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What no one tells you about becoming a musician ft. Dan Sultan - FUTURE SIGNAL EP 1
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Developed by a talented team of SAE Perth graduates ๐ Dickson Hee, alongside Tom Lorenti, Liz Glass, Rhys Veale-Chan, and Harry May ๐, "Finch & Archie" will be available for playtesting at our booth ๐ฎ
PAX Aus is Australiaโs premier gaming convention, bringing together developers, players, and enthusiasts from across the country. Donโt miss this opportunity to get hands-on with an innovative indie game created by our graduates, and discover where creativity and collaboration at SAE can take you.
๐ October 10โ12, 2024
๐ Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
๐ฎ SAE Booth: PR08
๐ Find out more about SAE Games courses at: https://sae.edu.au/courses/games/
As the leaders in creative media and technology, weโve perfected the recipe to fast-track real careers ๐
๐๏ธ Access industry-standard gear and facilities
๐ Graduate with a killer portfolio, built to get you noticed
๐ Gain real-world industry experience
๐ค Build peer and mentoring networks like no other
๐ Scholarship opportunities
๐ No ATAR needed
๐ฐ FEE-HELP available
Check out SAEโs range of creative media and technology courses here: https://sae.edu.au/courses/
Follow our film student, Renee, as she hunts the perfect location for her short film "The Chairs that Face West" ๐ช
In this behind-the-scenes look, watch Renee explore potential filming locations, assess lighting conditions, test film gear and make creative decisions that will bring this story to life.
Credits: ๐ฌ
DOP @reneecampbell__
Producer @_rubytiller
Film: @thechairsthatfacewest_
Learn more about our film courses here ๐ https://sae.edu.au/courses/film/
Synopsis: A lonely woman on the frontier has a chance encounter with an injured bush ranger. In vulnerability, they find an unlikely connection and kinship - and then the law comes knocking.
Credits:
Written and Directed by Ro Bonici
Produced by Laura Jane Turner
Cinematography by Monica-Jane Saade
Production Design by Dakota Hull
Editor Thomas Young
"The bushranger myth is thoroughly queered in this binary-busting story of tenderness found in the arms of a fugitive." - MQFF
"Well acted and shot, Ballad elicits a glowing sense of possibility: a โwhat ifโ fantasy inside a dangerous and stifled reality." - Silvi Vann-Wall
WINNER - Best Short Film - LGBTQ+ Los Angeles Film Festival
Finalist for "My Queer Career " @ Queer Screens, Mardi Gras
Finalist for "Australian Shorts" @ MQFF
โNo gay bushrangers?โ SAE graduate Roe Bonniciโs short film unearths a hidden history
https://sae.edu.au/insights/ballad-sae-student-film-queer-film-festival/
Synopsis: A wandering, lone samurai warrior, Toshiro Kuroda, exhausted by his journey and dehydration, is confronted by another samurai. The samurai challenges Toshiro to a duel and he obliges until it is revealed that the samurai is his Shishou (master).
Fighting Spirit all action and Martial Arts Film Festival
Bloodstained Indie Film Festival: Sci-fi Horror Action - Tokyo
Short and sweet SAE International Student Film Festival
International Filmmaker Festival of New York
Chungbuk International Martial arts & Action Film festival.
Placed as a finalist at Aladerri International Film Festival
Won best Actor at Universal Martial Arts Film Festival.
Credits:
Written and Directed by John Do
Produced by Eric Pan
Cinematography by Alex Pedraza
Production Design by Eryn Hilditch
Editor Eneasi Teaupa
Sound Design Anslem Lai & Joel Davies
Music by Jesse Buzza
This partnership will give SAEโs VFX and Virtual Production students the opportunity to get real-world industry experience through extended work placements with one of the worldโs leading visual effect studios.
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April's journey hasn't been without challenges. She's faced uncertainty, fear, and even judgment. But her story is a powerful reminder that authenticity and passion often require us to step outside our comfort zones.
"You only get one life. And I'd rather spend mine creating stories that matter than settling for comfort that kills who I really am," April shares.
At SAE University College, we're proud to support students like April who are brave to chase their creative dreams and transform their passion into purpose.
