Free Film Makers Workshop

The Tasmanian Government is funding 20 free filmmaking workshops through the Community Support Fund. These workshops are called the Future Film Makers Lab and will be held in Sheffield, Devonport, Ulverstone, and Wilmot. 

*Private Groups: Burnie TAFE, Devonport TAFE, Home Schoolers Group, Indie School, Ulverstone Secondary College. Please register via this link – Click Here!

*To register for Schools based courses – Click here!

 

What the Workshops Offer:

• A two-part workshop series that introduces (Part 1 August, Part 2 November):

  • Story & Idea Development

  • Camera Angles

  • Lighting & Sound

• You’ll get time between sessions to:

  • Start making your own short film

• In the second session, you’ll receive:

  • Personalised feedback

  • Editing Tips

  • Mentorship

  • Expert guidance from a professional filmmakers

Who Can Join:

• Anyone — no prior experience needed!

• Just bring a device that can record video (like a phone, tablet, or digital camera).

• Open to beginners and aspiring filmmakers.
  

Special Opportunity:

Participants are encouraged to submit a short film to the Weindorfer Film Festival, with a theme focused on:

• Your connection to nature

• Or Tasmania’s conservation legacy

The workshops are led by Holly Winter and Riley Sapsford, award-winning South Australian filmmakers and past winners of the Weindorfer Film Festival.

Bottom line: This is a great opportunity to learn filmmaking for free, get mentored, and possibly have your work shown at a festival — all while connecting with your environment.

*To register for Schools based courses – Click here!