Unique outback film camp

Film, animation and screenwriting students from around the world have the opportunity to head to the iconic Australian Outback for an intensive program of writing, production, masterclasses and screenings.

Open to passionate secondary school students in year 11 and 12 to explore screen and media production as an exciting option for a career pathway after school.

Students experience an extraordinary hands-on, immersive journey, under the supervision and direction of experienced industry professionals and Griffith Film School lecturers through the various aspects of creating a short film during the camp.

Watch this space for information about Swaggies Film Camp in 2025.

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Swaggies Film Camp schedule

Day/date

What's on?

Friday 30 June
  1. Travel to Winton
  2. Scout: Butterfly Dreaming
  3. Welcome to Country & Dinner
Saturday 1 July
  1. Introduction to Camera & Sound
  2. Waltzing Matilda Centre
  3. Screenwriter's Pitch
  4. Festival Closing Night
Sunday 2 July
  1. Intro to Editing
  2. Age of Dinosaurs
  3. Campfire Storytelling
  4. Camping
Monday 3 July
  1. Bladensburg Shoot
  2. Rough Edit
Tuesday 4 July
  1. Rangelands Shoot
  2. Rough Edit
Wednesday 5 July
  1. Final Editing
  2. Sound Design
Thursday 6 July
  1. Screening
  2. Depart from Winton

Please note: schedule may change without notice

Griffith Film School

Interested in studying film, animation or games design at Griffith Film School?

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Applications for the 2023 Swaggies Film Camp in Winton, outback Queensland, are open.

Dates: 30 June – 6 July 2022

Applications close: 15 May 2023 5pm

Cost: $680

Please make sure you:

  • Complete all of the fields in this form
  • Include your teacher endorsement
  • Include your most recent report card
  • Upload a short 30 second - 45 second video telling us why you'd love to participate in Swaggies Film Camp

Preference will be given to students applying from schools in the Boulia, Diamantina, Winton, Barcaldine, Longreach, Barcoo and Blackall Tambo (RC) Shires, however it is anticipated that there will be additional places for students from other regions throughout Queensland.

Application process

Applications open

Monday 20 March 2023, 9 am

Virtual information session

Monday 8 May 2022, 4 pm (Zoom)

Applications close

Monday 15 May 2022, 5 pm

Successful applicants advised

Friday 19 May 2022

Full payment required

$680 payment required by Friday 2 June 2022

Onboarding virtual meeting with students and parents

Monday 5 June 2022, 4 pm

Swaggies Film Camp

Friday 30 June – Thursday 6 July 2023

Preference will be given to students applying from schools in the Boulia, Diamantina, Winton, Barcaldine, Longreach, Barcoo and Blackall Tambo (RC) Shires, however it is anticipated that there will be additional places for students from other regions throughout Queensland

Applications will be a combination of completing an application form, teacher endorsement and providing a short 30– 45 second video telling us why you’d love to attend Swaggies Film Camp.

This program is presented by Griffith Film School, in partnership with Essential Screen Skill, Winton Shire Council, Koa Cultural Advisors and the Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival

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Frequently asked questions

Will classes be run on-campus?

Is Experience Week only for year 12 students?

Do I need to be able to draw for the animation classes?

Do I need prior knowledge of film-making to attend?

Do I have to wear my school uniform?

Will I receive a certificate of participation?

For further information about this outback experience week, please contact Griffith Film School.

Study areas

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Animation

Participants will gain insights into the whole animation creation process. Participants will explore all stages of production –from ideation and storyboarding, through to selecting media (2D/3D), editing, sound and export and produce their own animation using the stop-motion technique.

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Film and Screen Media Production

Participants will gain insights into how films are made, inducing the basics of visual languages and how moving images are interpreted by audiences. In addition, participants will take part in all stages of pre-production, production and post-production in both cast and crew roles and have first-hand experience producing a live-action sequence.