WIFT launches MentorHer program

MENTORHER WIFT Australia is proud to announce that applications are open for MentorHer (previously known as Big Screen Sister in NSW).  MentorHer is a three month program that facilitates mentorships between emerging, early career or those looking to shift into a new area in the screen industry and more experienced practitioners.  The initiative offers support and guidance […]

AFTRS OPEN DAY AND POSTGRADUATE INFORMATION EVENING

AFTRS Open Day – Sat 11 August The Australian Film Television and Radio School is searching for the next generation of great Australian Storytellers. Visit the School’s annual Open Day to learn about AFTRS 2019 Masters(in 10 disciplines including Production Design), recently launched Industry Certificates Bachelors and short courses. Check out the school’s state-of-the-art facilities, […]

A golden opportunity to learn from blockbuster film concept artist, Ev Shipard

We have some exciting news to share. One of our partners, Academy of Information Technology (AIT), is offering a NEW Masterclass in Digital Narrative Painting led by Blockbuster Film Concept Artist, Ev Shipard – and we’re thrilled to offer you $500 off the regular price. This is a golden opportunity for advanced digital artists to be mentored in digital painting for film and entertainment […]

Interview with Russian production designer Andrey Ponkratov, of the Andrey Zvyagintsev’s films

Interview with Andrey Ponkratov, the Russian production designer of the Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev’s films Conducted by APDG members – Steven Jones-Evans and Valentina Iastrebova on 4/6/2018 via SKYPE SJ-E: Australian audiences will be somewhat familiar with your work through your association with Andrey Zvyagintsev and the profile his 2 latest films, Leviathan and Loveless […]

Future Noir: Behind the Curtain of Leigh Whannell’s Upgrade

By Belinda Tromp from Docklands Studios Production Designer, Felicity Abbott APDG outlines her approach to working on Australian director Leigh Whannell’s new feature film, Upgrade, shot at Docklands Studios Melbourne in 2017. Upgrade is set in the near-future when technology controls nearly all aspects of life. But when Grey, a self-identified technophobe, has his world turned upside […]