Film By – d/Deaf and hard of hearing student filmmaking program
This unique 3 day filmmaking program provides an opportunity for NSW public school students (Years 7 to 12) who identify as d/Deaf and/or hard of hearing to dive into the art of filmmaking.

Program information
We’ve teamed up with industry professionals who also identify as d/Deaf or hard of hearing to help students boost their confidence and unleash their creativity in a supportive and empowering environment.
Our mission is to see every student not only succeed in filmmaking but also walk away with the confidence to thrive in a diverse and ever changing world.
This workshop is open to Years 7 to 12 (high school).
Enquiries
d/Deaf and hard of hearing filmmaking workshop
Students will learn from industry professional Sofya Gallon (Deaf director)
Learn about:
- scriptwriting
- green screen
- camera work
- editing.
Participating schools/students will be accepted on a first-in-first-served basis.
Participating schools/students will need to make their own way to and from the venue. Supervision of participating students by The Arts Unit teaching staff will only be during the workshop hours. However, teachers may be required to attend depending on individual student needs.
Applications now open.
Date: Tuesday 3 June 2025 to Thursday 5 June 2025
Time: 9 am to 4 pm
Location:
NSW Department of Education
105 Phillip St Parramatta
Cost
Metro and non-metro schools: $150 per student
Department identified rural and remote schools: $90 per student
Application process
Students attending workshops with a teacher
- Complete the online application form, including all your students' details and contact teacher information.
- Complete the form and upload all necessary documents at least 4 days before the workshops.
Unaccompanied students attending the workshop
- Email a request for the unaccompanied students to attend for approval to the Program Coordinator – Karishma Mathur
- Complete this online application form, including the unaccompanied students' details and contact teacher information.
- Parents/carers must complete the authority to film and record form for their child.
- Parents/carers must complete the Authority to Film and Record form Film By – Authority to Film and Record form – Deaf and HOH filmmaking program (PDF 217.85 KB)
Please note – all unaccompanied student paperwork must be completed and returned prior to the start of the workshop.
Participating schools and students will be accepted on a first-in-first-served basis.
All student paperwork must be completed and returned prior to the start of the program.