Explore your passion for film, animation and games design

We’re preparing the next generation of filmmakers, animators and game designers for creative and exciting careers within the international business of film, television and digital screen media production.

Learn from expert industry practitioners and academics, teaching cutting-edge creation for multimedia and digital game development, 2D and 3D animation and effects and screen production.

Collaborate with Queensland College of Art and Design and Queensland Conservatorium students and engage with industry connections. Practice your craft globally as an innovative storyteller.

Portfolio admission

Admission to the Animation or Film and Screen Media Production is via portfolio; to Games Design - via portfolio or ATAR/rank

Experience Griffith Film School

Experience Week

Experience Week is tailored to current Year 11 and 12 students considering future tertiary study at the Griffith Film School. During the week-long program, participants will choose a study area (Film, Animation or Games Design) and be taught by our highly skilled, industry connected teaching team and gain theoretical and practical skills. Participants will also complete a piece of work for their creative portfolio and get a feel for what it’s like to study at the Griffith Film School. In 2024, you will have the choice to attend Experience Week either 24–28 June 2024, or 1–5 July 2024.

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Winton Experience

In 2023 this unique, intensive, outback film camp will run 30 June – 6 July 2023. This opportunity is open to passionate secondary school students in year 11 and 12 looking to explore screen and media as an exciting option for a career pathway after school. You'll experience an extraordinary hands-on, immersive journey under the supervision and direction of experienced industry professionals and Griffith Film School lecturers through the various aspects of creating a short film during the camp. Applications to attend the Winton Swaggies Film Camp close 15 May 2023.

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Experience week

Week-long program tailored to current Year 11 and 12 students considering future tertiary study at Griffith Film School.

Study options

Film and Screen Media Production

Cultivate professional skills in film direction, producing, camera, sound, lighting, editing, digital composing and scriptwriting. Leverage our strong industry links and follow in the footsteps of other successful graduates.

Click above to watch our 2019 film showreel.

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Animation

Develop your own vision as an artist and animator. Use top of the line hardware and premium industry-recognised software to produce original animated projects, from concept to delivery.

Click above to watch our 2019 animation showreel.

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Games Design

Open the door to this 21st Century medium of artistic expression. Equip yourself for a successful career conceptualising and creating the next wave of games and virtual worlds.

Click above to watch our 2019 games design showreel.

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Top ranking

Animation degree ranked #10 globally in International Animation School Rankings.

Watch graduate productions

View the creative production outcomes from our film, animation, and games design students

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Opportunities

View the various opportunities available to GFS students, including practical hands-on learning and film festival participation; guest lectures and masterclasses with industry leaders; scholarships; connections with partner institutions; exchange and study tours; and opportunities for current high school students.

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Graduate productions

Graduate Productions

We welcome you to view the creative production outcomes from our Griffith Film School Bachelors and Honours students from film, animation, and games design. Due to distribution restrictions, only authorised users are permitted to view the most recent productions in full with a password, however past year's productions are unrestricted.

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LiveLab

LiveLab

LiveLab is the commercial production arm of Griffith Film School, providing a comprehensive work integrated learning experience for students. Covering all platforms, LiveLab produces innovative, creative content, and a professional service on par with the best production companies.

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CAPA Conference: 21-22 September 2023

With a focus on animation, this symposium aims to bring together practitioners and researchers to share their experiences.

Artist in Residence

Griffith Film School invites and hosts a number of Artists in Residence (AIR) to consult and mentor students. Our residency programs give students the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals, to challenge and refine their artistic and technical practices, exchange ideas and perspectives, and inspire students to take their own pursuits to the next level.

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Featured Alumni

Aaron Winterhoff

Games Designer for EA Games

Aaron Winterhoff

Games Design

Aaron scored his dream gig, working as a technical artist with global gaming giant EA Games—the company behind hits like The Sims, Battlefield and a range of popular sports titles.

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Angie Fielder

Hollywood Film Producer

Angie Fielder

Film

2018 saw Angie Fielder's production company, Aquarius Films, mark a decade in business. She also celebrated the success of her film Lion, which stormed the box office and was nominated for six Oscars.

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Matthew Schofield

The Simpsons Animator

Matthew Schofield

Animation

Matthew is a Supervising Storyboard Director for Film Roman, the Burbank-based animation studio responsible for some of the world’s best-known animated shows, including The Simpsons.

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Master of Screen Production

Undertake practical work in a strong collaborative environment with screenings and discussions. Take advantage of work placements or internships to combine theory and practice. Your acquired research skills will help you respond effectively to the changing nature of the screen production industry.

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Contact

Contact us at Griffith Film School