If you’re serious about working in film and television, The South Seas Film School Level 6 Film & TV Production programme is taking applications. A hands-on, industry-focused qualification, the course is designed for emerging filmmakers who are ready to take the next step towards a professional screen career.
Proof is in the production pudding. In fact right now, fab Wiftie and national treasure Suzy Cato is utilizing the South Seas TV studio shooting her new series, and all the crew are South Seas Grads bar 2! The show is being edited by South Seas graduates at Dept Of Post – founded by 2 South Seas grads. They're everywhere!
This L6 programme mirrors real-world film and television environments. From day one, students work in collaborative crews, rotating through key production roles and gaining practical experience across the full production pipeline, development, pre-production, production, and post-production.
Learn by doing!
At South Seas, theory is embedded in practice. Students don’t just study filmmaking, they make films.
Working with professional equipment and workflows, learners develop strong technical capability alongside creative problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills that the industry expects.
Industry-aligned Training
The Level 6 Film & TV Production programme is shaped by current industry practice and taught by tutors who are active screen professionals.
Students benefit from:
Realistic production briefs
Industry-standard workflows and terminology
Exposure to professional expectations, deadlines, and crew structures
Opportunities to build networks with tutors, guest practitioners, and alumni
Broad, Transferable Skill Sets
Students graduate with experience across a range of disciplines, including:
Directing and producing
Camera and lighting
Sound recording
Editing and post-production
Production management and on-set protocol
This broad foundation allows graduates to pursue multiple entry points into the screen industry or to specialise further as their career develops.
Pathways and Outcomes
Graduates of the Level 6 Film & TV Production programme leave with:
A portfolio of completed screen work
Practical on-set experience
A clear understanding of industry roles and pathways
Strong employability skills aligned with film, television, and content creation sectors
Many South Seas alumni go on to work across film, television, commercials, online content, and post- production, both in Aotearoa and internationally.
Head HERE for all the application details.