In April's words: "Here's to bold moves, uncertain paths, and the courage to start again โจ
For more information about our Film courses, visit: https://sae.edu.au/courses/film/
SAE's Computer Science courses give you the in-demand skills employers are looking for โ from Python and Java to AI and cloud computing. Choose your specialisation in Games Programming, Software Development, Cyber Security or Web Development and graduate career-ready ๐
Plus, you'll get to collaborate on epic projects with VFX, Film, Games and Animation students. Talk about bringing your code to life!
Ready to start your tech journey? Check out our Computer Science courses ๐ https://sae.edu.au/courses/computer-science/
See you there ๐ Register at ๐ https://sae.edu.au/whats-on/
From hands-on workshops at SAE Germany to exploring one of Europe's most creative cities, this experience didn't just inspire them - it fundamentally changed how they approach their craft ๐จ โจ
Ready to transform your creative journey?
Find out more about the study tour ๐ https://sae.edu.au/why-sae/international-study-tour/
Weโve perfected the recipe to fast-track real careers ๐
๐๏ธ Access industry-standard gear and facilities
๐ Graduate with a killer portfolio, built to get you noticed
๐ Gain real-world industry experience
๐ค Build peer and mentoring networks like no other
๐ Scholarship opportunities
๐ No ATAR needed
๐ฐ FEE-HELP available
Check out SAEโs range of creative media and technology courses here: https://sae.edu.au/courses/
ยท Full-frame 10.2MP sensor for cinematic depth
ยท 4K recording up to 120fps (hello slow-motion!)
ยท Internal 10-bit 4:2:2 recording
ยท Fast Hybrid Autofocus with real-time Eye AF
ยท Compact design - under 2lbs!
ยท Built-in electronic variable ND filter
Ideal for our students working on documentaries, narratives, and commercial projects. Finally, cinema-quality gear that is light and portable โจ
For more information about our Film courses, visit: https://sae.edu.au/courses/film/
Open Day offers:
Hands-on workshops across Film, Games, Animation, Design, Music, and Audio
Campus tours showcasing industry-standard facilities
Networking opportunities with current students and alumni
Insights from industry-experienced faculty
Information on accelerated degree pathways and scholarship opportunities
As Australia's only University College specialising in creative and technology education, SAE provides the practical skills, real-world experience, and industry connections essential for career success.
๐ Saturday 16 August | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
๐ Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth & Sydney
Registration: https://sae.edu.au/whats-on/
๐ฅ Want to be part of something bigger?
Find out more about SAE Work Placements โก๏ธ https://sae.edu.au/
#SAECreativeMedia #RISINGMelbourne #WorkPlacement #CreativeCareers #HandsOnLearning #SAEstudents #FutureOfCreativity
This years winter lineup featured an electrifying program of live music, spotlighting top Australian and international talent.
Imagine gaining industry experience at one of Australiaโs most significant creative industry hubs, renowned for its dynamic cultural events, performances, and exhibitions. SAEโs strong industry connections mean students have one-of-a-kind work placements, like working backstage at Carriageworks!
If your interested in courses that fast-track real careers, head to https://sae.edu.au/
Synopsis: Of Silk and Sawdust is a sci-fi drama about loss and robotic sentience. It follows a robot called Sonny, who through the story, evolves to comprehend emotions. The story starts as Sonny is sent to an abandoned Melbourne to find his dying owner's long-lost son. Ending up in a restaurant, he discovers the remnants of a birthday party. After experiencing a flashback, Sonny takes a memento and returns to the ship. After informing his owner on what happened, they sit in silence in his owner's final moments.
Of Silk and Sawdust is a five minute live-action, animated short film. Its intended goal is to be a simple and contained product that shows our VFX and Filmmaking skills The project will use filmed footage that will have visual effects and computer-generated imagery inserted to bring the story to life.
Credits:
Directed by Jeremy Revel
Story By Cynthia Widjaja, Ghina Desire Andriana, Jeremy Revel, Liam Currie
Screenplay by Liam Currie
Produced by Liam Currie
Cinematography Liam Currie
Editor Jeremy Revel
Music by Julian Tjahja
Nguyen Dihn Nam Ahm
Synopsis: A short dramedy that explores the absurd hell of being the middle-woman between two countries, cultures, social class and lingual politics.
