Courses – Masters Program – Radio Contributions to Outcome 1 Faculty Applied Industry Research Program 1.1: Delivery of specialist Digital Asset Production education to meet the diverse creative Compliance needs of students and the skill requirements of industry by means Short Courses of award courses, activities and events Engagement and through its Open Program. AFTRS Business Development Open Philanthropy Partnerships International

Marketing Campaigns 2016–17 2016–17 Digital Content & Communications Deliverables Budget Target AFTRS Actuals Sales & Distribution Open Program and Indigenous Unit courses offered 250 368 Marketing Student Recruitment Events & Alumni Program Forums for industry practitioners to share their expertise 40 53 Chief Corporate Communications Cultural and industry events held 100 118 AFTRS Brand Executive Open Program and Indigenous Unit enrolments 5,000 5591 Council Officer Technology & Infrastructure Higher educational levels offered 6 6 Production Technology New student applications 750 896 ICT & Services New and ongoing student enrolments 500 692 Corporate Policy & Governance Eligible completions 90% 93% Business Affairs Financial Services Consultation of national skills requirements of industry Annual 2015–16 Industry Skills research Facilities Services Operations presented to industry Technical & Tutorial Production Delivery Video-Post Student Services Jerzy Toeplitz Library Timetabling

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STATEMENT OF PREPARATION ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AFTRS meets the education and training needs of industry, delivers activities and AFTRS Council, as the accountable authority of the Australian Film, Television and Radio STATEMENT: programs for schools and Indigenous School (AFTRS), present the 2016–17 Annual Performance Statement of AFTRS, as required Australians, and partners with cultural and under paragraph 39(1)(a) of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability AFTRS 2016–17 commercial institutions in joint initiatives Act 2013 (PGPA Act) and the Australian Film, Television and Radio School Act 1973. This making a unique contribution through Annual Performance Statement, based on properly maintained records, accurately reflects Introductory Statement its creative expertise and educational the performance of the entity, and complies with subsection 39(2) of the PGPA Act. The Annual Performance Statement meets capacity. AFTRS collaborates with industry the requirements of s.39 (1) (a) of the to deliver relevant education and training PGPA Act for the 2016–17 fnancial year and opportunities, and shares its facilities, accurately represents AFTRS performance services and resources with industry in accordance with s.39 (2) of the PGPA Act. organisations, associations and enterprises to support a diversity of developmental Mr Russel Howcroft initiatives, activities and events. Entity Purpose Chair of Council AFTRS conducts industry research, holds Australian Film, Television and Radio School AFTRS’ purpose is to provide high quality forums, and disseminates ideas to stimulate education and training at a range of levels conversation about the converging to advance the skills and knowledge of screen and broadcast industries. talented individuals and meet the evolving needs of Australia’s screen and broadcast industries. AFTRS educates and inspires the storytellers of the future and encourages innovative engagement with technology to disseminate those stories to audiences.

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1.1.1 Schools Program Corporate Review of Schools Program completed 1.4.1 Bus Stop Films Corporate Plan • Bus Stop Films’ year-long training program reviewed to enable Plan 2016–17, in the second half of 2016. training program supported 2016–17, Outreach, for people with intellectual disabilities was greater accessibility Outreach, Schools and curriculum developed Community supported at AFTRS through access to Program, 1.1 Program, 1.4 AFTRS’ facilities and staff and dedicated curriculum development expertise 1.1.2 A review of the Corporate The review concluded that the best way Schools Program is Plan 2016–17, to facilitate a Schools Program was to • Screenability initiative delivered in completed and provides Outreach, Schools provide online resources for teachers and partnership with Bus Stop Films, Create recommendations to Program, 1.1 their students. During the transition phase NSW and Toozley, providing training to encourage broader AFTRS continue to offer limited, customised people with disabilities in preparation for participation courses and a school holiday program. internships with TV and flm companies. 1.2.1 Partnerships Corporate Partnership development in progress to support 1.4.2 Research published Corporate Plan The Bus Stop Films curriculum will be published developed to develop Plan 2016–17, the initiative. Partnerships explored include based on Bus Stop 2016–17, Outreach, online in 2018 as a unique resource in media online curriculum Outreach, Schools Documentary Australia Foundation, National Film training program Community education for people with intellectual disabilities. content initiative Program, 1.2 and Sound Archive, Australian Teachers of Media, Program, 1.4 the ABC, Federal Department of Education, 1.4.3 AFTRS engagement Corporate Plan AFTRS has established Talent Camp (2.6) Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting in providing support 2016–17, Outreach, where media training for special needs Authority (Federal and QLD) and ClickView. to organisations who Community students has been incorporated. 1.2.2 Pilot of curriculum Corporate • Pilot of national curriculum content initiative, work with special needs’ Program, 1.4 content initiative Plan 2016–17, Media Lab, delivered. Media Lab is AFTRS’ students in media training implemented and Outreach, Schools online initiative providing teaching resources is reviewed and defned content posted online Program, 1.2 for primary and secondary teachers in 1.5.1 General public Corporate Plan • Public program reviewed and repositioned Media Arts, mapped against the national program of events, 2016–17, Outreach, to ensure it is aligned with AFTRS’ curriculum. The pilot phase trialled units in festivals, conferences, Public Program, 1.5 purpose and outreach objectives documentary, podcasting, screenwriting, both online and face- • AFTRS Podcast is in development (to replace stop motion and flmmaking. These to-face reviewed Lumina printed publication) through Radio materials will be posted online late 2017 • In partnership with industry guilds, AFTRS • Additionally, to upskill primary and secondary launched a new program of events that teachers, AFTRS created accredited incorporated live steaming and the wider (NESA) and non-accredited courses in distribution of masterclass video clips across media production, both online and on AFTRS social and YouTube channels. campus. NESA-accredited courses include Teaching Filmmaking, Intro to Premiere 1.5.2 General public Corporate Plan • Preliminary review of AFTRS Open short Pro and Mobile Content Creation. courses (online and 2016–17, Outreach, courses including pricing undertaken face-to-face) reviewed Public Program, 1.5 1.3.1 Partnerships Corporate Plan AFTRS developed a broad range of partnerships • Exploration of potential MOOC (Massive and delivered developed that facilitate 2016–17, Outreach, to facilitate engagement with diverse audiences Open Online Course) delivery examined engagement with Community and expand access to media education. Partners • Development of recruitment pathways diverse audiences Program, 1.3 included UNSW Aspire (low SES secondary mapped from general public program schools), Create NSW (targeting creatives with • The School ran 10 public programs: TV Talks, disability), Screenworks (regional), ICE and Industry Insiders, The Script Showcase, The Curiousworks (Western Sydney) and Multicultural Director’s Chair, Meet the Nominees, Q&A Arts Victoria (CALD), Sydney Story Factory With Dan Mindel, Home Truths at Screen (youth) and YouTube (new content creators). Forever, Speed Networking and Hope Hall 1.3.2 Program of Corporate Plan In collaboration with community arts • Three public events delivered, enabling the education delivered to 2016–17, Outreach, and cultural partners, 16 workshops were general public to engage with the School, external community arts Community delivered to a total of 381 participants. screen and broadcast production. and cultural partners Program, 1.3

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1.6.1 Travelling media Corporate Plan • Scoping of a travelling media training PM PBS 2016–17 100 2016–17 PBS, 118 cultural and industry events held. training program scoped 2016–17, Outreach, program undertaken. Plan and budget cultural and industry Outreach p. 123 Public Program, 1.6 for regional bus touring program events held developed and partnerships identifed PM PBS 2016–17 5,000 2016–17 PBS, 5,657 Open Program and • Pilot program developed in consultation with Open Program and Outreach p. 123 Indigenous Unit enrolments. QLD Education Department to access 70 Indigenous Unit enrolments regional and remote schools in Queensland 2.1.1 All award Corporate Plan • Implementation of AFTRS quality control and • YouTube and AFTRS collaboration on courses reviewed 2016–17, Talent curriculum review process (including Open) delivery of media workshops in discussion. and improvements Development, 2.1 initiated and on track for December 2017 1.6.2 Online offering for Corporate Plan • Assessment undertaken of AFTRS’ implemented against • Curriculum informed by the Industry training in community 2016–17, Outreach, curriculum assets and suitability for benchmarking, best Skills Survey formalising industry broadcast researched Public Program, 1.6 broader use in community broadcast practice, industry need presence in review process. and relevant research • Pilot program outputs assessed, including the evaluation of customised training provided 2.1.2 Effectiveness of Corporate Plan • Curriculum review process, policy for regional and rural teachers in NSW. quality control policies 2016–17, Talent and guidelines established and processes reviewed Development, 2.1 1.7.1 Suitability of VET Corporate Plan Based on research completed by Student • Lecturer and student feedback policy and courses examined 2016–17, Outreach, Services, AFTRS Executive determined processes developed and implemented Public Program, 1.7 that RTO accreditation was not suited to (Award Courses and Open Programs) the delivery of the corporate plan. • TEQSA compliance review completed 1.7.2 Best approach to Corporate Plan • AFTRS representative attended the 2016 with ongoing compliance scheduled online training researched 2016–17, Outreach, Moodlemoot Conference, reporting to • Review of student-facing policies completed. Public Program, 1.7 the Online Training Working Group 2.2.1 Benchmarks for Corporate Plan • Diversity taskforce established and assigned • Development and delivery of Moodle national and international 2016–17, Talent research to benchmark approaches to training for coordinators and course leaders best practice in diversity Development, 2.2 diversity from other organisations completed based on a needs analysis researched and set • An internal study on fair and equitable • Investigation underway by the Indigenous processes has been undertaken informing Unit on the use of Moodle to support applications management for the disadvantaged/remote students 2017 intake. This was monitored and • An assets capture room has been ftted improvements were suggested by the out to better provide for the creation of Admissions Committee. Deloitte audit assets to deploy in the social video space recommendations on review selection criteria and CRM refnement were implemented. • The delivery of diploma and advanced diploma courses continues to utilise 2.2.2 AFTRS diversity Corporate Plan • Admissions Committee convened to the mix of online and face-to-face measures established 2016–17, Talent review policies and processes to increase teaching delivery methodology. for student cohort Development, 2.2 diversity in the School’s intake and current intake 1.7.3 Train-the-trainer Corporate Plan The School is now accredited as a • Comprehensive review of program that can be 2016–17, Outreach, NESA training provider. See 1.2.2. application process initiated rolled out across Australia Public Program, 1.7 • Statistical analysis of student recruitment researched and developed undertaken and published. PM PBS 2016–17 250 2016–17 PBS, 368 Open Program courses were delivered. 2.2.3 Policies and Corporate Plan This performance measure has been Open Program courses Outreach p. 123 processes to increase the 2016–17, Talent deferred into FY18 and partnered with PM PBS 2016–17 40 2016–17 PBS, 53 forums were held for industry practitioners. diversity of the School’s Development, 2.2 Student Centre review and enhancement. forums held for industry Outreach p. 123 intake implemented practitioners

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2.2.4 AFTRS Library Corporate Plan AFTRS Library literacy program has been 2.3.7 Relevant university Corporate Plan • Courses promoted by Heads of literacy program developed 2016–17, Talent developed and implemented. Classes have been graduates targeted 2016–17, Talent Department through networks, guilds Development, 2.2 regularly delivered to students throughout 2017. for application to Development, 2.3 and supplied communications assets Masters courses 2.2.5 Student Corporate Plan • On-Campus counselling service pilot • Talent Development reviewed and Support enhanced 2016–17, Talent program implemented (one day per week) graduates targeted for Masters Development, 2.2 • Further development on this performance courses commencing in FY18. measure has been deferred into 2.4.1 International Corporate Plan • AFTRS hosted Sydney Czech and Slovak Film FY18 and partnered with policy and opportunities developed 2016–17, Talent Festival to screen FAMU short flms (another process implementation for increase for students, including Development, 2.4 flm school ranked in the top 15 worldwide) in diversity in the School’s intake. exchange programs • Guest student from Royal Institute for Theatre, 2.3.1 Award and short Corporate Plan Mapping process of multiple student Cinema and Sound, Erasmus University courses mapped that 2016–17, Talent pathways within the School completed. College welcomed for a 12-week exchange demonstrate multiple Development, 2.3 in the Graduate Diploma in Radio cohort student pathways • International fee-benchmarking exercise through the School completed for Masters courses to 2.3.2 Information Corporate Plan Assets created for website, digital channels determine international student pricing provided to students 2016–17, Talent and print to clearly communicate course recommendation for CRICOS application. on pathways options Development, 2.3 content and pathway options. CRICOS application prepared and submitted 2.3.3 Entry requirements Corporate Plan Preliminary mapping of graduate • Policies relating to international students and graduate attributes 2016–17, Talent capabilities against Industry Skills Survey drafted including International Fees Policy mapped to industry needs Development, 2.3 results completed and review of industry and revised enrolment Terms and Conditions. feedback against entry requirements 2.5.1 Professional Corporate Plan Professional development plan reviewed and graduate attributes undertaken. development plan 2016–17, Talent and aligned to strategic goals, informing 2.3.4 Industry internship Corporate Plan • Internship Officer Role developed reviewed and aligned Development, 2.5 enhancement to induction program. to strategic goals and placement 2016–17, Talent • Internships for the year three of the program reviewed Development, 2.3 BA are being scoped for 2017 2.5.2 Teacher training Corporate Plan Schedule fnalised for induction and professional induction program 2016–17, Talent development program. Program incorporates • AFTRS facilitated NBC Universal student implemented for new Development, 2.5 the People and Performance and Operations internships offered to two BA Year 3 students. teaching staff divisions to ensure smooth on-boarding designed 2.3.5 Key arts TAFE Corporate Plan • Research commenced into the TAFE to support staff engagement and retention. student targeted 2016–17, Talent ‘Diploma to Degree’ pathway to encourage 2.5.3 Structured teaching Corporate Plan A structured two day induction module was programs developed to Development, 2.3 TAFE student transition to AFTRS qualifcation developed 2016–17, Talent developed and rolled out. Graduate Certifcate in encourage potential AFTRS • Talent Development reviewed and TAFE that enables incoming Development, 2.5 Teaching Creative Practice is in development for student enrolments research reframed to identify new pathways for industry practitioners to 2019 and will be offered internally and externally. TAFE flm, television and broadcast students be trained as educators into the School through recognition of prior learning and deferred to FY18 delivery. 2.3.6 Outreach program Corporate Plan Talent Development reviewed and Outreach mapped to provide 2016–17, Talent program mapping deferred to FY18 delivery. pathways into talent- Development, 2.3 related award courses

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2.6.1 Through collaboration Corporate Plan • Development of National Talent Camp PM PBS 2016–17 90 2016–17 PBS, Talent 93 percent of eligible completions. with relevant partners, 2016–17, Talent initiative in each state with SRO, state percent eligible Development p. 123 talent development Development, 2.6 agencies and Screen Australia achieved completions schemes are developed • Broad engagement with signifcant 3.1.1 Education and Corporate Plan • Award course/short course offerings and delivered to support partners established in the training offered toindustry 2016–17, Industry mapped against industry survey data emerging talent development of emerging talent practitioners across a range Training, 3.1 • 105 industry short courses developed, • AFTRS sponsorships provided for a number of delivery options mapped delivered and promoted against industry need of industry events supporting emerging talent • Industry-focused diplomas and advanced • Scholarship partnership secured for a AFTRS/ diplomas developed against industry needs. ABC diversity scholarship (Indigenous or 3.1.2 Industry involved Corporate Plan Industry training reviewed and CALD) for Graduate Diploma in Radio. in the development and 2016–17, Industry industry involvement in delivery 2.7.1 Audience Corporate Plan • Audience engagement researched, delivery of training Training, 3.1 of training deferred to FY18. engagement in all courses 2016–17, Talent defned and course curricula reviewed to 3.1.3 New courses Corporate Plan Industry training reviewed and new courses is reviewed and defned Development, 2.7 identify focus on audience engagement assessed against ongoing 2016–17, Industry assessed against ongoing industry needs has • YouTube channel strategy for degree industry needs Training, 3.1 been taken up in FY18 performance measures. programs has been embedded into the 3.2.1 Relevant stakeholders Corporate Plan Partnerships have been developed to leverage curriculum in consultation with YouTube engaged to leverage 2016–17, Industry industry training across Australia; Screen • MSA students have produced flms to a brief delivery of industry Training, 3.2 Producers Australia, Screen Queensland, Wide set by the Australian Science Media Centre training across Australia Angle, Screenworks, and Screen Territory have improving links between science and the media been key partner for delivering industry training. • BA productions are being aligned to industry 3.2.2 Relevant courses Corporate Plan • AFTRS worked together with Netflix, partners and pitching to CJZ, Jungle, offered in partnership with 2016–17, Industry Stan, Initial and Hoodlum on a Viceland, ABC Arts, and 72 and Sunny screen agencies, SROs Training, 3.2 VOD screenwriting initiative • AFTRS has its own channel on ABC and other cultural and • AFTRS worked with Screenworks to iview allowing student short flms commercial organisations deliver a drone/UAV workshop to reach a wider audience. • AFTRS partnered with Screen Territory 2.7.2 AFTRS social video Corporate Plan • Multichannel content embedded in BA and MA to deliver sound production workshops multichannel network 2016–17, Talent • YouTube channel relaunched in Alice Springs and Darwin. established to broadcast Development, 2.7 and audience increased and promote student work 3.2.3 Specifc skills courses Corporate Plan Industry training reviewed and courses • Increase in subscribers: 1,034 offered in partnership 2016–17, Industry offered in partnership with guilds percent (now at 1,317) with industry guilds Training, 3.2 incorporated into FY18 performance measure. • Increase in views since: 2, 385 percent and organisations Research into assessment of Net Beneft (382,236 total views) and Stakeholder Support undertaken. • Increase in watch time: 2,191 percent 3.3.1 Results of 2016 Corporate Plan Industry Skills Survey Results launched on (541,220 total minutes viewed). Industry Skills Training 2016–17, Industry 9 August, attended in person by 80 people Survey announced Training, 3.3 with 1,600 watching on Facebook live. PM PBS 2016–17 6 higher 2016–17 PBS, Talent Six higher educational levels offered. and promoted Industry Skills Survey results incorporated educational levels offered Development p. 123 as part of the School’s Strategic Plan. PM PBS 2016–17 750 new 2016–17 PBS, Talent 896 new student applications. 3.3.2 Industry training Corporate Plan • Survey outcomes included in student applications Development p. 123 offered to address 2016–17, Industry curriculum and course reviews 500 2016–17 PBS, Talent 692 new and ongoing enrolments. PM PBS 2016–17 needs identifed in Training, 3.3 • Future skills summit scheduled new and ongoing Development p. 123 survey outcomes for 2018 delivery. student enrolments

