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Sydney 4 Month Filmmaking Course
starts on Tuesday 18th August 6pm - 9pm
Limited to 15 Places - We are close to Full Still Time to Enrol
✅ Learn to Direct, Produce, and Edit a film in just 4 months
✅ Course sessions on Tuesday nights and some Saturdays
✅ You can keep your day job while going to film school
✅ Work on a real film production shot on location
✅ You will both make and crew on an actual shoot.
✅ Discover how to build a career in the film industry including ways to earn money from filmmaking
✅ Train with professional film equipment — fully supplied
✅ Master casting and directing actors on set
✅ Learn how to write a professional screenplay
✅ Learn to produce and properly prepare your shoot
✅ Learn to Edit and colour grade your film using DaVinci Resolve
✅ Source the best music and sound design for your film
✅ Receive high-standard, quality filmmaking training
Delivered through our 4 Month Film School
✅ Learn from a filmmaking course with 28 years of filmmaking teaching experience
✅ Make new friends and future creative collaborators
✅ Graduate with your Film Director’s Certificate on the final night
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Dates, Times & Course Content
August 2026
Two People on the 4 Month Filmmaking Course
learning how to use the Camera
Session 1 -Tuesday Night 18th August 2026 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Camera Training: How to use professional Cameras
You will learn how to operate a Professional Camera and shoot a scene.
- All Professional Film Equipment will be on site, and you will work with it
- How to use Camera Equipment – Blackmagic Camera, Lenses and Tripod
- Prime lenses – 13mm, 28mm, 36mm, 70 mm
- AFEW (Aperture, Focus, Exposure, White balance) Camera angles
- How to balance a Fluid Head Tripod
- How to focus effectively using a Focus Chart
- How to get the best F-stop
- How to frame a shot beautifully
- How to pan and tilt
- How to compose/frame your shots
- Cinematography – 5 C’s (Camera angles, composition, cutting, continuity and close-ups)
The Session will end with shooting a scene with 3 different Camera Shots: Camera Exercise One
RESULT: You will know how to use a professional camera and the lenses.
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2. Week 2 – Tuesday Night 25th August 2026 6.00 pm – 9.00pm – Scott Jacobs
Location Sound: Learning how to use Professional Sound
- Using the Professional Sound Recorder
- The Shotgun Microphone – The Windsock – The Foam Sock
- The Pistol Grip – The Boom Pole
- Wireless Transmitters and Receivers with Lapel Microphones
- When to use the Wind Sock
- XLR Inputs on the Camera
- Setting the right sound levels and monitoring the sound on set
- Recording Sound Exercises – Using Headphones:
- How to use the Boom
The Lighting Session: Learning how to use professional lighting equipment to light your scenes
- Cinema lighting overview
- 3 point lighting – Basics of film lighting (3,2,1 point lighting and effects)
- Setting up light stands, heads and power
- Lighting for mood and atmosphere
- Lighting for exposure vs lighting for mood & effect – Using light modifiers
- Using natural light
- Lighting with set lights: Dedolights, Fresnels, LEDs and Redheads
- Using Gels& Diffusion with lights
RESULT: You will learn how to light a scene on a Film Set.
September 2026
3. Tuesday Night 1st September 2026 – 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Screenplay – Story Invention Workshop – Instructor : Colm O’Murchu
In this session, we create the Story for the Film Production. We show you exactly how to create a story that grabs the audience.
Learn How to write a great story & screenplay
- Learn to format your screenplay
- Using screenwriting software to professionally format a script (Free)
- How to get ideas for a story
- Story-generating exercises. You work with one other person in the group to generate a story using our system
- Learn how to build dimensional Characters with our amazing system.
- Building conflict via our Story Shaping exercises
- End the night with Pitch of Ideas.
RESULT: Tonight, you will know how to format a screenplay and have created a fleshed-out storyline for your screenplay
4 Week 4 – Tuesday Night 8th September 2026 – 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Story Invention Workshop – Instructor Colm O’Murchu
- Screenplay Structure for Feature Film Screenplays
- The 4 Acts of a Screenplay: Examples from Famous Movies
- Three Cs of Screenwriting
- Workshop further the story with Objectives, Obstacles and Story Structure
- Work on scene-by-scene outlines for your screenplay
- Plot the Story Finalisation
- How to discipline Writing Sessions with the 25 Minute Rule
- Invitation to write a 10-minute screenplay over the next week.
- Voluntary Homework: Write the First Draft of the Screenplay and Submit.
Directing on Set – 4 Month Filmmaking Course
5. Week 5 : Tuesday 22nd September 6 pm – 9 pm
How a Film Director Shoots a Scene
- How to become a Film Director
- Film Director Agents and how to get one in Australia
- Director on the Film Set and Actor Blocking
- The Film Shots and what they are called –
This is essential for the Film Director to understand - How does a Scene work
- The process of planning, blocking rehearsing
- Working with Actors
- Working with the Crew
- Camera angles and Coverage of a scene
- Review of Chosen Screenplay – Screenplay is chosen by a panel
- This will be the screenplay that we shoot and make into a 10 Minute Movie
RESULT: You will learn how to shoot a scene in a movie.
