LGBTIQA+ Young Filmmakers Workshop 2025

Are you aged 15–18, identify as LGBTIQA+ and have an interest in film?

Over three fun-filled days, we provide you with the skills to tell your own screen stories, led by LGBTIQA+ identifying ACMI and industry facilitators in a safe and inclusive environment. Whichever stage you're at in your filmmaking journey, we encourage you to apply. You might be just starting to get interested in writing and filmmaking, or you might be approaching your VCE and are interested in some skills to help you in your Media Studies projects.

The program

Day 1 explore storytelling techniques to get your ideas happening and encourage you to find your unique voice as a storyteller. We cover script writing basics and structure by looking at scripts and scenes from films. In small groups, you will work on a short script ready to be filmed.

Day 2 includes a familiarisation with the camera, learning some filmmaking techniques and working together as a film crew to film the short scripts you developed on day 1.

Day 3 is all about post-production. You'll get to edit the films you shot on day 2, culminating with a screening to celebrate all your work.

During the workshop, you’ll hear from LGBTIQA+ filmmakers about their experiences and get a chance to watch some short films for inspiration!

The workshop is FREE to attend.

This program is supported by the Victorian Government through the Healthy Equal Youth program.

Applications for the 2025 workshop are now open and close 11:59pm Monday 10th November.

How to apply

• Fill out the application form

OR

• Send us a short video (no longer than 2 minutes)

In a short video, tell us a bit about yourself and why you are interested in being involved in our LGBTIQA+ Young Filmmakers Workshop. It doesn't need to be fancy – you can film it on a phone camera, ipad, or webcam. Tell us about:

1. Your curiosity and passion for queer art and filmmaking
2. Any projects you have worked on collaboratively, and your experience working with others
3. Your creative pursuits or experiences - it could be filmmaking, animation, music, art, videogames, writing, storytelling - anything that excites you. 

The application form will prompt you to add a link to your video, or send via file transfer.

This program is open to LGBTIQA+ identifying young people, aged 15-18.

If you identify as trans or gender diverse, we strongly encourage you to apply.

If you have any questions about the workshop or the application process, please get in touch with Nicole Goode Producer, School Programs at nicole.goode@acmi.net.au