Our Adventure Film School has been running since 2011 and has an impressive reputation producing more than a few award-winning film makers. We run either a two-day beginner/intermediate course or a five-day advanced course each year.
This year the AFS returns to the beginner and intermediate filmmaker. Any one who’s curious about the craft or has dabbled but is interested to learn more, this year is for you.
2027 Two-Day Beginner/Intermediate Course Overview
This intensive two days will fill your mind and our hope is that you leave the end of the weekend inspired and with a fire lit in your belly to go out a find and capture stories that you are passionate about and you would like to share with the world!
For this 2 day course we will head back to the basics and you’ll learn the core skills of camera settings, exposure and composition, learn to shoot sequences that will tell your story when you get to the editing side of things. Basic editing, titles and simple sound will get you taking the first steps to creating a project from start to finish.
The school has a definite adventure focus. Think: filming in the outdoors, around and in water, up and down mountains, and in the backcountry.
This will give you the skills and confidence to head out find and create your story. We are hopeful that after this you will have the drive to progress your learning so that you can make it into the Int/advanced 5 day course in the future.
Who is the Course for?
The course is aimed at people who have not done much filming or editing, but have a keen interest in hands on learning.
Cost:
The 2 day course fee is: $245 – subsidised by Film Queenstown Lakes and the NZ Mountain Film Festival Charitable Trust.
The NZMFF Trust also offers a free youth position available for under-18-year-olds. Contact us to apply.
Refund policy: If you have to pull out of the AFS and we can fill your spot, 100% refund. If you have to pull out before the course fills up, same 100% refund. If you pull out late and the course is full, and we can’t fill your spot, no refund.
Course Size
The student numbers will be limited to 12 and you must be 16 years or older.
Dates/Times
8.30am to 4.30pm, Saturday June 19 and Sunday June 20.
Venue
The classroom is in the Faulks Room in the Lake Wanaka Centre (which sadly has no wheelchair access).
REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 2027
Check back in the new year!
2027 Tutor
Ross Mackay specialises in remote access video and photo, aerial video and photography. Based in the heart of the Southern Alps of New Zealand he has grown up being integrated into this beautiful and rugged part of the world which has shaped the way he approaches the work he does. He loves to ski, kite, fly, ride and walk his way around the mountains of New Zealand. His experience spans a multitude of projects including art department, pre-production, aerial videography, data wrangling and management. He has worked on a variety of projects from Discovery channel segments, Air New Zealand online advertising content to shooting Television series and long form content.
