AFTRS: Jan Kenny ACS Reappointed as Head of Cinematography

The Australian Film Television and Radio School [AFTRS] is pleased to announce the reappointment of Jan Kenny ACS as Head of Cinematography.

AFTRS to relocate Sydney headquarters to inner Sydney

The Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) will relocate its Sydney campus to inner Sydney following endorsement of a move in the Australian Government budget. The Government endorsed a proposal to move the School closer to the working industry in the inner Sydney area, with the final location yet to be finally decided.

AFTRS targeting 2007 move to Fox precinct

The Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) is looking to move to an inner-Sydney location in the second half of 2007, with the entertainment quarter adjoining Moore Park’s Fox Studios the preferred location.

HDFEST Announces Groundbreaking High-Definition Event in Sydney, Australia

HDFEST, the world's only high-definition film festival, will launch its 2004 World Tour in Sydney, Australia May 22nd and 23rd. HDFEST's Sydney event will showcase films created using high-definition technology, all screenings will also be in HD format.

OPENChannel needs your support now!

The future of OPENChannel is underthreat. Right now we urgently need your support to continue.

Through Australian Eyes: ABC foreign correspondents’ exhibition

The ABC has launched an exhibition celebrating the national broadcaster’s long and continuing commitment to foreign reporting. The exhibition brings to life the history of the ABC’s foreign correspondents and bureaux from the 1930s to the present.

Call for Archive Independance

Academy Award winning filmmakers, leading Australian actors and internationally respected archivists are calling for the National Film and Sound Archive to become an independent institution following the Australian Film Commission takeover of ScreenSound

Rexel Digital Filmmakers Award

Do you have a great script,but you need a great 24P camera to help bring your story to life?

Lighting Masterclass with Semler, Boyd & James

Academy Award winning cinematographer Dean Semler ACS ASC, along with Russell Boyd ACS ASC and Peter James ACS ASC will join AFTRS to present a Lighting Masterclass between Monday 8 December and Friday 12 December.

AFTRS Graduation Night

Tools

ARRI Australia opens its doors

Sydney - 11 February 2006

Invited guests from all areas of the local and international film industries celebrated the official launch of ARRI Australia on Saturday 11th February. Equipment on show at ARRI’s custom designed facilities, included the 435 Xtreme and unique hand crank attachment, the new ARRI Zeiss Master Prime lenses, and the companion Master zoom, the 8R T2.8 Ultra Prime wide angle lens plus innovative new accessories including lightweight lithium batteries and lens control systems.

ARRI Australia has now opened its custom designed facilities in Macquarie Park, Sydney, providing a fully equipped camera rental service offering the latest ARRI cameras and lenses, and a wide selection of on-set consumables. ARRI Australia offers camera Sales and Service divisions. A Lighting Sales and Service division is in development and will be provided soon.

For more information call (02) 9855 4300 or visit our website at www.arri.com.au.

ARRI Australia PTY Ltd
Unit 6C
5 Talavera Road
Macquarie Park
Sydney. NSW 2113

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