Course overview
SAE has a range of approaches to learning and teaching that can be activated to provide flexibility in the face of changing circumstances as required, to support student progression regardless of external factors.
SAE Film graduates have been involved with outstanding production companies, studios and networks, including Nine Network, Steam Motion and Sound, Fuel VFX, Foxtel, ABC and independent production companies.
Be cast directly into a world-class creative environment with SAE’S hands-on Diploma of Film. Guided by expert lecturers you will gain an in-depth introduction to film, from scriptwriting and film production, right through to digital post-production. You will engage in collaborative studio-based learning where you will have access to all the latest equipment and software including DaVinci Resolve colour grading software and Adobe Creative Cloud.
You’ll feel like you are already working, with the amount of hands-on experience you’ll gain operating film production equipment for a variety of screen contexts, including cameras, lighting, and sound.
You’ll also learn about digital post-production including audio mixing, tilting colour grading and the authoring processes.
Course record
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Entry-level videographer, entry-level film crew, camera assistant, production assistant, entry-level editor, independent filmmaker.
Other Information
Practical experience
SAE offers hands on, practical and project based education – it’s what makes us unique. We recognised this back in 1976 and that’s why we pioneered our hands-on, industry focused, and personalised curriculum. You will truly sharpen your skills by doing, not watching. From day one, you’ll be in small classes, using the latest equipment. The more prac work the better – that’s our theory.
Fees and charges
SAE offers a range of options to help students fund their studies. Current SAE fee information.
Majors
Areas of study
Colour grading, compositing, directing, editing, producing.
Entry requirements
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Student profile
Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- SydneyNSW14 Sept 2026
- SydneyNSW