GC Filmmaking Workshop: Onset Skills & Industry Networking
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Gold Coast Filmmaking Workshop: Practical Film Skills & Industry Networking Hosted by Stair Light ProductionsA hands-on weekly filmmaking course focused on practical skills, collaboration, and real industry pathways for emerging filmmakers on the Gold Coast. Learn, connect, and create with professional film equipment in a supportive community environment.
Join the team on a filmmaking intensive designed for aspiring filmmakers, creatives, and storytellers who want to build real-world film skills, industry confidence, and local connections.
Run by Stair Light Productions, the course blends practical, hands-on learning with discussion-based insight into how the film industry actually works — from set etiquette and crew roles, through to camera operation, storytelling, and collaboration.
Rather than theory-heavy teaching, this program focuses on:
Learning by doing
Working with professional film gear such as RED, ARRI, BLACK MAGIC DESIGN, PROAIM, RODE
Building confidence on set
Exploring DIRECTING, CINEMATOGRAPHY, AC, GRIP, SOUND,
Connecting with other local creatives
Whether you’re brand new or already have some experience, this course is about getting you moving, not waiting for permission.
What Will Be Taught
Across the sessions, participants will learn:
Core filmmaking roles (director, cinematographer, producer, sound)
How a film set operates in the real world
Camera basics and visual storytelling
Working with lighting, sound, and monitoring equipment
Collaboration and communication on set
How to start creating short films and projects locally
Industry pathways, next steps, and how to keep momentum going
The first session will focus on:
Introductions & networking
Overview of the filmmaking process
Hands-on time with professional camera and film equipment
Setting goals for personal projects and future sessions
Who This Is For?
Aspiring filmmakers
Film students or ex-students
Actors wanting to understand film sets
Content creators wanting to level up production skills
Anyone curious about filmmaking and the local film industry
No prior experience required.
What You’ll Get:
✅ Hands-on experience with professional film equipment
✅ Practical skills you can use immediately ✅ Industry insight from working filmmakers
✅ A supportive creative community ✅ Networking opportunities with like-minded creatives
✅ Clear next steps to continue making films on the Gold Coast
Why You Should Sign Up
If you’ve been:
Waiting for the “right time” to start
Missing being on set
Wanting community, momentum, and direction
Unsure how to move forward in film locally
Dates
Saturday 17 January 2026 - Saturday 14 February 2026 (UTC+10)Location
Broadbeach Cultural Centre (Multipurpose Hall)
61 Sunshine Blvd, , Mermaid Waters Queensland 4218
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