“I learnt so much, having such a knowledgeable teacher was amazing, and working with professional actors was also an incredible experience.”
- Previous student
Behind the scenes of 'Suburban Wildlife' | Dir. Imogen McCluskey | Photo: Chelsea Thistlewaite
Master the skills of directing
Elevate your craft as a director in storytelling, script analysis and working with actors. Learn from leading industry professionals as you build on your directing skills and experience, with the opportunity to practice these skills in hands-on workshops and exercises with professional actors.
In this five-day directing short course, you will develop skills in casting, rehearsal techniques, breaking down a script and scene blocking that can be applied to directing all forms of screen content.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
Analyse the role of the director from pre- to post-production for scripted screen projects.
Demonstrate practical and creative skills in scene blocking, leading rehearsals and auditions.
Apply your directorial voice to communicate effectively with actors and heads of department.
Is the Directing Intensive right for you?
This is an advanced film directing course and filmmaking experience is required. Ideally you would have directed a short film, web series, TVC or similar and are looking to expand your skills in the areas of working with actors and script analysis. Students will have the opportunity to work with professional actors and fellow student actors in practical in-class rehearsal and auditioning exercises. This course does not utilise any camera or sound equipment or offer any take-home recordings of exercises.
It is expected that students entering this course can understand director’s role in translating stories to the screen; outline how the director leads a creative team through collaboration with various heads of department; and identify approaches of collaborating with actors, from preparation to screen as covered in our Intro to Directing course.
This course is ideal for emerging directors and filmmakers seeking to improve their directing skills. It is also ideal for actors, screenwriters and other experienced filmmakers transitioning into directing.
Course Requirements and Delivery
Directing Intensive is an in-person course taught over 5 consecutive days, 9:30am – 5:00pm.
Students may want to bring their own means of note taking i.e. notepad & pen or personal device.
Full Course Price: $1800 (pricing subject to change, please check enrolment form)
| Enrol in a January or February intensive before end of year and use the code ‘SUMMER2025’ for 15% off the full course price.
Discount ends 31 December. For more information on this and other discounts available, visit our Short Courses Policies page. |
Meet Your Tutor
AFTRS short courses are taught by leading industry professionals.
Amin Palangi
Amin Palangi is an award-winning filmmaker, known for his intimate and captivating portrait of people in extreme circumstances. His debut…
Directing Intensive Offerings
Sydney
Early Bird Course Price:
$1,620
$1,620
This is the standard course price including the early bird discount, as it is currently more than 14 days from commencement of the course.
AFTRS:
Building 130, The Entertainment QuarterMoore Park NSW 2021
Building 130, The Entertainment QuarterMoore Park NSW 2021
Early Bird Course Price:
$1,620
$1,620
This is the standard course price including the early bird discount, as it is currently more than 14 days from commencement of the course.
AFTRS:
Building 130, The Entertainment QuarterMoore Park NSW 2021
Building 130, The Entertainment QuarterMoore Park NSW 2021
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This course is for students aged 18+ only.
If a student wishes to withdraw from a course, they may do so up to 15 days before the course commences and get a full refund. Cancellations 14 days or less before course commencement will incur a penalty.
AFTRS reserves the right to cancel any course for any reason at any time. In the event of a course being cancelled by AFTRS prior to commencement a 100% refund or credit note of the course fees paid will be provided.
Should AFTRS need to cancel a course after commencement, but before its completion, reasonable efforts will be made to reschedule. If rescheduling is not feasible, it is at AFTRS sole discretion to issue either full or partial credit notes depending on the circumstances.
AFTRS will make every effort to ensure the scheduled run of any course.
If you are planning to travel to attend a course, please confirm with AFTRS that the course is confirmed before you make your travel bookings. This decision is dependent on course enrolments meeting minimum numbers. AFTRS is not liable for any travel or accommodation costs incurred through course cancellation at any time for any reason.
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