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Alumni Program

AFTRS alumni are a dynamic community of creative practitioners who are committed to, and invested in, the future of Australian stories. Now numbering over 5,500, they are a diverse group spread across all areas of the industry, working across Australia and around the world.

Keep up with the latest alumni news here and see just a few of our graduates highlighted in the Alumni Showcase. Find a specific alumnus by searching our alumni register.

Read about the Alumni Advisory Group and the work they do here.

Connect with your peers in the official AFTRS alumni groups on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Christine Kirkwood is AFTRS’ Alumni Program Manager. You can reach her via email at alumni@aftrs.edu.au to get involved or share your news.

Subscribe to Alumni News

(for award course alumni only)

STAY IN TOUCH

If you’re an AFTRS graduate and you haven’t heard from us in a while, chances are we don’t have your current contact details.

We would love to be able to invite you to our events and share your news, so please update your current contact details here and keep us updated on your latest projects, and career milestones via the official alumni groups on LinkedIn and Facebook.

Keep an eye out for our monthly alumni newsletter, filled with news, events, opportunities, offers and more.

Subscribe to Alumni News here and be sure to add alumni@aftrs.edu.au to your contacts or safe senders list.

REUNIONS & EVENTS

Each year, AFTRS hosts an all-alumni reunion at the school in April. This event also serves as an opportunity to announce the annual recipient of the Alumni & Industry Scholarship Fund.

Alumni are also invited to festivals and events in all states and territories throughout the year. To ensure you receive the above invitations, ensure you’re subscribed to Alumni News and update your contact details here – including your location – so we can tailor invitations for you.

The AFTRS Alumni and Industry Team can also help you to host a reunion for your cohort. Drop us a line to find out more.

CELEBRATE SUCCESS AND SHARE YOUR NEWS

Our alumni, their stories and their successes are showcased in the Alumni Showcase and our News and Blog pages.

Alumni news can also be found daily on our social media channels. You can find it all by searching #AFTRSAlumni on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

If you’re an alumnus, join the official alumni groups on LinkedIn and Facebook.

Email us your updates to be considered for inclusion in Alumni News.

Subscribe to Alumni News here.

We are also keen to connect alumni with recent graduates for employment opportunities, placements and collaboration. Email us to find out more.

OFFERS AND OPPORTUNITIES

AFTRS alumni are entitled to 50% off their first year of membership to ScreenHub. Email alumni@aftrs.edu.au to redeem your code.

Madman’s DocPlay streaming service provides AFTRS alumni with a free 45 day trial. Email alumni@aftrs.edu.au to receive your activation link.

Alumnus Julian Neuhaus (BA Screen Production, 2017) runs Ironbark Digital who offer DCP mastering for independent filmmakers and production companies. AFTRS alumni can receive a 20% discount by emailing digital@ironbarkfilms.com or visiting their website to get started.

TEACHING AND MENTORING

If you are an alumnus who is an experienced and current industry practitioner interested in teaching or guest lecturing within our award courses, short courses or corporate training, please email alumni@aftrs.edu.au.

To view AFTRS vacancies and sign up for job alerts, visit the Work at AFTRS page on this site.

CONTINUE LEARNING

AFTRS alumni (graduates of our award courses) are entitled to a 30% discount on all Short Courses. Contact shortcourses@aftrs.edu.au to get your discount code.

HIRE OF FACILITIES

To support the creative initiatives and endeavours of our alumni we offer the use of our facilities at a discounted rate, subject to availability outside of peak teaching times.

Over the years we’ve hosted writer’s rooms, meetings, cast-and-crew screenings, talks, film festivals and more.

Learn more about AFTRS Hire of Facilities here.