SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS
Every school holidays, YAS Studio opens its doors to a series of dynamic, one-of-a-kind workshops led by guest teachers from across the creative industries. These are artists and professionals at the very top of their game and shaping today’s stage, screen, and media landscapes. Whether it’s trying something new, sharpening existing skills, or being inspired by a fresh perspective, our holiday workshops are designed to spark growth, confidence, and creativity.
FILMMAKING: MAKE A SHORT FILM (GROUP 1)
Filmmaking: Make a Short Film! (Group 1)
Dates: 21 & 22 September (2-day workshop)
In this exciting two-day filmmaking workshop, young creatives will work together to develop, shoot and perform in an original short film based on a brief they will receive on the day.
FILMMAKING: SCREENWRITING
Filmmaking: Screenwriting
Dates: 23 & 24 September (2-day workshop)
Every great screenplay begins with a story worth telling.
In this two-day Screenwriting Workshop, award-winning writer, actor and director Ra Chapman will guide students through the process of transforming simple ideas into compelling stories for the screen.
FILMMAKING: THE ART OF CINEMATOGRAPHY
Filmmaking: The Art of Cinematography
Dates: 29 & 30 September (2-day workshop)
Every great film tells its story through the camera.
In this immersive two-day cinematography workshop, students will step behind the lens to explore how cinematographers shape the look, mood and emotion of a film.
FILMMAKING: SCREENWRITING & CREATIVE WRITING
Filmmaking: Screenwriting and Creative Writing
Dates: 1 & 2 October (2-day workshop)
Every great story starts with a single idea.
In this fun and imaginative two-day storytelling workshop, award-winning writer, actor and director Ra Chapman will help young creatives discover how to turn their ideas into exciting stories.
FILMMAKING: MAKE A SHORT FILM (GROUP 2)
Filmmaking: Make a Short Film! (Group 2)
Dates: 9 & 10 July (2-day workshop)
In this exciting two-day filmmaking workshop, young creatives will work together to develop, shoot and perform in an original short film inspired by the 2026 Tropfest Jr Signature Item: Map.
FILMMAKING: MAKE A SHORT FILM (GROUP 1)
Filmmaking: Make a Short Film!
Dates: 6 & 7 July (2-day workshop)
In this exciting two-day filmmaking workshop, young creatives will work together to develop, shoot and perform in an original short film inspired by the 2026 Tropfest Jr Signature Item: Map.
FILMMAKING: MAKE A SHORT!
Filmmaking: Make a short!
Dates: 29 & 30 June (2-day workshop)
Across two intensive days, students will collaborate in teams to develop, shoot, direct and edit an original short film inspired by a creative brief revealed at the beginning of the workshop.
FILM: 48-HOUR FILMMAKING CHALLENGE (GROUP 2)
Make a film in 48 hours! - WAITLIST AVAILABLE
Dates: 16 & 17 April (2-day workshop)
In this fun and fast-paced two-day workshop, young filmmakers will take on a 48-hour filmmaking challenge, working together in small groups to create their very own short film from start to finish.
FILM: 3-DAY FILMMAKING CHALLENGE
3-Day Filmmaking Challenge!
Dates: 13, 14 & 15 April (3-day workshop)
In this exciting three-day filmmaking workshop, students will take on the challenge of creating a short film from concept to screen.
FILM: 48-HOUR FILMMAKING CHALLENGE (GROUP 1)
Make a film in 48 hours! - WAITLIST AVAILABLE
Dates: 9 & 10 April (2-day workshop)
In this fun and fast-paced two-day workshop, young filmmakers will take on a 48-hour filmmaking challenge, working together in small groups to create their very own short film from start to finish.