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3.4.1 Sustainable and Corporate Plan • TV Talks program established and ongoing 4.3.1 Specifc practice- Corporate • Discussions underway with NIDA consistent program 2016–17, Industry • Industry Insiders program and The Director’s based creative education Plan 2016–17, regarding Graduate Certifcate in of events run at Training, 3.4 Chair developed and launched in 2016 research projects Research and Teaching Creative Practice AFTRS and interstate identifed and supported Development, 4.3 • The AFI AACTA Nominees seminars • Signed MOU with NIDA governing proposed through partnerships streamed over two days collaboration on academic policy research with stakeholders • First two masterclasses held in • Joint ethics committee being explored conjunction with SPA. with NIDA to address student and faculty research projects. PM PBS 2016–17 Annual 2016–17 PBS, Industry skills research fnalised from 2015–16, consultation of national Industry Training presented to industry at the end of July. 5.1.1 Best practice Corporate • Diversity research interim fndings skills requirements p. 123 in diversity research Plan 2016–17, presented at a panel consisting of Timothy of industry delivered and published Inclusion, 5.1 Law, Darren Dale, Rosemary Blight, Courttia Newland, Ade Djajamihardja, 4.1.1 Research on virtual Corporate • VR Noir Project Research fndings Graeme Mason and Monica Davidson reality communicated Plan 2016–17, communicated at conferences and events • Expansion of compulsory online and learning’s embedded Research and • Virtual Reality short course developed in AFTRS training Development, 4.1 induction training to include equal and delivered by Open Program employment training implemented. • BA VR unit developed and delivered. 5.1.2 Student measures Corporate Development of Student Statistics 4.1.2 Research Corporate Research incorporated into the of diversity developed Plan 2016–17, report combining semester 1 and 2 data strategy developed Plan 2016–17, Strategy and Governance Unit. based on research Inclusion, 5.1 to provide a clear picture of student Research and population (based on Student Statistical Development, 4.1 Framework), establishing a foundation for 4.1.3 Research and Ethics Corporate Research and Ethics Committee comparative statistical analysis over time. Committee established Plan 2016–17, established and incorporated into 5.1.3 Student Centre Corporate Indigenous Student Centre Support Research and Academic Governance framework. support for Indigenous Plan 2016–17, Officer role created to specifcally Development, 4.1 students developed Inclusion, 5.1 support Indigenous students. 4.2.1 Relevant research Corporate • VR Noir was presented to the Department 5.1.4 Staff measures Corporate Expansion of compulsory online and fndings from Plan 2016–17, of Communication and the AFTRS in early of diversity developed Plan 2016–17, induction training to include equal innovation initiatives Research and FY17 as part of their innovation month based on research Inclusion, 5.1 employment training implemented. disseminated to the Development, 4.2 • VR Noir was also presented at MIFF, and a panel 5.1.5 School workforce Corporate • Staff Diversity & Inclusion Plan has widest possible audience discussion featured an AFTRS staff member and student diversity Plan 2016–17, been established, work on a process • VR Noir was nominated for the ‘Most plan, policy and Inclusion, 5.1 to embed principles continues Innovative’ award category at the Proto procedures developed • Through AFTRS membership of the Awards and ‘Best Interactive Experience’ Australian Network on Disability, AFTRS at Screen Forever Conference 2016 has an undertaking to complete a Disability • VR Noir presented at Dungog Film Festival Employment Access and Inclusion audit with over 140 regional attendees. and develop improvement plan • Precipice Project showcased • Preliminary work on the Disability as part of Vivid Ideas Confdent Recruiter ‘Discovery Phase Checklist’ has begun. • Biometrics ‘Gear Hack’ videos posted to AFTRS YouTube channel with approximately 5.1.6 Annual staff and Corporate Investigation into diversity awareness/ 8,000 views across the two videos. student cultural awareness Plan 2016–17, unconscious bias program initiated. training conducted Inclusion, 5.1 5.1.7 Communication Corporate Inclusion principle embedded in strategy to encourage Plan 2016–17, School marketing strategy. diversity implemented Inclusion, 5.1

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5.1.8 On-set and Corporate Development of on-set production 5.4.1 Indigenous Corporate • Staffing structure of Indigenous Unit production etiquette policy Plan 2016–17, etiquette commenced. AFTRS will continue Unit implemented Plan 2016–17, established, educational mentor to be recruited and procedures developed Inclusion, 5.1 development and delivery into FY18. and resourced Inclusion, 5.4 • Implementation of working relationships, for student productions communication processes and workflows with 5.1.9 All opportunities Corporate AFTRS offered a number of scholarships in FY17 departments across the School to facilitate and strategies to support Plan 2016–17, including: seven Indigenous scholarships, 29 one delivery of strategy initiated and ongoing talented students to afford Inclusion, 5.1 year BA equity scholarships and for the frst time • Finance planning and tracking processes attendance, regardless of nine equity scholarships for MA Screen students. created for ongoing allocated budget analysis fnancial circumstances The Foxtel Diversity Screenwriting scholarship • Clarifcation of budget allocation between or background explored for Master of Arts Screen: Screenwriting was the Indigenous Unit and ongoing School also offered for the frst time in 2017. Graduate commitments to fulfl the Indigenous Policy. Diploma in Radio – AFTRS and SBS Bilingual Radio Scholarship was offered inclusive of tuition 5.4.2 Indigenous Policy Corporate • Indigenous Policy developed and launched. To fees and internship. These scholarships support developed and launched Plan 2016–17, be embedded in the Staff Performance Reviews students with the costs of studying at AFTRS. Inclusion, 5.4 • Consultation and development of Protocols 5.2.1 Scholarship program Corporate • Equity Scholarship program extended to and Pathways resource to embed into to support students from Plan 2016–17, include MSA and increase the overall number Award Course curriculum initiated diverse backgrounds to Inclusion, 5.2 of Equity scholarships available for the BA • Enacting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait enrol and complete their • Scholarship procedures reviewed for 2018 Islander Policy Paper within the delivery AFTRS studies reviewed allowing prospective students to apply for of the BA Screen: Production led to scholarship at course application stage. initiating an Indigenous Advisory Group who met to discuss the needs of potential Ongoing Corporate Council have allowed the School to 5.2.2 Indigenous students in that course. scholarships provided Plan 2016–17, access the Myer Scholarship fund to Inclusion, 5.2 continue with its current program. 5.4.3 Indigenous Corporate 12 Indigenous Scholarships and Four Scholarships supported Plan 2016–17, AV Myer supported scholarships. Sufficient student Corporate Review of current student support in place 5.3.1 and expanded Inclusion, 5.4 support in place to Plan 2016–17, commenced inclusive of delivery benchmarking. ensure student retention Inclusion, 5.3 Completion has been deferred to FY18. 5.4.4 Indigenous Talent Corporate • Marketing for talent labs and Black and progression Labs, courses, and Black Plan 2016–17, Talks included in marketing plan Talks program implemented Inclusion, 5.4 5.3.2 External mentorship Corporate Investigation of required support for external • Ongoing development of communications schemes investigated Plan 2016–17, mentorship schemes deferred for FY18 delivery. strategy to be inclusive of Indigenous pathways. to support people from Inclusion, 5.3 5.4.5 Strategies Corporate Indigenous Unit brochure completed. Continued diverse background implemented to support Plan 2016–17, scholarships offered and Indigenous identifed progress through Indigenous students into Inclusion, 5.4 Student Support Officer position established higher education Award course program for recruitment. Targeted initiatives to attract 5.3.3 Reasonable Corporate Benchmarking project on best practice in and support students i.e. Black Business. adjustment policy Plan 2016–17, reasonable adjustment policies from comparable 5.4.6 Targets set for Corporate Targets set and strategy for retention of developed and Inclusion, 5.3 educational institutions initiated for review number of Indigenous Plan 2016–17, Indigenous students for FY18 is in development. implemented to against existing reasonable adjustment practice. students in Award Inclusion, 5.4 ensure accessibility course program 5.3.4 Policies and Corporate Review and implementation of best practice 5.5.1 Black Talks Corporate Three Black Talks supported throughout the processes developed Plan 2016–17, processes to support students from diverse program supported Plan 2016–17, year including: Indigenous Film Festival – to support students Inclusion, 5.3 backgrounds to transition into employment. Inclusion, 5.5 WINDA; SPA Screen Forever – Indigenous Media on campus and for Representation hosted by Ray Martin; and ‘YES’ transitioning into referendum event with Kim Williams, Rhoda employment Roberts, Deborah Cheetham and Bruce Pascoe.

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5.5.2 An Indigenous Corporate • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 5.5.5 Strategy for Corporate • Targeted marketing for potential Indigenous policy developed Plan 2016–17, Policy was launched ensuring employment creating pathways to the Plan 2016–17, students included in marketing plan and implemented Inclusion, 5.5 considerations are embedded throughout School for Indigenous Inclusion, 5.5 • Ongoing consultation with Award Courses the School. Recruitment and appointment people developed and Student Centre to inform strategy ongoing for Student Centre Support Officer • Presence at school careers expos to provide targeted support for Indigenous and cultural festivals i.e. YABUN. students as well as general support for non- Indigenous students. The position is a special 6.1.1 Business Corporate Business Development Plan has been measures position which can only be flled by development plan is Plan 2016–17, delivered including the introduction of two an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander advanced and approved Operations, 6.1 new positions within the Open Program to • Established an Elder-in-Residence open up new markets and revenue streams. program to embed Indigenous POV 6.1.2 Pricing structure Corporate Annual review of course pricing structure across the School in an inclusive way. annual review completed Plan 2016–17, concluded incorporating a market review 5.5.3 Partnerships Corporate Eight Indigenous Australian organisations Operations, 6.1 of award courses. Market Impact analysis developed with Plan 2016–17, partnerships were supported to offer events and and other inputs collected and fees organisations to deliver Inclusion, 5.5 programs: IRCA; NRIM Festival, ICTV; assistance proposal delivered to AFTRS Council. Open events and training with two employees attend AFTRS Filmmaking Program market price review initiated and intensive workshop, MediaRING; Strategy day, due for delivery in December 2017. Connect Event, Solid Ground initiative; assistance 6.1.3 Alternative income Corporate • Customised course offering for corporate with Solid Ground participant attending AFTRS streams explored, scoped Plan 2016–17, training defned, clients identifed and Short Course, First Nation ‘Winda Festival’, RAW: and initial targets set Operations, 6.1 marketed. Market positioning outlined and First Nations Filmmakers; developing upcoming assets developed to promote corporate Indigenous voices in writing and directing, courses. Training has been developed for Shock Treatment; talent lab partnership with number of corporate clients: News Limited; Indigenous Unit Screen Australia and Indigenous NSW TrainLink; Sydney Trains; News Corp; Unit ABC, partnered with Torres strait Connect Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic to deliver Digital Storytelling workshop. Development Directorate; Cancer Institute; 5.5.4 Support mechanisms Corporate • Indigenous Unit has worked closely with Regional Distance Education; V/Line; NZ for Indigenous students Plan 2016–17, Student Centre to ensure Indigenous Film Commission; Shanghai Media Group benchmarked and Inclusion, 5.5 students are being adequately and proposals for new markets are in train implemented supported. A focus on Indigenous • Development Manager and Corporate student retention has been prioritised Partnerships Manager recruited and appointed • Recruitment and appointment ongoing • CRICOS registration has been prepared for Student Centre Support Officer to for award courses to help develop provide targeted support for Indigenous limited international income streams. students. The position is a special measures 6.2.1 Preliminary business Corporate • Review of premises undertaken to identify position which can only be flled by an plan completed for AFTRS Plan 2016–17, potential and scope for extending area usage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander property development Operations, 6.2 to accommodate increased student numbers • A program has been created for FY18 proposal to reinforce over AFTRS four year outlook. Progression of implementation for internal staff and increase impact master plan for new works for 2018–20 and training and cultural literacy. of the strategic plan beyond as part of the wider property strategy • Completion of access and mobility works within the School.

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6.3.1 Comprehensive Corporate • Budget planning, forecast monitoring and 6.4.2 Academic Corporate TEQSA Threshold Standards compliance fnancial model for AFTRS Plan 2016–17, variance reporting reviewed and enhanced governance and award Plan 2016–17, mapping project completed, identifying areas redefned and developed Operations, 6.3 and training provided to appropriate staff courses reviewed against Operations, 6.4 requiring additional research. Re-registration against strategic outcomes • Consultation on improved fnancial new TEQSA standards plan developed spanning 2017 to 2020, including reporting models undertaken and provisions for the comprehensive review of recommendations implemented. AFTRS governing body by outside consultant. 6.3.2 Best practice model Corporate • Workflows to allow efficient planning, 6.5.1 Technology and Corporate • Technology and facilities plan added to for delivering strategy Plan 2016–17, communication and delivery of required facilities plan developed Plan 2016–17, FY18 corporate measures for completion designed and developed Operations, 6.3 resources for education and training in Operations, 6.5 • Recruitment process completed to ensure efficient and development for 2018 implementation and General Manager of Technology effective use of School • Staffing report developed to assist appointed and Restructure of Technology resources and maximisation with workload planning and Infrastructure fnalised of government funding • Internal consultation and development of • Business Continuity capability and Capex strategy developed to ensure required design review completed. resources for delivery of education, innovation 6.5.2 CRM and Student Corporate • CRM system development has been and training are planned in advance Management systems Plan 2016–17, initiated and process mapping completed. • Technical Store space review initiated replacement process Operations, 6.5 RFP for Implementation partner for for efficiency and expansion to begun, unifying and staggered rollout has been released accommodate additional equipment tracking the full life cycle • The implementation of offsite back-up of student engagement • Annual review of facilities plan against to secure business continuity, cloud and government eco-policy resulting in security has progressed throughout the investigation of power usage, provider rates year and will be completed early FY18. Web and power sourcing green credentials. integration planning has been initiated. 6.3.3 Use of Indigenous Corporate • Management attended Supply 6.6.1 Director of People Corporate Recruitment process completed and Director suppliers investigated Plan 2016–17, Nation trade conference & Performance recruited Plan 2016–17, of People & Performance appointed. and appointed Operations, 6.6 Operations, 6.3 • Procurement Policy reviewed to include a provision to involve Supply Nation suppliers 6.6.2 Work culture Corporate • Work culture plan development completed in procurement exercises was undertaken. plan developed Plan 2016–17, and in implementation phase Operations, 6.6 6.4.1 Academic policies Corporate • Academic policies and processes examined, • As part of the plan, fve new AFTRS values and processes reviewed Plan 2016–17, student-facing academic policies mapped were launched: Meritocracy, Daring, Operations, 6.4 against student journey, and top level Mastery, Togetherness, and Generosity policy principles analysis completed • Four Cultural Forums held throughout • Stand-alone policies approved the year to further embed AFTRS Values. for implementation from revised Policies and processes were reviewed 2017 Student Handbook for consistency with new values • Student Life Cycle Internal Audit undertaken • Enterprise leadership goals developed, on Student Assessments, Progression Enterprise leadership program introduced and Awards. Suggested improvements to and Internal Communications strategy processes and policies implemented developed and shared with staff • Annual review of curriculum completed. • ‘Performance Conversations’ prepared and Diversity Plan developed for comprehensive rollout early FY18.

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6.7.1 Business Corporate • Business Risk Assessment; Risk Matrix, 7.1.3 Website architecture Corporate • Improvements made to the current Risk Assessment Plan 2016–17, reviewed quarterly by Division Directors. and content reviewed Plan 2016–17, website in search functionality, reviewed quarterly Operations, 6.7 Process has been dovetailed with regular Communications, streamlining navigation, and improved Corporate Plan progress reporting 7.1 video content. Home page refreshed to embedding Risk Assessment into regular ensure best practice user experience business activities including process • New website project including architecture created for the review and integration of aligned to AFTRS 5 year vision. Creation of change management plan risk matrices website development group led by marketing. • Business Risk Assessment; Risk 7.1.4 Refreshed purpose Corporate • Internal partnership established between Matrix review, included in FARM and values embedded Plan 2016–17, Marketing and Human Resources to embed Committee schedule of activities into external and internal Communications, values in internal communications • FARM Committee introduced a regular communications 7.1 • Purpose and values embedded in to risk review process – ‘Risk in Focus’ AFTRS channels, conferences, public • Internal controls and Fraud management programs for external audiences. plan processes integrated into 7.2.1 Social video multi- Corporate • Social video strategy launched in December Business Risk Assessment. channel network launched Plan 2016–17, 2016 – incorporating new video streams 6.7.2 Business Risk Corporate • Business Risk Assessment reviewed against to promote AFTRS and Communications, created for and published on YouTube. New Assessment and Risk Plan 2016–17, Corporate Plan completed for FY17 and showcase student work 7.2 Top Tips video stream launched June 2017 Policy refreshed annually Operations, 6.7 new structure implemented, consultation • In June 2017 there was a 100 percent increase completed and new document reviewed in subscribers and 300 percent increase across by Finance, Audit and Risk Management video views against January 2017 numbers. Committee (FARM Committee) 7.2.2 Distribution plan for Corporate As part of the distribution strategy, live streaming • Internal controls and fraud management plan live events and associated Plan 2016–17, and recording of events and the development of and processes annual review completed and online assets developed Communications, content for social media has been implemented. integrated into Business Risk Assessment 7.2 • Fraud management plan review scheduled 7.2.3 Program of Corporate • Programs reviewed with Friday On into FARM Committee schedule of activities events for industry Plan 2016–17, My Mind Sydney discontinued and • Risk Management Framework and public reviewed Communications, replaced with Industry Insiders at AFTRS inclusive of Risk Policy revised 7.2 events. AFTRS continues to stream key • Draft Student Incident Protocol developed. programs to reach broader audience and encourage viewer engagement 7.1.1 Strategic marketing Corporate Restructure of marketing team completed. and sales plan developed Plan 2016–17, Conclusion of marketing strategy development • Review undertaken of key and implemented Communications, and implementation has been deferred to FY18. sponsorship arrangements 7.1 • Event and sponsorship strategy created 7.1.2 AFTRS positioning Corporate • Social media strategy and content and mapped against available resources. redefned Plan 2016–17, plan developed and refned Communications, • AFTRS Brand health-check survey 7.1 to be distributed in June to both external audience segments.

