We teach industry-oriented courses in film and television, traditional and digital animation, games production and digital media. Our courses combine strong theoretical foundations with a hands-on focus – meaning our students not only gain experience with industry-standard hardware and software, but also a comprehensive understanding of concepts that will underpin their careers across the creative industries. Our industry partnerships include Adobe Creative Campus, Toon Boom Centre of Excellence, Wacom Authorised Training Centre and we are an ARRI Accredited Film School. 

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  • Does Bluey matter? New research says yes, as Aussie content rules remain in stuck in trade quagmire

    • Media and Communication
    • Film and television

    New data from Swinburne researchers shows that 83 per cent of parents think it’s important that children’s content is Australian, and that this content is relatable, educational, positive and funny in a way that reflects our culture.

    Friday 29 November 2024
  • Swinburne students win top award in international film contest

    • Film and television
    • Media and Communication

    Swinburne University of Technology students have won the top prize at the international One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest for their film ‘Understorey’.

    Wednesday 04 September 2024
  • Salad Fingers wasn’t just strange, it was art. Here’s how it’s still influencing the ‘weird part of YouTube’ 2 decades on

    • Film and television

    The words “Salad Fingers” may not mean anything to some readers, but for others they will trigger nostalgia, some very discomforting memories - or perhaps a “weird” combination of both.

    Monday 20 November 2023
  • More Bluey, less PAW Patrol: why Australian parents want locally made TV for their kids

    • Film and television

    Australian kids today have greater access to screen entertainment than any generation before. Across smartphones, tablets, laptops and the old-school TV set, streaming services mean there is an endless supply of kids’ content from around the globe.

    Wednesday 25 October 2023
  • Cultural impacts of Australian kids’ TV last for decades

    • Film and television

    A Swinburne-based research team, Australian Children’s Television Cultures, has studied why and how adult audiences in the streaming era engage in nostalgic screen practices, and what impacts Australian children’s television has had on multiple generations.

    Friday 13 October 2023
  • N’Ouiblez Jamais: a student film on the lived experiences of WWII

    • Film and television
    • Student News

    Produced by three Swinburne Film and TV students, French documentary film N’Oubilez Jamais is about the experiences of a young Jewish woman during WWII.

    Friday 01 September 2023
  • How Red, White & Royal Blue brings queer intimacy to mainstream audiences

    • Film and television

    Red, White & Royal Blue is an exciting catalyst for new discussions between mainstream and queer audiences about gay representations in the media.

    Thursday 24 August 2023
  • Students skewer publishing world in new Truce Films web series

    • Film and television
    • Design
    • Student News

    Swinburne students have played a major role in producing Monologue, a satirical web miniseries by award-winning production company Truce Films.  

    Friday 11 August 2023
  • The Department of Film, Games and Animation awards

    We’ve won numerous national and international awards since 2006 and are a member of the prestigious International Association of Film and Television Schools.

Our people

Name Position Contact
Dr Todd Anderson-Kunert Academic Tutor, Film and Television +61 3 9214 5977
tandersonkunert@swinburne.edu.au
Dr Andrea Andiloro Lecturer, Games and Interactivity aandiloro@swinburne.edu.au
Dr Anthony Bartel Education Specialist, Digital Advertising Technology +61 3 9214 5271
abartel@swinburne.edu.au
Alison Bicknell Academic Tutor, Screen Production abicknell@swinburne.edu.au
Dr Jeff Bird Lecturer, Film and Television +61 3 9214 6007
jrbird@swinburne.edu.au
Dr Shaun Britton Lecturer, Animation +61 3 9214 6443
sbritton@swinburne.edu.au
Dr Elizabeth Burke Lecturer, Film and Television eburke@swinburne.edu.au
Dr Steven Conway Senior Lecturer, Games and Interactivity +61 3 9214 4407
sconway@swinburne.edu.au
Laura Crawford Lecturer, Games and Interactivity +61 3 9214 3855
lauracrawford@swinburne.edu.au
Dr Mark Freeman Lecturer, Film and Animation   +61 3 9214 6948
mafreeman@swinburne.edu.au
Dr Vincent Giarrusso Lecturer, Film and Television +61 3 9214 6920
vgiarrusso@swinburne.edu.au
David Harris Lecturer, Games and Interactivity dharris@swinburne.edu.au
Dr Jillian Holt Senior Lecturer, Film and Television +61 3 9214 6988
jholt@swinburne.edu.au
Dr Nicholas Kallincos Education Specialist, Animation +61 3 9214 4542
nkallincos@swinburne.edu.au
Dean Keep Lecturer; Course Director, Screen Production +61 3 9214 8509
dkeep@swinburne.edu.au
Professor Susan Kerrigan Chair, Department of Film, Games and Animation skerrigan@swinburne.edu.au
Dr Marilyn Leder Lecturer, Film and Television +61 3 9214 6986
mtofler@swinburne.edu.au
Dr Craig Martin Lecturer, Film and Television camartin@swinburne.edu.au
Michael McMahon Adjunct, Film and Television michaelmcmahon@swinburne.edu.au
Ashley Millott Lecturer, Animation amillott@swinburne.edu.au
Dr Jacqueline Moran Education Specialist, Film and Animation jmoran@swinburne.edu.au
Dr Jack Parry Lecturer, Animation jparry@swinburne.edu.au
Dr Eloise Ross Lecturer, Film and Television +61 3 9214 8820
eross@swinburne.edu.au
Associate Professor Max Schleser Associate professor; Course Director, Film and Television +61 3 9214 6194
mschleser@swinburne.edu.au
Professor Melanie Swalwell Professor, Digital Media Heritage +61 3 9214 3911
mswalwell@swinburne.edu.au

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