INTO THE WILD with the Short Gorilla Team
That’s why the team behind the Short Gorilla Film Festival invites you to a day of workshops, on Saturday the 17th of December, 10:30am, at Courthouse ARTS. Entry is free to members, and workshops will run until 2:30pm.
Above all, the workshops aim to be informal and informative – bring your ideas, unfinished scripts or footage, or just yourself, and we’ll see what we can cook up! Contact the team at shortgorilla@courthouse.org.au to sign up, or with any questions.
“Lights, Camera…”: Plan and Prepare your Film with Izzy Losi
“…Action plan!” Multimedia artist Izzy Losi walks you through the basics of planning and preparation, working smarter, not harder! Learn how a few basic tricks can save you hours of stress, and keep the tensions on set to a bare minimum.
Writing for the Screen: Styles and Contexts with Mitch Cunningham
Writer Mitch Cunningham helps you build a script from an idea, or trim a messy script down to size. Learn the different ways of approaching a script, the tricks behind successful scriptwriting, and how to get the most out of your words!
Shooting Digital: Tips, Tricks and Techniques with Stephen Oakes
Filmmaker Stephen Oakes has some digital cameras, and decades of experience with film and editing technology. Taking these cameras, we’ll explore the Courthouse ARTS building, experiment with filming techniques, then edit our videos with the latest software. Will we create one giant super-film? Either way, you’ll walk away with a tonne of tips and tricks!