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Performance Criterion Criterion Source Result Against Performance Criterion Analysis of Performance against Purpose 7.3.1 New partnerships Corporate AFTRS has established multiple partnerships to developed to showcase Plan 2016–17, widely showcase student work; Virgin Airlines In 2016–17, the performance targets student work Communications, in-flight shorts screening program of AFTRS set in the 2016–17 Corporate Plan, 7.3 student flms, Australians In Film continue to both qualitative and quantitative, were screen student works in LA, The Other Art Fair principally completed, in some cases with a dedicated space running AFTRS student flms over the three-day event. The School exceeding targets set. Some performance also has partnered with the Czech and Slovak measures selected across Strategy Film Festival where they will be hosting the categories were reviewed and deferred best AFTRS student shorts later this year as a to FY18 due to prioritisation of other part of the Aussie Film Festival in Prague and performance measures. The performance Bratislava, Snackable TV continues on Sydney outcomes in all cases were aligned to buses screening student work reaching over the School’s Purpose to provide high 250,000 commuters per week over six months. quality education, training and research. 7.3.2 Dedicated social Corporate Social video strategy rolled out, with the video multichannel network Plan 2016–17, ongoing creation of new video streams The School strategic direction consistent features student work Communications, published on YouTube. (Refer also 7.2.1) with the 2016–21 Vision has been redefned 7.3 through an enhanced external focus, 7.3.3 Distribution strategy Corporate The distribution of student work has the development of partnerships, and for student work developed Plan 2016–17, been incorporated into marketing broader engagement with the national Communications, strategy development. Implementation and international screen and broadcast 7.3 of the distribution strategy component industry. The redefned strategic focus is a corporate measure in FY18. is detailed in AFTRS four year Corporate 7.4.1 Alumni surveyed Corporate Alumni survey was undertaken Plan for the period 2017–18 to 2020–21. and results reviewed to Plan 2016–17, and the results incorporated into inform communication and Communications, marketing strategy development. engagement program 7.4 7.4.2 Engagement Corporate • Alumni Engagement program created program for AFTRS Plan 2016–17, • Alumni relationship included in CRM alumni developed and Communications, development and prioritised for roll-out pilot program initiated 7.4 • Engagement and access piloted through the inclusion of Alumni in AFTRS Events, improvements to social media communication about Library resources for Alumni, promotion of Charlie’s Desk in LA and launch of AFTRS Film Club for alumni. 7.4.3 Graduate destination Corporate Rolled over into CRM project that will survey developed Plan 2016–17, be delivered in 2018. (See 6.5.2) and implemented Communications, 7.4

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT STAFFING, OPPORTUNITY (EEO – ESTABLISHMENT WORKPLACE DIVERSITY) AND APPOINTMENTS 12 AFTRS has established a Diversity AFTRS’ staff members are selected Taskforce to increase the diversity on merit. Representation of women Statutory of our staff and students. This group at AFTRS has decreased slightly from focuses on encouraging, supporting and 57 percent to 56 percent of staff. celebrating diversity within the School. Reports The executive team was restructured in AFTRS continues to seek staff input 2017 with the creation of a Director of through new employee and staff exit School Resources, Director of Curriculum & surveys. In this fnancial year, we used an Student Registrar and a Director of Finance external and anonymous whistleblowing & Technology (all yet to be flled). These hotline service, which did not receive changes ensure each School department any reports during this period. has the appropriate level of executive and management support. This is a net In addition, special email addresses increase of one executive position from the are advertised for Authorised Officers previous fnancial year. Women now make who may receive complaints under the up 80 percent of the Executive Team. Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013. We have promoted this channel on the staff The percentage of Head of Department intranet and our website. Two anonymous positions held by women has decreased Protected Interest Disclosure reports from 65 percent in the previous year to were made to AFTRS Authorised Officers 54 percent this reporting period. There using the advertised email addresses. has been a slight increase in the number Both matters were formally investigated of women in lecturer roles (46 percent to and found to be lacking in substance. 50 percent) and the number of women Both outcomes were reported back to occupying technical roles has remained the Commonwealth PID Ombudsman. consistent at two staff (10 percent). The School received no complaints of As at 30 June 2017, there were 123 staff discrimination from employees this fnancial at AFTRS, 14 of whom worked part time year. An ex-employee lodged a complaint (a decrease of one from last year). Staff of discrimination with the Human Rights from non-English speaking backgrounds Commission but the case was dismissed. occupied 27 positions at all levels across the School (an increase of seven from last year), three were occupied by people identifying as having a disability, and two members of staff identifying as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

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Of the 52 appointments AFTRS made during The AFTRS Corporate Plan commits the Breakdown of AFTRS Staff by Gender, Level and NESB the year, 34 were women, ten were from a School to ensuring that AFTRS reflects non-English speaking background, and two Australian society by supporting diversity 2015–16 Male Female Total NESB were from an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait across the Schools’ activities. AFTRS Senior Management* 3 3 6 Islander background. All equity-related will continue to put measures in place policies are available on the intranet. to ensure that its processes and culture Management/Heads of Department 11 20 31 2 facilitate this commitment, and will track Teaching 7 6 13 1 progress against its diversity objectives. Teaching/Training Support 1 8 9 2 Administration 4 24 28 7 Technical 16 2 18 6 Production 5 1 6 1 Support 3 3 1 Comparison Tables 2015–16 and 2016–17: Staffing Information Education 4 4 4

Male Male Female Female Total 50 68 118 20 2015–16 Full-time Part-time Full-time Part-time Total

NEW SOUTH WALES 2016–17

a) PEO 1 1 Senior Management* 2 5 6 b) SES 3 4 7 Management/Heads of Department 12 14 26 6 c) Below SES 43 3 51 9 106 Teaching 4 4 8 1 d) Temporary 1 3 4 Teaching/Training Support 3 15 18 4 Total 47 3 56 12 118 Administration 7 26 33 7 Technical 18 2 20 7 2016–17 Production 4 1 5

NEW SOUTH WALES Support 3 3 1 a) PEO 1 1 Education 1 3 4 1 b) SES 2 5 7 Total 54 69 123 27 c) Below SES 47 3 53 7 110 * Includes 1 PEO d) Temporary 1 1 3 5 Total 50 4 59 10 123

Staff are employed at AFTRS under theAustralian Film, Television and Radio School Act 1973. The majority of staff are covered by the AFTRSEnterprise Agreement 2011, of which three have Individual Flexibility Arrangements or Individual Variable Remuneration. SES equivalent staff are employed on a contract basis. The holder of the Principal Executive Office is covered by a performance appraisal scheme, which allows for an annual performance-related payment.

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Representation of EEO Target Groups within Salary Bands STAFF TRAINING In 2016–17, AFTRS gave assistance to AND DEVELOPMENT staff undertaking external studies in Salary Band higher education and technology, as 2015–16 NESB ATSI PWD Women Internal training during 2016–17 well as supporting academic staff in continued to offer employees a obtaining higher qualifcations through To $45,619 1 range of training, including: the academic workload model. The $45,620 – $59,934 1 4 qualifcations undertaken ranged • Technology – health and safety $59,935 – $63,814 2 10 from bachelors to doctorate. and general admin courses $63,815 – $85,245 10 17 • Leadership Development Programs AFTRS continued to address the training $85,246 – $97,064 4 12 and development needs of staff. The • Ergonomic Training $97,065 – $119,295 2 1 1 11 School also provided compliance-related • HR Induction Workshop Over $119,295 1 14 information and training, including Total 20 1 2 68 • Introduction to Office 365 the online induction program. • Provide First Aid and Re-certifcation

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To $45,619 1 Staff also attended a range of Value of staff time involved in training $45,620 – $59,934 1 5 external training, including: 97 days internal training $36,457.34 $59,935 – $63,814 2 1 17 • Microsoft application training – 55 days external training $18,754.24 $63,815 – $85,245 11 15 PowerPoint and Excel 84 days attending conferences $37,910.48 $85,246 – $97,064 6 12 • Premiere Pro Essentials 17 days approved study leave $7,265.27 $97,065 – $119,295 2 1 1 6 • Blue Cloud Analytics Over $119,295 5 1 14 • Due Diligence Direct expenditure staff training Total 27 2 3 69 • Workplace Investigations Internal training $38,552.09 • Workplace Responses to Gender-Based Violence. External training $30,850.82 External studies assistance $9,799.45 The table above shows the representation Work and Private Commitments Teaching and Education staff was offered Conferences $17,962.93 of the four EEO target groups (Non- opportunities to upgrade their skills in areas AFTRS has a flexible policy to Related travel $35,557.44 English Speaking Background, Aboriginal such as: the student experience; online accommodate private commitments by and/or Torres Strait Islanders, People learning, Moodle and zoom; and discipline- Total cost of staff training $233,110.05 offering part-time work, job sharing, with a Disability and Women) of the specifc training. A number of staff across home-based work, flexible working AFTRS staff. The data is drawn from the School were granted leave without pay Average expenditure hours, personal leave (which can also be per staff member $1,503.94 information provided voluntarily. to enhance their industry-based skills. used for religious/cultural observances), recreation leave at half-pay, and leave Staff attendedconferences in areas The overall cost of staff training is without pay. AFTRS also allows individual including: education research; education in 48 percent less than 2015–16, and flexibility based on genuine agreement. the creative arts and media; arts libraries; there has been a similar decrease in inclusion and diversity; technology; radio; the average expenditure per staff producing; documentary; audio-craft and member. Expenditure for this fnancial educational leadership. Staff attended year is comparable to that in 2014. courses both overseas and in Australia.

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INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS WORK HEALTH Consultation Training undertaken included: AFTRS continued involving staff in decision- AND SAFETY Staff are regularly consulted on health and • APS Indigenous Forum making processes. A staff-elected member safety-related issues by their managers or AFTRS continues to identify and promote • Leadership Development Program is included in the governing Council. Staff specialist staff. In addition, the Health and best practice work, health and safety • Learning and Teaching Workshops representatives have input through a Safety Committee, the key consultative (WHS) management and is committed for Academic Staff range of committees including the Health body, held regular meetings during the to the reduction of workplace-related and Safety Committee and Diversity reporting period. In this reporting period, • Induction/Orientation – Staff/Contractors accidents, illnesses and injuries. AFTRS Taskforce. Staff input is also provided we took steps to open up membership of • HR Induction Workshop – Casual Tutors is committed to the implementation through regular departmental and divisional the Committee to ensure representation of, and adherence to, all relevant • Teaching at AFTRS Workshop meetings and, when seeking input about from every division within the School. government WHS policy and legislation. – Casual Tutors change, anonymous methods of providing Staff are encouraged to communicate • Due Diligence for Officers comments have been made available. During 2016–17, several policies concerns, either directly to the Committee and procedures were developed or or through their representatives, and are • Attendance at Comcare’s Health and Information is available to staff primarily reviewed, including the following: welcome to attend meetings. The Senior Safety Representatives Forum through email, noticeboards, the First Aid Officer and Health and Safety • Attendance at Comcare’s intranet and website, staff newsletters • Work Health and Safety Policy Representatives groups meet prior to each Best Practice Forum and ‘all School’ meetings. • Health and Safety Committee Health and Safety Committee meeting • Emergency Warden Training Terms of Reference and report to the larger meeting. • Provide First Aid Training The Modern Award • Health and Safety Representatives Policy Staff are represented on the Committee and Recertifcation and Agreement Making • Health and Safety by Health and Safety Representatives • Ergonomic Workplace Assessment Minimum staff terms and conditions of Representatives Procedure from each division (work group) within • SRC Act in one Day employment are currently established by • Contractor Induction Procedure. the School. All Health and Safety the Australian Government Industry Award Representatives have undergone training • Rehabilitation Delegate’s Guide 2016, which contains provisions specifc An ongoing program of review continued before they can exercise their full to Case Management to the School. This took effect in August including: risk assessment processes; functions. A member of the Executive • Various Licenses/Tickets ergonomic assessments; identifcation and 2016 replacing the AFTRS Award 2000. team attends Committee meetings and • Production Safety (new students) review of high risk activities; emergency reports directly back to the Executive The AFTRS Enterprise Agreement 2011 • AFTRS Intranet Staff Training evacuation drills; hazardous chemicals; and team on health and safety related issues. nominally expired in February 2014, workplace inspections. Measures were taken • Aurion Query Tool; Aurion Transition although the provisions will continue to address identifed risks as required. Minutes of the meetings and other Timing; Aurion Coordinator Training to apply until the Agreement is either health and safety information is made • Office 365 Training terminated or replaced. AFTRS is currently The School is a member of the Cultural available to staff on noticeboards, via working with the single bargaining unit Institutions Health and Safety network, the email and on the School intranet. Health • Staff Wellness Program (Sleep made up of staff representatives and Commonwealth Safety Managers Forum, and Safety Representatives are also Hygiene; Cancer/Daffodil Day; Setting union representatives from both the CPSU and the Comcare Health and Safety Forum. required to report back to their teams. Up Your Workstation; R U OK Day; and the NTEU to fnalise the agreement Breast Cancer Awareness Month). before bringing it to staff to vote.

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Personnel AFTRS also publishes information resulting MINISTERIAL DIRECTIONS FRAUD CONTROL from FOI access requests, information As part of AFTRS’ commitment to AFTRS maintained its Fraud Control Policy to which AFTRS routinely gives access AND GOVERNMENT health and safety, the School currently and continued its 2016–18 Fraud Control in response to FOI access requests, has the following trained personnel: POLICIES Plan. The Policy and Plan reflected the and information routinely provided to Ministerial directions may be issued under fraud risk assessment prepared by AFTRS, • 4 Health and Safety Representatives Parliament. AFTRS’ website provides certain provisions of the School’s enabling complied with the Commonwealth Fraud details of the information published in • 18 Senior First Aid Officers Act or under other Commonwealth Control Framework, and were consistent accordance with the IPS requirements at • 18 Emergency Wardens legislation. No ministerial directions that with the Commonwealth’s Resource www.aftrs.edu.au/about/governance/ applied to the School were issued under Management Guide No.201 (Preventing, • 4 Rehabilitation Case Managers. foi/information-publication-scheme. the enabling or other Commonwealth detecting and dealing with fraud). Formal requests may also be made legislation during the reporting period. Incident Reports AFTRS progressively undertook actions for information about AFTRS and its No government policy orders under to enhance its fraud control measures, During 2016–17, there were 15 incidents operations under the FOI Act. These section 22 of the PGPA Act applied to including continuing online training for reported, one more than FY15–16 and two requests are referred to AFTRS’ FOI the School during the reporting period. staff, and these actions were reported to less that FY 14–15. None were reportable officer. AFTRS did not receive any FOI meetings of the Finance, Audit and Risk according to legislation and all are closed. requests during the reporting period. Management (FARM) Committee. AFTRS There were two new compensation also participated in the annual Fraud against claims lodged during 2016–17. Both JUDICIAL DECISIONS the Commonwealth Survey, administered claims related to back pain. Absences by the Australian Institute of Criminology. were minimal and both staff returned PRIVACY AND REVIEWS BY The Chief Executive Officer is satisfed that to full-time duties. Both staff attended AFTRS has fve broad categories of OUTSIDE BODIES AFTRS has appropriate fraud prevention, physiotherapy and have a case manager personnel information: personal records; There were no judicial decisions or detection, investigation, reporting, and assigned to ensure ongoing monitoring. contractor records; student records; decisions of administrative tribunals data collection procedures and processes volunteer records; and mailing lists. that have had, or may have, a signifcant that meet AFTRS’ specifc needs, and that AFTRS continued to comply with its effect on the operations of AFTRS. No he has taken all reasonable measures to obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 in reports about AFTRS were made by the minimise the incidence of fraud at AFTRS. FREEDOM OF relation to the collection, use, disclosure, Auditor-General (other than a report on INFORMATION quality, security, access to and correction the fnancial statements), a Parliamentary of, personal information. AFTRS also Committee, the Commonwealth AFTRS is subject to the Freedom of continued to take relevant Privacy Ombudsman or the Office of the Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) and, Commissioner Guidelines into account Australian Information Commissioner under Part II of the FOI Act, is required in dealing with personal information. to publish a broad range of information to the public as part of the Information No complaints under the Privacy Publication Scheme (IPS). AFTRS displays Act 1988 were received by AFTRS a plan on its website that shows what during the reporting period. information it publishes in accordance with the IPS requirements. This information includes details of AFTRS’ structure, functions, appointments, annual reports, consultation arrangements, and FOI officer.

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INDEMNITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL Environmental Performance Reporting

INSURANCE PREMIUMS MANAGEMENT Activity Alignment with ESD principles Advancement of ESD principles AFTRS continues to identify aspects FOR OFFICERS Managing Tenders and contracts for potential Procurement decisions and of its operations that impact on the Professional Indemnity insurance and contracts suppliers contain environmental contracting integrates long- environment. The School is committed Directors and Officers Liability insurance evaluation and conditions term environmental aims to developing a continual improvement for the year ending 30 June 2017 was Environmental Review and modify environmental Provides the basis of our process to control its environmental provided by Comcover. The premium Management Plan policies and management plans environmental management program impacts in relation to energy, water for liability insurance was $47,084. implementation and waste management through the Maintain initiatives from plan Provides a plan and target for Environmental Management Plan. initiatives and energy use The AFTRS program of environmental Energy AFTRS has the following initiatives in Collection and review of activities aims for: efficiency place to reduce energy consumption: consumption data manually on • Switchable lighting so unused site and periodical energy audits • Recording energy use to identify areas can be switched off energy efficiency opportunities • Signage to inform staff and • Low-landfll output due to recycling students to switch off lights programs and reuse of materials and equipment • Lower water usage through • Low energy LED lighting preventive maintenance programs replacement program • Motion sensors for lighting and • Continued environmentally friendly mechanical services to reduce disposal of all obsolete computer over running in unused areas and production equipment • Routine maintenance of the air- • Increased awareness of our conditioning systems to ensure they commitment to sustainability informing run efficiently and as designed staff and students through the Waste AFTRS continues to implement Ensuring engagement with staff Environmental Management Plan. recycling programs which separate on environmental matters and waste at source and aims to reduce maintaining the program waste by providing crockery and utensils and kitchen areas and reducing waste to landfll by encouraging recycling Water AFTRS makes use of water Monitoring water consumption efficient devices including and encouraging efficient use showerheads, dual flush toilets, water-saving washers on taps and low-water usage dishwashers

There has been a slight increase in electricity usage (>1 percent). This increase has been minimal in proportion to the signifcant increased use of AFTRS facilities by staff, students and industry.