6. Week 6 – Tuesday Night 29th September 2026 6.00pm – 9.00 pm –
Production Management One – Instructor Colm O’Murchu
Prepare the Movie Shoot
As we are getting close to the shoot, the focus is now on how to produce the 10-minute film by producing it.
Producer Preparation:
- Casting: Book the Actors for Casting Night
- The Shoot Schedule – The Script shall be broken down and set into 3 Shooting Days
- Location Scouting & Negotiation
- Locations – How to lock down locations
The Trial Shoot 8 pm – 9 pm: To go through the shoot organisation, we will shoot a one-page scene from a Hollywood Movie with two actors on site. This will be a fun exercise that will prepare you for the 3 days of shooting.
RESULT: You will know how to pre-produce the film and have a shoot on set.
October 2026
Actual Casting on the 4 Month Filmmaking Course
7. Week 7 – Tuesday Night 13th October 2026 6.00pm – 9.00pm
Casting Night – Real Live Auditions with Real Actors – Fun.
Tonight, you will learn how to cast a Film Effectively, and you will be able to cast your future films after this session.
Full live Casting tonight with real actors
- Work on the Casting of Actors
- Set up the Lights and Camera and operate them
- Use the Lapel Microphone on the actors auditioning
- Every 10 minutes, an actor is scheduled for the casting
- Course participants get to direct the actors in the casting
- Approximately 25 actors will attend
You will learn an invaluable skill. You will know how to cast a film effectively by doing it for real. This is a favourite session, as one learns how to pick the best actors from the audition.
RESULT: You will direct actors in the casting and know how to cast a film.
4 Month Filmmaking Course – Learning to Direct Actors
8. Week 8 – Tuesday Night 20th October 2026 6.00pm – 9.00pm
Directing Actors – The Full Breakdown – Instructor Colm O’Murchu
Tonight’s focus is firmly placed on working with actors. Actor Blocking and how it will determine the shot-list.
- Top 10 Tips for working with actors on set
- How to direct Actors effectively when you are starting out
Part Two: Rehearsals with the actual actors cast for the film
Actors for the Short film will arrive at 7.30pm
- Costumes for the actors finalised
- Rehearsals with the actors – How to rehearse
- Learn by rehearsing with the Actors
RESULT:You will know how to rehearse actors before a film shoot and how to direct actors on set.
9. Week 9 – Tuesday Night 27th October 2026 6.00pm – 9.00pm
Shoot Preparations:
All Final Preparations for the Shoot
Tonight you will complete all the final preparations and the preproduction for the movie that you will shoot.
- Final Schedule organised
- Final checklist for the following – Locations – Crew – Production Design
- Equipment Set Up
- The Essential Crew – Itemised Director, DOP, Focus Puller, Clapper, Sound Recordist, Boom Swinger, Gaffer x 2, Grips, Continuity, Production Co-ordinator
- Rotations for the Shoot organised
RESULT: You will finalise preparations for the film shoot.
Novemeber 2026
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10. Week 10 – Thursday Night 3rd November 2026 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm Scott Jacobs
READY STEADY GO: Film Equipment Final Training Bootcamp –
Final Bootcamp
Practice with the camera, lighting, and sound equipment to ensure you are “set-ready” and the crew works as a well-oiled machine before the shoot.
RESULT: This is another training session with film equipment before the shoot starts.
The Film Shoot - on Location
Shoot Day 1
On Location in Sydney Unverersity Grounds – Shoot Day 1
The Three-Day Film Shoot – On Real Location
Saturday 7th November 2026 8.00 am – 6.00 pm
Shoot Day 1: On Location: Learn how to shoot a Movie by doing it for real – Instructor Scott Jacobs
You will direct a scene and you will work as a crew member on a real film with real actors on real locations. Every person revolves through the 10 Person Crew roles over the three shooting days. A designated time is allotted for each crew role. This will be from the film script you developed and the actors you cast.
Director & Crew Roles for the Film Shoot that you will do:
- Director
- DOP
- Focus Puller
- Clapper
- Sound Recordist
- Boom Swinger
- Gaffer
- Grips
- Continuity
- Make Up
RESULT: You will have 9 hours of shooting on the Film Set for real and will shoot the 10-minute film over three shoot days.
Prepare to Edit - DaVinci Resolve
Prepare Shoot Day 2 & 3
Tuesday Night 10th November 2026 6.00pm – 9.00pm
Shoot Review and Preparation for Weekend Two & Edit Session One – Instructor Scott Jacobs
First Hour
- Review of shooting Day One
- Prepare Shoot Day 2 & 3
Hour Two and Three
- DaVinci Resolve Set up Preparation for Start of Postproduction
- How to Data Manage your Footage
- How to sync your audio and video
- Prepare to edit
- Watch Rushes
Shoot Day 2
Day 2 Shoot Sydney 4-Month Filmmaking Course
Saturday 14th November 8.00 am – 6.00pm
Shoot Day Two on Location – Instructor Scott Jacobs
Today you will work as a crew member, as a Director and as a DOP on a real film. Every person revolves through the 10 Person Crew roles over the three shooting days. A designated time is allotted for each crew role. This is 100% hands-on practical.
