Learn filmmaking skills and put your documentary film idea on the screen. Short documentaries from Open Channel’s introductory documentary course have in recent years screened at Festivals such as the National Shorts Film Festival (Binge Boy Burvill) and St Kilda Film Festival ( Living in Two Worlds), and also won Awards such as Best Tertiary Documentary at the 2011 ATOM Awards ( Paperback Rehab). Recent graduates have worked for companies such as December films, and on the web-series initiative to be launched in 2012, Home is Where the Hall Is.
Starting on March 26th, And running full-time for three months, this highly practical and innovative program for beginners or people changing careers gives you all the skills you need to create your own broadcast standard documentary films.
Learn a range of industry standard skills from experienced industry professionals – including research and writing, producing, directing, interview skills, camera, sound, lighting, and editing – as you make your own documentary short film for festival and online release.
Be mentored by the best in the business, with leading documentary filmmaker Dennis K. Smith (Kapyong) and television Producer/Director Caroline Waters.
You will have ongoing access to the latest high-definition Open Channel equipment like Panasonic HPX-250 cameras, and post facilities over the 14 week study period to enhance your learning experience.
Fee subsidies may be available for eligible students through Skills Victoria, and the course is Austudy eligible.
For more information visit www.openchannel.org.au
Telephone: 03 86109300
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This Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
