The Equity Foundation is thrilled to announce that Ken Blackburn ONZM is the recipient of the 2017 Equity NZ Lifetime Achievement Award Presented by Ryman Healthcare.

A miniseries which explores the relentless demands placed upon young athletes, a comedy that follows the world of a dysfunctional Chinese-Australian family through the eyes of 14-year-old Benjamin Law and a futuristic drama with roots in Aboriginal mythology have won the 7th annual Equity Ensemble Awards.

The performers who starred in Barracuda, The Family Law and Cleverman were voted by members of Actors Equity Australia as the most outstanding ensemble casts in their respective categories.

The Equity Foundation is thrilled to announce that Australian performer Sophie Kesteven has been awarded a scholarship to study at the prestigious Atlantic Acting School in New York City.

The Equity Foundation is thrilled to announce that New Zealand performers Emily McKenzie and Freya Milner have been awarded a scholarship to study at the prestigious Atlantic Acting School in New York City.

Thank you to all those who voted for their favourite Australian television ensembles in the categories of drama, miniseries and comedy. These nominees were selected by an industry judging panel. The Ensemble Awards will take place in Sydney on May 22.

The Equity Foundation is thrilled to be collaborating with the Atlantic Acting School and Foxtel to once again offer an Australian performer the opportunity to hone their craft in New York.

The Summer Intensive scholarship (valued at $US3,700) will take place in New York City from July 5 – August 12, 2017.

We are delighted that once again Foxtel are joining us to contribute a cash prize of $AU8,000 to assist with flights and accommodation.