Shaping the next generation of creative storytellers

Griffith Film School prepares the next generation of creatives for careers across the global screen industry, spanning film, television, animation, games and immersive screen content. Storytelling sits at the core of our teaching - bold ideas realised through craft, collaboration and industry‑ready practice.

Our programs develop specialist creative and technical skills, with a focus on cross‑disciplinary collaboration to create original screen experiences for contemporary audiences. Located in Brisbane’s cultural precinct, students collaborate with Queensland College of Art and Design and Queensland Conservatorium peers, strengthening industry connections and real‑world creative practice.

Study Options

Bachelor of Game Design and Production

Design, build and play your own games while showcasing creative vision and technical skill - from concept and world‑building to gameplay systems, polished interactive experiences and even distribution.

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Bachelor of Film and Screen Media Production

Make films for audiences, not just the classroom - work on real productions, collaborate in crew roles, and graduate with finished screen works that showcase your creative vision and practical filmmaking skills.

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Bachelor of Animation

Create animation from the ground up - turn original ideas into finished animated works by developing concepts, designing characters and animating performances. Build a portfolio that shows how you think, move and tell stories through animation.

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Diploma of Technical Screen Production

A direct, practice-based pathway into technical careers developed in close collaboration with screen industry experts to address the critical skills shortage of trained, job-ready Below-The-Line (BTL) crew.

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Master of Cinematic Arts

Undertake research and practical work in your chosen discipline - produce creative works with cross-disciplinary, collaborative approaches as you explore new and emerging trends, platforms and media.

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Top ranking

Animation degree ranked #9 globally in International Animation School Rankings.

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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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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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Get in touch

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Contact details

Griffith Film School enquiries:

gfs@griffith.edu.au

Location:

Griffith University, 472 Stanley St, South Brisbane

Queensland 4101, Australia

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Student enquiries:

For student enquiries, including all current, prospective, international and research study questions, please contact Griffith University Student Connect.

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