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.
ANIMATION: MAKE IT MOVE!
Animation: Make it Move!
Dates: 29 & 30 June (2-day workshop)
What happens when a drawing suddenly comes to life?
In this exciting two-day animation workshop, young creatives will explore the magic of movement as they design their own original character and learn how animators create personality, emotion and energy through motion.
PHOTOGRAPHY: CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGE
Photography: Creative Photography Challenge
Dates: 1 & 2 July (2-day workshop)
In this fun and imaginative two-day photography workshop, young creatives will explore how photographers use angles, light, perspective and storytelling to create exciting, cinematic images.
ACTING: SCREEN ACTING (GROUP 1)
Acting: SCREEN ACTING - GROUP 1
Dates: 1 & 2 July (2-day workshop)
In this exciting two-day screen acting workshop, young performers will step in front of the camera and explore what it takes to create believable, truthful performances for film and television.
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.
ANIMATION: MAKE IT MOVE!
Animation: (Group 2)
Dates: 6 & 7 July (2-day workshop)
What happens when a drawing suddenly comes to life?
In this exciting two-day animation workshop, young creatives will explore the magic of movement as they design their own original character and learn how animators create personality, emotion and energy through motion.
ACTING:AUDITIONS & SELF-TAPES
Acting: Auditions & Self-Tapes
Dates: 9 & 10 July (2-day workshop)
For young actors beginning to audition, or preparing to take that next step, learning how to create a strong self-tape is an essential skill.
In this two-day intensive, students will experience the audition process from preparation through to performance.
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.
ANIMATION: CHARACTER CREATION (NEW DATE ADDED)
Creating Characters: 2D Animation - WAITLIST AVAILABLE
Dates: 16 & 17 April (2-day workshop)
In this fun, hands-on two-day workshop, young artists will explore the exciting world of character creation for animation. Students will learn how animators turn simple shapes and ideas into colourful characters full of personality.
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.
ACTING: CONFIDENCE ON SCREEN (GROUP 1)
Acting: Confidence on Screen - WAITLIST AVAILABLE
Dates: 15 & 16 April (2-day workshop)
In this exciting two-day acting workshop, young performers will step in front of the camera and discover what it takes to deliver a natural, truthful performance on screen. Guided by professional actor Danielle Pears.
ANIMATION: CHARACTER CREATION (GROUP 1)
Creating Characters: 2D Animation - WAITLIST AVAILABLE
Dates: 13 & 14 April (2-day workshop)
In this fun, hands-on two-day workshop, young artists will explore the exciting world of character creation for animation. Students will learn how animators turn simple shapes and ideas into colourful characters full of personality.
ACTING: CONFIDENCE ON SCREEN (GROUP 3)
Acting: Confidence on Screen - 3RD AND FINAL WORKSHOP ADDED
Dates: 13 & 14 April (2-day workshop)
In this exciting two-day acting workshop, young performers will step in front of the camera and discover what it takes to deliver a natural, truthful performance on screen. Guided by actor and YAS Studio founder Daniel Fischer.
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.
ACTING: CONFIDENCE ON SCREEN (GROUP 2)
Acting: Confidence on Screen - WAITLIST AVAILABLE
Dates: 9 & 10 April (2-day workshop)
In this exciting two-day acting workshop, young performers will step in front of the camera and discover what it takes to deliver a natural, truthful performance on screen. Guided by actor and YAS Studio founder Daniel Fischer.