The Film School

The Film School specialises in teaching on film and with film. It's the only industry-run school in New Zealand and is unique with its visiting tutor programme, where tutors come into the school direct from the industry.

Learning to be a filmmaker isn't something that be can be taught from a book. Here at The Film School you learn-by-doing, through a combination of hands-on experience and visiting tutors who are experts in their fields, and enough supporting theory to backup the practical applications. You gain experience at writing, directing and editing, in lighting, camerawork and sound.

We welcome people with flair and dedication and a passionate commitment to New Zealand film and New Zealand stories, people who are the future of the film industry in New Zealand and beyond. We welcome storytellers to create a blueprint; potential directors to translate it into visual language; future technicians to realise the story and prospective producers to turn it into reality.

We know the industry is a volatile, creative and challenging milieu, so we provide you with the training and support to fulfil your aspirations.