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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]

Multiple award winning filmmaker Jason van Genderen has made his mark by creating compelling stories using creativity, technique and, at times, the simplest and most readily available equipment. Always a custodian of content over craft, in 2008 he experimented with filming on his mobile phone (a Nokia N95), making a short with no script, storyboard, actors, narration or budget. Mankind is no Island went on to win Tropfest NY (both Best Film and People’s Choice awards), plus an IF Aw... [More]

From the comfort of your keyboard, join award winning film critic Alice Tynan for an exciting & engaging weekly look at film history, aesthetics and criticism with a series of feature films to expand your cinematic horizons – all online! The theme of this edition of the Film Club is: “First Timers” – a look back at the inaugural efforts of some of your favourite Directors and how they arrived on the cinematic scene. Week 1: BOTTLE ROCKET (1996) - Wes Anderson Week 2: SHE’S GOTTA HAV... [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]

A workshop to empower regional filmmakers with new thinking, tools and disciplines to help you uncover your stories, your unique voice and help find an audience to enjoy your work. Jason van Genderen’s short films have been recognised globally with accolades including Tropfest Sydney, Tropfest NY, Aspen Shortsfest, San Francisco International Short Film Festival and even an IF Award in 2009. Many short film makers face the same set of circumstances – no big budget crews, equipment o... [More]