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Are you interested in acting and aged between 9 – 12? Come to Australia’s premiere film school for a fantastic screen acting workshop! Conducted inside a real film studio inside the Entertainment Quarter. You will learn acting techniques from a leading screen actor and TV presenter in a professional film studio. Develop screen acting techniques and what is required of a screen actor on-set including working with a director, rehearsal techniques, acting to camera and audition techniq... [More]

Ages: 15-18 years Start your filmmaking career at the Australian Film Television and Radio School! As the premier AFTRS filmmaking course for teenagers aged between 15-18, this week long workshop is an excellent opportunity to collaborate with a group of creative people for a ‘real filmmaking experience’. Participants will work with a director, professional actors and AFTRS crew in state-of-the-art studios using professional equipment. Not only do you experience writing your own scr... [More]

If you’re inspired by animated films such as Avatar and the Pixar library, than this is the course for you!"> Working with a professional animator, you will learn digital animation skills to get you started on your animation journey. The course includes an introduction to Digital Animation using industry software programs including Maya, After Effects CS5 and Flash. Discover the complexities of Maya 2011 and create a 3D character. Learn how to operate flash as you create an animated... [More]

Come and join the fun this Easter holidays with Young Filmmaker’s Workshop! A comprehensive week all about film for committed young people. Develop skills in filmmaking, animation, acting, scriptwriting, camera skills and editing. Led by industry tutors, participants will make an animated film, act in scenes to camera and write, shoot and edit a short film to be screened at the end of the week. Take on film roles, learn the process of filmmaking and have fun in this exciting school ... [More]

Are you a music fan or in a band? Have you ever wanted to make a music video? In this 3 day intensive workshop participants will make an original music video, developing a creative story that reflects a song. Led by an industry director with a chosen track, you will work in a creative team to plan a music video including: Storytelling using the medium of Music Video The treatment and breaking down a song Developing a storyboard and shot list from the treatment Understanding rythmn, ... [More]

Join us this Spring holidays for a fantastic workshop in Claymation! Designed for kids aged 9-12 years, participants will use their imagination to develop animated characters and stories using Claymation. Just like Wallace and Gromit, the Claymation will come to life! Through model making, storyboarding and stop-motion techniques, particpants will create an original claymation and develop an animation sequence based on a toy or animated character from a film. Taught by professional ... [More]

Are you 9-12? Have you ever wanted to present a TV show? Here’s your chance! Learn TV presenting and interview techniques in this fun workshop. Create and film a piece to camera which could be a news story, entertainment piece or interview. Rehearse and perform your piece, gaining confidence on camera. Be part of making a TV episode in two days as you broadcast your segment to be screened for family and friends. All participants will receive a copy of their segement on DVD. [More]

Are you aged between 10 -15 years and a fan of Tropfest – the largest short film festival in the world? Have you ever thought ‘I could do that!? Well now you can! Come and join us at the Australian Film Television and Radio School during the school holidays for an amazing opportunity to learn how to make a Tropfest Jr film! Working with industry professionals, participants will work in small groups to write and shoot a short film script, learning techncal skills in camera, lighting,... [More]

Age group: 9-12’s What better way to spend your holidays, than in this fun and interactive acting workshop at Australian Film Television and Radio School? Developed for kids aged between 9-12 years old, learn valuable acting skills as you work on scenes from TV shows and films including the popular ABC series, My Place. Develop character, voice and acting skills in this fun workshop! Rehearse and perform your scene to camera, with a presentation for family and friends. Why not check... [More]

Make a Documentary or fun Mockumentary in a professional film studio with industry tutors. Find an interesting story and plan your doco. Take on a variety of crew roles including director, producer, camera operator, sound operator and editor. Shoot in the AFTRS studio and on location at AFTRS, being flexible with your story arc as you shoot. Edit as you shoot and develop skill in using Final Cut pro for the final edit. This course is perfect for young people who have done The Real F... [More]