Subject Area: Film Studies

In this course you will develop an understanding of the internal workings of a Film Festival in Winton, Central Queensland and the creative, historical and logistical requirements of video production in the Outback. You will examine the major movements, production trends and scholarly debates in landscape cinematography and Australian film production. You will learn how to work collaboratively to produce a short fiction or documentary film during the course of the Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival. You will learn how producing a film in a regional outback context may address ethical and philosophical questions concerning the relationship between filmmakers, the community and audiences in the context of a regional film festival. You will develop skills in working with the community and your peers from Griffith Film School in producing a festival ready film. You will gain valuable experience in writing and pitching a short film script. You will develop your production skills by undertaking a range of film crew experiences at a high level with professional equipment across a number of projects.