The world is demanding more and more video content so if you want to be part of this exciting industry, we'll give you the skills to stand out from the rest.
SAE film courses
From diplomas through to postgraduate degrees, our film courses are structured to meet your career goalsWhy study Film at SAE
Film Skills
High-level cinematography
Directing
Production
Post production
Lighting
Sound
Visual effects skills
Career Options
A MYRIAD OF CAREER OPTIONS
Video editor
Producer
Cinematographer
Colourist
Director
Videographer
Production designer
Screenwriter
Film student work
Sarah Khalaf
"I have always wanted to be a film director, I worked on film sets and TV sets as an assistant director for several years, and after joining for my bachelor’s degree I focused more on production and a future working as a producer." SAE Alumni | Current Job: TV Producer
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Expert Spotlight: Mairi Cameron
Mairi Cameron is a senior lecturer of film at SAE and an award-winning Queensland-based film and television director, and graduate of the Master of Arts directing program at AFTRS. She spent the early years of her career focussing on directing television commercials and music videos, and during this time directed three more award-winning shorts. "Although my passion is directing, I am committed to supporting the next generation of cinematic storytelling voices as an educator and mentor." Mairi Cameron | Film lecturer
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Matt Poidevin
"Studying at SAE allowed me to learn about real-world industry facilities and gave me the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the industry which have armed me with the tools I needed to get the jobs, make the deals, and to be on the same page as industry personnel." SAE Alumni | Current Job: ENG Camera and Editor
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Film insights & stories
Is Film for you?
We have outlined some considerations and suitability recommendations to consider before you study Film at SAE.
- a strong sense of creativity and imagination
- a willingness and ability to collaborate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, including industry practitioners
- have technical, computer and software skills
- have critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- adaptability to changing technologies and industry trends
- possess an interest in the societal, ethical and cultural factors influencing creative industries
- a willingness to devote up to 10 hours per week for every 10 credit points you study. This will allow for scheduled classes, personal study and project work.
- a keen interest in storytelling and film history
- a familiarity with film genres, styles, and techniques
- an interest in learning about film equipment and software, such as cameras, lighting, and editing software.
SAE Alumni
