Learn new skills & invest in your future!
AFTRS Open the short course division of the prestigious Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) is running some fantastic Winter Intensive https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-courses/winter-intensives courses between June and August this year.
All courses are taught by industry professionals in AFTRS state-of-the-art film, TV and radio studios in Sydney. There’s Three Week Film School a 10-day Editing Intensive plus 5-day Screenwriting, Documentary and TV & Radio Presenting intensives.
Plus you’ll receive a 20% Discount if you book before 12 May using promo code WINTERSPECIAL (one word)
Are you looking to fast track your filmmaking skills and get an opportunity to use professional equipment and studios? Are you looking to collaborate with other emerging filmmakers and add to your portfolio? Three Week Film School is your chance to immerse yourself in all areas of film studies and filmmaking. This intensive course, taught by award-winning writer and director Laura Dudgeon and guest speakers, will feature practical exercises along with classroom study and screenings, culminating in making a short film with professional actors in the AFTRS studios.
‘Awesome! All resources have been excellent and the industry professionals we have had masterclasses with have been so generous and inspiring. I really feel so privileged and excited about my first step into filmmaking. This is great!’
MON 6 – FRI 24 JUNE (15 DAYS)
BOOK HERE > https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-courses/the_three_week_film_school/5393
SHORT FILM SCREENWRITING INTENSIVE
Write a completed short film script in just five days! Learn from Tropfest winner and Palme d’Or nominee Jonathan Ogilvie and inspiring guest speakers how to take your stories from initial idea through treatment and draft stage, to a finished, polished script ready to be pitched. 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.
“A thoughtfully constructed course with brilliant, knowledgeable tutors…I learned a lot”
MON 20 – FRI 24 JUNE
BOOK HERE > https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-courses/short_film_screenwriting_intensive/z500
Looking to get serious about your feature length documentary idea? Looking for constructive feedback and practical exercises to get you started the correct, industry standard way? AFI nominated producer Dylan Blowen (The Snowman, A Northern Town) will guide you from concept to pitch, with lectures, peer reviews and practical exercises to guide your feature documentary (60 min+) idea to the cusp of pre-production.
MON 20 – FRI 24 JUNE
BOOK HERE > https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-courses/feature_documentary_intensive/5845
TV & RADIO PRESENTING INTENSIVE
Develop your own on-air persona and learn skills to develop your career in the media. This course combines AFTRS Open’s regular ‘Introduction to TV Presenting’ and ‘Announcing and Presentation’ courses plus a day of our ‘Voice Over’ course into one intensive week. You’ll receive practical tuition in on-camera presenting skills including writing your own scripts, conducting interviews on camera, voice over skills for TV and radio, announcing skills, working with autocue and developing your own unique presenting style.
“I learned so much and pushed myself on challenging my comfort zones – it has reignited my drive and desire to take my passions to the next level.”
MON 20 – FRI 24 JUNE
BOOK HERE > https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-courses/tv-and-radio-presenting-intensive/T545
Learn essential radio skills from experienced radio industry professionals. In this five day intensive you’ll gain the confidence and skills to begin your career in radio. From roles and responsibilities and announcing and presentation, to editing and studio skills, we’ve got it all covered.
“Fabulous, intensive course, immensely hands-on and practical.”
MON 27 JUNE – FRI 1 JULY
BOOK HERE > https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-courses/radio_intensive/z502
Do you have a great idea for a TV show but need help taking your idea to the next level? Learn the fundamentals of creating viable and original TV drama or comedy series concepts, including working in a team writing environment, in this five-day intensive course. Vicki Madden, a showrunner and writer with 25 years’ experience in the television Industry, will teach you about: the process of concept creation from idea inception to concept presentation, the structure of a TV series, how to run multiple storylines, how to structure a 5 act episode, how to create a written pitch, writing as part of a team and much more!
“This course completely exceeded my expectations. I loved it! I felt the course covered a lot of content and am feeling like I learnt a lot of knowledge I can apply in the real world.”
MON 18 – FRI 22 JULY
BOOK HERE > https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-courses/writing_for_tv_intensive/w563
In this five day filmmaking intensive, you’ll get busy in the AFTRS state-of-the-art studio to take a class picked short film script to screen. Experienced industry filmmakers will guide students with lectures and fast paced practical exercises to conquer the major areas of directing, cinematography, and post production using Adobe Premiere Pro and the AFTRS professional sound Mix Theatre. You’ll learn how to analyse, break down, and rehearse a short script, to plan a shoot and work within a budget, work with real actors, dress a set, record sound, and get the inside scoop on the inner workings of crew roles and a film set.
“The course was great. The facilities and lecturers were fantastic. The facilities were the top of the line”
MON 18 – FRI 22 JULY
BOOK HERE > https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-courses/filmmaking_intensive/z501
This ten day Intensive course (delivered over two consecutive weeks) will combine technical training in the use of Avid Media Composer, the non-linear film/video editing application used extensively in most movie and television productions, and also includes an introduction to the creative art of editing for television and practical, hands-on exercises.
‘Fantastic course. I felt that the lecturer not only knew her stuff, but also cared about the class. She explained things in a way that made complex ideas accessible, and dealt with a large variety of student backgrounds and experience levels. Above all else, she made the course fun. I will be recommending this course to interested students of my own.’
What: AFTRS Winter Intensives
When: MON 8 – FRI 19 AUGUST (10 DAYS)
BOOK HERE > https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-courses/tv_editing_intensive/5839
FURTHER DETAILS: https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-courses/winter-intensives
Got a question? Contact AFTRS Open: open@aftrs.edu.au / 1300 065 281