Image: The crew of GFS production Two Weeks on set: Isabel Stanfield, Ben Cotgrove, Mary Duong.
Make the most of your film school studies
Explore some of the opportunities available to Griffith Film School students including 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.
Opportunities for high school students
Explore the many opportunities for high school students interested in film, animation or games design. Activities range from campus tours to our annual experience week for Year 11 and 12 students. We also offer alternate pathway programs for students, enabling you to start studying at Griffith Film School sooner.
Study tours and field trips
Studying at Griffith Film School opens up a world of opportunity. As a GFS student, you can choose to undertake an international study tour. Gain credit towards your degree while enjoying exciting cultural experiences and advancing your professional skills.
Global industry links
- Active member of the World Film School Association (CILECT) providing leadership in the Asia-Pacific Association
- Leader in establishment, management and growth of Australian Screen Production Education & Research Association (ASPERA)
- Ongoing engagement with Australian Teachers of Media (ATOM)
- Member of Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA)
Scholarships
We offer a number of scholarships to remarkable students, in particular the ABC John Bean ACS Memorial Scholarship for Cinematography, which encourages excellence in cinematography, with a focus on documentary; and the Kieran Ricketts Scholarship in Film and Screen Media, which honours a highly regarded and accomplished alumnus of Griffith Film School and ensures the talent, passion and creativity for storytelling that Kieran possessed is fostered and valued in other gifted students.
Partner Institutions and collaborations
We have a strong commitment to community partnerships and internationalisation and engage in regular consultation and liaison with local and national industry towards curriculum development and internship possibilities.
Students can take advantage of sponsorship, outreach and community service opportunities, project and research collaborations.
Artist in Residence
Griffith Film School invites and hosts a number of Artists in Residence (AIR) to consult and mentor students.
Student experience videos
Fruit Ninja Nation
Griffith Film School students had their work seen on a global scale through creating a YouTube mini series around the incredibly popular Fruit Ninja app.
Hugo Weaving collaboration
Students from Griffith's Livelab worked with Hugo Weaving to create a deeply personal short film about Weaving's 16 year old nephew who has autism spectrum disorder.