Our Award-Winning Feature Film -Tabernacle 101 

$158 Filmmaking Course Online
Only $97 if you enrol Today

 Have You Ever Dreamed of Making Your Own Film?

Perhaps you’ve watched a film and thought:

“I’d love to know how they did that.”

Maybe you’ve imagined writing your own story, directing actors, looking through the camera and hearing someone say:

“Action!”

For years, you may have wanted to make a film but simply weren’t sure where to begin.

The truth is:

Every filmmaker starts with a first film.

Inside the Filmmaking Course,
you’ll learn:

  • How great film ideas are developed
  • The foundations of writing a screenplay
  • How to direct actors with confidence
  • Professional camera composition and framing techniques
  • How to record clean, professional-quality sound
  • Simple lighting techniques that make your footage look cinematic
  • How to prepare for your shoot
  • What happens on a professional film set

This course is designed to give you a solid understanding of the filmmaking process and the confidence to take the next step in your filmmaking journey.

Photo from our movie Dealing with Destiny

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Your Filmmaking Roadmap

  • Screenwriting: Learn how to format a professional screenplay

  • Casting: Discover how to find and choose  the right actors for your film

  • Camera, Lighting & Sound: Build a practical understanding of the essential technical skills

  • Pre-Production & Producing: Discover how filmmakers plan and prepare before a shoot

  • Production: Understand what happens on a film  set and how a film shoot is organised

  • Post-Production: Learn how editing, sound and music bring a film together

  • Film Markets and Film Festivals 

  • Distribution & Marketing: Learn how  films are sold and seen by audiences around the world

  • Career Planning: Map out a long-term strategy for your filmmaking career

Photo from our 4 Month Filmmaking Course

Creating the Flm Directors and Producers
and Filmmakers of Tomorrow - Watch Testmonials

      • The students featured below in the testimonial video completed our face-to-face 4 Month Filmmaking Course in Sydney and Melbourne,  which costs  A$3,500.

         

      • For a limited time, you can now access online a specially designed filmmaking course, created from selected essential lessons from our face-to-face 4 Month Course, for just A$97.

         

      • You can start today and go at your own pace 

Vanessa Madrid - Actor

Absolutely loved the 5 month Short Film School. You learnt everything you need to be able to create your very own film! I went on to produce my very own short film 😁.

Jane Robinson
Jane Robinson
I'm a newbie filmmaker and didn't know where to start so this film school was right up my alley. Great teachers, good advice and I finished the five months knowing I could make some great films and even have the confidence to do some freelance film work. Thanks so much for helping me out.. well worth the money spent!
Ryan Davis
Ryan Davis
Such a great film school. For somebody like me that had no idea where to even start or what specifically to get into this is a must go to course. The 5 months went fast but learnt so much! 5 stars from me... if your reading this review and contemplating if you should attend this course - YOU should!
Yasmine S
Yasmine S
I learnt so much on the five month film school and trust me I've been to so many courses. If you want to learn a lot in a short span of time, Australian Film Base is the place to go. The price justifies the knowledge and experience you will get once you complete this and as for me I was able to get a job in the film industry thanks to these guys.
Oliver Taremun
Oliver Taremun
Just completed the five month film school. ! I highly recommend this place, tell them Oliver sent you. 5 stars
Jaguar Magneto
Jaguar Magneto
I've taken many quick courses about filmmaking and this one is by far the best in Melbourne. Really in-depth, quality instructors that have knowledge and field experience that are down to earth and really made me feel at home (I had a lot of questions). I left the course more confident in myself to take on the film industry! Everything from lighting to camera angles.. I learnt so much!!
Francis Torres
Francis Torres
I've been keen to get into filmmaking but wasn't to sure what I really want to be. Editor? Director? or mabye grip? Well I learnt so much in 5 months and it really helped me map out my goals on the position I wanted to endeavour in in the film industry. Loved every single day here! Peace, Francis.

The Filmmaker Instructor - Filmmaker Colm O'Murchu

Colm O'Murchu - Filmmaker

Colm O’Murchu is an independent filmmaker and the director and producer of four internationally released feature films: The Elixir, The Makeover, Dealing with Destiny and Tabernacle 101. He founded Australian Film Central in 1997 and has since helped emerging filmmakers produce hundreds of short films and feature films. His mission is to make filmmaking practical, achievable and accessible to people who are ready to take their first step.

Tabernacle 101 Trailer — Colm’s recent Feature Film
Cash Budget: A$85,000 | Estimated Production Value: A$3 Million

FAQS - Frequently Asked Questions

Once you enrol, you’ll have ongoing access to the course, so you can log in and revisit the lessons whenever you need them. 

You probably already know that every great filmmaker started exactly where you are now—with a passion for movies and a desire to learn how they’re made.

The purpose of this course is to give you a clear, practical understanding of how short films are made, without overwhelming you with years of film school theory.

Imagine arriving on your first film set, knowing exactly how the filmmaking process works because you’ve already learned the essential principles from experienced filmmakers. Instead of feeling overwhelmed, you’ll understand what’s happening, why it’s happening, and how every piece comes together to tell a compelling story.

Every filmmaker starts with a first film. The only difference between those who succeed and those who don’t is that one day they decided to begin.

This course gives you that beginning.

Whether your dream is to create your own short films, produce YouTube videos, tell meaningful stories or eventually become a professional filmmaker, this course provides the perfect foundation because every successful filmmaking journey is built on mastering the fundamentals first.

Perhaps this is the year you stop wondering how films are made… and finally discover that you can learn the process too.

Your filmmaking journey starts here.

Absolutely. This Course is designed for Beginners or more experienced filmmakers alike.  If you  have a dream of being a filmmaker/film director or are curious then you are in the right place at the right time. 

The course is 100% online. You’ll study through on-demand video tutorials and downloadable PDF notes for each sessions and downloadable resources. 

Yes, you will have Email Support and phone support for any technical issues with logging into the course, if the course is not working on your computer, or for any other course issue. 

You’ll start right away. Fill in the Enrolment Form below and we will take care of the rest. 

When You Enrol Today, You'll Receive:

When You Enrol Today, You’ll Receive:

✅ Step-by-Step Video Lessons Online 
Carefully selected from our face-to-face 4 Month Filmmaking Course in Sydney and Melbourne,  

✅ A Clear Filmmaking Roadmap
Follow a logical, step-by-step system that shows you how a film develops—from the first idea through to a completed film

✅ Learn from an Experienced Filmmaker
Benefit from decades of real-world filmmaking experience, practical techniques and professional insights that can help you avoid common beginner mistakes.

✅ Complete the Course at Your Own Pace
Study whenever it suits you. Pause, rewind and revisit the lessons whenever you need a refresher.

✅ The Four Month Plan to Make Your Film
8 Page PDF with every single step needed to get a film made and find an audience.  

✅ Build the Confidence to Start Filmmaking
Stop wondering where to begin and gain the knowledge to take your first real steps into the exciting world of filmmaking.

Your Filmmaking Journey Starts Today

 You will now gain a practical understanding of the film production process and discover that making your first film is far more achievable than you may have imagined.

Every great filmmaker started with a first step. Today is your opportunity to take yours.

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Dealing with Destiny – one of Colm O’Murchu’s films (Course Instructor)

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