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 creation.
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 Queensland Conservatorium students and engage with industry connections. Practice your craft globally as an innovative storyteller.
Top ranking
Griffith named top creative arts school in Australia according to the latest Uni Reviews rankings
Study options
Film and Screen Media
Griffith Film School
Cultivate professional skills in film direction, camera, sound, lighting, editing, digital composing and scriptwriting. Leverage our strong industry links and follow in the footsteps of other successful graduates.
Animation
Griffith Film School
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.
Games Design
Griffith Film School
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.
Animation and Games Design show reels
Animation show reel
Studying animation at Griffith will give you the skills to stand out in this global industry.
Games Design show reel
Study Games Design at Griffith to create the next wave of games and virtual worlds.
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.
Featured
Asia Pacific Screen Lab
Submissions are currently open for the Asia Pacific Screen Lab (APSL). Now in its third year, APSL develops a vehicle for enabling film co-productions by early career feature filmmakers from across the Asia Pacific. Mentors sourced from Asia Pacific Screen Academy.
LiveLab
LiveLab is the commercial production arm of Griffith Film School. Covering all platforms of screen production, games and animation, LiveLab produces innovative, creative content, and a professional service on a par with the best production companies.
Student opportunities
Griffith Film School has a strong commitment to community partnerships and internationalisation. View the various opportunities available to students, including guest lectures and masterclasses with industry leaders.
Challenge your creative potential
QCA Live is the central hub breaking new ground by offering you platforms to redirect, challenge and rethink where you can take your creative career. Explore studio courses, work-integrated learning, professional development, real world projects, industry engagement, and mobility opportunities.
She’s Not There: virtuality, animation and live music in performance
Conceived and directed by GFS staff Louise Harvey and Peter Moyes, 'She’s Not There' utilised motion capture of a vocal performance by Christine Johnston, and music from Composer Cameron Patrick, for the 3D animation of a fictional cabaret singer, Ms. Burly Chassis.
Featured Alumni
Animation CEO
Avrill Stark
As CEO and Executive Producer of A Stark Production, Avrill has established herself as a leading independent producer and creator of global children’s film and television content.
Hollywood filmmakers
Spierig brothers
Twins Peter and Michael Spierig are taking Hollywood by storm with their films Undead, Daybreakers, and Predestination, starring Ethan Hawke.
Games designer
Ben Cooper
As a successful games designer, Ben has worked on a number of games including: Heroes Call (iOS, Android), Hand of Fate (Steam, PS4, Xbox One), and Atop the Wizards Tower (Oculus).
The Simpsons animator
Matthew Schofield
Matthew works for Film Roman, the Burbank-based animation studio responsible for some of the world’s best-known animated shows, including The Simpsons.
Cannes honours
Griffith Film School graduate Qiu Yang, has won a prestigious Palme D’Or for best short film at the 70th Cannes Film Festival
Latest news
May 14, 2018
Griffith grad scripts Picnic at Hanging Rock remake
Griffith Film School alumnus Alice Addison has penned a critically-acclaimed remake of Picnic at Hanging Rock – re-imagining Joan Lindsay’s iconic Australian novel for a new generation on the small screen. The $20 million, six-part series, which had its world premiere on Foxtel, will als...
May 14, 2018
Griffith film grad directs Australia’s first Netflix original feature
Griffith Film School alumnus Yolanda Ramke has written and co-directed Australia's first Netflix original feature film, Cargo. The post-apocalyptic zombie movie stars Martin Freeman and Susie Porter, and recently made its international debut at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York. Netflix bought ...
May 08, 2018
Griffith filmmakers selected for short film competition
Alumni and faculty from Griffith Film School have received funding to pursue their dream projects as part of a Screen Queensland short film competition. Screen Queensland's SQ Shorts Program has funded the production of 12 short films to allow emerging filmmakers to develop standout stories for the ...
April 11, 2018
Griffith filmmakers honoured at top US industry awards
Two cutting-edge productions from Griffith Film School‘s LiveLab studio have been honoured at the New York Festivals Best of TV & Film Awards in Las Vegas this week. The awards recognise content in all lengths and forms from over 50 countries. Dedicated to both the television and film indu...
April 03, 2018
Griffith filmmakers powering Comm Games broadcasts
Griffith Film School has more than 90 students and graduates working with Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games official broadcaster NEP. The Host Broadcast Training Program has provided Griffith film students with hands-on experience in the lead-up to the Games, working on NEP live broadcasts for net...