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13 Appendices 2. FINANCIAL Internal Audit RESOURCE SUMMARY Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu provides an independent internal audit service to the School. Internal Audit is administratively Financial Performance responsible to the Chief Operations AFTRS generated a surplus of $74,000 Officer and is accountable to the Finance, for the 2016–17 fnancial year. Audit and Risk Management (FARM) Committee. Representatives from the The total revenue received was internal auditors attend FARM meetings, f) to make fnancial assistance grants $30,729,000, with appropriations from 1. ENABLING LEGISLATION together with a representative of the to assist those persons to receive government accounting for $22,985,000 of The Australian Film, Television and Radio Australian National Audit Office. education or undergo training of the this amount. The balance of $7,744,000 was School (AFTRS) was established by the kind referred to in paragraph (a); generated through AFTRS’ activities such Internal Auditors submit an annual Australian Film, Television and Radio School as student fees. Award Courses produced audit plan and regular quarterly Act 1973 (the Act). It is the leading g) to award such degrees, diplomas and $4,927,000 with $2,433,000 generated by operational plans to FARM. institution for education and training certifcates in relation to the passing of the Open Program, which provides short in Australia’s screen arts and broadcast examinations or otherwise in relation During the 2016–17 period: courses to industry, corporate and schools. industries. AFTRS’ functions as laid to the education and training provided Other revenue sources such as interest and • In July 2016 a Student Cycle – out in section 5(1) of the Act are: by the School as are specifed in a royalties produced the remaining $384,000. Recruitment, Applications and determination under section 6A; and a) to provide advanced education and Admissions Audit was undertaken with AFTRS’ operating expenditure totalled training by providing the knowledge and h) to do anything incidental or the objective to evaluate the design $30,655,000. This included $17,233,000 skills required in program production; conducive to the performance and operating effectiveness of the for employee benefts, $11,651,000 of the foregoing functions. internal controls established to mitigate b) to conduct and encourage research for supplier expenses, $1,652,000 for specifc risks associated with award in the production of programs; depreciation and amortisation and $119,000 Section 5(2) provides that the School: course recruitment, applications and for write-down of assets. Depreciation c) to conduct education and training admissions and explore opportunities shall exercise its functions with a view to and amortisation was $230,000 lower seminars and courses for persons for improvement. Opportunities for enabling and encouraging the program than last year after reassessment of engaged, or to be engaged, enhancement in selection criteria were production of a high degree of creativeness useful lives of leasehold improvements, directly or indirectly, in connection suggested and a review of user access and of high technical and artistic standards. due to an expected lease extension. with the program production to CRM was recommended. Overall as approved by the Council; A number of regulations and other AFTRS reviewed its asset fair values as at 30 engagement rating applied to the legislative instruments have been made June 2017. Leasehold improvements were audit was a three (3), observing that d) to co-operate and make arrangements under the Act since it commenced. As a revalued $127,000 higher while plant and there were adequate levels of control with other institutions and persons in Commonwealth statutory authority, AFTRS equipment was revalued $119,000 lower. with some moderate risks identifed. connection with program production or also operated under the Public Governance, the provision of education or training of The average full-time equivalent staff • Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (DTT) Performance and Accountability Act 2013. the kind referred to in paragraph (a); number for the period was 146, compared performed a Payroll Audit in August to 135 for the previous fnancial year. 2016. DTT examined processes and e) for purposes in connection with program system designs with a focus on business production or the provision of education processes such as commencement of new or training of the kind referred to in External Audit employees, termination, payment valid paragraph (a), to provide facilities for, The Australian National Audit Office to employees, accuracy of payroll master and to offer the services of the staff of performs the external audit of AFTRS. fle changes, approval and monitoring the School to, such other institutions or of leave and accuracy of payroll persons as are approved by the Council; disbursements. Overall the engagement rating from this audit was a four (4) – well controlled with only low risks identifed.

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• In November 2016 Deloitte Touche Risk Management One of the tools used is the Business Purchasing Tohmatsu performed a Follow-Up Audit In 2016–17, AFTRS continued to improve Risk Assessment, which identifes all key AFTRS’ purchasing procedures and the providing independent confrmation its risk management practices and risks across the business in a number standard terms of accounts payment that its previous recommendations had systems within the established Risk of categories. Using a risk map and are consistent with, or guided by, the been implemented including, previous Management framework. During 2016–17, rating system, it identifes different Commonwealth Procurement Guidelines. Follow-up Audit (October 2015), Human AFTRS embedded Risk Management levels of risks and rates them as high, Through the Administrative Orders, AFTRS’ Resources (April 2016), Student Lifecycle into AFTRS’ management culture. signifcant, moderate and low. The Council delegates have certain powers (August 2016) and External Audit Business Risk Assessment is supported The effective management of risk is central and functions, including purchasing Management Letter FY16 Audit (ANAO). through the defnition of risk criteria, risk to AFTRS achieving its purpose and levels, to occupants of specifc AFTRS matrix, and risk appetite statements. • Of the 23 actions examined, 19 had enables the School to improve its ability management positions. This is subject to been implemented/closed with the to capitalise on opportunities, mitigate In terms of risk tolerance, AFTRS has a the limits prescribed under the Australian remaining seven still in progress. Five negative outcomes and achieve better low appetite for risks relating to workplace Film, Television and Radio School Act of the seven actions were not due for performance for all its stakeholders. health, safety and wellbeing of our students, 1973 and the Council-approved policies, completion at the time of the feldwork. staff and the community; administration programs and procedures of AFTRS. AFTRS has adopted a structured and • Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu performed of fnances and assets; regulatory consistent approach to assess and treat To the best of the School’s knowledge, Student Life Cycle Audit – Student compliance; and academic integrity. AFTRS all types of risk, at all levels, and for all all properly rendered invoices were Assessments, Progression and Award. has a higher appetite for risk where the activities. This approach complements paid within the agreed trading terms. Areas of risk covered were Academic beneft outweighs the risk and the activity and improves strategic, operational and AFTRS participates in some whole-of- Governance Framework, student relates to innovative initiatives, emerging business planning. The Risk Management government contracts where appropriate, assessments and results, student technologies and creative practice. Framework demonstrates how including the Travel Services contract, progression, including leave of absence, governance, policies, processes, review AFTRS’ risk tolerance is defned within and contracts for the provision of special consideration, ‘at risk’ and and consultation work together to support each level of risk. Any risk at a high or stationery and office supplies. Information exclusion processes and completion risk management outcomes as well as signifcant level must be escalated to the technology equipment and general of graduation requirements. meeting the requirements imposed by CEO in the frst instance, and reported to goods purchases used both state and • The fndings provided opportunities the PGPA Act 2013 in relation to systems the Finance, Audit and Risk Management federal contracts where appropriate. The for improvement in approvals systems of risk oversight and management. Committee. The Administrative Orders, School buys capital items in accordance and addressed the limitations of manual and the Financial and Human Resources with the annual capital program. AFTRS recognises that systems and record keeping. Overall engagement Delegations inform AFTRS’ risk tolerance. rating of three (3) was applied showing policies in relation to risk are not there were adequate levels of controls intended to eliminate risk. Rather, the The Business Risk Assessment is reviewed Competitive Tendering with some moderate risks identifed. effective risk management framework quarterly to take into account changes and Expressions of Interest promotes a productive, innovative and to the School’s risk environment, and is • As a part of the Internal Audit Plan Review, The AFTRS’ Administrative Orders requires efficient organisation by pursuing its refreshed annually to reflect theCorporate Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu provided purchases of more than $100,000 be objectives using the best information Plan’s strategies, goals, and activities. the FARM Committee with a three-year obtained through formal processes that available and an informed understanding audit plan in line with a longer Risk and may involve either public or selected of challenges and opportunities. Audit strategy of the School. The FARM Claims and Losses tender (RFQ/RFP/RFT) and could Committee reviewed the plan ensuring it AFTRS understands that in order to include an expression of interest phase. There were no major losses during aligned with priorities of FARM Committee. achieve its objectives it must be willing Purchases greater than $400,000 require the year ending 30 June 2017. • Providing Supervisory support of the to take and accept risk. A series of risk public tender, which may also include 2016–17 transition of the Business Risk appetite statements communicates the an expression of interest process. Assessment Review and Update to the expectations of the Council and the School’s management, Deloitte Touche Chief Executive Officer in terms of how Tohmatsu undertook a review of the much risk AFTRS is willing to accept. School’s Business Risk Assessment.

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In general, consideration is given to Consultancy Services Contractors Thomas Nall the following factors to determine the William Pidgeon AFTRS engages consultants with Each year AFTRS engages a range of method of approach to market: Jacob Pinskier specialist skills to help with defned independent contractors. Most are industry Jessica Preston • Urgency of the requirement projects. During the reporting period practitioners that support the School’s Dani Satto the School entered into 55 specialist core activities of teaching and learning. • Limited number of known Christopher Stead consultancies, involving expenditure (See note 1B in Financial Statements.) potential suppliers Jane Thomson of $797,000. Eleven consultancies • Competitiveness of the marketplace Jesse Tibbertsma had a value exceeding $15,000. • A supplier’s prior knowledge or Property Use Nolene Turton Timothy Walsh experience with a particular activity Consultancy Service provided Amount AFTRS’ headquarters are located at the Nathan Youssef that other suppliers could not build Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park, NSW Totem Social Video Bebi Zekirovski up unless extensive additional costs in the heart of Sydney’s screen precinct. and time delays were incurred Network Strategy $190,000 Annie Zhang VCD Pty Corporate The building (12,964m²) features • Compatibility with existing equipment. Ltd Strategic Plan $59,500 specialist screen and radio teaching Diploma in Design DG Design of and production facilities. In 2016–17, AFTRS sought written for the Screen Consulting CRM system $56,000 quotes and/or tenders for the The cost of leasing, car parking and Courtney Covey following services (over $100,000): Totem Social Video outgoings for 2016–17 totalled $4,745,000. Sharne Everard Network Short Course $48,000 • Masters area reft and associated Carita Gronroos Totem YouTube Space Darren Hardie mechanical services Network Strategy $42,000 Aisha Kirkby • Foyer stage 2 Tecala Group Office365 hybrid 3. 2016 AFTRS Gail Pearce Pty Limited deployment $26,730 • Apple MacBook Air and student Jean-Pierre Yomona computer lab equipment refresh Pasco GRADUATES Elder in Residence, Publishing • AGL – electricity renegotiation Bruce Pascoe Pty Ltd $24,500 Diploma in Digital Diploma in Camera Fundamentals • Social media presence – build phase. Content (Radio) Data61 Feasibility Connie Agius Study – Audience Stephanie Doole Joshua Annesley Reactions $24,000 Katherine Gallo Alan Booth Q Workplace Workplace Braedon Good Kaitlyn Boyé Solutions investigation Keren Knight Adam Bridges Pty Ltd $20,209 Danielle Rothwell Claudia Butters Olsberg Diversity research $20,000 Crystal Russom Bonnie Je Hei Chai Modern Brand Jocelyn Scherf Jared Daperis Equivalent Architecture Chantal Tenace Pty Ltd $16,600 Lachlan Early Liam Folie Total $527,539 Marie Foyle Diploma in Editing Fundamentals Claire Harmer Randall Allardice In addition, the School engaged Paul Hill Aaron Armstrong other consultants to provide Aimee Keep James Bassam regular, ongoing services. Hayley Legg Lucas Baynes Adam McPhilbin Jennifer Bisset Alexander Mitchell Claudia Butters Christopher Moore Bonnie Je Hei Chai

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Lillian Davis Diploma in Visual Anastasios Haramis Laura Conlon Graduate Certificate Kathryn Deegan Guy Fairbourn Effects Fundamentals Eero Heinonen Samuel Eaton in Directing Tao Huy Do Liam Folie Darienne Alphonso Benjamin Hodgson Carl Firth Arul Britto Raj Arokiasamy Bryan Fisher Zane Garrett Abbigail Livermore Ruth Hollows Gia Frino Sophia de Vries Stephen Gamba Lara Ghare Biglu Sacha McNamara Vanessa Jane Sara Khan Samuel Foster Pierre Laba Sarkis Danyon Harris Genevieve Stewart Joshua Longhurst Leanne Mackessy Julia Landrey Rhys Roscoe Aidan Humphreys Makedonka Stoilova Hannah-Florence Jackie McCarthy Leah Pellinkhof Thomas Scott Steve Kalagurgevic Macgregor Libby Munro Julian Ramundi Grace Vaughan Aimee Keep Emma McCabe Joseph Pothin Peter Spann Advanced Diploma Melanie Lobendahn Andrew McGregor Edward Vassie Jenna Sutch in Cine Essentials Graduate Certificate Benjamin Marks Kerry McGuire Joshua Walkling Evan Andrews in Screenwriting Naomi Mikhaiel Emily O’Connell Anthony Webster Brendan Blacklock Graduate Certificate in Stephanie Basile Daniel Musumeci Edward Sampson Sharon Willdin Lara Del Arte Directing Fundamentals Sarah Bassiuoni Thomas Nall Katherine Tuominen Nina Gubler Justin Gowdie Dave Bloustien Benjamin Nicholson James Ward Benjamin Hughes Advanced Diploma Kim Hardwick James Brettell Emma Nicholson Kristy Wright Benjamin Powell in Screenwriting: Mohini Herse Hannah Fitzpatrick Daniel Palmisano Connor Rancan Series Television Andrew Kliem Derek Foster Lorena Perez Lira David Ross Advanced Diploma in Elizabeth Baxter Susanna Mangos Marie Foyle Alison Perry Natasha Sebire Radio Essentials Anthony Beach Dane McCusker Matthew Hardie Nicole Puni Jarred Bird Erin Bingham John-Paul Mockler Dominic Hart Joshua Rees Rebecca Coy Renee Broome Ashley Pollard Kristen Mair Nathanael Rice Advanced Diploma Anna Dooley Harrison Cartwright Ella Prince Alice McCredie-Dando Miguel Silva in Music Scoring Matthew Gazy Craig Coates Rupert Reid Karen Mooney Santisteban Palma for the Screen Brendan King Sarah Emery Andrew Shanks Hannah Pembroke Bailey Smith Shivon Coelho Paige Leacey Thomas Griffin William Suen Rose Perkins Genevieve Stewart Stephanie Colless Siobhan Moran Mitchell Harris Grace Tan Dylan Pope David Strain Ewan McMurtrie Tia Pagliasso Brenda Hartley Georgina Veneziani Cory Williams Timothy Ware Rolf Meyer Matthew Parsons Craig Hodges Jack Webb Nicholas Webb Nicholas Moynihan Natalie Penfold Richard Jordan Ryan Woods Simon Woods Declan O’Doherty Graduate Diploma in Radio Justin Pineda Pierre Laba Sarkis Jack Yabsley Mariam Zahr Simon Richards Hannah Achelles Corin Shearston Melissa Lee Speyer Alexander Zervos Michael Rohanek Patrick Carey David Sinden Georgina Ley Annie Zhang David Smith Graduate Certificate Michael Golding Daniel Smith Dylan Logue Brent Williams in Documentary Alexis Hall Douglas Toby Georgina Love Alexander Wilson Fundamentals Matthew Harrison Diploma in Sound Alexander Weber Leanne Mangan Abilio Fonseca Soares Liza Harvey Fundamentals Luke McKenzie Anna Potter Natalie Herbstreit Katherine Bradley Advanced Diploma Joshua Mehmet Advanced Diploma Matthew Ryan Christopher Jarrold Cameron Brooks in Producing: Story, Dylan Merchant in Screenwriting: Luke Vanderzeil Katerina Khzouz Daniel Burnett Audience, Finance Georgia Moore Feature Film Kathleen McDonald Mochan Haylee Poppi Andrijana Blazevic Vanna Morosini Emily Aitken Natalia Newling Michael Schubert Gracie Gilbert Bronwyn Piggott Graduate Certificate Alison Ashdown Ryan Pemberton Blake Greensmith Gareth Rickards in Editing Drama Octavia Barron Martin Matt Petherick Anya Grkovic Suzanne Slack-Smith Brendan Cain Julian Brophy Timothy Reuben Issei Chimura Sajarn Stow

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4. PUBLIC PROGRAMS TV Talks • Sex Love and Videotape • Masterclass with Paris Barclay April 4th 2017 Tuesday 21 February 2017 • Aussie Noir Guests: Tara McWilliams (Executive Guest: Paris Barclay Friday On My Mind July 5th 2016 Producer – Married At First Sight), Deb Location: AFTRS, Sydney Guests: Louise Fox (Writer - Glitch), Spinocchia (Executive Producer – Seven • What Is It That We Do? Melbourne Vicki Madden (Producer, Showrunner, Year Switch, Back with the Ex, First dates, Tuesday 30 May 2017 • Filmme Fatales Head Writer - The Kettering Incident), Bride & Prejudice), Kirsty De Vallance Guest: Garth Davis Friday 8 July 2016 Leah Purcell (Director - Cleverman) (Casting Director – Undressed) Location: RMIT, Melbourne Guest: Brodie Lancaster • The Art of the Hustle • The Business Of Show • A Night at Wolf Creek Sep 6th 2016 May 2nd 2017 Meet the Nominees Friday 22 July 2016 Guests: Rory Callaghan (CEO, Guests: Craig Graham (Creative Guest: Greg McLean Banijay Screentime), Nick Hayden • Sound Director Fredbird Entertainment), Matt (Executive Producer, Entertainment, Sunday 4 December 2016 • A Sleeper Hit Campbell (CEO – CJZ), Donna Andrews ABC TV) Michelle Hardy (Producer Guests: Liam Egan ASSG, Yulia Akerholt Friday 2 September 2016 (CEO/Partner – Stickey Pictures) Guest: Rosemary Myers – Wham Bam Thankyou Ma’am) ASSG, Robert Mackenzie and Tara Webb • Old News, New News, Fake News • Running The Show • Composers • By Any Means Necessary June 13th 2017 Oct 11th 2016 Sunday 4 December 2016 Friday 14 October 2016 Guests: Josie MacRae (Head of Guests: Blake Ayshford (Writer & Guests: Antony Partos AGSC Guest: Rick Charnoski News Digital, Nine Network), Gaven Producer – Barracuda & Devils and Darrin Verhagen • Producing Ideas That Matter Morris (Director of News, ABC TV), Playground), Debra Oswald (Writer & Friday 28 October 2016 Jason Morrison (Director, News & • Production and Costume Designers Producer – Offspring), Ellie Beaumont Guest: Sue Maslin Public Affairs, Seven Network). Sunday 4 December 2016 (Writer & Producer – House Husbands) Guests: Fiona Donovan and Liz Palmer • Dressed for Success • New For Old Friday 11 November 2016 Industry Insiders • Editors Nov 8th 2016 Guest: Cappi Ireland Sunday 4 December 2016 Guests: Liz Baldwin (General Manager, • Monday 28 November Guests: Veronika Jenet, ASE; Andrew • New Film Writing and Publishing: Digital, Network Ten), Clive Dickens Guest: Nik Powell Cooke; Karryn de Cinque; Ben Joss; Fireflies Berlin (Chief Digital Officer, Seven West Mark Perry and Steven Robinson, ASE Friday 25 November 2016 Media), Marshall Heald (Director of The Script Showcase • Cinematographers Guest: Annabel Brady-Brown Television & Online Content, SBS) • Bayou Sunday 4 December 2016 • Eye On The Prize Sydney Thursday 20 October 2016 Guests: Bentley Dean, ADG; Ernie Feb 7th 2017 • You Can’t Laugh at That Screenwriter: Becca Johnston Clark, ACS; and Simon Morris Guests: Jennifer Collins (EP & Head Friday 29 July 2016 • Documentary of Non-Fiction, Screentime), Chloe • The Infernal Optimist Guest: Abe Forsythe Tuesday 6 December 2016 Rickard (Head of Production & Tuesday 30 May 2017 • A Night with an All Star Guests: Alison Black, Nickolas Bird, Anna Partner, Jungle), Claire Tonkin (Head Screenwriters: Warren Coleman and an all Aussie Rom-Com Broinowski, Matthew Davis, Karina of Drama Development, CJZ) and Stephen Abbott Friday 16 September 2016 Holden, Ivan O’Mahoney and Eva Orner • What Women Watch Guest: Tim Ferguson • Writers March 7th 2017 The Director’s Chair Tuesday 6 December 2016 Guests: Deanne Weir (MD, Content • Is Television the New Cinema? Guests: Matthew Whittet, Damian Aggregation and Wholesale, Foxtel), Sally Tuesday 21 February 2017 Hill, Victoria Madden and Alison Bell Riley (Head of Scripted Production, ABC Guests: Rowan Woods and Tony Krawitz TV), Jane Caro (Media Commentator Location: AFTRS, Sydney and Writer), Megan Brownlow (Partner at PWC & Editor of the Australian Entertainment & Media Outlook)