Credits:
Produced and Directed by Theresa Angela
Written by Theresa Angela, Roy Jan Co, Angelica Ignacio, Rex Paragas
Cinematography by Pawan Baniya
Editor Roy Jan Co
Art Director Will Lindesay
Sound Hamza Shahid, Usama Adil Hussain
VFX Roy Jan Co
Synopsis: Franz, a meticulous young man in his 20s, lives his life according to a precise routine. He painstakingly transcribes descending numbers onto sheets of paper, affixing them to his wall.
His life takes an eerie turn when he begins to notice peculiar disruptions: objects vanishing, strange sounds echoing through his home, and unsettling evidence of an uninvited intruder.
Credits:
Written and Directed by Jovian Ubukata
Produced by Lachlan Wylie, Flynn Schultz, Myles Cunningham
Cinematography by Eyal Shorer
Original Score by Jason Tanslem, Jovian Ubukata
Editor Eyal Shorer
Synopsis: When an oppressed father wakes from a horrific nightmare about the murder of his firstborn, he must decipher reality from his own haunting hallucinations and dreams or face the consequences.
Credits:
Written and Directed by Timothy N. Heinrich
Produced by Alan Jones
Cinematography by Jordan Montgomery
Production Design by Hugo Vadasz
Music by Bradley Bridgens
Editor Finnegan Foley
Synopsis: An anxious immigrant who lives in isolation, surrounded by digital overstimulation, embarks on a street photography competition in the city. While things start to hold him back from capturing good photos, he is also confronted by one of his most interesting subjects.
Post-covid, entire subsets of generations are presented with a new, digital anxiety. The aether between spacetime has narrowed drastically. For younger generations, especially in economically-developed Asian countries, this manifests in constant self-doubt, where oneโs own thoughts are tailored by discordant online algorithms. Still' explores this through the perspective of an Asian immigrant living in Australia with social anxiety, who has established a โsafe zoneโ during lockdown isolation, but hasnโt moved on with the rest of the world. As the antithesis, the film uncovers his longing for the tactility and warm nature of analog film and the importance of presence in pursuing passion, and physical human connection, which I believe is essential for our psyche into the future.
Credits:
Written, Directed, Edited by C Marco
Produced by Adrian Dias
Cinematography by Andrew H Petropolous
Sound Design Rizky Pratama
Synopsis: Chef Sloth must learn to handle his emotions after he finds his pastry stolen from the share-house fridge. Chef Sloth is a children's comedy. About a chef who is a sloth - and he just happens to live in a share-house in Footscray.
Credits:
Written and Directed by Susannah Thomas
Produced by Lina Ly
Cinematography by Louis Corvini
Production Design Simon Nguyen
Editor Cooper Willingham
Music by Dean Phillips
Trinket [Animation] SAE Student Work
Written and Directed by Alisha Doherty Hough
Animation: Alisha Doherty Hough
Environments: Alisha Doherty Hough, Flynn Everall
Music Composition: Crystal Wilkes
Sound Design: Jarmila Sustrova
Sound Editing and Mixing: Jarmila Sustrova, Crystal Wilkes
Voiceover: Jarmila Sustrova
Monster Voices: Flynn Everall, Jarmila Sustrova, Crystal Wilkes
Special Thanks: Nigel Haslam, Alex Rosano, Kevin Hay, Michael, Marcos, Dan, Ange & The Audio Tech Team at Byron SAE.
Take some incredible student work + passionate lecturers + a super chill environment = SAE Melbourne's Staff Student Mixer!
Last week's event was all about connecting, creating, and celebrating the amazing talent in our community ๐ฌ๐ต๐จ
It's elite recognition for quality and excellence in education! SAE is one of only nine University Colleges in Australia - and the only one delivering creative media education nationally.
This status recognises our track record, expertise, and commitment to students and industry ๐โจ
Find out more about our new MIT and MIT Scholarship
๐ bit.ly/4jBbiGY
What's at stake? The winning designer will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Cologne, Germany with a friend, spending money, and global recognition with their design showcased across all 47 SAE campuses in 20 countries.
This once-in-a-lifetime competition asks participants to design a logo that honors our past, celebrates our present, and inspires our future in creative media and technology education.
Stage 1 entries close Friday, June 13th, 2025. Register now to access the design assets and submission details.
