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The Student Journey - Class of 2021

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 00:42:49 GMT

The audio piece features a compilation of student work from the Class of 2021. This was created to showcase the student journey and experience of AFTRS Graduate Diploma In Radio and Podcasting and played at Graduation.

Edited and Produced by Fyona Smith and Simon Cohen

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Decluttering

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 21:34:50 GMT

Decluttering

It’s 1989, the week following the death of his Grandpa, as Marco helps his Grandma, Sofia, to

declutter her basement in order to turn it into a sewing room and reclaim some space for her

hobbies. But when Marco makes an alarming discovery nestled in his Grandpa’s things, he

suspects the worst.

Written and Directed by Sami Swilks

Produced and Directed by Megan Hui

Starring: Louis Henbest, Eliane Morel

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Cluttercore

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 21:42:24 GMT

It’s 1989, the week following the death of his Grandpa, as Marco helps his Grandma, Sofia, to declutter her basement in order to turn it into a sewing room and reclaim some space for her hobbies. But when Marco makes an alarming discovery nestled in his Grandpa’s things, he suspects the worst.

Written and Directed by Sami Swilks

Produced and Directed by Megan Hui

Starring:

Louis Henbest, Eliane Morel

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Dirt and Worms

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 02:15:43 GMT

A bereft woman will do whatever it takes to stop a mining company relocating her mother.

Credits

Writers Kelly Chapman and Jacob Melamed Sound Designer Melissa Maltby.

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Kat Flight

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 21:15:25 GMT

When a professional tightrope walker is forced to compete against an amateur aerialist to be the circus’s new star highwire performer, will her bells and whistles and tricks of the trade win out over her rival’s no-frills, natural talent?

Synopsis: As the circus Ringmaster is announcing that the Maestro, Czar of the highwire, is passing the balance bar to his protégé, Katia, as his successor, an unexpected amateur tightrope walker, Ariel Flyer, bursts into the big top and challenges Katia to compete for the right to be the new star of the show.

Credits:

Co-written and produced by Charlie Heath Shaw and Camille Thomson

Sound engineered by Camille Thomson

Cast

Eliane Morel as Katia Kisonichki

Grace Stamnas Ariel Flyer

Stefo Nantsoau as the Maestro

Louis Henbest as the Ringmaster

Music

Opening music - 

Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus Band - Full Album - Original LP (From YouTube)

Katia's music - 

Russian Circus Music (Found on YouTube, no credits)

Ariel's music - 

The Second Waltz | Shostakovich | Classic Music | Accordion Cover - played by Kai Zhong (YouTube)

CHARACTERS

THE RINGMASTER: Male, 50s, circus ringmaster, booming voice

THE MAESTRO: Male, 70s, Czar of the highwire and former star circus performer; he is retiring and has trained Katia as his replacement. He is a Russian gypsy with a thick accent

KATIA KISONICHKI: Female, 30s, tightrope walker and aerialist, the Maestro’s protégé, Russian accent

ARIEL FLYER: Female, late teens/early 20s, tightrope walker and aerialist, Australian, youthful and exuberant

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Unfixed

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 04:18:34 GMT

When Riley is hit with trouble focusing, she seeks help for the first time from a therapist. But the thing she least expects to be the issue to her problems, is the thing that she is least willing to give up.

RILEY (30’s) finds out that her ex, ELIJAH (30’s) has started seeing someone else after only 6 months of them separating. The news causes old memories to flare up, and she decides to seek help from a therapist called GILLIAN (50’s), who sees right through Riley’s jokes and confidence. After some discussion, Gillian points out that Riley still hasn’t moved on fully from her past relationship and urges her to question a sentimental item she kept with her, the ugly foldable couch she and Elijah bought together. Riley is adamant the couch has nothing to do with her problem, but after some push from Gillian, Riley realises it might be so. She puts the couch on Facebook marketplace and sells it to the first buyer, Ethan. For the first time in 6 months, Riley’s head is clear. She calls up the therapist’s office and decides to book another appointment.

CREDITS:

Written & directed by: Grace Rouvray & Rebecca Thompson

Sound Editor: Grace Rouvray

CAST:

Riley: Grace Stamnas

Gillian: Eliane Morel

Elijah: Louis Henbest

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Old and Irrelevant

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 04:12:35 GMT

A young radio student starts deleting historical audio files to make room for his podcast when a voice from 1921 calls out and begs him to stop.

Bobby is recording his first ever podcast (“the independent voice of the people”) when the memory on his free iCloud account runs out. He starts deleting historical audio files from a course he took when the voice of the first amateur radio broadcast in Australia (Charles Maclurcan - 1921) calls out to him. Charles pleads with Bobby not to delete him and they begin to argue about what relevance Charles and the past actually have to Bobby’s world. As the deletion process nears its end, Bobby must decide whether to save Charles or let a crucial piece of history disappear forever.

