Rachel Perkins has been appointed as chair of the Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS) council for a period of three years. She follows previous chairs Russell Howcroft and Debra Richards. AFTRS is Australia's leading specialist education, training and research institution, supporting excellence in Australian screen and audio storytelling.
Rachel is one of Australia's leading storytellers, particularly when it comes to First Nations stories,' said Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke. A graduate of AFTRS, writer, director and producer, Perkins founded Blackfella Films, which has gone onto become one of Australia's leading production companies. Its recent documentary series 'The Australian Wars' won most outstanding factual or documentary program at the 2023 TV Week Logie Awards, as well as best documentary or factual program and best direction in nonfiction television at the 2024 AACTA awards.
