The Australian Film Television & Radio School has announced the establishment of a new scholarship with Constellation Creatives, founded by actor and investment manager Orion Lee.
The Constellation Creatives Scholarship will provide financial support for living expenses, educational resources or other related costs for an individual from Asian descent in the Australian screen industry.
The successful applicant for will be selected based on creative excellence and the impact that the scholarship would have on their education.
“I am delighted to welcome Orion Lee and Constellation Creatives to our scholarship program,” said Dr. Nell Greenwood, CEO at AFTRS. “This scholarship will be a real game changer for a prospective student out there and we’re so grateful to Orion and the team for their generosity and their support of Asian Australian creative representation in our cultural landscape.”
Orion Lee, Constellation Creatives founder, said: “Constellation Creatives is a charity dedicated to promoting greater understanding of our shared humanity. Film and television are a medium by which we connect and gain understanding and compassion for other people’s lives. We are proud to support this scholarship with AFTRS to promote diversity in Australian crews and increase Asian Australian representation in Australian media. We look forward to helping with the cost of your studies and seeing your future career grow.”
Orion has garnered awards recognition for his leading performance as King Lu in A24’s First Cow. He also performed in the Oscar-nominated Pixar film Turning Red as well as appearing in several renowned theatres, including the Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre of Scotland and the Royal Court. Other film and television credits include Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Skyfall.
The scholarship is valued at a minimum of $15,000. An additional, one-off payment of $5,000 is available to the Recipient in Year 3 of the Course if they choose the Industry Placement elective. This elective provides the Recipient with invaluable on-the-job experience and networking opportunities in the screen industry.
AFTRS works with its partners to offer over 35 scholarships each year that prioritise access and equity, so that the most talented creatives across Australia can access AFTRS’ world-leading creative education.
Applications for the Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production close on October 8.
aftrs.edu.au/students/future-students/scholarships-and-financial-support
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