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Study Film at SAE.

If you’re looking for a film school that offers hands-on, practical skills, access to industry professionals and prepares you for a career in the film industry, SAE University College is the place for you. Your Film career starts here.
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Your pathway to an award-winning career in the Film industry starts at SAE.

Sharpen your practical skills behind the lens as a producer, screenwriter, director, or post-production pro with experts from the real world at your side.

Take advantage of our small classes combined with collaborative online study and pick the brains of industry-experienced mentors, getting rare tips and tricks of the trade to help you thrive in the world of film.

Gain hands-on experience using professional equipment and the latest software, learn traditional and modern approaches to cinematography, and explore production techniques to give you a competitive edge.

You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded creatives from various SAE disciplines to create a well-rounded body of work and showcase your growing skillset.

At a film school like SAE, you'll benefit from our extensive industry network to secure work placement opportunities; giving you the chance to experience the world of film firsthand before you graduate.

All of this is on offer within SAE — a creative force where visionaries from varied disciplines come together to create magic and thrive!
Film Bachelor of Film
Film Associate Degree of Film
Film Diploma of Film

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Man looks down at camera equipment and lens. SAE FILM ALUMNI, SHAKI PRASANNA

SAE FILM ALUMNI, SHAKI PRASANNA

“SAE became my home; it was my safe space. Learning how to read films was the biggest skill I took out of SAE. Learning from teachers who genuinely wanted to push you, changed everything for me.”

Hear more about Shaki’s journey and the type of projects he’s currently working on as a Creative Collaborations Director at Atomos.

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Our Infopack includes the SAE Course Guide, with key information about:
  • Our creative disciplines and where they could take you
  • Our courses and the types of units you’ll study
  • Our campuses and state-of-the-art facilities
  • Entry requirements and scholarship opportunities
  • Plus heaps of alumni success stories to get your inspiration flowing!

You’ll also receive exclusive industry insights including the top skills you’ll need to set yourself apart from the crowd, plus a copy of our Fee Schedule which breaks down all of our course and unit prices.

WHY STUDY FILM AT SAE FILM SCHOOL?

SAE prepares students for a bright future in the film industry. These courses provide a unique and practical learning experience that’s tailored to interests and aspirations, allowing a seamless transition into a career in film.

Cross-discipline collaboration
Create portfolio-worthy projects with your peers across creative & tech disciplines.
Study now, pay later
FEE-HELP and scholarship opportunities available.
Graduate career ready
Real-world project briefs and industry placements to set you up for success.
State-of-the-art facilities
Learn using industry-standard tech and tools found in real studio environments.
Enhanced reputation
SAE's University College status gives you a competitive edge in the industry.
Guidance beyond textbooks
Our teachers are more than just educators – they're working industry professionals.

Career options

Career opportunities in Film

Our expert lecturers teach both the traditional skills of filmmaking and put students at the forefront of the technologies shaping the future of the craft. You’ll graduate with the practical experience and technical knowledge needed to launch your successful career in the world of motion pictures.

  • Video editor
  • Producer
  • Cinematographer
  • Colourist
  • Director
  • Videographer
  • Production designer
  • Screenwriter
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What graduates say about SAE

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"As SAE students, we were guided through every stage of the filmmaking process, from pre-production to post-production. Using the skills we developed throughout the course, we created a solid shooting plan for our final short film that covered everything from budgeting to the shot list, ensuring a smooth and efficient production."

Jovian Ubukata

Bachelor of Film, graduated 2024
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“I chose to study at SAE because it offered the ideal balance between hands-on experience and academic learning. The practical aspect was particularly valuable, as it allowed me to familiarise myself with industry-standard equipment and workflows, and on the academic side, the program encouraged deeper analysis and critical thinking. This individual guidance was instrumental in helping me grow as a filmmaker, allowing me to improve quickly and effectively. SAE was the place where I learned how to get my work out into the world and how to properly showcase it to a wider audience and earn the awards I have today.”

Mia Charleson

Bachelor of Film (Production), graduated 2024
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"I wasn’t interested in working in film or on TV sets like some of my contemporaries, and that’s when I thought about marketing myself as a ‘triple threat’ – a cinematographer, director and producer – Pixflix Productions was born from there."