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• Directors • Audiocraft (independent podcaster • Indigenous Remote Communications 6. INDUSTRY USE OF Tuesday 6 December 2016 producers) conference (Radio) Association (IRCA) National Guests: Rosemary Myers; Bentley • Australian Academy of Cinema Media Festival at Yirrkala AFTRS’ FACILITIES Dean, ADG; Peter Duncan; Rowan and Television Arts (AACTA) • Interrelate Woods and Martin Butler, ADG July 2016 to June 2017 • Australian Cinematography Society (ACS) • Love Frankie • Producers • Australian Content Conversation • Melbourne International Film Festival • AFTRS alumni: cast, crew and distributor Tuesday 6 December 2016 screening of feature flm Pulse made • Australian Directors’ Guild (ADG) • Mountain Youth Services Guest: Matthew Deaner by AFTRS graduates, August 2016 • Australian Production • MRC (Media Rights Capital) Design Guild (APDG) • Australian Screen Sound Guild: Q&A with Dan Mindel • Multicultural Arts Victoria Screening of feature flms for the • Australian Screen Editors Guild (ASE) • Sunday 27 November 2016 • New Screen Makers Conference Annual Awards, three events in August • Australian Screen Sound Guild (ASSG) Guest: Dan Mindel • Orana Arts and fve events in September 2016 • Australian Short Film Today, New York • Persian Film Festival • Australian Writers’ Guild: Write • Australian Writers’ Guild (AWG) Night Masterclass, August 2016 Speed Networking • Screen Australia • Australians in Film (AiF) • ABC TV and Groupe Amplify: ABC • Thursday 8 June 2017 • Screen Canberra • Beams Arts Festival Offsite Sessions with ABC TV Executive • Screen Futures: Summit Team, two events in September 2016 Masterclass with Hope Hall • Bus Stop Films & Youth Media Festival • Sydney European Climate Diplomacy: • Inaugural Cast Away Awards – Australia’s • Wednesday 7 June 2017 • Screen Tasmania Tomorrow – Demain Film Screening frst podcasting awards event.(Radio) Guest: Hope Hall • Screen Territory for European Climate Diplomacy • CILECT • Screen QLD Week, September 2016 • Cinéma des Antipodes, France • Screen West • Black Fella Films: Feature • Commercial Radio Awards documentary Deep Water screening 5. INDUSTRY GUILDS • Screenworks • Community Broadcasting Association for industry representatives and • SnackableTV AND ASSOCIATIONS, of Australia (CBAA) conference (Radio) distributors, September 2016 • South Australian Film Corporation FESTIVALS, • CRA conference (Radio) • AFTRS alumni: fne cut screening of • SPA Conference independent feature documentary • Create NSW CONFERENCES AND • St Kilda Film Festival Midnight Oil: 1984. Produced by AFTRS • Curiousworks graduate Rachel Argall. Directed PARTNERSHIPS • Sydney Film Festival • Czech & Slovak Film Festival and produced by AFTRS graduate • ABC OzPods conference (Radio) • The Other Art Fair • Event Cinemas Ray Argall, September 2016 • ABC iview • Tropfest • FemFlix • Australian Directors’ Guild: Ozdox • Adelaide Film Festival • Understory Film Festival Monthly Presentation with Q&A. Live • Film Victoria • AEAF Awards • UNSW Aspire streaming included, September 2016 • Flickerkids • AFTRS Radio, Residential Conference • Wide Angle • AFI/AACTA, VFX Bake Off • Foundation For Young Australians event, September 2016 (Presenters included Dean Cappello, VP • WINDA Festival and Chief Content Officer,WNYC; Joan • General Assembly • Bus Stop Films: Green Room for 2016 • VICE Warner, CEO, Commercial Radio Australia • GLAD Showcase at Hoyts, September 2016 • Virgin Australia and Duncan Campbell, National Content • Golden Age Cinema • Earth Star Productions: cast and crew Director, Australian Radio Network) • Yabun Festival • ICE screening for Indigenous philanthropic • Antenna Film Festival • YouTube project Miro, September 2016 • Independent Producer’s workshop (Megan Tan from Gimlet) (Radio)

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• Rosie Lourde: project development • Blue Cat Pictures Screenings for Academy, • AFTRS alumni: cast and crew screening • AFTRS alumni: short flm DCP test meeting for Breach, part of the Screen BAFTA, VES and AACTA International Jury of Tropfest entry short flm C Anon. screening for SXSW. Produced by AFTRS NSW 360 Vision VR initiative with Members, six events in December 2016 AFTRS graduates and current students graduate Liam Heyen, February 2017 AFTRS alumni, September 2016 • AFI/AACTA: Meet the Nominees’ in key creative crew roles, January 2017 • YouTube, Love Frankie: meeting for • Azure Productions: cast and crew Presentations with Q&A, three • NSW Department of Premier and YouTube and Love Frankie’s Share Some screening of Australian feature flm events in December 2016 Cabinet: voice-over recording with Jack Good Campaign, February 2017 Teenage Kicks, September 2016 • Angus Denton: Screening of Thompson for Australia Day presentation. • AFTRS alumni: pre-production meetings • Australian Documentary Filmmakers Angus Denton’s (AFTRS staff) Music and direction by AFTRS graduate for Emerging Filmmakers Fund short flm Collective: meeting, October 2016 Sydney Fringe Festival dance Grace Huie Robbins, January 2017 Asian Girls, two events in February 2017 • Michael Booth: rough-cut screening of video project, December 2016 • The Guardian: interview shoot with Jack • ABC TV: creative away-day for head independent Australian feature flm Sarah. • AFTRS alumni: Writers Room for Gender Thompson for new series interviewing creative leaders, March 2017 prominent older Australians, January 2017 AFTRS alumni in crew, October 2016 Matters funded project Sunshine, • AFTRS alumni: fne cut screening of • ABC TV: ‘creative off-road’ event two events in December 2016 • Screen Australia Indigenous Warwick Thornton’s new flm Sweet for ABC TV staff and industry • AFTRS alumni: cast and crew Department: Interview shoot with Beck Country for key creative team, March 2017 Cole for the Indigenous Filmmaking guests, November 2016 screening of Screen Australia Hot • Screen Australia Indigenous Talent Reel, January 2017 • Felix Media and AFTRS alumni: Shots short flm Grace. Directed Department: Interview shoot with test screening of short flm by Alex Holmes, December 2016 • AFTRS alumni: rough cut Mitchell Stanley for the Indigenous Wolf, November 2016 • SBS and NITV: Showcase NITV 2017 screening of Warwick Thornton’s Filmmaking Talent Reel, March 2017 new flm Sweet Country for key • Australian Directors’ Guild: Annual for SBS staff, December 2016 • AFTRS alumni and Rufus Music: fnal creative team, January 2017 General Meeting, November 2016 • AFI/AACTA: AACTA International notes on sound mix of new feature • Flickerfest Projectionist: testing DCP fles • Blue Cat Pictures: Screenings for Academy, Awards – Chapter Member Screening documentary Trauma with AFTRS for Flickerfest National Tour, January 2017 BAFTA, VES and AACTA International Jury of Jackie, December 2016 student session. Sound mix by AFTRS Members, three events in November 2016 • Australian Directors’ Guild: Ozdox • Blackfella Films production graduate Adam Moses, March 2017 meeting, January 2017 • AFTRS alumni: flming a sequence monthly presentation with Q&A plus • AFTRS alumni: Web series Amazing Grace for an independent self-funded short live streaming, December 2016 • Gary Doust and Fridgejam Productions: screening for cast and crew. Directed by flm, featuring AFTRS graduates • Screen NSW: Screen NSW and Madman test screening of independent feature AFTRS graduate Julie Money, March 2017 and current AFTRS students on Distributor function, December 2016 documentary Horror Movie: A Low • Joy House Productions: script read Budget Nightmare, January 2017 the crew, November 2016 • AFTRS alumni: cast and crew screening through of new independent feature • Superhuman Productions Test screening of Screen Australia Hot Shots short • Australian Directors’ Guild: board The Casting Game, March 2017 of independent feature documentary flm Melon Grab. Directed by AFTRS meeting, February 2017 • Australian Screen Sound Guild: Superhuman, November 2016 graduate Andrew Lee, December 2016 • ABC TV: Presentation Workshop technical presentation by sound crew • Hibiscus Films: Industry Screening of • Prairie Dog Films and AFTRS alumni: for TV Executive staff, two of Hacksaw Ridge for ASSG members feature flm The Rehearsal, November 2016 Prairie Dog Films meeting for new events in February 2017 and AFTRS students, March 2017 • Australian Cinematographers Society: flm project by AFTRS graduate • AFTRS alumni: investor screening • Film Critics Circle of Australia: FCCA Screening of feature flm Star Wars 7 Warwick Young, December 2016 of Warwick Thornton’s new flm Annual General Meeting, March 2017 followed by Q&A with Cinematographer • AFTRS alumni: rough cut screening Sweet Country, February 2017 • AFTRS alumni and Absolute Content: Dan Mindel, November 2016 of Warwick Thornton’s new • Screen Australia Indigenous Department: cast, crew and AFTRS’ Masters • Australian Documentary Filmmakers feature flm Sweet Country for key interview shoot with Wayne Blair student screening of short flm Collective: meeting, November 2016 creative team, December 2016 for the Indigenous Filmmaking Third World Man written by AFTRS Talent Reel, February 2017 graduate Ian David, March 2017 • Aquarius Films and AFTRS alumni: • Aquarius Films: Writers Development industry screening of feature flm Berlin Workshop for TV Series The Syndrome, directed by AFTRS graduate Other Guy, January 2017 Cate Shortland, November 2016

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• Australian Screen Editors’ Guild, • AFTRS alumni: costume fttings for Suzanne Boccalatte; Louise Bowes; Stephen Gough; Geir Gunnarsson; Helen Grimley; Screen Producers Australia and short flm Ritual, produced by AFTRS Boyle; James Brettell; Christopher Bruce; John Gregory; Anthony Grundy; Vicki Substation: seminar on captioning graduate Andrew Brinsmead, May 2017 David Bruggemann; Christopher Burke; Bob Hansen; Miranda Harcourt; Martin Hersov; and audio description, April 2017 • National Film and Sound Archives Industry Burns; Jess Campanaro; Ashleigh Carter; Hannah Hilliard; Lisa Hoppe; Louis Irving; • Steve Jaggi Company and Sydney Screening of a remastered version of Christine Cheung; Warren Clarke; Rachel Emma Jensen; Rebecca Johnstone; Film Festival: Screening of new The Year My Voice Broke, May 2017 Corbett; Ed Coy; Debbie Cramb; Matt Andrew Kotatko; Tony Krawitz; Andrea Dabner; Peter Dasent; Monica Davidson; Lang; Benjamin Law; Mark Lazarus; Steve feature flm Rip Tide for Sydney • ABC TV: ABC TV Offsite Stephen Davis; Suzanne Derry; Ian Dodman; McDonald; Chris McKeith; Kim Mordaunt; Film Festival Director, April 2017 Planning Day, May 2017 Liz Doran; Fin Edquist; Rebecca Edwards; Jonathan Page; Mark Perry; Michael • Rosie Lourde and Mike Jones: • Sensation Philosophy and AFTRS Bonnie Elliott; Natasha Exelby; Hannah Pickells; Damien Power; Mark Stewart development meeting for Virtual Reality alumni: test screening of pilot TV drama Fitzpatrick; Marie Foyle; Anna Fraser; Pearson; Katherine Stone; Louise Smith; Project Breach, supported by Screen series Cul-De-Sac, edited by AFTRS Caroline Gates; Genevieve Ginty; Kirke Catherine Scott; Julia Scott Stevenson; NSW’s 360 Vision initiative, April 2017 graduate Gwen Sputore, May 2017 Godfrey; Geir Gunnarsson; Peter Hanna; Samantha Strauss; Keith Sweitzer; Zilla • For Film’s Sake’ Film Festival: flm • Tracey Mair: Publicity Screening Matt Hardie; Dominic Hart; Jill Hewitt; Turner; Ian Watson; Adrian Wills; Tony festival production meetings, of Ben Young’s Feature Debut Jeremy Ireland; Dan Jackson; Madeline Tilse; Anika Valenti; Peter Wasson. three events in April 2017 Hounds of Love, May 2017 Joannou; Nicholas King; Yanni Kronenberg; • AFTRS alumni: distributor screening • Create NSW Amplifer Project: Tania Lambert; Joshua Lee; Lesley Lewis; Graduate Diploma of Radio of Warwick Thornton’s new flm Interviews with Jen Peedom and Bin Li; Mark Lymbers; Holly Lyons; Kristen Jamie Angel; Ellie Angel-Mobbs; Dave Sweet Country, April 2017 Lachlan Philpott, June 2017 Mair; Danille Manton; Luciano Marigo- Archer; Carla Bignasca; Chris Bowen; Spitaleri; Kelrick Martin; Nicole Mather; Angela Catterns; Rachel Corbett; Rachel • AFTRS alumni: AFTRS alumni recipients of • AFTRS alumni: fne cut screening of Steve McDonald; Marian MacGowan; Chris Cormack; Pat Drummond; Masako Fukui; the Lexus Australia Fellowship, short flm independent feature documentary McKeith; Faith McKinnon; Sam Meikle; Sally Hanson; Peter Jamieson; Madeline screening for cast and crew, April 2017 Midnight Oil: 1984. Produced by Virginia Mesiti; Nathan Mewett; Pru Montin; Joannou; Alan Jones; Dean Kesby; Amy • Australian Directors’ Guild: Ozdox AFTRS graduate Rachel Argall. Simon Morris; Steve Newman; Michelle Longhurst; Miles Martignoni; Nicole Monthly Presentation with Q&A. Live Directed and produced by AFTRS Offen; Heather Ogilvie; Jonathan Ogilvie; McClure; Alex Mitchell; Kim Napier; Brett streaming included, April 2017 graduate Ray Argall, June 2017. Ben Osmo; Hannah Pembroke; Rose Perkins; Nossiter; Ryan Rathbone; Gareth Tillson; • Bustop Films and Jewish House: Milena Romanin; Gina Roncoli; Cathy Scott; Sophie Townsend and Jason Treuen. Screening and Mental Health Eren Sener; Andrew Silke; Brett Smith; Awareness Event, May 2017 Louise Smith; Kate Stone; Gareth Tillson; 7. INDUSTRY Masters • AFTRS alumni: Premiere screening of Dani Torresan; David Tran; Jason Treuen; Natalie Apostolou; Steve Arnold ACS; web series Thirty – The Series, May 2017 PRACTITIONERS AT AFTRS Lia Tsamoglou; Jessica Wells; Scotty Nicholas Beauman; Dan Bethell; Suzanne Wilcox; Adrian Wills; Richard Wilmont. • Australian Screen Editors’ Guild: The AFTRS campus environment attracts Boccalatte; Jean-Baptiste Brelier; Kim ASE Editing Awards talks with industry members to lecture as guests Buddee; Pauline Clague; Peter Coleman; Bachelor of Arts (Screen) winning editors, May 2017 in Award and Open short courses, and Ian Collee; Dany Cooper; Ruth Cullen; Kim Bec Barry; Derek Best; Tim Brown; • Australian Cinematographers Society: to contribute to online resources, across Dalton; Pablo Donnan; Bonnie Elliot ACS; Mandy Chang; Liam Egan; Michelle Hardy; ACS Meet the Nominees Q&A all disciplines and specialisations. Mark Franken; Anna Fraser; Colin Gibson; Madeleine Hetherton; Melissa Leddin; session with 2017 ACS National Courtney Gibson; John Gregory; Sam Griffin; Kelrick Martin; Tim Pye; Josh Reed. Awards Nominees, May 2017 In 2016–17, Award course Miranda Harcourt; Martin Hersov; Sam Hobbs; Jamie Hunt; David Jowsey; Justine • Australian Directors’ Guild: Ozdox guest lecturers included: Graduate Certificates Kerrigan; Andrew Kotatko; Tony Krawitz; Monthly Presentation with Q&A Alice Addison; Steve Arnold; Alice Bell; Andrea Lang; Danny Lavarche; Peter plus live streaming, May 2017 Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas Dave Bloustien; Dylan Blowen; Bob Lawless; Jacinta Leong; Alistair McKinnon; • Joy House Productions: dressing room Romina Accurso; Sandra Alexander; Burns; Martin Connor; Liz Doran; Bamdad Stuart Monksfeld; Michael Monic; Robert for flming in EQ. Independent feature Catherine Armstrong; Larissa Behrendt; Erfanian; Maura Fay Casting Pty Ltd; C Morton; Gehard Mozi; Bronwyn Murphy; flm project The Casting Game, May 2017 Franc Biffone; Paul Black; Dave Bloustien; Kathryn Fleming; Roger Gonzalez; Louise