WRITER: Jon Rex Williams

DIRECTORS: Charlie Sarchfield & Jon Rex Williams

SOUND EDITOR: Charlie Sarchfield

CAST:

BOBBY: Louis Henbest

CHARLES: Stefo Nantsou

COMPUTER: Grace Stamnas

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NEXT FM: Drive With Lachie and Lu Ep 1

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 08:05:11 GMT

Catchup on what you missed with Lachie and Lu.

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NEXT Drive with Lachie and Sarah Ep 3

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 06:46:18 GMT

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NEXT FM: Drive With Lachie and Sarah Ep 2

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 07:53:16 GMT

Catchup on what you missed with Lachie and Sarah.

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NEXT FM: Drive With Lachie and Sarah Ep 1

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 07:45:50 GMT

Catchup on what you missed with Lachie and Sarah.

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Cairo 2030 - By Charles Goodsir and Frazer Johnson

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 04:41:43 GMT

In the not too distant future of 2030, newly crowned Pharaoh of Egypt King Mido plans to destroy the Pyramids of Giza and erect a new city in its place.

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Engulfed By Flames - By Olivia Hill, Erielle Sudario and Brenton Larney

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 04:40:22 GMT

A couple decides if a dog is worth saving during an apocalyptic bushfire.

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Taxi - By Scott Leek, Fenella Jamieson and Tom Reeve

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 04:38:08 GMT

New to the streets, law student Ashley takes her father’s taxi out for a spin to see if driving is in her blood.

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Mental Clutter - By Sam Maloney, Bek Wagstaff and Charlie Meller

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 04:35:38 GMT

Jessie has struggled with anxiety and depression all his life and signs up for an experimental procedure that should purge the thoughts from his mind. But, his twin sister Alex learns that the procedure will take more than just the harmful feelings.

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Marco Polo - By Helena Constanellis, Patrick Rees and Lachlan Brickley

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 00:50:57 GMT

An on-the-run mob boss seeks redemption with his sister. But as a nun, she is faced with the decision to save him or face his sins.

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Truth Or Lie - By Maybelle Lin, Tom Denham and Owen Davies

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 02:01:05 GMT

A father and daughter face an ultimatum, but not without the excuse to go down memory lane on the way.

This audio drama was created as apart of AFTRS FM, 2021

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Refraction: An Audio Drama Script Showcase

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 23:40:08 GMT

A compilation of new works by the MAS Screenwriting students produced by the GD Radio students at AFTRS, exploring the joys and challenges of a world in transition.

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The Resilience Podcast-by Ben Schonell and Haylee Potts

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 07:40:24 GMT

Student Haylee Potts speaks with a father, who lost his teenage daughter in a tragic accident and keeps her memory alive through a unique scholarship foundation for young women. Produced by Ben Schonell and Haylee Potts - Graduate Diploma in Radio 2020.

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Cross Country - by Nikki Sitch and Jay Gasser

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 07:37:50 GMT

Taryn La Fauci is a Sydney based singer/ songwriter whose music has elements of the Americana and indie folk genres. We sat down with her to discuss the inspiration and processes behind her album 'Cycling'. Produced by Nikki Sitch and Jay Gasser - AFTRS Graduate Diploma in Radio 2020

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Weird Ways to Watch Movies by Ellie Parnell

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 07:35:24 GMT

Ellie Parnell explores how we watch movies, and many varied ways. Produced by Ellie Parnell - AFTRS Graduate Diploma in Radio, 2017.

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Road Trip by Sam Glissan and Daniel McKenzie

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 07:32:19 GMT

In this episode of Road Trip, we head to Dapto New South Wales and explore some of the interesting and unexpected things on offer . Produced by Sam Glissan and Daniel McKenzie - AFTRS Graduate Diploma in Radio, 2020.

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Should You Steal a Bike? by Josh Becker

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 07:30:52 GMT

What if you found a bike that nobody seems to own...can you take it? Is that wrong? In this episode the ethics of stealing a bike and the consequences will be explored. Produced by Josh Becker - AFTRS Graduate Diploma in Radio 2012

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The History of Radio by Fyona Smith, Ash London and Glenn Daniel

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 07:28:34 GMT

Fyona Smith - Head of Radio in conversation with Ash London - Hit Network and Glenn Daniel - Smooth FM Sydney on how Radio has developed over the years. Produced by Fyona Smith - Head of Radio, AFTRS.

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The Essentials - Nurse by Haylee Potts, Caroline Wagner and Ben Schonell

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 07:21:06 GMT

How are Australian nurses coping during the COVID crisis? Produced by Haylee Potts, Caroline Wagner and Ben Schonell - AFTRS Graduate Diploma in Radio, 2020.

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Effects of Equine Therapy on PTSD by Jo Lodge

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 07:17:09 GMT

This episode explores the effects of Equine Therapy on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Produced by Jo Lodge - AFTRS Graduate Diploma in Radio, 2017.

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