Learn more at https://sae.edu.au/SAE50
Two cameras will be available at each campus, giving our students hands-on experience with the same equipment used by industry professionals.
For more information about our Film courses, visit: https://sae.edu.au/courses/film/
๐ท Major props to Dale & Michael for capturing these moments
BaySounds 2025 is your chance to blow up! ๐ต๐
Northern Rivers artists: your bedroom banger could win you studio time at SAE, radio play on BayFM, and a LIVE performance slot! ๐ค
NEW THIS YEAR: Youth category for 12-17 year olds! ๐ฅ
Drop your original track by June 22! Link in bio ๐
BAYSOUNDS is back! SAE Byron Bay and BayFM are teaming up to spotlight emerging local artists ๐ค๐ฅ Winners score recording time at SAE + airplay on BayFM!
Open now โ donโt miss your chance to be heard ๐ง
Check the link in our bio to enter ๐
Check out our animation courses sae.edu.au/courses/animation/
Want to see more amazing student work and meet the creatives behind it? Join us at SAE Info Night on April 16 and discover what your future in film, audio, and creative media could look like.
๐ฅ NOST Crew:
Film: Stephanie Marin, Ellis Cummins, Bryana Fe Wicks, Ziggy Badans
Audio: Callum White
Located at 373-391 Ewingsdale Rd, our campus is easy to access and surrounded by Byron Bayโs stunning natural beauty. Whether you're attending a session, meeting our team, or exploring your creative future - getting here is simple ๐ฌ๐ง
Want to be part of the next session? Keep an eye out for upcoming Drawing Club events on campus!
Hit play, follow along, and weโll see you on campus! ๐งโจ
sae.edu.au/campuses/adelaide/
Check it out and hear the magic for yourself! ๐ถ
For their Client-Based Unit, our students worked with By.Artisans, a new gin bar near the SAE Brisbane campus, to produce a high-quality promotional videoโand they delivered BIG.
This project took them behind the scenes at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, capturing stunning footage of koalas (and a special eucalyptus-infused gin ๐ธ).
๐ฅ Meet the student team:
โญ Hamish Powell
โญ Nicholas Wilson
โญ Hailey Rivers
โญ Mia Lynett
With the mentorship of SAE Film facilitators Scott & Alex, these students managed client pitches, scripting, location shoots, post-production, and final delivery - proving their industry-ready skills.
๐ Want to study film and work on projects like this? Learn more at sae.edu.au
#SAEUniversityCollege #SAEBrisbane #Filmmaking #StudentWork #RealWorldExperience #FilmProduction
Did you know Yellowstone was shot on the ARRI Amira? ๐คฏ
Send this to someone whoโd love this setup!
@ARRIChannel @ZEISSVision @MillerTripods
SAE Melbourne student Jacob โ aka DJTRACEPLANT โ is sharing his experience and tips on how to get into music study ๐ค๐ฅ Whether you're dreaming of producing beats, DJing or mastering an instrument, his advice is a must-hear!
Check out SlowBurn888 to watch his full video!
โ About Me โ Let them know who you are and what you do!
๐จ Your Work โ Include your best projects (yes, passion projects count too!)
๐ฉ Contact Info โ Make it easy for opportunities to find you.
Get these right, and youโre off to a strong start! ๐
Did you know?
SAE Students get FREE access to FORMAT (during their studies + 6 months after). So you can make your portfolio shine right from day 1! ๐ป
If youโre a creative, you need to check out 'The Flock' @TheFlock-99 ๐๏ธ SAE Students Kiahna & Malcolm have built a podcast AND community where creatives can connect, chat, vent & thrive together!
They're already 10 episodes in, so get ready for a good binge! Catch up now on Spotify & YouTube ๐ฅ๐ต
99theflock.wixstudio.com/my-site
Send this to someone who should join ๐
As part SAE's The Makers Series, students learnt from Emmy-winning sound engineer Martin Kwok and respected arts journalist Namila Benson, who lead this exclusive first session in the series titled 'From Sound to Screen' on Wednesday 27 November at SAE Sydney and online via Zoom ๐ง๐ฌ
These events are one of many ways we connect students with industry experts, giving them insights from some of the top minds in film, sound and media production.
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