Film and Television
The fundamentals of storytelling through film are evolving, the industry is changing and so are the audiences.
Explore our Film and Television courses
Why study Film and Television with us?
Arri Accredited Film School
Graduate film shown at Berlin International Film Festival#
Graduate film awarded Best Documentary at St Kilda Film Festival^
Choose Film and Television at Swinburne
A new era of film and television has arrived thanks to accessible technology and streaming services. It’s now up to filmmakers to adjust, explore new mediums and tell stories differently. That’s what you’ll explore in film school at Swinburne.
Whether you choose film studies to master production and editing, create documentaries, become a screenwriter or produce special effects, you’ll learn how to make a movie by combining imagination with practical skills — and make your story come to life.
Browse Swinburne’s film and television courses to find detailed course information, application dates, fees, entry requirements, course subjects, ATAR calculator and more.
Film festival success
Film and Television graduate Dannika found her niche while studying at Swinburne, producing short narrative film ‘The Summer of ABC Burns’ in her third year. The project was selected at the Byron Bay International Film Festival and won the St Kilda Film Festivals’ Audience Choice Award.
Student work: Screen and Media - Film and Television stream
Check out this showreel to see projects by our screen and media students specialising in film and television. The course offers students a range of creative and technical skills in film and television production.
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The Department of Film and Animation awards
We’ve won numerous national and international awards since 2006 and are a member of the prestigious International Association of Film and Television Schools.
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- Media and Communication
Does Bluey matter? New research says yes, as Aussie content rules remain in stuck in trade quagmire
New data from Swinburne researchers shows that 83 per cent of parents think it’s important that children’s content is Australian, and that this content is relatable, educational, positive and funny in a way that reflects our culture.
Friday 29 November 2024 -
- Film and television
- Media and Communication
Swinburne students win top award in international film contest
Swinburne University of Technology students have won the top prize at the international One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest for their film ‘Understorey’.
Wednesday 04 September 2024
#Graduate Takumi Kawakami's short film Paper Crane premiered at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival
^Graduate Simon Direen's A Life Together was awarded Best Documentary at the 2018 St Kilda Film Festival