Adam Pickstone

SAE Alumni | Current Job: Creative Director / Founder, Pixflix Productions

What you can study at SAE

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Animation Animation Animation courses that will render the career you want.
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Group Audio Audio courses that will give your audio career some serious noise.
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Computer Science Turn your technical talents into a thriving career.
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CI Dark Creative Industries Multidisciplinary courses that’ll allow you to be creative with your career.
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Group 3 Design Design courses that have the path to your design career laid out.
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Group 4 Film Film courses that have everything from concept to the final cut.
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Group 5 Games Game development and design courses to get your career ahead of the game.
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Group 6 Music Music courses that will get your music career on track.
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VFX & Virtual Production Embrace the latest technologies to engineer the impossible.
A man is holding a sketchpad and drawing on the pad with pen and looking down
Animation Animation Animation courses that will render the career you want.
Man wearing a hat and spectacle sits with outstretched arms on audio console.
Group Audio Audio courses that will give your audio career some serious noise.
Man wearing glasses sit in front of magnifying glass holding a motherboard. A solder machines and pliers on desk
Computer Science Turn your technical talents into a thriving career.
Woman in costume and in a set stands in front of person with camera - the viewfinder is visible and of woman's face.
CI Dark Creative Industries Multidisciplinary courses that’ll allow you to be creative with your career.
Person drawing in a sketch pad on desk in front of keyboard
Group 3 Design Design courses that have the path to your design career laid out.
Woman wearing orange leather jacket sits cross legged on floor holding paper and laptop. A blue pen is in her right hand as she looks down at paper and pen
Group 4 Film Film courses that have everything from concept to the final cut.
Man stands wearing VR headset and tracking gloves
Group 5 Games Game development and design courses to get your career ahead of the game.
Woman wearing glasses standing above and looking down at keyboard. She appears to be playing the keyboard - her fingers are on the keys.
Group 6 Music Music courses that will get your music career on track.
Three monitors are in front on desk. Two mixing consoles in front of person looking down at paper. Paper on table
VFX & Virtual Production Embrace the latest technologies to engineer the impossible.
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Animation

Overview

Let your imagination run wild as you build on your technical dexterity and practical experience with our accredited Animation courses. With state-of-the-art technology, software (think Autodesk 3DS Max, Maya, Adobe Creative Suite), and professional animators at your side, a career of bringing life to your very own world and characters is yours for the taking.

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Audio

Overview

Be the boss of beats and carve out your future as an in-demand master of sound and audio through our hands-on internationally accredited training, knowledge transfer, and access to collaboration with our community of artists across industries. You’ll benefit from having the best in the biz leading your classes using top DAWS, and state-of-the-art tech in world-class studios and facilities.

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Computer Science

Overview

Covering the fundamentals of computer science through to advanced strategies and techniques, you’ll build a diverse skillset in programming, networks, web development, cloud computing and AI. You’ll hone in-demand expertise in programming languages such as Python, C++, and Java, and software and tools including Git, Unity, Maya and Kubernetes.

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Creative Industries

Overview

Choose your own adventure with Creative Industries where you'll level-up your game across Animation, Audio, Design, Film, Games, and Music. From screenwriting to game design, music production and more, develop your artistic voice across these fields, so you not only find your niche but gain the skills and experience to have multiple choices in an exciting career where you design your destiny.

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Design

Overview

Rethink the norm and challenge how design affects human behaviour, emotion, and the way we see the world. Master your craft in conceptualizing, illustration, and design in a way where you’ll rise to the top as a business-savvy creative entrepreneur. With our tech and latest software, including the Adobe Creative Suite, you'll be turning your ideas into reality and laying out your path to success.

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Film

Overview

Combine your passion for film with our technology and industry professionals as your mentors, because you are the driving force of our cinematic future. Start practising your Oscar acceptance speech as you’ll thrive within our community of creatives and graduate with award-winning cinematography, screenwriting, and direction skills. The practical experience, technical knowledge, and connections you’ll gain will bring you to the forefront of future filmmaking.

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Games

Overview

Level up your skills in driving the future of the gaming phenomenon. Our courses will ensure you’ll have what it takes to build a successful career bringing life to new worlds, characters and challenges for billions to get addicted to playing on a range of different platforms. Our industry-based teachers will have you mastering advanced techniques and methodologies you can apply with software like Unreal Engine, Unity 3D, and more so you can unlock all levels and win.

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Music

Overview

Master your musical talents and increase your range of skills, knowledge, and technological dexterity to make it big in this industry. You'll gain a competitive edge by immersing yourself in our collaborative creative environment. Get a leg up with the all-important connections and mentors to guide you through fine-tuning your producing, composing, and recording skills whilst building a dynamic portfolio to put you on the map.

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VFX & Virtual Production

Overview

Ignite your passion for Visual Effects & Production, where creativity and technology combine to create extraordinary visual experiences. Master the art of 3D modelling, texturing, compositing, and simulation, enabling you to craft stunning, photorealistic effects that captivate audiences.

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