AFTRS Short Courses

26/11/2025

Accelerate your growth as a screenwriter! Dive into the art of screenwriting with AFTRS' Screenwriting for Film Bootcamp. At the end of this course, you will be able to:

▪️ Apply principles of screenwriting and cinematic narrative.
▪️ Analyse what makes engaging characters and a variety of structures to drive a compelling narrative.
▪️ Write key documents essential to the screenwriting process and pitching.

Ready to bring your film ideas to life? Whether you're a writer, director, actor or media professional, this 5-day intensive course will teach you the essentials of crafting compelling stories for screen.

Learn from Australia's premier screenwriters and gain industry insights and individual feedback on written exercises.

Screenwriting for film Bootcamp starts Monday 12 January. Enrol now, you can save 15% on any January or February short courses with the code SUMMER2026 at checkout. If you're enrolling in more than one course, you can get an extra 10% off in any additional January or February courses.
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-course/screenwriting-for-film-bootcamp/

25/11/2025

From TV concept to pitch. Learn the fundamentals of creating viable and original TV series concepts with AFTRS’ 10-week online course on the essentials to create a successful TV series.

📺️ Determine the essential elements to make an engaging series, including the dramatic world, compelling characters and story engines.
📺️ Analyse and apply different series formats, structure and narrative arcs.
📺️ Create key script documents necessary to take an idea from concept to pitch.

Gain industry insights and individual feedback as you complete written exercises and work towards conceptualising your idea.

Creating a TV Series Bootcamp starts Monday 12 January. Enrol now, you can save 15% on any January or February short courses with the code SUMMER2026 at checkout. If you're enrolling in more than one course, you can get an extra 10% off in any additional January or February courses.
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-course/creating-a-tv-series-bootcamp/

24/11/2025

Ready to create captivating videos? Join the December Videomaking Intensive short course at AFTRS and learn how to shoot, edit, and tell compelling stories that stand out.

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

▪️ Implement interview techniques, scene coverage and planning for effective visual storytelling.
▪️ Demonstrate efficient operation of DSLR camera, sound and lighting equipment.
▪️ Apply knowledge of post-production processes to manage data, edit, and export your video.

This course is ideal for corporate video producers, marketing and communications professionals, and content creators looking to gain practical, ready-to-use skills and elevate their video content production.

The Videomaking Intensive starts Monday 1 December. Enrol now. https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-course/videomaking-intensive/

23/11/2025

Take a short film script from page to screen as you explore each step of the filmmaking process.

🎬️ Analyse how a script is interpreted by key creatives and crew to be production ready.
🎬️ Implement industry standard on-set practices across directing, cinematography, sound, and the art department.
🎬️ Apply knowledge of post-production processes to manage data, edit, and sound mix.

Filmmaking Intensive starts Monday 12 January. Enrol now, you can save 15% on any January or February short courses with the code SUMMER2026 at checkout. If you're enrolling in more than one course, you can get an extra 10% off in any additional January or February courses.
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-course/filmmaking-intensive/

21/11/2025

Resolve all your grading issues and master the essential technical and practical skills working with footage for film, television and documentary.

Practice the tasks of a professional colourist using DaVinci Resolve and prepare for this high-demand filmmaking role:

👉️ Understand colour theory and visual storytelling principles to develop consistent and expressive looks
👉️ Apply technical colour correction and grading on footage from a range of professional camera formats
👉️ Execute complete, professional colour grading workflows using DaVinci Resolve, from initial import to final export

Colour Grading Intensive is an in-person course taught over five consecutive days and starts Monday 19 January. Enrol now, you can save 15% on any January or February short courses with the code SUMMER2026 at checkout. If you're enrolling in more than one course, you can get an extra 10% off in any additional January or February courses.
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-course/colour-grading-intensive/

20/11/2025

Curious about role of a screen producer? Explore this in-demand role and explore how to:

▪️ Explain the various roles of a Producer and how they differ across production formats and platforms.
▪️ Outline how a Producer leads a project from conception and funding to production and market.
▪️ Identify a Producer’s practical responsibilities including budgeting, legals, WHS and supervising production.

This course is ideal for aspiring producers, film students and other filmmaking professionals looking to understand producing and screen business fundamentals. It is also ideal for media students, professionals and educators, law professionals, and professionals from other backgrounds who want to transition into the screen industry.