Director & Crew Roles for the Film Shoot that you will do:
- Director
- DOP
- Focus Puller
- Clapper
- Sound Recordist
- Boom Swinger
- Gaffer
- Grips
- Continuity
- Make up.
RESULT: You will have 10 hours of shooting on the Film Set for real and will shoot the 10-minute film over three shoot days. Day 2
Shoot Day 3
Day 3 Shoot Sydney 4-Month Filmmaking Course
Sunday 15th November 2026 8.00am – 6.00pm
Shoot Day Three – Instructor Scott Jacobs
The Film Shoot on location Day 3
Today the Crew shoot on their own. You will work as a crew member on a real film. Every person revolves through the 10 Person Crew roles over the three shooting days. A designated time is allotted for each crew role. This is 100% hands-on practical.
RESULT: You will have 10 hours of shooting on the Film Set for real and will shoot the 10-minute film over three shoot days. Total Shooting Hours 30 Hours over three shoot days
We welcome your inquiry
Phone 1800 131 166
Tuesday Night 17th November 2026 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Business of Filmmaking – Instructor Colm O’Murchu
After your short Film is complete, how do you find the audience and how do you find work in the film business?
- Film Festivals and your strategy for entering
- What is the best site for Film Festivals
- Earning money on Stock Video Sites
- Where is the work in the film industry
- Your plan for getting work in the film industry
- Film Markets and how feature films are sold and make money
RESULT: You will learn how to enter your film into a Film Festival and how films are sold in the film market.
Postproduction - Finishing the Film
Thursday 26th November 2026 6 pm – 9pm Sean Smith
Introduction to Film Editing — DaVinci Resolve
This session is an introduction to the film editing process and how a short film is put together using DaVinci Resolve.
Film editing is a specialised skill that professional editors develop over considerable time. The aim of this session is not to make you a professional editor, but to give you a practical understanding of how editing works and how your footage becomes a finished film.
You will be introduced to:
- Setting up a project in DaVinci Resolve
- Organising and managing your footage
- Synchronising picture and sound
- Building scenes on the timeline
- Making basic cuts and editing decisions
- Understanding the workflow from raw footage to finished film
OPTIONAL EDITING CHALLENGE:
If you enjoy editing and would like to develop your skills further, you can take part in editing the complete short film outside class time. Allow approximately 20–30 hours of voluntary practice.
RESULT: You will gain an understanding of the film editing process and the fundamentals of using DaVinci Resolve Resolve.
DaVinci Resolve Software is free.
December 2026
24. Tuesday Night 8th December 2026 6.30pm – 9.30pm Sean Smith
Postproduction Night Three:
- Colouring the film to make the film look great
- Music and how to use Stock Sites to source your music
- Adding music to your film
- Credits and Titles
- Preparing for Sound Mix
- Exporting your final Film
- Sound Post and Music
RESULT: You will learn how Films are colour corrected and add sound and music to your film.
Final Night Screening / Certificates
Final Night Screening and Certificate Presentation
25. Tuesday Night 15th December 2026 7.00pm – 9.00pm Wellington Street, Chippendale
The Final Night Celebration, Certificates and Screening of the Film – Instructor Colm O’Murchu
Screening of the complete finished film and Certificates.
- Future Opportunities
- Screening of the Finished Completed Film
- “4 Month Film Making Certificate” Presentation
- Photos of group
- Social Mixer and Celebration
RESULT: You will get your Film Director’s Certificate tonight and your first Film Director’s Credit on the finished film.
What you Achieve
What you Achieve on the 4 Month Film Course
✅ Your first short film is completed
Created together as a group — ready to show friends, family, and film festivals.
✅ You have earned your first Film Director credit
A real, tangible achievement you can carry forward into your career.
✅ You now have a clear Future Film Career Plan
With practical next steps to activate your path and begin finding work in the film industry.
✅ You have met 15 like-minded filmmakers
Many becoming close friends, collaborators, and part of your creative community.
✅ New student film productions continue after the course
Because filmmaking doesn’t stop at graduation — it accelerates.
✅ You graduate with your Film Director Certificate
A powerful symbol of what you have achieved in just four months.
The 4 Month Future Filmmakers Course is a transformative course that fast-tracks you to becoming a Filmmaker and gives you a clear plan on how to execute a filmmaking career.
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Discover how you can become a Filmmaker. Learn About Course Fees
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Sydney 4 Month Filmmaking Course
starts on Tuesday 18th August 6pm - 9pm
Australian Film Central ABN 13257 135 442