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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]

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]

Do you have an idea or your HSC Video project but need technical knowledge and skills to make your film? Work intensively with a film teacher at AFTRS in a collaborative environment: Extend your skills in scriptwriting, operating a camera, directing, filming and editing. Understand how to plan a shoot and capture a variety of camera shots and angles to maximise editing options. + Explore how to shoot useable sound and use basic lighting. Develop your HSC Video with expert guidance, ... [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]

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 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]