Intro to Producing and Screen Business starts Monday 19 January. Enrol now, you can save 15% on any January or February short courses with the code SUMMER2026 at checkout. If you're enrolling in more than one course, you can get an extra 10% off in any additional January or February courses.
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-course/intro-to-producing-and-screen-business/

19/11/2025

Learn the skills to join one of the most exciting and competitive fields in radio and TV. Our Voice Over Workshop course will help you discover the correct techniques to make the most of your voice and get started in the industry.

Held in our studios over two days, learn from our expert practitioners who share their industry experience and insights in voice-over and broadcast.

🎙️ Apply appropriate vocal and microphone techniques to deliver a professional read.
🎙️ Interpret and perform a wide range of scripts, incorporating creative direction and timing.
🎙️ Recognise industry standards and the professional expectations of a voice-over artist.

There is only one place left for the November course.

Voice Over Workshop is back for Summer with a 22 January start. Enrol now, you can save 15% on any January or February short courses with the code SUMMER2026 at checkout. If you're enrolling in more than one course, you can get an extra 10% off in any additional January or February courses.
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-course/voice-over-workshop/

18/11/2025

"We are the ones who find the character that never speaks, but the one that supports the story."

Nicci Dillon shares insights from her deep experience working in location management for the screen industry, revealing what it takes to find the perfect setting, manage complex logistics, and collaborate across departments.

The locations department is vital to screen production, working closely with all departments to achieve the film's creative vision. The AFTRS Locations Department Intensive five-day short course, presented in collaboration with the Australian Location Managers Guild, gives insights into all aspects of the locations department, from scouting and securing locations to ensuring on-set safety and managing logistics.

Read more to discover the dynamic work behind locations.
https://www.aftrs.edu.au/blog/the-art-of-location-management-in-screen-production/

📸 Nicci Dillon
‘In Our Blood’ Hoodlum Entertainment, photographer Scott Belzer
TVC, photographer Jacob Livermore

13/11/2025

11/11/2025

Learn the craft and discipline of location sound for film and television through hands-on exercises with industry-standard equipment to build practical skills in booming, wiring, mixing, sound reporting, and collaborating with production teams under real-world conditions.

▪️ Demonstrate an ability to operate a boom skilfully and safely to capture quality audio.
▪️ Practice managing multiple channels of wireless audio for both recording and monitoring purposes.
▪️ Construct, organise and manage a full kit of location sound recording equipment.

This advanced location sound course is designed for early-career sound recordists, independent filmmakers and freelance videographers looking to expand their audio skills for screen projects, blending theory, demonstration and hands-on practice.

AFTRS Advanced: Location Sound Skills starts Thursday, 13 December. Enrol now.

Explore the evolution of production sound and be introduced to the craft and discipline of location sound for film and television.

09/11/2025

“Super hands on! Loved having the opportunity to film something on the spot and get real time feedback.” - previous participant

🤳 Learn all the tips and tricks for professional standard framing, focus, sound, exposure, coverage, and editing.
🤳 Get a glimpse of the myriad of accessories that are available to complement this style of filmmaking.
🤳 Create elegant and concise visual storytelling without the prohibitive cost and time lost in outsourcing to professionals.

This course will get you on track to gain skills in videography, sound recording and editing on mobile and first-hand experience in conceptualising and executing a short video piece.

Learn all the tips and tricks for professional standard framing, focus, sound, exposure, coverage, and editing to create elegant and concise visual storytelling without the prohibitive cost and time lost in outsourcing to professionals.

Enrol now.

Gain skills in videography, sound recording and editing on your phone to create content efficiently and with confidence. Through practical exercises, you will gain first-hand experience in conceptualising and executing a short video, from pre- to post-production.

07/11/2025

If you need to create a great story idea for your video, organisation or pitch, the Storytelling for Business short course will empower your communication toolkit through understanding and implementing:

👉️ the five critical elements of a powerful story that will capture an audience
👉️ how a story can make a message stick in a compelling and memorable way
👉️ how to translate these techniques to deliver your own clear and irresistible call to action

This workshop uses practical exercises to ensure you can apply these creative communication skills directly to your work. Before the course, you will be asked to submit an idea you will develop during the workshop.

Learn more.

Become an engaging storyteller with this one-day AFTRS workshop covering the creative techniques that filmmakers use to connect with their audience on an emotional level.