Learn from industry experts in AFTRS Open short courses. Tutors of upcoming courses include: John Collee (Master and Commander), Chris Taylor (The Chaser) Tracey Spicer (Sky News/2UE), Ellery Ryan (The Rage in Placid Lake) and many more.

Jennifer Wilson (The Project Factory) will be speaking about new media platforms in Your Multiplatform & Transmedia Strategy course, Running Your Own Creative Business course will give you business tips and Tait Brady’s Distribution, Exhibition & International Sales course will give you up to the minute industry insights. 

Some upcoming courses are:

SCREEN BUSINESS

Your Multiplatform & Transmedia Strategy: Fri 15 - Sat 16 June 

Jennifer Wilson will show you how to make the most of new media platforms including how to engage with these audiences and what their profit generating potential is.

Running Your Own Creative Business: Fri 29 June - Sun 1 July

Essential for anyone seeking a successful and financially viable career in the creative industries. Learn about copyright law, brand building, tax and much more.

Distribution, Exhibition & International Sales: Sat 28 - Sun 29 July

Tait Brady demystifies the business side of film and provides insights into cinema exhibition, international sales and Australian distribution.

DIRECTING & WRITING

John Collee: Writing for Hollywood: Sun 24 June

Feature film writer John Collee (Happy Feet, Master and Commander) shares what working in Hollywood has taught him.

Comedy Writing with Chris Taylor: Sat 7 - Sun 8 July (2 half days)

A rare chance to hear Chris Taylor discuss how he has carved out his unique print, stage, radio and TV career as a solo performer and member of The Chaser.

Dance Film Masterclass: Sat 28 - Sun 29 July

An intensive masterclass with Dr Richard James Allen for choreographers, dancers and filmmakers who are passionate about the dance film genre.

TECHNICAL

Modern Cinematography: Sat 16 - Sun 17 June

This two day course, led by two time AFI Award winner Ellery Ryan (I Love You Too, Van Diemen’s Land, The Rage in Placid Lake) investigates the theory and practice of visual storytelling.

Cinema 4D: An Introduction: Sat 30 June - Sun 1 July

A course for those who have little or no experience of 3D but would like to learn how to become skilled in this rapidly growing area of production.

Steadicam Techniques Workshop: Sat 7 - Sun 8 July

Learn Steadicam Techniques from 30 year veteran Philip Balsdon. As a camera operator proficient in Steadicam you will able to market yourself as a specialist operator and enjoy one of the most rewarding jobs on a film set.

For more information and full details of AFTRS OPEN courses visit the AFTRS Open website, call 1300 065 281 or email open@aftrs.edu.au