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The traditional journalist’s role is changing. This course is a 2 day intensive program, designed to give print & radio journalists the skills of the Producer/Shooter role and the confidence & understanding to file stories for online and broadcast outlets. Tutors Mike Munro (60 Minutes, A Current Affair, Sunday Night) and veteran Cinematographer Gareth Tillson will lead the class, drawing on their decades of experience in print & TV to get the students prepared for their new media c... [More]

All About Film is a 1 day film appreciation course designed to be as enjoyable as it is to be informative. Using over 40 movie clips from films from the 1930’s to the present, the course introduces you to the creativity of: Production designers Cinematographers Visual effects technicians Film editors Sound editors Actors And ultimately how the Director blends all these people together to create a story told with pictures and sound. You will see clips from films that were either extr... [More]

All About Film is a 1 day film appreciation course designed to be as enjoyable as it is to be informative. Using over 40 movie clips from films from the 1930’s to the present, the course introduces you to the creativity of: Production designers Cinematographers Visual effects technicians Film editors Sound editors Actors And ultimately how the Director blends all these people together to create a story told with pictures and sound. You will see clips from films that were either extr... [More]

The 1 day Running Your Own Creative Business course is absolutely essential for those seeking a successful career in the creative industries. As creatives we often prefer to concentrate on our creative and artistic output, but secured financial viability and success relies on our ability to navigate the world of small business too. Told from the point of view of the creative person, this intensive course focuses on the key areas that most arts-based small businesses need. What are t... [More]

The 1 day Running Your Own Creative Business course is absolutely essential for those seeking a successful career in the creative industries. As creatives we often prefer to concentrate on our creative and artistic output, but secured financial viability and success relies on our ability to navigate the world of small business too. Told from the point of view of the creative person, this intensive course focuses on the key areas that most arts-based small businesses need. What are t... [More]

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]

Creative Tax Essentials builds on Monica Davidson’s hugely successful Running Your Own Creative Business course and focuses on taxation issues for practitioners in the creative industries. This course is absolutely essential for those seeking to fulfil the legal and taxation obligations of a creative business. Your financial viability and success relies on your ability to navigate the business arena and tax obligations. Participants in Creative Tax Essentials will walk away with a n... [More]

Presented by film writer, director and producer Darren Paul Fisher, Directing Actors is an intensive one 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... [More]

The 1 day Running Your Own Creative Business course is absolutely essential for those seeking a successful career in the creative industries. As creatives we often prefer to concentrate on our creative and artistic output, but secured financial viability and success relies on our ability to navigate the world of small business too. Told from the point of view of the creative person, this intensive course focuses on the key areas that most arts-based small businesses need. What are t... [More]

In this one-day Masterclass, feature film writer John Collee will share what working in Hollywood has taught him about: • Subject and theme – what should I write about? • Three act structure – is there really a formula? • What studios want – is drama dead? Do comics rule? • Original stories versus adaptations, live action vs animation. • Working methods for writers – how to get words on paper. • Pitching and selling – turning thoughts into money. If you dream of writing and selling ... [More]