Why you should study at IFSS

9 key points that sets IFSS apart from other schools:

1. Write and direct 5 substantial short films and 3 minor documentary-style projects.  All projects created by you, with copyright vested in you on completion.
2. Work on major production roles in up to 24 other films directed by your class mates.
3. All production budgets and costs are fully funded by IFSS and students are in total control over how their production budget is spent.
4. You have access to the school's facilites and equipment outside class time and beyond school projects.
5. You get to use in-house RED ONE® and RED EPIC® digital cinema cameras and other cutting-edge equipment and facilities.
6. Continuous one-on-one mentoring including intensive script consultancies and class sizes capped at 24 students.
7. We train you across all areas of cinema production for a holistic perspective and skill base, preparing you to write and direct any kind of film or TV project.
8. Learn post-production across multiple software applications and choose the one that’s right for you.
9. Highest quality teaching staff with current, extensive industry experience.

IFSS is the home of daring cinema.

We aim to transform you into a fearless cinematic artist, with dynamic storytelling skills, technical excellence and a distinctive creative voice.

Throughout the program there is a strong emphasis on career pathways, employability skills, industry knowledge, collaboration and professionalism.
 
The International Film School Sydney immerses students in every aspect of cinema-making with an holistic approach to the diversity of forms – screens small and large. With full creative control, students make film after film using future-focused production facilities.

The two year intensive training teaches through a hands-on creative process that emulates worldwide industry practice; nurturing, supporting and challenging students on a path towards their own distinctive vision, voice and sensibility.

We believe that if you want to be a successful writer, director, editor, cinematographer or producer, you must first be immersed in all these disciplines in order that you fully understand the implications of every action you take and creative choice you make.

The IFSS is a Registered Training Organisation providing training and assessment services in filmmaking, registered with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA).