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With more than 50 years’ experience in film, television and radio training, AFTRS is Australia’s national screen and audio school, the only education institution in the country consistently recognised by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the world’s top film schools. AFTRS draws on this experience and expertise to design Short Courses that help you build practical, industry-relevant skills and knowledge across a range of disciplines and for every stage of your career.

Available year-round across flexible formats and timeframes, AFTRS offers diverse short courses taught by expert practitioners and industry leaders, delivered online, at our state-of-the-art Sydney campus, and through partner venues across Australia. Whether you’re starting out, upskilling or exploring a new creative direction, an AFTRS Short Course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to elevate your craft, develop your projects and take your next step with confidence.

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AFTRS Short Courses

Taught by experts

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

Industry informed

Our highly regarded curriculum combines industry-relevant current practice and theory in all course work.

Practical skills

Our diverse range of short courses provide you with skills, knowledge, and experiences that you can apply straight away.

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AFTRS Advanced

Taught by Australia’s best and brightest industry experts, AFTRS Advanced courses offer the opportunity to learn specialised skills, knowledge and insights that will help you advance your career.
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Introductory Short Courses

AFTRS introductory courses are entry-level short courses designed to help you become familiar with key roles in the screen industry and their responsibilities on film and television productions.
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Online Short Courses

Learn essential screen and audio skills online with a range of AFTRS Online Short Courses, delivered by industry experts.
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AFTRS for Business

AFTRS For Business offers both short courses and customised training, showing you how to connect with any audience in new and exciting ways.
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Hear from our students

“I enjoyed all of the content. It was an absolute privilege to learn from Susan Bower and soak up her decades of industry wisdom. I also really enjoyed the relationships I made with other emerging television screenwriters and producers.”

Anna Lyon

Award-winning screenwriter

“It was a great course … working directly with the other students helped solidify my knowledge. The industry guest speakers spoke about real world experiences which brought the accounting practice to life.”

Liz Phillips

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Featured Short Courses

  • Link to Videomaking Intensive
    Videomaking Intensive

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

    Videomaking Intensive

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    16 Nov 2026 - 20 Nov 2026

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    Sydney

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    Multidisciplinary

  • Link to Intro to Documentary
    Intro to Documentary

    Learn to tell powerful true stories and connect with your audience through...

    Intro to Documentary

    Learn to tell powerful true stories and connect with your audience through documentary.

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    23 Nov 2026 - 13 Dec 2026

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    Online

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    Documentary

  • 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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    23 Nov 2026 - 13 Dec 2026

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    Online

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  • Link to Storytelling for Business
    Storytelling for Business

    Become an engaging storyteller with this one-day AFTRS workshop covering t...

    Storytelling for Business

    Become an engaging storyteller with this one-day AFTRS workshop covering the creative techniques that filmmakers use to connect with their audience on an emotional level.

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    23 Nov 2026 - 23 Nov 2026

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    Sydney

    icon Discipline:

    Multidisciplinary

  • Link to Voice Over Workshop
    Voice Over Workshop

    Take your first steps in voice over and discover the elements that bring s...

    Voice Over Workshop

    Take your first steps in voice over and discover the elements that bring scripts to life.

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    26 Nov 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

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    Sydney

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    Radio & Podcasting

  • Link to Intro to Screenwriting
    Intro to Screenwriting

    Learn the foundational principles of genre, theme, character, plot and str...

    Intro to Screenwriting

    Learn the foundational principles of genre, theme, character, plot and structure used by professional screenwriters.

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    30 Nov 2026 - 20 Dec 2026

    icon Locations:

    Online

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