Summer School in Filmmaking - Melbourne University

  Australia

• Melbourne: 
Melbourne

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter 
Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: 5 January 2009 to 4 February 2009

Description: Now in its fifthteenth fabulous year, the Filmmaking Summer School is part of the University of Melbourne's Cinema Studies Program and offers intensive teaching in all aspects of practical film production.

Next Course dates: 5 January 2009 to 4 February 2009

Each day or session is taught by Australia's leading film industry practitioners and include award-winning Screenwriter Mac Gudgeon, Composer Cezary Skubiszewski (After the Deluge, The Book of Revelation, Death Defying Acts, Night), Sound Designer Craig Carter (Romeo & Juliet, Babe, Rabbit Proof Fence, Kenny, Rogue), Director Nadia Tass (Malcolm, The Big Steal, Amy), Producer Sue Maslin (Japanese Story, Hunt Angels), Production Designer Jo Ford (My Brother Jack, Road From Coorain, Kidnapped, Tripping Over) and a host of others.

Areas taught cover screenwriting, adaptation for the screen, writing for television, writing comedy, writing children's film and television, lighting, cinematography, producing and production management, directing actors, production and sound design, editing, digital effects, shooting action, stunts and special effects, film music, screen language, film business and legalities, marketing and distribution and documentary filmmaking.

The teaching course "From Script to Screen", can be taken in full (19 days), in part (15 days) or as an introductory course (10 days) or participants can choose their own days and make up their own course. Participants can "Make a Film" as they learn under expert supervision using the latest digital equipment. Held over 4 weekends and 6 evenings to accommodate people working or studying, these hands-on courses also teach Final Cut Pro editing software and participants can take home a copy of their short film or mini doc on DVD for entry into festivals.

New this year is "Digital Cinematography", part of the four day "Cinematography Intensive" and to encourage new writers there's a discounted "Writer's Block" taught by some of our leading screenwriters. The 5 day "Steadicam Intensive", the only one in the southern hemisphere, is for experienced camera operators and is a fully accredited Steadicam Operators course.

Inexpensive accommodation is available on campus at Trinity and St Mary's Colleges.

Daily sessions or full courses are available.

Open to beginners of all ages.

More exciting than a film festival, more real than film itself, you will begin to understand the enormous skill and energy that goes into that smoothly finished product on the screen.

Open to aspiring filmmakers of any age, the Filmmaking Summer School is a wonderful activity for a summer "down under" with all the pleasures of filmmaking, life on campus and meeting people from all over the world with a passion for storytelling through film.

Highlights: Learn how to make films under the guidance of Australia's leading film industry personnel and make your own films to take home for entry into film school or film festivals. Meet like-minded people, network and get started in the industry.

Cost in US$: from US$90 per day

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Australia Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 4 to 6

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Filmmaking Summer School at the University of Melbourne, Australia's Mission Statement: We provide intensive summer film school and specialised short film courses taught by Australia's leading film industry professionals, as part of Melbourne University's Cinema Studies' film education programs.

Year Founded: 1993