Education Focus - Footscray City Films

What kind of courses do you offer? We offer nationally accredited courses in film and television production. Students are provided with hands-on tuition in short film production on up to 20 films per year, using industry-standard equipment and post-production facilities, taking students from concept right through to the marketing of their films.

Do you offer practical on-site learning or more of a theoretical base?    
Our hands-on workshops are taught by professionals who are currently working in the film and television industry. Our trainers are able to provide students with practical knowledge that is current and meets industry standards, which gives our students employability skills as well as creating vital networks within the industry.

What makes you different to other educational institutions?       
Since its beginnings in 1981, FCF has held a significant place in Australian social and educational history, and is widely recognised for its initiatives, its standards of excellence and as an instigator in many areas of film and television education. We are very hands-on. Students learn by MAKING films. 

What kind of social activities do you offer? Film festivals, camps and overseas travel. The Global Film Project, which is in its third year, provides a professional international documentary production experience for students. This year we are Tokyo bound, in the past we have been to Berlin and NYC. It is a great experience both academically and socially.

Do you offer job opportunities, internships, or other ways to help students get ahead? Yes! There are industry links and attachments. Our students regularly achieve careers in the film and television industry. Just some of the productions our graduates have been employed by include: Neighbours, Offspring, House Husbands, Underbelly, Angry Boys, Masterchef, Bones, Home And Away, Inception, Moulin Rouge, Where The Wild Things Are and Harry Potter.

When and where is your next Info Day/Open Day? 1 — 4pm, 21 Aug, Footscray City Films

Website link for more info? footscrayfilms.com.au