Resources

Resources & Tutorials

  • Screen Australia

    Tips on screenwriting, budgeting, and production

  • AFTRS

    Workshops, tutorials, and filmmaking advice

  • FilmFreeway

    Best practices for submitting your films to festivals

  • StudioBinder

    Video production planning, tutorials, and tips

  • No Film School

    A free community with filmmaking guides

Scriptwriting & Storytelling

  • The Script Lab

    Breakdowns of structure and character development

  • BBC Writers' Room

    Read professional screenplays for inspiration

  • Celtx

    An intuitive scriptwriting tool with templates

Production & Technical Skills

  • FilmRiot

    DIY filmmaking techniques, tutorials, and more

  • RocketJump

    Practical filmmaking tutorials and behind-the-scenes

  • DSLRguide

    Low-budget filmmaking tutorials, tips and tricks

Sound & Editing

  • DaVinci Resolve

    Professional-level editing software by Blackmagic Design

  • Free Music Archive

    Royalty-free (copyright-free) music for your film

  • Epidemic Sound

    A music and sound effects catalogue

  • Audacity

    Edit and clean up your film’s audio easily

Casting & Acting

  • Casting Networks

    Find and cast actors for your short film

  • StarNow

    A platform for connecting with actors and crew

  • Talent Releases

    Learn how to create a talent release form (StudioBinder)

Funding & Grants

  • Australia Youth Film Festival (AUYFF) Fund

    Funding for students

  • Screen Australia

    Funding for emerging filmmakers by Screen Australia

  • Cultural Fund

    Australian crowdfunding for creatives