YOOBEE FACULTY OF FILM

About the Faculty of Film

Making a movie calls for skills in storytelling, creativity, design and teamwork. We have been helping talented individuals get their start in the industry for 27 years through our legendary South Seas Film School Campus programmes.

Today, we are New Zealand’s largest specialised film school with world-class creative campuses at six locations around the country. Offering specialisations in directing, screenwriting, makeup artistry and costume design, documentary directing, camera, lighting, audio, on-screen acting and post-production, we’re fuelling the demand for local and international talent.

 

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What we Teach

Artistic? Technical? Organised? Whatever your strengths, our hands-on programmes help you specialise in directing, screenwriting, costume design, makeup or visual effects.

Depending on your goals, you can get started with a six-month introduction course, get work-ready with a one-year full-time diploma, or choose one of our pathway programmes on specialist technical skills.

Production Management

 

Directing & Screenwriting

 

On-screen Acting

 

Documentary Directing

 

Make Up & Costume Design

 

 

 

Camera, Audio and Lighting

 

Post-production

 

Student Success

 

Oscar Featherstone, Emmy Award Winner

Oscar Featherstone, a 2011 graduate of Yoobee South Seas was globally recognised for his editing work and winning a News & Documentary Emmy Award for his efforts...

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MEET A TUTOR

Attitude is Key

This multi-talented creative has made her mark across all aspects of the film and television sector, from researcher, production manager and director to scriptwriter, presenter and actor. Sasha Handsaker's ability to succeed in a broad range of roles is underpinned by her unwavering passion for people – her special gift for finding the magic in the daily lives of everyday folk.

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Explore our Programmes

Film

Open to international students

Diploma in Film and Content Creation

Level 5

40 weeks

Whether it's creating engaging social content, directing music videos, or producing large-scale corporate pieces, this course covers all aspects of the content creation process, and analysing its impact. Designed with the latest industry demands in mind, you'll graduate with cutting-edge skills to stay ahead of the competition.

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Film

Open to international students

Diploma in Drama (Screen Acting)

Level 6

2 years

This two-year diploma offers in-depth training in voice, body, imagination, and collaboration, allowing you to develop your acting toolbox. You will be further challenged with opportunities for live performance, while being guided and advised on how to form industry networks – a crucial part of gaining relevance in an ever-evolving industry.

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Film

Open to international students

Diploma in Film and TV Production

Level 6

40 weeks

With a ferocious reputation for success, this course will teach you the fundamentals and professional practices needed to build a toolbox of skills in film and television production. Over the course of the year, you will participate in more than 20 productions, giving you the communication and collaboration know-how when working with crews on set.

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