Film By

Enquiries

Karishma Mathur
Film By Officer
The Arts Unit
karishma.mathur@det.nsw.edu.au
0427 770 377

Teacher professional learning workshops

These NESA-accredited professional 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.

Please note that all our programs are inclusive. If support is required to participate, please contact our Film By Officer, Karishma Mathur, at karishma.mathur@det.nsw.edu or at filmby@det.nsw.edu.au.

If you would like any workshops in your area/region, please contact our Film By Officer, Karishma Mathur. 

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Face-to-face workshops

Cost: $150/teacher

Workshops will be available in 2027.

To organise a workshop in your area please contact Karishma Mathur

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Online workshops

Cost: $100/teacher

Level Date Time Venue
Intermediate Monday 26 October 2026 9 am to 3 pm A Teams link will be provided after registration has been completed

Teachers will be required to have access to iPads/Tablets/phones and computers for this workshop. If this is an issue, please reach out to our Film By Officer, who can help make arrangements.

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Local schools workshops

Workshops will be available in 2027.

To organise a workshop in your area please contact Karishma Mathur

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Additional workshops

Area Workshop Date Time Venue
Port Macquarie Beginner filmmaking Monday 12 October 2026 9 am to 3 pm Camden Haven High School
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Application process

Please note: Film By workshops are only available to public school teachers.

  1. Teachers must complete their payments through the online payment portal hosted by The Arts Unit.
  2. 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.

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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.

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Apply for a workshop

Session

Face-to-face
Online – full-day workshop
Local schools
Additional workshops

Teacher details

These workshops are for public school teachers only.
Teacher position
Teacher gender

Teacher background information

Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin?
Do you identify as a person with disability?
Is a language other than English spoken at home?

Dietary requirements

Lunch will be provided, please indicate any dietary requirements.


 

Authority to film and record

Privacy Notice

The Department of Education (the Department) is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information in accordance with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (PPIP Act).

Information collected may include you/your child’s name, age, school, student work, image and voice recording.

This information will only be used in accordance with the terms set out below.

Please read the below consent form carefully and approach the contact listed below if you have any questions.

Note that your image may appear in whole of event footage or in the background of an event.

Responsible school or business unit and contact person

The filming/recording will be arranged by: The Department of Education, The Arts Unit

Contact person name: Karishma Mathur
Email: karishma.mathur@det.nsw.edu.au

Production company

The filming/recording will be done by: internally by NSW Department of Education ('department')

Project

Project described as above.

Medium

Referred to in this document as 'footage'.

  • Video (including audio)
  • Still photography
  • Audio only recording

Filming/recording start and end date

As per project date unless otherwise described.

Filming location

As per project location unless otherwise described.

What the footage will be used for

The footage will be used to promote the workshop or program and encourage support and participation in the workshop or program.

Note that some events may include media interest and footage may be filmed by an external media organisation. Video recordings and photographs from some events may be published by an external media organisation.

In some circumstances, you/your child may appear as part of a group, in the background of an event or in whole of event photos.

Publication media

In connection with the Project the footage may be used by the department in the following:

  • on departmental and school websites in school newsletters
  • in publicity materials published by the department
  • on the department’s social media accounts
  • in print digital and online newspapers and magazines
  • television
  • other.

What will be filmed or recorded

Performances, rehearsals, workshops, interviews, competitions, festivals in relation to the Project.

How the filming or recording will occur

Up to three cameras would be used, with external lighting and audio recording equipment.

Storage and access

Raw footage will be stored on NSW Department of Education secure servers, accessible only by The Arts Unit staff. Produced footage will be uploaded to Vimeo and cross published on Facebook and The Arts Unit website, accessible by the public.

How long can the footage be used for?

The footage will be available for use until the department considers it no longer fit for purpose

The footage online may provide cached on web browsers  and archived copies may appear after the department itself has ceased to post the footage.

Transportation

Not applicable.

Acknowledgements and consents

Filming/recording: I consent to the department filming me and recording my voice, performances, poses, and actions in connection with the project described above.
Re-records: if any re-recording or voice-overs are needed, I agree to make myself available to assist.
Use: I consent to the department using the footage of me for the Project described above, (including to promote the Project.
Video editing: I understand that the department may edit any video it records, including combining it with other video and audio and adding text or music for the project
Inspection: I waive any right to inspect or approve any use of the footage before it is used.
Copyright: I acknowledge and agree that all rights in and to any content captured as a part of the project, including the copyright, are and shall remain the sole property of the department and I waive any moral rights under the Copyright Act 1968 in the video and audio.
Voluntary: I understand that participation in the filming and recording is voluntary and I will not be remunerated.
Online reposts: if the footage is posted by the department on the internet the department cannot prevent third parties from posting links.
Interpretation: references in this Acknowledgment to 'me' and 'I' are references to the person recorded in the 'student details' section of this form.

I certify and represent that I have read the foregoing and fully understand the meaning and effect; and (please select one of the following):

Permission to publish

Please note that participation in the program is not dependent on granting permission to publish (talent release).

Payment

I understand full payment must be made before the program or event begins. Once payment has been made, there will be no refunds. Cash will not be accepted.
Enter the receipt number you received after making a payment through the teacher payment portal as step 1 of the registration process.

Application endorsement

I acknowledge that I have received permission from the school principal (if applicable) to submit this application. I understand that, should this application be successful, written approval for involvement will be requested from the school principal.