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This intensive, nuts-and-bolts workshop introduces the specialised skills of film and television production accounting to those with little budgeting and accounting experience. The course will also examine the effect of the Australian Screen Production incentive. Outcomes: By the end of the course participants will have: A clear understanding of budgeting, cashflow, bank account management, record keeping, contracts, insurance, tax, GST, super and cast and crew awards. Skills in the... [More]

A film approved and made under a co-production arrangement is treated as a ‘national film’ of each of the participating countries, and is accorded all the benefits each country offers. Since the inception of the official co-production program in Australia in 1986, treaties have been signed with 11 countries. The concept of co-productions may seem daunting at first, however in a small film & TV market like Australia’s they can be the final push to bring projects to fruition. Golden G... [More]

The world of television production is a fast changing environment – new roles and job descriptions are constantly being created. Many Reality/Observational documentary series employ ‘Shooter/Producers’ and this is now a skill set that is in high demand. This course is designed for TV Producers, associate producers and researchers who have some production knowledge and experience but little or no camera expertise. It aims to familiarize course participants with the basic principles o... [More]

The low budget feature film – it can be done. Tait Brady’s two day intensive course for emerging feature film producers, writers, directors and line producers will show you all the insider tips and skills to make your low budget feature a success. Both practical and conceptual, this workshop aims to lead filmmakers through the minefield of low budget production possibilities and pitfalls. Using case studies from a range of recent productions – ultra low budget (under A$500,000) and ... [More]

A completed short film script in five days! Students will learn from working Industry professionals and plenty of inspiring guest speakers to take their stories from initial idea through treatment and draft stage, to a finished, polished script ready to be pitched on the final day. Story structure, theme, character, roadblocks, arcs, tension, conflict and resolution will be explored as they are used in filmmaking through fast paced lectures and workshops. With five days and a maximu... [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 script is ready – are you? In this five day filmmaking intensive, students will get busy in the AFTRS state-of-the-art studio to take a Winter School Week One winning script to screen. Experienced industry filmmakers will guide students with lectures and fast paced practical exercises to conquer the major areas of Directing, Cinematography, and Post Production. You’ll learn how to analyse, break down, and rehearse a short script, to plan a shoot and work within a budget, work wi... [More]

This ten evening course offers up-to-the-minute skills and insights for aspiring TV Production Managers and Production Co-Ordinators or even beginner PAs, Producers or APs looking to expand their knowledge. Leading industry professionals will share their experiences of the fundamental areas of TV in relation to reality, documentary, factual, studio shows, outside broadcast events and web content. Course Tutor Genevieve Ginty (Brooham) and guest speakers will cover the tasks and resp... [More]

What does a Producer do? This introductory, one-day course for emerging producers with Martin Brown, the Oscar nominated and Golden Globe winning producer of Moulin Rouge! and Romeo+Juliet, will explain the roles and workflow of a producer and explore the most effective ways to produce film projects. At the end of this course participants will have: • an understanding of the different roles of Producers (Executive, Associate, Line, Co-, Associate, etc.). • a familiarity with the maj... [More]

"To make a film, the final big collaborator that you have is the composer.” Paul Thomas Anderson Ever wondered how to draw an income from making your own music? With employment of music directors and composers in the US expected to grow by 10% by 2020, now is the time to learn the basics of music composition for film & TV. Over two weekends, students will have the opportunity to use their creative skills in AFTRS’ state of the art facilities to compose a two minute piece of music an... [More]