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Honorary degrees and Fellows

Bridget Ikin, conferred an honorary Doctor of Arts degree by AFTRS in 2017.

NOMINATIONS

Nominations for the next Honorary Degree round are not currently open.

PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS

AFTRS recognises the exceptional achievements of distinguished individuals, including industry practitioners, by conferring an honorary degree to successful recipients through a nominations process. The current degrees that may be awarded honorarily are Doctor of Arts and Master of Arts. AFTRS has also previously awarded Creative Fellowships and Indigenous Fellowships.

Doctor of Arts

Since 2015, AFTRS has conferred Doctor of Arts degrees, as an honorary degree, to those who have made an outstanding and career long contribution to the screen or broadcast industries locally, nationally or internationally.

Previous recipients:

  • 2023: Dot West (Film and Television)
  • 2023: Tony Ayres (Film and Television)
  • 2023: Shirley Barrett (Film and Television)
  • 2022: Nerida Tyson-Chew (Film and Television)
  • 2022: Mandy Walker (Film and Television)
  • 2021: Cherie Romaro (Radio)
  • 2021: Mitch Torres (Film and Television)
  • 2019: Lynette Wallworth (Film and Television)
  • 2018: Bridget Ikin
  • 2016: Lester Bostock
  • 2016: David White
  • 2015: Phillip Adams

Master of Arts

Since 2002, AFTRS has conferred Master of Arts degrees, as an honorary degree, to those who have made a significant contribution to the screen or broadcast industries locally, nationally or internationally.

Previous recipients:

  • 2022: Glenn Daniel (Screen and Broadcast)
  • 2013: Philip Noyce
  • 2012: Darren Dale
  • 2011: John Edwards
  • 2010: John Doyle
  • 2008: Baz Luhrmann
  • 2007: George Miller
  • 2006: Ben Gannon
  • 2005: Anthony Buckley
  • 2004: John Clark AM
  • 2003: John Maynard
  • 2002: Jan Chapman
  • 2002: Don McAlpine
  • 2002: Freda Glynn

Creative Fellows

As part of AFTRS’ goal of developing and nurturing creative practitioners of outstanding calibre and exceptional talent, the AFTRS Creative Fellowship funds the development of innovative screen based works from emerging and experienced practitioners. The fund is currently not available.

Previous recipients:

  • 2015: Sari Braithwaite
  • 2014: Amiel Courtin-Wilson
  • 2014: Melissa Anastassi
  • 2013: Carl Firth
  • 2013: Damien Power
  • 2011: Christopher Frey
  • 2011: Angelica Mesiti
  • 2010: Lynette Wallworth

Indigenous Fellows

As part of AFTRS’ goal of developing and nurturing creative practitioners of outstanding calibre and exceptional talent, the AFTRS Indigenous Creative Fellowship funds the development of innovative screen based works from emerging or experienced practitioners, or organisations with a strong and adventurous project.

Previous recipients:

  • 2015: Rachel Perkins
  • 2006: Wayne Blair