GOLD COAST Teen Filmmaking & Acting 5 Intensive - DECEMBER


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Southport State High School Creative Arts Theatre Brooke Ave, Southport Queensland 4215, Queensland, Queensland, 4215 Get directions
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Hurry! Don't miss out on a ticket! Limited spots left. Place a $150 Deposit to secure your teen's spot today!
🎬 Create a professional short film.
🎠Film acting scenes.
🎥 RED Cinema Camera.
💻 Edit on iMacs.
🎟 Red Carpet Premiere.
Dates: December 14th – 18th
Monday – Friday (10:00am-4:00pm)
Filmmakers and Actors aged 13 – 18 years
GOLD COAST TEEN Filmmaking Intensive is a high-stakes, 5-day immersion into the world of high-end filmmaking. This is the only program on the Gold Coast that puts a RED Cinema Camera and professional iMac editing suites directly into the hands of students with the skilled guidence of industry film professionals.
Under the mentorship of a feature filmmaker, students will move through the entire professional lifecycle of a film—from mastering pre-production, cinematic lighting and camera operating to advanced post-production in DaVinci Resolve. For actors, they will dive into the world of on set life starring in class shot showreel scenes, collaborating with the filmmakers to create a unique short films which will screen to parents on the final day saturday.
Designed for filmmakers and film actors, we give you the opportunity to work together on a cinematic journey that produces showreel and portfolio content to get your teen ready for the industry.
Whether you’re an aspiring director, or an actor looking for high-end footage for your showreel, this intensive is designed to get you industry-ready. You’ll be training on the exact kit used for Netflix originals and global music videos.
* Get hands-on with the RED cinema camera.
* Try a range of different professional film gear such as Cameras, Tripods Lighting, Sound and Dolly equipment.
* Learn onset skills and industry language.
We spend the week as a professional crew. You’ll write, direct, and shoot an original short film, then jump onto our Apple iMac suites to learn the secrets of colour grading and sound design with DaVinci Resolve.
What you get:
* Filmmakers: A finished, high-end short film to kickstart your portfolio.
* Actors: Professional 4K footage of your performance for your showreel, plus starring in short films in class.
* Everyone: The Saturday Red Carpet Premiere to show off your work to family and friends.
The 5-Day Roadmap
Day 1: The Cinematic Look. Hands-on induction with the RED Cinema Camera. The class collaborates on a high-end 'Sizzle Scene' to master professional gear.
Day 2: Script & Prep. Students pitch, script, and rehearse their original concepts while mastering crew roles.
Day 3: Principal Photography. The 'Big Shoot.' Students rotate through Director, DP, and Sound roles to capture their vision.
Day 4: The Grind. Wrapping production and moving into the edit. First 'Rough Cuts' are built on our high-performance iMac stations.
Day 5: The Final Cut & Premiere. Finishing the edit, colour grading, and a Red Carpet Screening for invited parents and friends.
Pay only $150 and pay the rest later
$150 Deposit Option: You can lock in your teen’s seat right away with a $150 deposit. The remaining balance is not due until Day 1. Post Camp payment plans available.
Post-Camp Installment Plan: If you'd prefer to spread the remaining balance out even further, you can secure the seat with the $150 deposit today and we can set up flexible fortnightly or monthly payment installments after the camp ends.
Capacity: Strictly limited students to ensure maximum 'hands-on' time with equipment. Spots filling fast!
Don't miss this awesome opportunity to invest in industry skills, and build your child's showreel this holidays!
Stair Light Team:
Peace of mind is our priority. All Stair Light staff and technical assistants hold current QLD Blue Cards and are experienced in providing a safe, professional, and supportive environment for young creators.
Snacks Provided: We will provide light snacks and water throughout the day.
BYO Lunch: Students should bring their own packed lunch each day.
Local Shops: Alternatively, students may visit the nearby Chirn Park shops during the lunch break, provided they have written parental permission (noted on the enrollment form).
Important – Medical & Allergies: Please contact us at stairlightproductions@gmail.com ASAP if the student has any allergies or medical conditions we need to be aware of before enrolling.
Any Questions Please email - Stairlightproductions@gmail.com
or CALL: 0431 567 580
DEPOSITS
All $150.00 deposits please pay final amount of $800.00 or (4 x $200) Payments to the below account before start date, If needed other payment plans may be discussed, but you must sign a payment agreement by start date.
Lock in the seat today: Pay just the $150 deposit on TryBooking to hold the spot before our limited student cap fills up.
Remaining Balance ($800): After camp finishes (Dec 18th), we split the remaining $800 into easy payments—for example, $100 fortnightly over 8 payments (or $200 monthly over 4 months).
No hidden interest: We set this up as a simple direct debit or invoice schedule with zero interest fees.

