Film, Stage and Television Director (NSW)

Film, Stage and Television Director (NSW/ACT)

Education and Training:

You can work as a film, stage and television director without formal qualifications. Entry to this occupation usually requires extensive experience in the film, television or theatre industries. However, your employment prospects may be improved if you have qualifications. You may like to consider a VET qualification in film and television production, media or screen. As subjects and prerequisites can vary between institutions, you should contact your chosen institution for further information.

You can also become a film, stage and television director through a traineeship in Screen and Media. Entry requirements may vary but employers usually require Year 10.

Alternatively, you can become a film, stage and television director by studying screen and media, film and television, theatre studies or visual communication at university. To get into these courses you usually need to gain your HSC/ACT Year 12. Prerequisite subjects, or assumed knowledge, in one or more of English, visual arts and design are normally required. Applicants may also be required to attend an interview, sit a written test or submit a folio of work. Most universities in Australia offer degrees in these areas. Universities have different prerequisites and some have flexible entry requirements. Contact the universities you are interested in for more information as requirements may change.

Additional Information:

Once you are employed, you may be able to develop, and have recognised, additional skills under the Screen and Media Training Package that will expand your career opportunities within this industry.

Related Courses:

While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.

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Employment Opportunities:

Film companies, television stations, video production houses and theatre companies employ film, stage and television directors.

Competition for jobs is very high and interstate and/or overseas experience is often needed to enhance employment prospects. Completion of a course will not guarantee entry to this occupation. Employment and advancement depend on considerable experience and talent.