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This one day workshop shows you how to capture a story on your iPhone & iPad and transmit it back to base. Learn how to shoot quality (and watchable) video stories from your iPhone & iPad and create stories on the go from the field. Plus gain experience in: framing, focus, sound, coverage, locations, sound, props and dealing with interviewees. You’ll cover the role of a producer, sequencing and visual storytelling techniques. You’ll also gain skills working in front of the camera to... [More]

"Enjoyed everything about the course from building your own brand to tackling tax. I would not be this far forward with my business had I not done it." Student, 2012 Presented by Monica Davidson, Running Your Own Creative Business is absolutely essential for those seeking a successful career in any creative industry: Film & TV, Visual Artists, Musicians, Performers, Writers etc. Although as creatives we often prefer to concentrate on creative output, financial viability and success ... [More]

‘The shortest distance between truth and a human being is a story,’ -- Anthony de Mello. Capture the compelling story of real life through documentary filmmaking. Using interviews, archival materials and perspective on events and issues is all part of a good documentary — but the ability to weave those elements together into an engaging story is crucial. This one-day practical course will introduce you to the key principles of factual storytelling, including developing your story, f... [More]

A practical understanding of comedy is vital for any screenwriter. In this 2-day master class, one of Australia’s most successful comedians ‘unlocks the code’ to comedy writing. Tim Ferguson offers processes and insights necessary for professional screenwriters to expand their skills base into writing comedy for television and film. Despite what you might think, comedy is not a mysterious art. It is a craft based upon ancient principles. These principles are universally applied thro... [More]

Presented by film director Michael Pattinson, Directing Actors is an intensive two day workshop that will show you how to get the best performances from your actors. The course is designed for emerging directors of shorts and feature films. The session will involve practical work with professional actors in a workshop situation. In a supervised and supportive environment, participants will learn and start to practice specific directing techniques to communicate effectively with perf... [More]

Know how to open a negotiation but are unable to close? Desperate to demystify the world of private investment? Ever wondered how you can share in the distributor’s income? This hands-on, weekend intensive course is for emerging producers financing a feature project. Participants will work with Heather Ogilvie, a highly experienced Producer and Financier, who will use real world case studies to take students step by step through the process of financing a feature film. In particular... [More]

"Keep the camera rolling no matter what!" Two time Academy Award nominee and winner of five AFIs David Bradbury leads this inspiring and practical class for emerging documentary filmmakers and journalists on the challenges of conflict zone documentary filmmaking both in Australia and around the world. Students will gain new insights into: Planning, shooting and selling politically themed documentaries Working with small, mobile crews and as a ‘one man band’ The relationships among m... [More]

Internationally renowned writer, producer and director Jocelyn Moorhouse (Proof, Muriel’s Wedding) examines the genre of adaptation. From the earliest days of cinema, adaptation of text to screen has been as popular as the development of original screenplays. Adaptations account for a large number of Oscar and award-winning films, regularly generating successful box office returns. Many experts believe that at least a third of the projects on a producer’s slate should be adaptations... [More]

Marketing is one of the most important aspects of creative work, and often requires more focus and attention than it’s given. This one-day workshop covers the basics of marketing, and gives you the opportunity to devise a practical approach for your own marketing needs. Ideal for freelance creatives, solo practitioners, and anyone working for themselves in the arts. In this workshop, students will: • Discover the basics of what makes an excellent marketing strategy, including inform... [More]

Marketing is one of the most important aspects of creative work, and often requires more focus and attention than it’s given. This one-day workshop covers the basics of marketing, and gives you the opportunity to devise a practical approach for your own marketing needs. Ideal for freelance creatives, solo practitioners, and anyone working for themselves in the arts. In this workshop, students will: • Discover the basics of what makes an excellent marketing strategy, including inform... [More]