Short film production

Passionate about filmmaking, content creation, or screen production? 

Designed for people of all ages looking to explore the creative and technical skills behind film production.  

 

Step into the world of short films and learn what it takes to bring a story from concept to the screen. 

 

This practical course introduces you to the collaborative process behind filmmaking. Explore important crew roles, learn to maintain production schedules, and plan and shoot a short film. 

 

Through hands-on exercises, you’ll gain valuable knowledge about real film set workflows and contributing effectively to a creative production team. From planning through to execution, you will work in groups, put your new skills into practice, and experience the dynamic journey from pre-production to post-production. 

Dates: 20 – 22 January 2027

Time: 10:30AM – 3:30PM  

One-hour break 12:30 – 1:30PM

Cost: $250 

Why attend?

  • Gain hands-on experience with professional filmmaking equipment
  • Connect with like-minded creatives
  • Plan and shoot a short film
  • Learn key crew responsibilities
  • Explore script development and shot lists
  • Discover pathways into the film industry
  • Build a creative portfolio and confidence in visual storytelling

What you'll learn

Key crew insights

Gain insight into the responsibilities of key crew members, including: First assistant director (1st AD) | Director of photography (DOP) | Production designer | Gaffer | Grip

Pre-production

Script development | Shot lists | Floor plans | Crew allocations

Production techniques

Camera and lighting setups | Film coverage and shot planning | On-set communication

Limited spots, register now!