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Short Courses

Behind the scenes of 'Plus Ça Change' | Dir. Christopher Tuckfield

SKILLS TRAINING FOR INDUSTRY

Our short courses, taught by expert practitioners, will give you relevant practical skills and knowledge to help progress or kick start your career in the screen and broadcast industry. With over 50 years experience and international recognition in screen and broadcast training, AFTRS is the ideal place to reskill, upskill, cross-skill, and be inspired.

Short Courses run throughout the year ranging from one day to several weeks, with weekend, weekday and evening options and delivery both online and on-campus.

Read more about AFTRS’ Short Courses guidelines, refund and discount policies.

Taught by experts

Our short course tutors have contemporary and significant industry involvement, bringing a wealth of expertise and experience to each course.

All the tech

Our diverse range of short courses are delivered online and on-campus at our state-of-the-art facilities in The Entertainment Quarter, Sydney.

Practical skills

All of our short courses provide you with skills and knowledge that you can apply straight away with confidence.

Upcoming Short Courses

  • Link to Videomaking Intensive
    Videomaking Intensive

    Unpack the technical, creative and logistical considerations of making vid...

    Videomaking Intensive

    Unpack the technical, creative and logistical considerations of making video content in this videomaking crash course.

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    21 Jul 2025 - 25 Jul 2025

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    Multidisciplinary

  • Link to AFTRS Advanced: Digital Pivot for Producers
    AFTRS Advanced: Digital Pivot for Producers

    Understand the current possibilities and trends for production project man...

    AFTRS Advanced: Digital Pivot for Producers

    Understand the current possibilities and trends for production project management and sharpen your digital skills for the current media landscape.

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    12 Aug 2025 - 19 Aug 2025

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    Multidisciplinary

  • Link to Screenwriting for Film Bootcamp
    Screenwriting for Film Bootcamp

    Gain foundational writing and analysis skills as you develop your story id...

    Screenwriting for Film Bootcamp

    Gain foundational writing and analysis skills as you develop your story ideas and work towards the first draft of your screenplay.

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    04 Aug 2025 - 12 Oct 2025

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    Screenwriting

  • Link to Production Accounting Intensive
    Production Accounting Intensive

    The Production Accounting Intensive will help you tailor your accounting e...

    Production Accounting Intensive

    The Production Accounting Intensive will help you tailor your accounting expertise to the screen industry and fast-track your career as a production accountant. 

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    22 Sep 2025 - 26 Sep 2025

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    Multidisciplinary

  • Link to Intro to Producing & Screen Business
    Intro to Producing & Screen Business

    Learn all facets of a producer and their responsibilities from the concept...

    Intro to Producing & Screen Business

    Learn all facets of a producer and their responsibilities from the conception of a screen project to bringing it to market.

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    16 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2025

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    Producing & Screen Business

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