FILMMAKING: Make a Short Film (Group 1)

Age group: Juniors (Grades 3-6)
Class Size: 12 max

NOTE: This workshop is now at capacity. Spots still remain in our group 2 workshop. If those dates don’t work, then still apply and we can add you to the waitlist.

Can you turn a creative brief into an original film?

In this hands-on two-day filmmaking workshop, young creatives will work together to develop, shoot and perform in an original short film inspired by a creative brief revealed at the beginning of the workshop. Guided by Filmmaker Jack Ralph, students will discover how filmmakers transform a simple idea into a compelling story through collaboration, imagination and creative problem-solving.

Working in production teams, students will experience every stage of the filmmaking process, from brainstorming ideas and developing characters to directing, operating the camera and performing on screen. Along the way, they'll explore visual storytelling, shot composition, teamwork and how every creative decision helps bring a story to life.

Designed especially for junior filmmakers, this workshop encourages curiosity, creativity and confidence while giving students a fun, practical introduction to the exciting world of filmmaking. By the end of the two days, they'll have created an original short film and experienced the magic of bringing an idea from concept to screen.

Teacher: Jack Ralph

After studying Film & Television at Swinburne University, Jack has continued his filmmaking career pursuing short film and music video projects, while embedding himself as a video editor in the commercial world.

He runs a film collective called Beezal Mop which collaborates with a large cohort of different directors across Melbourne, with many of the films playing at cinemas around the city as monthly featurettes.

Recently, Jack has completed a short documentary that was filmed in Ireland which is now doing its festival run. Some short films he’s produced have also gone into the circuit playing at such Australian festivals such as St. Kilda, Sydney Underground & Canberra Film Festival.

Dates: Monday 21 & Tuesday 22 September
Time: 10am-2pm both days
Age group: Juniors (Grades 3-6)
Cost: $250 (incl. GST)
Class size: 12 max
What to bring: Please bring some lunch, snacks and a water bottle.