“It provided an excellent introduction to an industry that is complex. As someone entirely new to the industry it helped understand the process of making a film, and having an experienced director such as Amin available was great.”
– Previous participant
Behind the scenes of 'FLESH DREAM' | Dir. Kane Gaundar | Photo: Robbie Walcott
Explore the role of a Director
Learn about the role of a director and how they influence screen storytelling. In this Intro to Directing course, you’ll explore all facets of directing and a director’s responsibilities from pre-production through to production, including coverage, visual storytelling, acting and on-set procedures.
Taught by Australia’s premier directors, become familiar with this key filmmaking role, story essentials they need to know, building relationships with actors and production departments, and what makes a great director.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
Describe the Director’s role in translating stories to the screen through pre-production and production.
Outline how the Director leads a creative team through collaboration with various heads of department.
Identify approaches of collaborating with actors, from preparation to screen.
Is the Intro to Directing right for you?
This is an introductory course that covers directing basics and tips for beginners through interactive lectures, tutorials, readings, viewings and writing exercises. No previous experience or knowledge is required.
This course is ideal for aspiring directors, filmmakers, content creators, screen practitioners and other creatives wanting to delve into the role of a director, improve their skills and explore directing as a career path.
AFTRS Intro courses are open to students aged 16 years and older. Students under 18 must complete an Under 18 Consent Form.
Course Requirements and Delivery
Intro to Directing is offered online and in person.
For the online course, classes are delivered over Zoom with 2 x Zoom sessions per week across 3 weeks. The course also involves 1 hour of self-directed learning per week. You will need access to a desktop or laptop computer with camera, sound and good internet connection, and a quiet place to participate.
The in-person course takes place over 2 days, 9:30am – 3:00pm, and involves 3 hours of self-directed learning.
Once enrolled, you will receive further instructions.
Course Fee: $450 (pricing subject to change, please check enrolment form)
Early bird and other discounts available – learn more.
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…
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
AFTRS reserves the right to cancel any course for any reason at any time. In the event of a course being cancelled a full refund of course fees will be provided. If you are planning to travel to attend a course, please confirm with us via email that the course will be proceeding before you make your travel bookings. AFTRS is not liable for any travel costs incurred due to course postponement, cancellation, or any other circumstance.
If an attendee 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 fee.
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For more information email shortcourses@aftrs.edu.au or call 1300 223 877.
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