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Anna Nolan; Jonathan Ogilvie; Jen Peedom; In 2016–17, AFTRS Open guest 8. STUDENT FILM • Driftwood Dustmites (Malina Maria Michael Phillips; Brett Smith; Adrian Russell lecturers/speakers included: Mackiewicz, Graduate Diploma in Wills; Richard Wilmot; Debora Riley; Gina ACHIEVEMENTS Directing 2014) won Best Cinematography Adam Scott; AJ Johnson; Alan Dukes; Roncoli; Phil Shearer; Brad Taylor; Louise • A Boy Called Su (Vedrana Musić, Graduate at Canberra Short Film Festival Alison Myers; Allen Palmer; Ana Kokkinos; Wadsley; Mark Ward; Andrew Yoole. Diploma in Directing 2014) was selected and was selected for Berlin Down Andrew Cooke; Andy Ryan; Azar Marashian; for Down Under Berlin; Andorra Kids’ Under Film Festival and Breath of Ben Shirley; Bethany Ryan; Brendan Film Festival; Festival Tous Courts Fresh Air Festival, Tasmania In 2016–17, AFTRS Open Shaw; Carolyn Brown; Catherine Flannery; France; Poitiers Film Festival France; lecturers included: Chris McHardy; Christine James; Claire • Foal (Vanessa Gazy, Master of Screen Byron Bay International Film Festival; Evans; Claire Tonkin; Craig Boreham; Arts 2014) was selected for Berlin Alex Gabbott; Alison Black; Anna Howard; and Breath of Fresh Air in Tasmania Colleen Clarke; Courtney Wise; Courttia Down Under Film Festival, Recontres Amy Longhurst; Andrew Garrick; Andy Newland; Daniel Ardiley; Danny Lachevre; • Angelfish (Dane McCusker, Graduate Internationales du Cinema des Antipodes Day; Anna Tow; Anne Brooksbank; Ann Danny Tait; Dan Read; Dan Shulthesis; Certifcate in Directing 2016) was in Saint-Tropez, Dungog Film Festival Buchner; Antonio Orena-Barlin; Brendon Dave Cole; David Caesar; David Westgate; selected for the prestigious Aspen and Canberra Short Film Festival McDonall; Brett Smith; Carol Cameron; David White; Ella Carey; Erin Goode; Film Festival in Colorado USA • Happy (Laura Dudgeon, Master of Screen Carolynne Constantine; Chris McKetih; Claire Esther Coleman-Hawkins; Frank Rodi; • At Midnight (Amber McBride, Graduate Arts 2014) was selected for Montreal Phillips; Clarissa House; Daina Reid; Dani Gavin Romanis; Genevieve Ginty; Greg Diploma in Documentary 2014) screened World Film Festival; Newfest, New York; Torresan; Darren Ashton; David Caesar; Fitzgerald; Gwendalina Sputore; Hattie at the Bay Street Film Festival, Ontario Inside Out in Toronto; Queer Screen David Whealy; Denise Eriksen; Devris Archibald; Heather Ogilvie; Jaime Hunt; Canada; Canberra Short Film Festival; (Mardi Gras Film Festival), Sydney; Hasan; Di Drew; Dylan Blowen; Elissa Down; Jana Blair; Janine Cooper; Jason Owen; Breath of Fresh Air, Tasmania; and Melbourne Queer Film Festival; Athens Gabriella Mcgrail; Gareth Tillson; Genevieve Jennie Milward-Olive; Jing Han; Jonathan Dungog Film Festival, where it was International Film Festival; Wicked Ginty; Greg Woodland; Helen Campbell; Tyler; Jonathan Zwartz; Joe Lo Surdo; John runner up for Best Craft Award for Queer Boston LGBT, USA; For Film’s Holly Lyons; Ian Watson; Jake Taylor; Martin; Jules Munro; Julian Munro; Kacie Best Australian Documentary Sake in Sydney; Newport Beach Film Janos Jersch; Jess Campanaro; Jessica Anning; Katherine Fry; Keely Sonntag; Kim Festival, USA; St.Kilda Film Festival; Redenbach; Jane Corden; Jill Hewitt; John • Back To Earth (Thomas Wilson, Graduate Farrant; Kit McDee; Madeleine Hetherton; Phnom Pehn Pride Fest in Cambodia; Collee; John Gregory; Jonathan Ogilvie; Kat Diploma in Directing 2014) was selected Martin Oswin; Micah Hewson; Nick Cole; Fire!! Barcelona LGBT Film Festival in Slowick; Kate Ayrton; Lesley Lewis; Linda for Berlin Down Under Film Festival and Dr. Nick Herd; Nicki Gardiner; Nicole La Spain; and Bendigo Queer Film Festival Aronson; Liam Branagan; Lorelle Adamson; Byron Bay International Film Festival Macchia; Peter Dunlop; Rebecca Barry; Rick Lucy Gaffy; Luke Buckmaster; Lynnette • BAE (Thorsten Hertog BA 2015 • Horrie (Lucas Li, Graduate Diploma in Kalowski; Rob Spencer; Sam Doust; Sarah Lounsbury; Lynnette Reeves; Madeleine had its world première at the Documentary 2013) was selected for Stollman; Matt Rudduck; Sascha Ettinger; Joannou; Maria Tran; Marie Patane; Marion Academy-qualifying Cinequest Film Heart of Gold Film Festival in Gympie Simeon Bryan; Sonja Simec; Sue Hore; Tim Farelly; Mark Stewart-Pearson; Martha Festival in San Jose, California • I Remember You (Ramon Samson, BA Walsh; Tony MacDonald and Tony Murtagh. Goddard; Matt McGowan; Mark O’Toole; • Clan (Larissa Behrendt, Graduate Diploma 2015) premièred at the Revelation Melanie Alexander; Monica Davidson; in Documentary 2013) was selected Film Festival in Perth and was Michael Pickells; Miguel Zaragoza; Nathan In 2016–17, AFTRS Indigenous for Fairytales Calgary in Canada selected for the Montreal World Film Anderson; Nadia Townsend; Oliver Heath; Unit engaged the following Festival in Canada and Whitehead • Deszcz (Malina Maria Mackiewicz, Paul Hawker; Paul Warren; Peter Laurie; tutors; crew and industry: International Film Festival in the USA Graduate Diploma in Directing 2014) Pearly Tan; Rachel Corbett; Ray Matsen; Patricia Adjei; Mandy Brown; Morgan screened at Recontres Internationales • Inanimate (George-Alex Nagle, Master Rebecca Edwards; Richard Wilmot; Rob Brown; Martin Corben; Mandy Eyley; Lola du Cinema des Antipodes in Saint- of Screen Arts 2014) won Best Film Neil; Robert Thirkell; Robin Hughes; Romina Forrester; Alicia Gleeson; Cathy Gray; Tropez; Canberra Short Film Festival; and at Canberra Short Film Festival Accurso; Sandra Alexander; Sarah Eddowes; Devris Hasan; Terri Janke; Darlene Johnson; Breath of Fresh Air Festival, Tasmania • Love Me Tender (Shannon Murphy, Sarah Walker; Sophie Wiesner; Steve Penelope McDonald; Jules O’Louglin; Graduate Diploma in Directing 2013) Arnold; Steve Crombie; Steve McDonald; Cornel Ozies; Jason de Santolo; Grace was selected for A Night of Horror Susan Bower; Tait Brady; Theresa Miller; Tim Vaughan; Dot West; CAAMA; Bacon International Film Festival in Sydney Ferguson; Tim Chappell; Todd Decker; Tom Factory Films; Ramu Productions; TSIMA. Zubrycki; Toni Tenaglia; Tracey Spicer; Vicki Madden; Warren Eagles; Warwick Young.

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• Midnight Poetry (Emilie Boyard, Master • The Ern Malley Affair (Rowena Potts, 9. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS of Screen Arts 2014) won Best Short Film Graduate Diploma in Documentary 2014) at We Love Paris Film Festival. It was was selected for Berlin Down Under Film Contents selected for Simply Shorts: World Cinema; Festival; Breath of Fresh Air in Tasmania; Equinox Women’s Film Festival; Recontres and Canberra Short Film Festival Certification Internationales du Cinema des Antipodes • The Flying Adventures of Amelia in Saint-Tropez. Female Filmmakers Film (Pepi Kokab, Graduate Diploma in Primary financial statements Festival; Feel The Reel International Film Directing 2013) was selected for Statement of Comprehensive Income Festival; Sydney World Film Festival; and Recontres Internationales du Cinema Statement of Financial Position Canada’s World International Film Festival des Antipodes in Saint-Tropez Statement of Changes in Equity Cash Flow Statement • Silent Night (Nastassja Djalog, Graduate • The Fruity (Jamieson Pearce, Diploma in Directing 2014) was Graduate Diploma in Directing Overview (Summary of significant accounting policies) selected for the Utopiales Science 2014) screened at Berlin Down Notes to the financial statements Fiction Film Festival in France Under Film Festival in Germany Departmental financial performance • Stuffed (Warwick Young, Master of • The Kangaroo Guy (Joel Loxton, Master of 1 Expenses Screen Arts 2013) won Best Score (Matt Screen Arts 2014) was selected for Berlin 2 Income Rudduck, Graduate Diploma in Screen Down Under Film Festival, Recontres Music 2013/Graduate Certifcate in Internationales du Cinema des Antipodes Departmental financial position Screen Music 2012, Jonathan Zwartz, in Saint-Tropez; Breath of Fresh Air in 3 Financial assets Graduate Certifcate in Screen Music Tasmania; and FilmschoolFest in Munich 4 Non-fnancial assets 2012) at Best of 2017 NewFilmmakers • The Virgin (Jack Yabsley, Graduate 5 Suppliers in Los Angeles. It also screened at the Certifcate in Directing 2016) had its 6 Other payables Heart of Gold Film Festival in Gympie world premiere at Flickerfest in Sydney • Symphony of Strange Waters • Vengeance (André Shannon, BA 2015) People and relationships (Saba Vasef, Graduate Diploma in won Best Experimental Film (Student 7 Employee provisions Documentary 2014) was selected for category) at the Montreal World Film 8 Key management personnel remuneration the Canberra Short Film Festival Festival and was selected for Seattle 9 Related party disclosure • The Dam (Brendon McDonall, Master of International Film Festival USA; Melbourne Screen Arts 2014) had its world première Animation Film Festival; and premiered Managing uncertainties at the Melbourne Film Festival, and went at the Perth Revelation Film Festival 10 Contingent liabilities and assets on to win Best Student Narrative Short at 11 Fair value measurements • Viral (Sam Van Grinsven, Foundation the RiverRun International Film Festival 12 Financial instruments Diploma 2014) was selected for Berlin in North Carolina USA. It was nominated Down Under Film Festival in Germany for Best Film at the St Kilda Film Festival Other information and was selected for Montreal World Film • Vulva (Eloise Boutry, BA 2015) screened 13 Assets held in trust Festival Canada; Fresh Wave International at For Film’s Sake Film Festival in Sydney. 14 Commitments Film Festival Hong Kong; Kashish Mumbai International LGBT Film Festival Budgetary reporting India; Pune International Film Festival; 15 Reporting of variances from Portfolio Budget Statements ShanghaiPRIDE Film Festival in China; Phnom Penh Pride Festival Cambodia; and in Sydney at both Flickerfest and Queer Screen (Mardi Gras Film Festival)

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Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements My objective is to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes my opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian National Audit Office Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT the financial statements. To the Minister for Communications and Arts As part of an audit in accordance with the Australian National Audit Office Auditing Standards, I exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. I also: Opinion • identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or In my opinion, the financial statements of the Australian Film Television and Radio School for the year ended error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is 30 June 2017: sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my opinion. The risk of not detecting a material (a) comply with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements and the Public misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, Governance, Performance and Accountability (Financial Reporting) Rule 2015; and forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control; • (b) present fairly the financial position of the Australian Film Television and Radio School as at 30 June 2017 obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are and its financial performance and cash flows for the year then ended. appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control; The financial statements of the Australian Film Television and Radio School, which I have audited, comprise • evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and the following statements as at 30 June 2017 and for the year then ended: related disclosures made by the Accountable Authority; • • Statement by the Council, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer; conclude on the appropriateness of the Accountable Authority’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or • Statement of Comprehensive Income; conditions that may cast significant doubt on the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. If I conclude • Statement of Financial Position; that a material uncertainty exists, I am required to draw attention in my auditor’s report to the related • Statement of Changes in Equity; disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify my opinion. My • Cash Flow Statement; and conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of my auditor’s report. However, future • Notes to the financial statements, comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other events or conditions may cause the entity to cease to continue as a going concern; and explanatory information. • evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, Basis for Opinion and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. I conducted my audit in accordance with the Australian National Audit Office Auditing Standards, which incorporate the Australian Auditing Standards. My responsibilities under those standards are further described in I communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of my report. I am independent timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that I of the Australian Film Television and Radio School in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements for identify during my audit. financial statement audits conducted by the Auditor-General and his delegates. These include the relevant independence requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants to the extent that they are not in conflict with the Auditor-General Act 1997 Australian National Audit Office (the Code). I have also fulfilled my other responsibilities in accordance with the Code. I believe that the audit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my opinion. Accountable Authority’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements As the Accountable Authority of the Australian Film Television and Radio School the Council isresponsible under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 for the preparation and fair presentation of annual financial statements that comply with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Josephine Bushell Disclosure Requirements and the rules made under that Act. The Council is also responsible for such internal Senior Director control as the Council determines is necessary to enable the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Delegate of the Auditor-General In preparing the financial statements, the Council is responsible for assessing the Australian Film Television and Canberra Radio School’s ability to continue as a going concern, taking into account whether the entity’s operations will cease as a result of an administrative restructure or for any other reason. The Council is also responsible for 8 September 2017 disclosing matters related to going concern as applicable and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the assessment indicates that it is not appropriate.

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STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 Original 2017 2016 Budget Notes $000 $000 $000

NET COST OF SERVICES EXPENSES Employee benefts 1A 17,233 16,271 17,872 Suppliers 1B 11,651 10,943 11,026 Depreciation and amortisation 4A 1,652 1,882 2,122 Write-down and impairment of assets 1C 119 5 - TOTAL EXPENSES 30,655 29,101 31,020

Less: OWN-SOURCE INCOME Own-source revenue Sale of goods and rendering of services 2A 7,569 5,192 7,837 Interest on deposits 164 199 198 Donation income 11 - - Total own-source revenue 7,744 5,391 8,035

Gains Net gains from sale of assets 1D - 21 - TOTAL OWN-SOURCE INCOME 7,744 5,412 8,035

Net cost of services 22,911 23,689 22,985 Revenue from government 2B 22,985 23,697 22,985 Surplus on continuing operations 74 8 -

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Items not subject to subsequent reclassifcation to net cost of services Changes in asset revaluation surplus 127 - - Total other comprehensive income 127 - -

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY AS AT 30 JUNE 2017 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 Original 2017 2016 Budget Asset Notes $000 $000 $000 Retained revaluation earnings reserve TOTAL EQUITY ASSETS Financial assets Original 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 Budget Cash and cash equivalents 3A 7,405 8,009 9,123 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 Trade and other receivables 3B 3,312 1,800 604 Opening balance 10,847 10,839 48 48 10,895 10,887 10,887 Total financial assets 10,717 9,809 9,727 Comprehensive Non-financial assets income Leasehold improvements 4A 4,625 4,119 3,619 Surplus for the period 74 8 - - 74 8 - Plant and equipment 4A 3,031 3,511 3,402 Other comprehensive Motor vehicles 4A 32 69 56 income - - 127 - 127 - -

Computer software 4A 157 319 744 Total comprehensive Course development costs capitalised 4A 808 - - income 74 8 127 - 201 8 - Other non-fnancial assets 4B 445 511 305 Closing balance Total non-financial assets 9,098 8,529 8,126 as at 30 June 10,921 10,847 175 48 11,096 10,895 10,887

TOTAL ASSETS 19,815 18,338 17,853 The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

LIABILITIES Payables Suppliers 5 895 1,199 1,205 Other payables 6 4,936 3,373 2,382 Total payables 5,831 4,572 3,587

Provisions Employees 7 2,888 2,871 3,379 Total Provisions 2,888 2,871 3,379

TOTAL LIABILITIES 8,719 7,4 43 6,966

NET ASSETS 11,096 10,895 10,887

EQUITY Reserves 175 48 48 Retained surplus 10,921 10,847 10,839

TOTAL EQUITY 11,096 10,895 10,887

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 Overview B New Australian Accounting Standards Original 2017 2016 Budget All new accounting standards, amendments Notes $000 $000 $000 A Basis of preparation and interpretations issued prior to the sign- of the financial statements off date which are applicable to the current OPERATING ACTIVITIES The fnancial statements are general reporting period did not have a material Cash received purpose fnancial statements and effect on AFTRS’ fnancial statements. Appropriations 22,985 23,697 22,985 are required by section 42 of the Public Governance, Performance C Taxation Sale of goods and rendering of services 7,449 5,093 7,789 and Accountability Act 2013. AFTRS is exempt from all forms of taxation Interest on deposits 171 201 198 except for fringe benefts tax (FBT) and The fnancial statements have been Net GST received 1,168 1,120 1,297 the goods and services tax (GST). prepared in accordance with: Other 14 206 100 Receivables and payables stated are a) Public Governance, Performance Total cash received 31,979 30,125 32,369 inclusive of GST where applicable. and Accountability (Financial Reporting) Revenues, expenses and assets are Cash used Rule 2015 (FRR) for reporting periods recognised net of GST except where ending on or after 1 July 2015; and Employees 18,063 17,537 17,979 the GST incurred is not recoverable Suppliers 11,966 11,532 12,250 b) Australian Accounting Standards and from the Australian Taxation Office. Total cash used 30,029 29,069 30,229 Interpretations – Reduced Disclosure Requirements issued by the Australian D Events After the Balance Sheet Date Net cash from operating activities 1,950 1,056 2,140 Accounting Standards Board (AASB) There were no subsequent events that apply for the reporting period. which had the potential to signifcantly INVESTING ACTIVITIES affect the ongoing structure and The fnancial statements have been Cash received fnancial activities of AFTRS. prepared on an accrual basis and in Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment 31 28 - accordance with historical cost convention, 28 Total cash received 31 - except for certain assets and liabilities at fair Cash used value. Except where stated, no allowance is made for the effect of changing prices Purchase of plant, equipment and computer software (2,585) (1,129) (1,700) on the results or the fnancial position. Total cash used (2,585) (1,129) (1,700) The fnancial statements are presented Net cash used by investing activities (2,554) (1,101) (1,700) in Australian dollars and values are rounded to the nearest thousand (45) Net increase (decrease) in cash held (604) 440 dollars unless otherwise specifed. Cash at the beginning of the reporting period 8,009 8,054 8,683 Cash at the end of the reporting period 7,405 8,009 9,123

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Financial Performance Leasing Commitments This section analyses the fnancial performance for the year ended 30 June 2017 AFTRS in its capacity as lessee has 3 types of operating leases covering its school premises, certain motor vehicles and photocopiers. The building lease commenced in 2008 for an 2017 2016 $000 $000 initial term of 15 years with renewable extensions of 5 years each, terminating in 2041. Rent is payable monthly and it is subject to annual CPI review applicable from February each year. 1. EXPENSES 1A. Employee benefits 2017 2016 $000 $000 Wages and salaries 12,711 12,163 Superannuation Commitments for minimum lease payments in relation to non-cancellable operating leases are payable as follows: Defned beneft plans 507 507 Within 1 year 5,452 5,347 Defned contribution plans 1,669 1,496 Between 1 to 5 years 21,847 21,457 Leave and other benefts 1,682 1,888 More than 5 years 3,199 8,529 Separation and redundancy 664 217 Total operating lease commitments 30,498 35,333 Total employee benefits 17,233 16,271 1C. Write-down of assets Accounting policies for employee related expenses are contained in People and Relationships section Fixed assets written off - 5 1B. Suppliers Revaluation decrement 119 - Goods and services supplied Total write-down of assets 119 5 Consultants and professional fees 797 467 1D. Gains and losses from asset disposals Contractors 733 656 Equipment Stationery 157 156 Proceeds from sale 5 27 Repairs and maintenance (non IT related) 591 1,043 Carrying value of assets sold (2) (6) Utilities 380 348 Gains from sale of equipment 3 21 Building services 479 374 Motor vehicles Travel 333 307 Proceeds from sale 22 - Marketing 784 741 Carrying value of assets sold (25) - IT related expenses 1,130 927 Gains (losses) from sale of motor vehicles (3) - Others 1,337 1,092 Total goods and services supplied 6,721 6,111 Total proceeds from sale 27 27 Total carrying value of assets sold (27) (6) Goods and services are made up of: Total net gains (losses) from sale of assets - 21 Goods supplied 4,306 3,196 Services rendered 2,415 2,915 Total goods and services 6,721 6,111

