Upcoming AFTRS Online Courses in Film, TV & Digital

Take your screen, stage, and digital storytelling skills to the next level with AFTRS. These upcoming online short courses are led by industry professionals and designed to help you sharpen your craft — whether you’re writing your first script or developing a TV series pitch. All courses are delivered live online, so you can learn from anywhere.

Intro to Producing & Screen Business | 19 Jan (online)

Understand the important and varied role of a producer in the development of film and television productions. In this Intro to Producing & Screen Business course, you’ll explore all facets of a producer and their responsibilities from the conception of a screen project to bringing it to market.

Storytelling for Business | 22 January (online)
Learn the storytelling techniques used by filmmakers to help you create a lasting connection with your audience. Learn from award-winning producer, Nick Bolton, and understand the key elements, like irresistible hooks and calls-to-action, that make a compelling, memorable story.

Intro to Directing | 26 January (online)
What makes a great director? Dive into all facets of directing in this online course and learn how a great director translates stories to the screen. Explore the director’s responsibilities from pre-production through to production, including coverage, visual storytelling, acting and on-set procedures.

Presentation Skills | 28 January (online)
Strengthen your presenting skills for the year ahead. Delivered over half a day online, our Presentation Skills course will help you improve your communication and presentation skills by understanding how your body language, gestures and eye contact impact your presentations, crafting your message so that it hooks your audience, and building a persuasive and lasting connection when you present virtually and in person.

Intro to Screenwriting | 9 Feb (online)

Bring your passion for storytelling to the forefront and be introduced to the craft of screenwriting. In this Intro to Screenwriting course, you will cover the foundational principles of genre, theme, character, plot and structure as used by professional screenwriters, that you can apply as you generate and develop your story ideas.

Intro to Media Skills | 11 Feb (online)

In this evolving digital world, media skills are increasingly required by everyone, regardless of their role. Having basic media skills in your communication toolbox means you are prepared to respond appropriately when “no comment” just doesn’t cut it.

For more details and to enrol, visit the AFTRS courses page here.