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Teacher professional learning workshops
These NESA accredited professioinal learning workshops provide invaluable professional development opportunities for teachers, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively teach filmmaking in the classroom.
Teachers will gain expertise in various aspects of filmmaking, such as camera techniques, sound design, and storytelling. This newfound knowledge will allow teachers to inspire and guide their students to explore their creativity and express themselves through film. Additionally, collaborating with specialist film educators fosters a supportive network where teachers can exchange ideas and best practices, enhancing their teaching methods and overall effectiveness.
Workshops dates and times
Face-to-face
Cost: $150/teacher
Level | Date | Time | Venue |
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Beginner | Monday 17 March 2025 | 9:30 am – 3:00 pm | NSW Department of Education 105 Phillip St Parramatta |
Intermediate* |
Friday 15 August 2025 | 9:30 am – 3:00 pm | NSW Department of Education 105 Phillip St Parramatta |
Beginner | Friday 24 October 2025 | 9:30 am – 3:00 pm |
The Arts Unit |
Note: These teacher workshops runs at the same time as the Year 5 - Year 8 student workshops in the same venue. We suggest you also register your students and bring them to this event. Maximum of 6 students per school.
*To be applicable for the Intermediate session, teachers must have basic knowledge of film making.
Online - full-day workshop
Cost: $100/teacher
Level | Date | Time | Additional information |
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Beginner | Tuesday 20 May 2025 | 9:30 am – 3:00 pm | Please register to have the Teams link emailed to you. |
Intermediate | Friday 1 August 2025 | 9:30 am – 3:00 pm | Please register to have the Teams link emailed to you. |
Local schools
Cost: Free
Festival | Date | Location |
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Film By the City | TBA | TBA |
Film By the Eucalypts | TBA | TBA |
Film By the Farm | TBA | TBA |
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Film By the Jetty | TBA | TBA |
Film By the Northern Rivers | TBA | TBA |
Film By the Pasture | TBA | TBA |
Film By the Sea | TBA | TBA |
Film By the Vines |
TBA |
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Application process
- Teachers must complete their payments through the online Payment Portal hosted by The Arts Unit.
- Please complete the application form for this workshop, making sure to indicate which session (face-to-face or online) you will attend.
Once you have completed this online form, you will receive an email confirming your application submission and also containing payment advice, including a school invoice details form if required.
Program outcomes and additional information
Participants will gain insight into practical filmmaking approaches that teachers can impart to both fellow educators and their students.
If you have any questions or concerns please email Film By Officer, Karishma Mathur, at karishma.mathur@det.nsw.edu.au.