Australia's national screen arts and broadcast school, the Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS) is the leading institution for the education and training of creative talent in the screen arts and broadcast industries. To meet the evolving needs of Australia's screen and broadcast industries, the School provides advanced education and training to develop the skills and knowledge of talented individuals.
AFTRS is a federal statutory authority. It was established in 1973 by the Australian Film, Television and Radio School Act 1973). As a statutory body it also operates under the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997.
AFTRS is governed by a Council, responsible to the Federal Parliament through the Minister for the Arts. The portfolio department is the Ministry of Communications and the Arts.
