Filmbites was established in 2003 to teach filmmaking skills to young people, both those who want a career in the film industry and those who are interested in simply learning new skills and having fun with their peers. 

As well as teaching filmmaking skills, our courses teach students vital skills for life such as team-work, cooperation, discipline, creativity and just doing your best.

Current activities/projects: 

After-school and weekend classes
Holiday classes
Professional Learning workshops for Teachers
Reel Connections
Risky Bizness
As You See It
Filmmaking workshops
One-off workshops
Home schoolers

For more information on any of these activities, or to discuss organising one for your child or group, please contact Hallie McKeig or Peta Clemeno at Filmbites on telephone 9408 0362 or info@filmbites.com.au

After-school and weekend classes:
Filmbites hold courses in Acting for Film & TV, Filmmaking, Animation and Gaming.  Most classes run for 2.5 hours, or 1.5 hours for under 9 year olds. 
The first term of each course is skills-based.  In the second term, the students put their new skills to work and produce their own short film – idea generation, storyboarding, directing, camera, light, sound and editing.  Student films are entered into film festivals and often win!
Enrolments are open, however preference goes to prior students.  New students are then added and matched to classes by age and experience. 
Courses run as per the school term and are $11.50 per hour, payable at the beginning of the term. 
Please see Courses for more detailed course information or Enrol for an enrolment form and timetable.

Holiday Classes:
During the school holidays, Filmbites run one-off workshops such as stunt work and make-up special effects, as well as some of the usual term favourites.  Click here to view our latest holiday program, or subscribe to get the latest details as they are released.

Professional Learning workshops for Teachers:
See information under Schools.

Reel Connections:
Filmbites has been commissioned by the City of Stirling to hold film workshops for youth over 3 years as part of the Reel Connections program, which aims to help young migrants and Indigenous youth at risk understand their legal rights, responsibilities and ensure their personal safety. 

Participants have so far made films on the subjects of joyriding and feuding.  Their film “The Feud” was a finalist in the EnhanceTV ATOM Awards 2008.

For more information about Reel Connections visit: http://www.stirling.wa.gov.au/reelconnections/

Launch of The Feud, Reel Connections film which achieved top three at ATOM TV awards in October 2008.

Risky Bizness:
Filmbites has been commissioned by the City of Gosnells to hold film workshops for youth over 3 years as part of the Risky Bizness program. 

For more information about Risky Bizness visit: http://www.gosnells.wa.gov.au/scripts/viewarticle.asp?NID=16530

As You See It; City of South Perth:
Filmbites has been commissioned by the City of South Perth to work with two community groups in January 2009 to create short films for As You See It, a community arts project that uses film to explore the values, concerns, needs and wants of the public for the future of South Perth, coinciding with the City of South Perth’s “Our Vision Ahead” project. 
The films will be presented at a mobile screening booth at the 2009 Fiesta Mends Street Carnivale. If you are aged 12-25 years, you can enter a film into As You See It.  Find out more here.

Filmmaking workshops:
Filmbites offers filmmaking workshops as required.  This usually takes the form of 25-30 hour courses, held over the course of 1 week/5 hours per day or 10 weeks/3 hours per day.
Students can choose to make their own music video or make a short film on the subject of their choice.  These workshops have previously been held for the Shire of Kalamunda’s holiday program.

One-off workshops:
Filmbites has taught filmmaking and make-up special effects for a number of schools in the metropolitan area.  Call us to discuss your needs or interests. 
Minimum booking of one hour plus call out fee.  Price on application.

Home schoolers:
Filmbites teaches filmmaking skills to home schooling groups.  Call us for information on workshops and courses for your group.