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Future Filmmakers Conference

An exclusive industry experience for aspiring filmmakers

An exclusive industry experience for aspiring filmmakers.

Future Filmmakers will include a jam-packed day of workshops, screen and media careers presentations and insights into the current and future trends within the screen and media industry. Whether you aspire to be a director, screenwriter, cinematographer, or simply want to know more about the filmmaking process, this event will offer practical skills and expert guidance to help you explore your passion. 

Throughout the day, students will participate in a variety of engaging workshops, where they’ll have the opportunity to develop their filmmaking skills, experiment with creative techniques, and gain invaluable knowledge about the screen industry. Step into the world of professional filmmaking, collaborate with like-minded peers and receive guidance from experts who have worked in the industry. 

What can you expect?

  • The inside scoop on the BUFTA Awards
  • Insights into the Screen and Media industry
  • Opportunities to network with likeminded individuals 

Designed for Years 10, 11, and 12, this valuable event introduces students to the world of screen production, storytelling and career pathways in the creative industries. Students and teachers will develop knowledge and skills aligned to Media Arts, Media Arts in Practice, General Film, Television and New Media and Certificate III Screen and Media. Bond University will also be offering exclusive campus tours, including our dedicated Film & Television studio. 

By the end of the conference, you’ll walk away with a greater understanding of career pathways in the creative industries, new skills to enhance your filmmaking journey, and a network of industry connections that could help shape your future in film!

Register now to secure your spot.

 

Please note:

  • There are 3 breakout sessions and 6 activities occurring simultaneously.
  • Your school will only get to experience 3 activities.
  • “Tickets” are organised by Groups which will dictate which activities you have been allocated to during breakout sessions. Please read the Ticket Description carefully.
  • Please ensure that your total “tickets” include the total number of teachers and students.

 

Essential Screen Skills delivers the Screen and Media Gateway to Industry School Program, proudly supported and funded by the Queensland Government and Essential Crew.

Event Details

  • Date: Friday 5th of June
  • Time: 8:15am – 2:00pm
  • Location: Bond University, Gold Coast campus
  • Year Levels: Year 10, 11 and 12
  • Group registrations: 1 teacher/staff member per student group.
  • Cost: $5 per person

Supervision: a school staff member must supervise their school group and will be required to actively manage student behaviour. Presenters will not be required to manage student behaviour.

Purchase your tickets here:https://events.humanitix.com/future-filmmakers-conference-presented-by-essential-screen-skills-and-bond-university
 

Event Schedule

Future Filmmakers Schedule

 

Time  Activity 
8:15am Sign in
8:45amWelcome
8:50am In Conversation with BUFTA Alumni
10:00amMorning Tea break
10:30am Breakout 1 (see 'breakout sessions' below)
11:15am Travel to next session
11:20am Breakout 2 (see 'breakout sessions' below)
12:05pm Lunch break
12:35pmBreakout 3 (see 'breakout sessions' below)
1:25pm Next steps in the Screen Industry for High School students
1:50pm Closing remarks
2:00pmDepart 

Breakout Sessions:

  • Campus Tour
  • BUFTA Technical – Live Television Studio
  • BUFTA Awards Competition Tips – How to tell a story that will get you noticed
  • Essential Screen Skills – Laura Clelland, Intro to the Screen Industry
  • Essential Screen Skills – MacFarlane Brothers journey to the Screen Industry
  • Essential Screen Skills – Kate Dickson, NEP

The BUFTA Competition

Bond University Film and Television Academy (BUFTA) hosts an annual short film competition for Year 11 and 12 secondary students all across Australia, which has been immensely popular amongst emerging filmmakers since its inception in 1996. Offering a grand prize of a full scholarship to study at Bond University, the competition has grown to become one of the most well-respected competitions in the Southern Hemisphere. 

Entries for the 2026 BUFTA short film competition open on 1 June, 2026.

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