Australia’s leading film school for aspiring filmmakers who want more than just training.
At Sydney Film School, you’ll learn from industry professionals, gain hands-on experience, and develop the skills, confidence, and industry connections to launch a real career in filmmaking.
With small class sizes, personalised coaching, and a focus on both production, SFS gives you the practical, professional edge that other schools can’t match.
Study now, PAY LATER — with FEE-HELP loan scheme
FAST TRACKED two-year filmmaking courses
NO ATAR REQUIRED – Pitch Presentation-based entry
Tailored PRACTICAL-BASED training
The Bachelor of Screen and Media is a course that immerses you in the fundamentals of filmmaking and screen production. You’ll work in a real‑world production environment, closing the gap between creative idea and finished film, whilst gaining hands‑on experience across all crew roles. You’ll build technical skills, storytelling craft and the creative mindset needed for the screen sector.
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DURATION: 2 YEARS, FULL TIME
COURSE DELIVERY: FACE TO FACE, 4 DAYS PER WEEK
CAMPUS: WATERLOO, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
AVAILABLE TO: DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: NO ATAR – PITCH PRESENTATION-BASED ENTRY
FEES: WITH FEE-HELP, DOMESTIC STUDENTS CAN START STUDYING WITHOUT PAYING ANY UPFRONT FEES. PAY WHEN YOU START EARNING MONEY!
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Each student graduates in their first year with 5 FILM PROJECTS, including a MUSIC VIDEO, a TELEVISION COMMERCIAL, a NARRATIVE SCENE PRODUCTION, a DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION and a NARRATIVE SHORT FILM. Bachelor
Throughout your training, you train and gain experience in multiple film production disciplines, including:
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT, DIRECTING FOR SCREEN, SCREENWRITING, CINEMATOGRAPHY, SOUND RECORDING, EDITING AND MIXING, EDITING AND POST-PRODUCTION, SCREEN INDUSTRY AND CAREER PLANNING






Below are two examples of the types of pitch presentations you can submit for your entry presentation to Sydney Film School.
EXAMPLE ONE
EXAMPLE TWO














