Welcome

In their training, Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Directing students work closely with student artists across all disciplines in the school. Many of their practice-led learning experiences also connect with external colleagues and industry partners such as the Actors Centre Australia, NAISDA dance college,  and ABC’s triple j unearthed, and rage programs. Through multiple live performances and multimedia projects, the directors spend the 18-month-long course honing their craft, creativity, and collaboration skills.

This festival stands as the culmination of the practical component of training for the directors, a place to connect with contemporary audiences and express their unique directorial potential as they transition into the industry. The festival presents seven short productions to be experienced across three different venues (The Reg Grundy Studio, The Studio and The Space).

These seven newly staged productions bring compelling works of drama and comedy to life, each more captivating than the last. Free and open to the public, this festival is an unmissable celebration of emerging talent and bold storytelling.

Dr Benjamin Schostakowski
Head of Directing, Course Leader