Australians in Film

Applications for the 2024 HEATH LEDGER SCHOLARSHIP are NOW OPEN! The 2024 Heath Ledger Scholarship will be awarded to an emerging Australian actor who demonstrates extraordinary ability and dedication to their craft, and has international aspirations in their career and training. AiF are strongly encouraging applications from under-represented members of the Australian acting community to apply. Five finalists will be flown by Heath Ledger Scholarship Airline Partner Delta Air Lines to Los Angeles in late October, where Australia’s hottest young acting talent and influential Hollywood A-listers and executives will come together at an exclusive event for the unveiling of the recipient. The event will be supported by valued and long standing AiF partners Bluestone Lane, Penfolds and Vogue Australia as media partner. Prizing includes a US$10,000 cash prize and over US$60,000 in professional coaching, training, career preparation and on-the-ground-support. Only Australian citizens18 years and over can apply. See australiansinfilm.org for eligibility, FAQ and terms and conditions, or click the link in our bio. Applications will close on Wednesday, July 31, 4:00 p.m. (PDT) in the US/ Thursday, August 1, 9:00 a.m.(AEDT) in Australia. What are you waiting for? APPLY NOW. Good luck to everyone! Delta Air Lines Penfolds Vogue Australia Bluestone Lane @bellaheathcoate @rahelromahn @charmainebingwa @mojeanaria @ashleighcummings @codyfern @matt_levett @jameswmackay @annamcgahan @rycorr @oliackland #rahelromahn #charmainebingwa #ashleighcummings #mojeanaria #mattlevett #codyfern #jamesmackay #annamcgahan #ryancorr #bellaheathcoate #oliverackland

UNTAPPED2024 Moderators announced. Filmmaker and Untapped 2022 Michael Hudson; Writer and Untapped 2022 Natasha Henry; filmmaker and visual artist and Untapped 2021 Kalu Oji and award winning writer Catherine Smyth-McMullen are taking charge of the creative conversation. Thanks as always to Sean Slatter and #InsideFilmMagazine

AiF is thrilled to be presenting UNTAPPED 2024 with Screen Australia This year's Masterclass speakers are legends. Our aim is to keep the doors open for Australia's best emerging writers and directors in the LA market. Thanks to Sean Slatter at #InsideFilm.