Looking to take new strides and explore fresh creative territory in 2026? Start your journey on the right foot with an AFTRS Short Course.
Spend your summer with AFTRS and upskill or reskill for the year ahead. With courses for editors, directors, screenwriters, podcasters, cinematographers, voice over artists and more, you’ll gain practical skills, knowledge and industry insights you can apply straight away.
And right now, there’s even more reason to enrol:
- Save 15% on any January or February course – short courses and AFTRS For Business professional development – with the code SUMMER2026 at checkout.
- Plus, get an extra 10% off when you enrol in any additional January or February courses. Just reach out to our Short Courses team to claim your extra discount. Full details here.
Whether you want to get hands-on in a two-day workshop on campus, deeply analyse and improve your craft in an online bootcamp, or polish your presentation skills virtually or in person, there’s a course to fit your goals and schedule.
Here’s what to expect this summer at AFTRS:
Pre-Production Bootcamps
Ready to dedicate the time to your craft? Elevate your writing in these 10-week online courses, designed to help bring your scripts and concepts to life and to further your career and future projects. Gain insights and individual feedback from accomplished industry professionals, Jonathan Ogilvie and Susan Bower.
Screenwriting for Film Bootcamp | 12 Jan (online)
Creating a TV Series Bootcamp | 12 Jan (online)
Hands-On Production Intensives
Lighting, filmmaking, directing, videomaking – spend a week at AFTRS practising your craft skills in a real-world environment. Get hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment and learn directly from the experts.
Filmmaking Intensive | 12 Jan (AFTRS)
Videomaking Intensive | 12 Jan (AFTRS)
Lighting Intensive | 2 Feb (AFTRS)
Directing Intensive | 9 Feb (AFTRS)
Post-Production Courses
From DaVinci Resolve to Adobe Premiere Pro and Avid Media Composer, build the technical skills and know-how to navigate the software. Whether you’re just starting your editing journey or looking to upskill for specific roles, our short courses will help you become confident, creative and efficient as you edit screen content.
Colour Grading Intensive | 19 Jan (AFTRS)
Premiere Pro Workshop | 12 Feb (AFTRS)
Communication and Content Creation Training
Pitching your next screen project? Building your social media presence? Step up your communication and content creation skills with AFTRS For Business. Take charge of your brand and explore new ways to reach your audience.
Mobile Content Creation | 21 Jan (online) & 5 Feb (AFTRS)
Storytelling for Business | 22 Jan (online) & 10 Feb (AFTRS)
Presentation Skills | 28 Jan (online) & 17 Feb (AFTRS)
Intro to Media Skills | 11 Feb (online)
Podcasting for your Brand | 19 Feb (AFTRS)
Don’t wait – enrolments close soon and spots will fill fast. Explore the summer program below and secure your place today.
EXPLORE ALL OUR SUMMER SHORT COURSES:
Screenwriting for Film Bootcamp | 12 Jan (online)
Creating a TV Series Bootcamp | 12 Jan (online)
Filmmaking Intensive | 12 Jan (AFTRS)
Videomaking Intensive | 12 Jan (AFTRS)
Colour Grading Intensive | 19 Jan (AFTRS)
Intro to Producing & Screen Business | 19 Jan (online)
Mobile Content Creation | 21 Jan (online) & 5 Feb (AFTRS)
Voice Over Workshop | 22 Jan (AFTRS)
Camera & Sound Workshop | 22 Jan (AFTRS)
Storytelling for Business | 22 Jan (online) & 10 Feb (AFTRS)
Presentation Skills | 28 Jan (online) & 17 Feb (AFTRS)
Lighting Intensive | 2 Feb (AFTRS)
Directing Intensive | 9 Feb (AFTRS)
Intro to Media Skills | 11 Feb (online)
Premiere Pro Workshop | 12 Feb (AFTRS)
Podcasting for your Brand | 19 Feb (AFTRS)
More courses to be announced. Check back here for updates.
Save 15% on any January or February course – short courses and AFTRS For Business professional development – with the code ‘SUMMER2026’ and an extra 10% on any additional courses. Discount ends when enrolments close. Full details here.