Other supplier expenses Operating lease rentals to external entities 4,745 4,643 Workers compensation premiums to federal government entities 185 189 Total other supplier expenses 4,930 4,832

Total supplier expenses 11,651 10,943

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2017 2016 Financial Position $000 $000 This section analyses AFTRS’ assets held as at June 30 to conduct its 2. INCOME operations and the operating liabilities incurred as a result. Employee related information is disclosed in the People and Relationships section. 2A. Sale of goods and rendering of services Sale of goods 6 25 2017 2016 $000 $000 Rendering of services 7,563 5,167 Total sale of goods and rendering of services 7,569 5,192 3. FINANCIAL ASSETS 3A. Cash and cash equivalents 2B. Revenue from Government Cash at bank 7,402 8,006 Attorney-General’s Department Cash on hand 3 3 Departmental appropriations* - 10,024 Total cash 7,405 8,009 Department of Communications and the Arts

Departmental appropriations* 22,985 13,673 Accounting Policy 22,985 23,697 Cash is recognised at its nominal amount. Cash and cash equivalents include:

* For ordinary annual services a) cash on hand; b) demand deposits in bank accounts with an original maturity of 3 months or less that are readily Accounting Policy convertible to known amounts of cash and subject to insignifcant risk of changes in value. Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when: a) the risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the buyers; 3B. Trade and other receivables b) AFTRS retains no managerial involvement nor effective control over the goods; Goods and services receivables 3,189 1,645 c) the revenue and transaction costs incurred can be reliably measured; and Other receivables d) it is probable that the economic benefts associated with the transaction will flow to AFTRS. Interest receivable 23 30 Revenue from rendering of services is recognised proportionately GST receivable 100 125 over the lives of the contracts and is recognised when: Total other receivables 123 155 a) the amount of revenue, stage of completion and transaction costs incurred can be reliably measured; and Total trade and other receivables (gross) 3,312 1,800 b) the probable economic benefts associated with the transaction will flow to AFTRS. Less: Impairment allowance for other receivables/(payables) - -

Receivables for goods and services, which have 30 day terms, are recognised at the nominal Total trade and other receivables (net) 3,312 1,800 amounts due less any impairment allowance account. Collectibility of debts is reviewed at end of the reporting period. Allowances are made when collectibility of the debt is no longer probable. All receivables are expected to be recovered in no more than 12 months Interest revenue, all from short term bank deposits, is recognised Trade and other receivables (gross) are aged as follows on an accrual basis at applicable interest rates. Not overdue 3,312 1,800 Revenues from Government Total trade and other receivables (gross) 3,312 1,800 Funding appropriated to AFTRS from the Department of Communications and the Arts is recognised as Revenue from Government. Reconciliation of the impairment allowance for goods and services receivables Opening balance - (19) Amounts written off - 19 Closing balance – -

Trade and other receivables (net) expected to be recovered No more than 12 months 3,312 1,800 Trade and other receivables (net) 3,312 1,800

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No indicators of impairment were found for accordance with AASB 138 after satisfying the 4. NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS leasehold improvements, plant and equipment. requirements of that accounting standard. They 4A. Analysis of Leasehold Improvements, Plant, Equipment and Intangibles AFTRS expects to sell or dispose of some are amortised over 5 academic years, matching the flow of future economic benefts. These costs Course equipment, principally technical, IT and are identifable with each course and recorded as Leasehold Plant and Motor Development Computer media production equipment, within the individual intangible assets. Other costs relating Improvements Equipment Vehicles Costs Software Total next 12 months due to obsolescence or to new courses which will not be delivered in $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 as part of a general refresh program. the immediate future have not been capitalised. Reconciliation of the opening and closing balances (2016–17) Revaluations of non-financial assets Revaluations All revaluations were conducted in accordance Following initial recognition at cost, leasehold As at 1 July 2016 with the revaluation policy stated in Note 4A. improvements and plant and equipment are Gross book value 7,757 14,051 89 - 1,337 23,234 carried at fair value less subsequent accumulated Contractual commitments for the depreciation and accumulated impairment Accumulated losses. Valuations are conducted with sufficient depreciation/ acquisition of leasehold improvements, frequency to ensure that the carrying amounts amortisation (3,638) (10,540) (20) - (1,018) (15,216) plant, equipment and intangibles No signifcant contractual commitments of assets did not differ materially from the Net book value for the acquisition of leasehold assets’ fair values as at the reporting date. 1 July 2016 4,119 3,511 69 - 319 8,018 improvements, plant, equipment and The regularity of independent valuations intangibles existed at 30 June 2017. depended upon the volatility of movements Additions by in market values for the relevant assets. purchase 643 793 - 870 - 2,306 Accounting Policy Revaluation adjustments are made on a Revaluations Assets are recorded at cost on acquisition. class basis. Any revaluation increment is recognised in other The cost of acquisition includes the fair credited to equity under the heading of comprehensive value of assets transferred in exchange and asset revaluation reserve except to the income 127 - - - - 127 liabilities undertaken. Financial assets are extent that it reversed a previous revaluation Revaluations initially measured at their fair value plus decrement of the same asset class that was recognised in net transaction costs where appropriate. previously recognised in the surplus/defcit. cost of services - (119) - - - (119) Asset recognition threshold Revaluation decrements for a class of assets Depreciation/ Purchases of non-fnancial assets are are recognised directly in the surplus/defcit amortisation recognised initially at cost in the statement except to the extent that they reversed a expense (264) (1,152) (12) (62) (162) (1,652) of fnancial position, except for items costing previous revaluation increment for that class. Disposals less than $2,000 which are expensed in the Any accumulated depreciation as at the year of acquisition (other than where they revaluation date is eliminated against the gross Other disposals - (2) (25) - - (27) are parts of a group and have to be acquired carrying amount of the asset and the net amount Net movements as such and exceed that amount in total). restated to the revalued amount of the asset. during the year 506 (480) (37) 808 (162) 635 Intangible assets Depreciation and amortisation Included are purchased software and Depreciable plant, equipment, motor vehicles, Net book value course development costs capitalised. and computer software are written off over their 30 June 2017 4,625 3,031 32 808 157 8,653 Based on a thorough industrial survey and estimated useful lives to AFTRS using, in all cases, the straight line method of depreciation. Net book value as of 30 June 2017 represented by feedback from alumni, AFTRS has adopted a new strategy for award courses. In FY2017, 60 Leasehold improvements are amortised on Gross book value 8,400 14,718 51 870 1,337 25,376 percent of award courses were completely a straight line basis over the lesser of the Accumulated rewritten at substantial costs. Redesigned as estimated useful life of the improvements depreciation/ a consistent suite with new learning outcomes or the unexpired period of the lease. amortisation (3,775) (11,687) (19) (62) (1,180) (16,723) and new graduate attributes, they are Depreciation/amortisation rates (useful 4,625 3,031 32 808 157 8,653 expected to run for a minimum of fve years. lives) and methods are reviewed at each While the research and maintenance cost reporting date and necessary adjustments components are charged to expenses as incurred, are recognised in the current, or current and the development elements are capitalised in future reporting periods, as appropriate.

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Depreciation rates applying to each Impairment 2017 2016 class of depreciable asset are based All assets were assessed for impairment at $000 $000 on the following useful lives: 30 June. Where indications of impairment exist, the asset’s recoverable amount is 7. EMPLOYEES PROVISIONS 2017 2016 estimated and an impairment adjustment Annual leave 975 1,080 made if the asset’s recoverable amount Equipment 3 to 10 years 3 to 10 years Long service leave 1,485 1,697 is less than its carrying amount. Motor vehicles 8 to 25 years 8 to 25 years Redundancy 94 The recoverable amount of an asset is the higher 428 Computer of its fair value less costs of disposal and its Aggregate employee provisions 2,888 2,871 software 3 to 5 years 3 to 5 years value in use. Value in use is the present value Course of the future cash flows expected to be derived Accounting Policy development 5 years – from the asset. Where the future economic Liabilities for short-term employee benefts (as defned in AASB 119) and termination benefts beneft of an asset is not primarily dependent on Leasehold due within twelve months of reporting period are measured at their nominal amounts the asset’s ability to generate future cash flows, improvements Lease terms Lease terms calculated with regard to the rates expected to be paid on settlement of the liability. and the asset would be replaced if the entity were deprived of the asset, its value in use is Other long-term employee beneft liabilities are measured at the present value of estimated future taken to be its depreciated replacement cost. cash outflows to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date. Leave The liability for employee benefts includes provisions for annual leave and long service leave. No provision has been made for sick leave as it is non-vesting and the average sick leave to be taken in future years by employees is estimated to be less than the annual entitlement. 2017 2016 The leave liabilities are calculated on the basis of employees’ remuneration at the estimated salary rates $000 $000 that will be applied at the time the leave is taken, including employer superannuation contribution rates to the extent that the leave is likely to be taken during service rather than paid out on termination. 4B. Other non-financial assets The liability for long service leave has been determined internally as at 30 June 2017. The estimate Prepayments 445 511 of the present value of the liability takes into account attrition rates and pay increases. All prepayments are expected to be recovered within 12 months Separation and Redundancy No indicators of impairment were found for other non-fnancial assets Provision is made for separation and redundancy beneft payments. AFTRS recognises a provision for termination when it has developed a detailed formal plan for the terminations and where 5. SUPPLIERS appropriate has informed those employees affected that it will carry out the terminations. Trade creditors and accruals 895 1,199 Superannuation Most staff are members of the Commonwealth Superannuation Scheme (CSS), the Public All supplier payables are current. Settlement is usually made within 30 days Sector Superannuation Scheme (PSS) or the PSS accumulation plan (PSSap). Staff who are not members of these schemes are covered by other superannuation schemes of their choice. Accounting Policy The CSS and PSS are defned beneft schemes. The PSSap is a defned contribution scheme. Trade creditors and accruals are recognised at their amortised amounts, being The liability for defned benefts is recognised in the fnancial statements of the Australian the amounts at which the liabilities will be settled. Liabilities are recognised Government and is settled by the Australian Government in due course. This liability to the extent that the goods or services have been received. is reported in the Department of Finance’s administered schedules and notes. AFTRS makes employer contributions to the employees’ superannuation scheme at rates 6. OTHER PAYABLES determined by an actuary to be sufficient to meet the current cost of the superannuation entitlements. These are accounted for as if they were contributions to defned contribution plans. Deferred income 3,572 2,011 The liability for superannuation recognised as at 30 June represents Accruals and sundry payables 47 10 outstanding contributions accrued to that date. Lease incentive – current 185 185 Lease incentive – non current 847 1,032 Salaries, wages, and superannuation 285 135 4,936 3,373 All other payables (except for portion of lease incentive) are current

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2017 2016 10. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND ASSETS $ $

8. KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL REMUNERATION Accounting Policy Contingent assets and liabilities are not recognised in the statement of fnancial position Key management personnel are those with authority and responsibility for planning, but are reported in the relevant schedules and notes. They may arise from uncertainty directing and controlling the activities of AFTRS, directly or indirectly, whether executive or as to their existence or situation where the amount cannot be reliably measured. otherwise. At AFTRS, they are members of the Council, the Director (CEO), Chief Operations Contingent liabilities are disclosed when settlement is greater than remote. Contingent Officer, Directors of Technology & Infrastructure, Award Courses, People & Performance, assets are disclosed when settlement is probable but not virtually certain. Partnership & Development, and Marketing. Their remuneration is summarised below. AFTRS is not aware of the existence of any potential claim which might impact on its fnancial affairs. Short-term employee benefts 1,602,785 1,562,518 Post-employment benefts 177,458 179,669 Other long-term employee benefts 128,031 114,640 11. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT Termination benefts 398,938 130,617 AFTRS adopts a policy of stating its fxed assets (except for computer software and capitalised course development expenses) at fair value. A revaluation as at June 2017 Total key management remuneration expenses 2,307,212 1,987,444 was carried out by an independent external valuer which confrmed the reasonableness of their net book values. Adjustments were not deemed necessary.

The total number of key management personnel included in the above table is 15 individuals (2016: 17). Fair value measurements The above key management personnel remuneration excludes the remuneration and at the end of the other benefts of the Portfolio Minister. The Portfolio Minister’s remuneration and other reporting period benefts are set by the Remuneration Tribunal and are not paid by the entity. 2017 2016 $000 $000

Non-financial assets (NFAs) 9. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES Leasehold Improvements 4,625 4,119 Related party relationships: The entity is an Australian Government controlled entity. Related parties to this Plant and Equipment 3,031 3,511 entity are Director, Key Management Personnel including the Councillors, Portfolio Motor Vehicles 32 69 Minister and Senior Executives, and other Australian Government entities. Transactions with related parties: Total non-financial assets subject to regular fair value assessment 7,688 7,699 It has been determined that there are no related party transactions to be separately disclosed in both the current and prior year.

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12. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Accounting Policy Financial assets (a) Categories of financial assets and liabilities AFTRS has only one class of fnancial assets (other than cash detailed above), being trade receivables and other receivables. They are with fxed or determinable payments and not Fixed Interest quoted in an active market, with maturities of less than 12 months after the reporting date. Floating Rate Maturing Non-Interest Interest Rate in 1 Year or Less Bearing Total Impairment of financial assets Financial assets are assessed for impairment at the end of each reporting period. 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 No impairments are reported. Notes $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 Receivables are recognised at the amounts due. An impairment adjustment is made when collection of the receivable or part thereof is judged to be unlikely. Financial Assets Cash at bank 3A 1,402 2,006 6,000 6,000 - - 7,402 8,006 Cash on hand 3A - - - - 3 3 3 3 13. ASSETS HELD IN TRUST Loans and receivables Purpose – Monies provided by AFTRS and Kenneth & Andrew Myer to fund study activities including annual Indigenous scholarship and advancement of the role of the creative producer. Receivables for goods and Apart from the operating cash kept in a bank account, the remaining trust funds are in unit trusts managed by The Myer Family Company, with investment management undertaken by Airlie Funds services 3B* - - - - 3,189 1,645 3,189 1,645 Management at the discretion of the AFTRS Council. Other receivables 3B* - - - - 23 22 23 22 2017 2016 Total 1,402 2,006 6,000 6,000 3,215 1,670 10,617 9,676 $000 $000 Carrying amount of financial assets 1,402 2,006 6,000 6,000 3,215 1,670 10,617 9,676 Trust funds Financial Liabilities Fund opening balance 1,700 1,834 At amortised cost: Donations, dividends and distributions received 349 87 Trade creditors 5 - - - - 895 1,199 895 1,199 Interest received 1 1 Other payables 6 - - - - 332 137 332 137 Increase/(decrease) in value of investment 87 (132) Total - - - - 1,227 1,336 1,227 1,336 Imputation refund received 36 28 Carrying amount Scholarships paid (220) (118) of financial liabilities - - - - 1,227 1,336 1,227 1,336 Fund closing balance 1,953 1,700

* After excluding GST and impairment allowance Represented by: Cash 187 21 (b) Net income from financial assets/liabilities MF Charities Equities Fund 1,766 1,679 2017 2016 Total funds 1,953 1,700 $000 $000

Interest income from bank deposits 164 199 Net income from financial assets and liabilities 164 199

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2017 2016 2017 2016 $000 $000 $000 $000

14. COMMITMENTS BY MATURITY As at June 30 Commitments receivable Net GST recoverable on commitments BY TYPE Within 1 year 584 541 Commitments receivable Between 1 to 5 years 2,004 1,982 Net GST recoverable on commitments 2,879 3,298 More than 5 years 291 775 Total commitments receivable 2,879 3,298 Total commitments receivable 2,879 3,298 Commitments payable Commitments payable Capital commitments Operating leases commitments Leasehold improvements - 28 Within 1 year 5,452 5,347 Plant and equipment - 93 Between 1 to 5 years 21,847 21,457 Total capital commitments - 121 More than 5 years 3,199 8,529 Other commitments Total operating leases commitments 30,498 35,333 Operating leases 1 30,498 35,333 Capital commitments Other commitments 2 1,166 827 Within 1 year - 121 Total other commitments payable 31,664 36,160 Total capital commitments - 121 Total commitments payable 31,664 36,281 Net commitments payable by type 28,785 32,983 Other commitments Within 1 year 973 483 Between 1 to 5 years 193 344 Accounting Policy A distinction is made between fnance leases and operating leases. Finance leases effectively Total other commitments 1,166 827 transfer from the lessor to the lessee substantially all the risks and benefts incidental to ownership Total commitments payable 31,664 36,281 of leased assets. An operating lease is a lease that is not a fnance lease. In operating leases, the Net commitments payable by maturity 28,785 32,983 lessor effectively retains substantially all such risks and benefts. AFTRS has no fnance leases. Operating lease payments are expensed on a straight line basis which is Commitments are GST inclusive where relevant. representative of the pattern of benefts derived from the leased assets.

