FILM: 3-DAY FILMMAKING CHALLENGE
Age Group: Teens/Seniors (Grades 7-12)
Class Size: 10 max
Ready to make your own short film?
In this exciting three-day filmmaking workshop, students will take on the challenge of creating a short film from concept to screen. Guided by filmmaker Aarushi Chowdhury, students will work in small teams to develop an original story and bring it to life through the filmmaking process.
With more time to explore storytelling, students will dive deeper into story development, scriptwriting, directing and filming, learning how filmmakers shape ideas into compelling visual stories. Along the way they’ll collaborate with their team, experiment with different creative roles, and gain insight into how professional productions come together.
This workshop is perfect for students who love storytelling, filmmaking or acting, and want to experience the creative process of making a film in a supportive, hands-on studio environment.
By the end of the challenge, each group will have created their own short film, a story they developed, filmed and brought to life together.
Teacher: Aarushi Chowdhury
Aarushi Chowdhury is a filmmaker whose work spans short film, commercial directing and television development. Her award-winning short film Clown, which she co-wrote and directed, has screened at major festivals including SXSW Sydney, Melbourne International Film Festival, the Australian Women in Film Festival, and Cannes Indies Shorts Awards. In 2024, Aarushi was named “One to Watch” at the Australian Women in Film Festival, recognising her as one of Australia’s most exciting rising voices in filmmaking.
Alongside her narrative work, Aarushi has directed commercial campaigns for brands including Intrepid Travel (MIFF collaboration), Snooze, and KGM SsangYong, as well as creative projects for the Melbourne Women in Film Festival in partnership with ACMI. She has finished directing and co-writing a new short film, Phorid, funded by Creative Victoria.
Aarushi began her career working across all departments of the screen industry including Art Directing, camera and lighting, editing and assistant directing. Aarushi’s broader screen experience also includes working as a research writer in television, as well as roles in the casting departments for the international production Shantaram. She has also directed branded content and corporate storytelling for organisations including AAMI Insurance & M&Ms.
Dates: 13, 14 & 15 April (3-day workshop)
Time: 10am-3pm each day
Age Group: Teens/Seniors (Grades 7-12)
Cost: $300
What to bring: Please bring lunch, some snacks and a water bottle.