Sydney Film School is fortunate to be infused with passionate, committed and experienced filmmakers. We believe the best way to learn is to learn from mentors who have been successful in their chosen disciplines.

Our mentors are selected for their practical experience in the film industry, as well as their ability to teach and communicate the concepts that offer our students professional perspectives on how to reach their goals. They are devoted to assisting our students through their assignments and production processes, and to ensuring that each one feels part of the community that is Sydney Film School.


Ashley Curry | SAS General Manager

ASHLEY
CURRY

DIRECTOR OF WATERLOO STUDIOS

Ashley Curry came to Sydney Film School with over 5 years of marketing experience and another 5 years of design experience. 

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ANTHONY
SPEED

PRODUCTION & CREATIVE OPS MANAGER

Hailing from Bathurst, Anthony made his way to Sydney fuelled by a deep love for the Performing Arts. 

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YOLANDI
FRANKEN

PRODUCTION

Originally from South Africa, Yolandi is a Sydney-based producer who has been working in the industry since 2001.

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LÂLE
TEOMAN

SCREENWRITING

Lâle is a multidisciplinary creative and an award-winning Australian Writers' Guild Pathways writer living on Gadigal land.

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LES
PARROTT

CINEMATOGRAPHY 

Starting his career in the UK as a clapper loader, Les progressed through focus pulling to camera operation. 

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SAM
FREEMAN

POST-PRODUCTION 

Sam’s teaching style draws from over a decade of experience in film, and TV in Australia and overseas.  

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PATRIK
BERGH

DIRECTING

Swedish-born Patrik is an award-winning writer & director who has achieved success in both commercials and short films. 

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ERIN
GOOD

PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

Erin is an award-winning director. Her films have won awards at national & international festivals.  more...

IGOR
NAY

PRODUCTION DESIGN

As a successful and recognised art director and production designer in film and television for over 30 years.

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ROBERT
CARNE

SCREENWRITING

Robert Carne is a Production, Performance and Education Creative based in Sydney Australia.

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TSU SHAN
CHAMBERS

PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

Tsu Shan, is an Actor/Writer/Producer, passionate about bringing awareness to issues that matter through telling stories. 

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CJ
JOHNSON

SCREEN STORYTELLING

CJ served as President of the Jury of International Film Critics for the Main Competition at the Cannes Film Festival. 

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NICK
BOLTON

SCREEN BUSINESS

Nick is a regional filmmaker based on the South Coast of NSW, working across film, documentary and commercial.

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