Commitments are GST inclusive where relevant. 1 Operating leases included are non-cancellable and comprise of leases for office accommodation, motor vehicles, and office equipment 2 Other commitments primarily comprise of contracts for security and cleaning services

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Variance 15. REPORTING OF VARIANCES FROM PORTFOLIO BUDGET STATEMENTS (PBS) Actual Budget from budget Var % Note Variance $000 $000 $000 Actual Budget from budget Var % Note $000 $000 $000 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION Assets STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Cash and cash equivalents 7,405 9,123 (1,718) (18.8%) (d) Expenses Trade and other receivables 3,312 604 2,708 448.3% (e) Employee benefts 17,233 17,872 (639) (3.6%) (a) Financial Assets 10,717 9,727 990 10.2% Suppliers 11,651 11,026 625 5.7% (a) Other Infrastructure, Plant Depreciation and amortisation 1,652 2,122 (470) (22.1%) (b) and Equipment 7,688 7,077 611 8.6% (f) Net Write-down and Intangibles 965 744 221 29.7% (g) Fair Value Losses 119 - 119 - Other Non-Financial Assets 445 305 140 45.9% Total Expenses 30,655 31,020 (365) (1.2%) Non Financial Assets 9,098 8,126 972 12.0% Revenue Total Assets 19,815 17,853 1,962 11.0% Sale of goods and rendering of services 7,569 7,837 (268) (3.4%) (c) Liabilities Interest on deposits 164 198 (34) (17.2%) (c) Suppliers 895 1,205 (310) (25.7%) (h) Other non-tax Revenue 11 - - - Other payables 4,936 2,382 2,554 107.2% (e) Revenue from government 22,985 22,985 - - Total payables 5,831 3,587 2,244 62.6% Income 30,729 31,020 (302) (1.0%) Employees Provisions 2,888 3,379 (491) (14.5%) (i) Total Liability 8,719 6,966 1,753 25.2% Operating Surplus 74 - 74 - Net Assets 11,096 10,887 209 1.9%

Equity Retained surplus 10,921 10,839 82 0.8% Other Reserves 175 48 127 264.6% (j) Total Equity 11,096 10,887 209 1.9%

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Variance Explanation of major budget variances f) Increases in net book value were mainly Actual Budget from budget Var % Note Variances exceeding 10 percent of each due to reduced amortisation of leasehold $000 $000 $000 Portfolio Budget’s line item or 2 percent of improvements and extras spendings the relevant class totals are considered to be thereon to cope with teaching needs. Both STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY major. Where actuals have been categorised unbudgeted, the impacts were $0.4m each, differently from the PBS, their impacts are partially offset by reductions in other areas. Opening balance 10,895 10,887 8 0.1% also included in the explanations below. g) In pursuance of a new policy, qualifed course Comprehensive income a) The classifcation between labour and development costs are now capitalised Surplus for the period 74 - 74 - suppliers is determined by forms of and amortised over a maximum of 4.7 services engagement (i.e. employees vs Other comprehensive income 127 - 127 - years. These amounted to $0.9m, offsetting contractors) which would only be known the under-spend of $0.6m in software. Total comprehensive income 201 - 201 - when the activities actually happen. In h) Budget was based on historical actuals total, actuals are virtually on budget. Closing balance as at 30 June 11,096 10,887 209 1.9% which had been around $1.0m for the b) Amortisation of leasehold improvements were last 3 years. Payments to creditors in CASH FLOW STATEMENT budgeted on 2023 termination. Following June 2017 totalled $1.6m. Compared to Appropriations 22,985 22,985 - - a review of the likelihood of extending the a monthly average of $1.0m, payables lease by 10 years to 2033, amortisation over Sale of goods and were $0.4m lower than budget. a longer life span decreased by $0.4m. rendering of services 7,449 7,789 (340) (4.4%) i) Payouts from leave provisions were c) Own-sourced income was close to higher than the last 2 years by $0.4m Interest 171 198 (27) (13.6%) (c) budget and showed a proportionate to $0.6m due to the departure of Net GST Received 1,168 1,297 (129) (9.9%) (j) reduction similar to course fee incomes. several senior staff members. Interest income’s decrease reflects Other 206 100 106 106.0% (k) j) Net GST refunds below budget mainly due impacts of negative cashflow from to reduced Capex payments of $0.9m. Total cash received 31,979 32,369 (390) (1.2%) operations, being $1.0m under budget. k) Other cash receipts exceeded budget by Employees 18,063 17,979 84 0.5% Year-end cash was $1.7m under budget with d) $0.1m. This was due to unexpected non- $0.7m from opening balance brought forward Suppliers 11,966 12,250 (284) (2.3%) course income from internet partner. from FY2016. Current year’s operations Total cash used 30,029 30,229 (200) (0.7%) also generated a cash defcit of $1.0m Net cash from as detailed in the cashflow statement. operating activities 1,950 2,140 (190) (8.9%) e) Fee income is recognised over the months Proceeds from sales of PP&E 31 - 31 - as the courses progress. In bookkeeping Purchase of PP&E and intangibles 2,585 1,700 885 52.1% (f), (g) terms, these would create receivables as well as offsetting deferred incomes on Net cash (used by) both sides of the balance sheet, leading to investing activities (2,554) (1,700) (854) 50.2% increases of $2.7m and $2.5m respectively. Net (decrease)/increase in cash held (604) 440 (1,044) (237.3%) Cash at beginning of year 8,009 8,683 (674) (7.8%) Cash at end of year 7,405 9,123 (1,718) (18.8%)

END OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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business skills 35 short 12, 34, 40, 48, 79, 82, 85, 111 Bus Stop Films 35, 79 Create NSW 36 Index CSIRO’s Data61 52, 114 C cultural CAAMA 126 awareness 39, 40, 87 Campion, Jane 43 forum 93 Curiousworks 35, 78, 120 Cannes Film Festival 29, 43 customised training 35, 37, 78, 80, 91 careers expo 59, 91 Chair (Council) 1, 9, 67, 68, 69, 71, 76. See also Schultz, Julianne; see also Howcroft, Russel D Cheetham, Debora 39, 89 Dale, Darren 7–9, 28, 47, 53, 68, 69, 71, 72, 87. audience engagement 53, 84 A Chief Executive Officer (CEO) 7, 67, 68, 71, 72, See also Deputy Chair Abbott, Stephen 46, 119 audit 64, 70–71, 81, 92, 108, 111–112 73, 74, 107, 112–113. See also Peplow, Neil Danta, Susan 25, 73 ABC Arts 21, 84 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Chief Operations Officer 71, 73, 111. See daring 15 ABC iview 9, 43, 84 Arts (AACTA) 46, 86 also Browne, Ann Davis, Garth 46, 119 ABC TV 47 Australian Ballet School 45 Cinema des Antipodes 29, 127, 128 Deputy Chair 47, 67, 68, 69 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Australian Centre for the Moving Image CJZ 21, 84 Deputy Chair’s Introduction 7–9 (ACMI) 46, 54 40, 59, 89, 90. See also Indigenous claims 106 Destination NSW 51 Australian Commercial Radio Awards 28 A Boy Called Su 29, 127 ClickView 78 Deszcz 127 Australian Directors’ Guild 46 academic Coleman, Warren 46, 119 digital content 20, 22, 35, 62, 115 Australian Film, Television and Radio School Board 26–27, 72-73 collaboration 26, 40, 41, 45, 50, 78, 80, 84, 87 Diploma Program 19–20. See also graduate governance 26–27, 64 Act 1973 76, 100, 113 Collee, John 34, 126 diplomas standards 26, 64 Australian National Academy of Music 45 Comcare 104, 105 disability 12, 35, 36, 58, 78, 87, 99, 102 Academic Standards and Quality Committee Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) 111 Comcover 108 diversity 7, 12, 17, 34, 36, 40, 47, 53, 59, 60, 81, (ASQC) 26, 64 Australian Qualifcations Framework 65 Commonwealth Fraud Control Framework 107 82, 84, 87, 88, 93, 99, 104, 114 accessibility 40, 57, 78, 88 Australian Roundtable for Arts Training Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Diversity-Building a Platform for Change 40 accountable authority (Council) 67, 70, 76 Excellence 45 Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) 65 Downie, Kirsten 73 accounting standards 70 Australian Writers’ Guild 46, 48 communication 50, 52, 56, 87, 94, 95, 96 Drew, Di 34, 126 Admissions Committee 26, 61, 64, 81 Australian Youth Orchestra 12, 45 complaints 99, 106 Driftwood Dustmites 29, 31, 127 Advanced Diploma 12, 19–20, 23, 59, 61–63, 80, Award Course Program 18–32, 61, 89 completions 61, 75, 85 Dundas, Kate 68, 69, 71, 72 85, 116–117, 124 awards 26 compliance 70, 71, 81, 93 AFTRS ACT. See Australian Film, Television and educational 65 E Radio School Act 1973 B AFTRS and Australian Cinematographers Society conferences 25, 48, 103, 120 educational quality 27 Bachelor 20–21, 59, 61, 63, 125 present Q&A with Dan Mindel 47 consultancy services 114 elder in residence 7, 13, 39, 40, 114. See Bachelor of Arts Screen 20, 59, 61, 63 AFTRS Future Vision 2021 42 contractors 115 also Pascoe, Uncle Bruce Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production 20–21, 63 AFTRS Open 33–37, 58, 79 convocation 67, 68 enrolment 61–64, 75, 82, 83 Balfour, David 25, 68, 69, 73 lecturers 126–127 corporate governance 66–97 Enterprise Agreement 100, 104 Barclay, Paris 46, 119 alumni 8, 11, 28, 42, 43, 44, 48, 58, 63, 96 handbook 68 enterprise leadership 93 BA Screen. See Bachelor of Arts Screen Anderson, David 43 corporate partnerships 34, 37, 91 Entertainment Quarter 27, 115 Batterham, Kim 25 annual performance statement 76, 77–97 Corporate Plan 10, 17, 56, 57, 59, 97, 100, 113 environmental management 108–109 BBC, Audio Research Division 12, 50 applications 61–64, 84 Council 9, 64, 67, 76 Equal Employment Opportunity 99 Black Business initiative - Screen Business 40 appointments. See staff appointments courses. See Bachelor of Arts Screen; See equity 100 Black Talks 89 Aronson, Linda 34, 126 also Award Course Program; See also Open equity scholarships 59, 60, 88 Board, Academic 26-27, 72–73 Program; See also Diploma Program; See ARTS8 Community of Practice 45 Ewing, Robyn 68, 69, 73 Bostock, Lester 27, 28 also Graduate Certifcates; See also Graduate Aspire, UNSW 35, 78 Diplomas; See also Masters Program excellence 15, 17, 45 Browne, Ann 73

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executive 73, 99 Health and Safety Committee 104, 105 Johnston, Becca 46 Mindel, Dan 47, 79, 120, 122 executive director 68 Higher Education Standards Framework judicial decisions 107 Minister for the Arts 1, 9, 67 expressions of interest 113 (Threshold Standards) 2015 65 Jungle 21, 84 ministerial directions 107 Higher Education Support Act 2011 65 Moodle 20, 40, 64, 80, 103 F Honorary Degree 27, 28 K facilities 48, 57, 58, 77, 79, 92, 93, 109, 115 Howcroft, Russel 1, 76 Kenneth Myer Fellowship Trust 59 N FARM Commitee. See Finance, Audit and Risk Hoyts Cinemas 27 key performance indicators (KPIs) 75 National Aboriginal and Islander Dance College Management Committee Hughes, Liz 73 Koori Club 39, 40 (NAISDA) 45 FEE-HELP 65 Kravitz, Tony 46, 119 National Film and Sound Archive 11, 78, 124 festival 25, 28, 29, 43, 44, 48, 51, 83, 86, 89, 90, I National Film and Television School (UK) 46 91, 96, 120, 121, 127 Inanimate 29, 32, 127 L National Institute of Circus Art 45 Fifield, Mitch, Senator the Hon. See Minister for incident reports 106 Lander, Rachel 26 National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) 12, 45, the Arts 87 inclusion 10, 12–13, 36, 42, 59, 87–90 leadership 9, 23, 24, 25, 56, 64, 93, 103, 105 Film Victoria 34 Netflix 34, 53, 85 Inclusive Pathways Framework for Storytelling Learning Management System 20, 64. See Finance, Audit and Risk Management Talent 7, 13, 53 also Moodle networking 46, 47, 52, 79 Committee 70, 94, 107, 113 indemnities 108 legislation 70, 107, 110 New Zealand Film Commission 35 fnancial performance 138 Indigenous letter to Minister (letter from the Chair) 1 non-executive directors 68 Flying Fruit Fly Circus 12, 45 Advisory Group 40, 89 library 39, 57–58, 82, 96 NOVA 23, 34 Foal 29, 127 Head of 47 Lion 46 Foundation for Young Australians 36 scholarships 59, 88, 89 Love Frankie 36, 121, 123 O Foxtel 12, 34, 47, 60, 88 storytelling 13 occupational health and safety (OH&S). See work students 7, 39 fraud control 107 health and safety (WHS) Unit 13, 38–40, 47, 59, 75, 80, 81, 89, 90, 126 M freedom of information 106 online 11, 20, 22, 37, 59, 78, 79, 80, 87, 95, 103 industrial relations 104 Mackenzie, Conlan 9, 68, 69 Friday On My Mind 46, 95, 118 online learning 20 industry 34 Mad Max: Fury Road 27 Future Vision. See AFTRS Future Vision 2021 Open Program. See AFTRS Open guilds and associations 48, 120–121, 121–125 marketing 59, 87, 89, 91, 94, 95, 96 operations 55–65, 91, 92, 93, 94 practitioners 19, 48, 75, 80, 83, 85, 115, Maslin, Sue 35, 46, 118 G 124–126 Operations Division 26, 56, 83 Mason, Andrew 9, 69 generosity 15 practitioners at AFTRS 124–126 organisation chart 74 Masterclass with Hope Hall 47, 120 Google 34, 35 program 34–35 outreach 11, 34, 35, 37, 42, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82 Master of Arts Screen: Business and government policy orders 107 skills survey 10, 12, 19, 42, 81, 82, 85 Leadership 24 Ozdox 48, 121, 122, 124 Graduate Certifcates 21–22 training 10, 12, 34, 42, 85, 86 use of AFTRS’ facilities 121–125 Master of Arts Screen (MA Screen) 24 Graduate Diploma 23, 60, 61, 64, 83, 84, 88, 117. Master of Screen Arts & Business (MSAB) 24 P See also radio: Graduate Diploma in Radio Industry Insiders 46, 79, 86, 95, 119 Master of Screen Arts (MSA) 23 partnerships 34, 37, 78, 80, 85, 86, 90, 91, 96, 97 graduates, 2016 115–117 Information Cultural Exchange (ICE) 11, 36, 78, 120 Masters 57, 61, 64, 65, 83, 114, 125 Pascoe, Uncle Bruce 13, 39, 89. See also elder in graduation 27 Information Publication Scheme (IPS) 106 masters program 23–24 residence Grant Broadcasters 34 infrastructure 56, 57 mastery 15 pathways 53, 79, 82, 89, 91 Greenwood, Nell 25 innovation 7, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 49, 50, 57, 86, 92 McDonald Mochan, Kathleen 28, 117 Peel 43 guest lecturers 48, 124–126 insurance premiums 108 McLean, Duncan 26 Peplow, Neil 7, 9, 10–13, 28, 46, 47, 68, 69, 73 performance reporting 70, 77–97, 109 H internship 19, 28, 36, 60, 79, 82, 88 Media Lab 35, 36–37, 78 Into the Prehistoric Aquarium 54 Meet the Nominees 46, 79 perspective (CEO) 10–13 Harvey, Liza 28, 117 merit 20, 59 PGPA Act. See Public Governance, Performance Harvey, Miranda 25 and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) J meritocracy 15 Hassell, Mark 44 Portfolio Budget Statements (PBS) 75 Jaakubowicz, Andrew 25 Metro Screen 47 Powell, Nik 46, 119 Jerzy Toeplitz Library 57–58

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Precipice 8, 12, 50–51, 58, 86 school holiday program 37, 78 T WNYC 12, 120 privacy 106 Schools Advisory Committee 37 TAFE 82 Woods, Rowan 46, 119, 120 Privacy Act 1988 106 Schools and Youth Programs 37 Talent Camp 35, 36, 79, 84 work and private commitments 102 procurement 57, 92, 109, 113 Schultz, Julianne 9, 68, 69 talent development 10–11, 34, 42, 81–85 work health and safety 104 production delivery 58 Screenability 36, 79 talent labs 89 workplace professional development 24, 25, 36, 83 Screen Australia 12, 13, 34, 36, 40, 90 teaching and learning 25, 27 culture 56 professional development of faculty 25 Screen Diversity and Inclusion Network 7, 12 technical systems provision 56 diversity 99 property use 115 Screen Forever Conference 7, 47, 86 technology 12, 50, 51, 52, 53, 56–57, 93 Public Governance, Performance and screenings 121–125 tender 109, 113 Y Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) 1, 67, 70, 76, Screen Queensland 85 Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency YES Event 39 110, 137 Screen Territory 60, 85 (TEQSA) 65, 81, 93 YouTube 8, 9, 35, 36, 37, 42, 58, 78, 79, 80, 84, Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013 99 Screenworks 35, 78, 85, 121 The Dam 29, 30, 128 86, 95, 96, 114, 121, 123 public programs 45, 79–80, 95, 118 YouTube Pop-up space 8 Seeing Ourselves 13 The Director’s Chair 46, 119 purchasing 113 Selwyn Speight Award for Radio 28. See The Fence 29 purpose, AFTRS 15, 77, 79, 95, 97 also McDonald Mochan, Kathleen; see also Harvey, The Gist 47, 53 Liza The Infernal Optimist 46, 119 Q Shanghai Media Group 34, 35, 91 The Kettering Incident 46 quality assurance 27. See also Tertiary Sherriff, Kyas 47 The Script Showcase 46, 79, 119 Education Quality and Standards Agency Singapore Media Academy 35 Thirkell, Robert 34, 126 (TEQSA) skills training 19, 85 together 15 social video 8, 64, 80, 84, 95, 96, 114 Top of the Lake: China Girl 43 R Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) Fellowship 28. Torres Strait Islanders. See Aboriginal and Torres radio 22 See also Reuben, Tim Strait Islanders Advanced Diploma in Radio Essentials 19, Speed Networking 47, 79, 120 TV Talks 46, 79, 86, 118 23, 63, 116 sponsorship 34, 84, 95 Core Radio Skills 22 staff appointments 99 Diploma 22 U staff merit selection 99 Graduate Diploma in Radio 23, 60, 64, 83, UNSW. See Aspire, UNSW 84, 88, 117 staff training and development 103 Radio Talent Pathway 22 Stan 34 V storytelling 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 53, 90 recruitment 27, 48, 59, 79, 81, 89, 90, 93, 111 values, AFTRS 15, 93, 95 strategic direction 67 regional 80, 86, 91 Vengeance 29, 32, 128 student achievements Reid, Daina 34, 126 Victorian Multicultural Commission 35 flm 29 research 7, 8, 12, 13, 15, 17, 26, 27, 36, 42, 50, 52, virtual reality (VR) 8, 54, 57, 86 53, 57, 64, 75, 79, 80, 81, 82, 84, 86, 87, 97, 143 radio 28 vision, AFTRS 15, 50. See also AFTRS Future Student Centre 59, 81, 87, 90, 91 Research and Ethics Committee 26, 27, 86 Vision 2021 Student Curriculum Partners 21 Reuben, Tim 28 Vivid 47, 51, 86 Student Representative Committee (SRC) 26, risk management 70, 94, 111 VR Noir 12, 57, 86 64 Roberts, Rhoda 27, 39, 89 Vulva 29, 128 students, disadvantaged 36, 60, 80 S student services 26, 59, 64, 65 student support program 59 W SBS 12, 21, 27, 36, 47, 48, 60, 64, 88 Sultan, Dan 42 Weymark, Brett 51 SBS Viceland 21, 84 Swinburne University 35 whistleblowing hotline service 99 scholarships 40, 59–60, 88, 89. See Sydney Film Festival 25 White, David 27, 28, 126 also Indigenous scholarships Sydney Philharmonia Choirs 8, 12, 50, 51 Williams, Kim 39, 89

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