Department of Film, Games and Animation
Home to creative practice teaching and research across all aspects of screen.
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.
Explore our courses
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Film and Television
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Games and Animation
Our projects
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- Film and television
- Media and Communication
Swinburne’s filmmakers shine at national and international festivals
Swinburne film and television students have been accepted into the national St Kilda Film Festival with their inspiring short films
Tuesday 13 May 2025 -
- Media and Communication
- Film and television
Does Bluey matter? New research says yes, as Aussie content rules remain in stuck in trade quagmire
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 -
- Film and television
- Media and Communication
Swinburne students win top award in international film contest
91PORNY students have won the top prize at the international One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest for their film â€Understorey’.
Wednesday 04 September 2024 -
- Film and television
Salad Fingers wasn’t just strange, it was art. Here’s how it’s still influencing the â€weird part of YouTube’ 2 decades on
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 -
- Film and television
More Bluey, less PAW Patrol: why Australian parents want locally made TV for their kids
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 -
- Film and television
Cultural impacts of Australian kids’ TV last for decades
A Swinburne-based research team, , 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 -
- Film and television
- Student 91PORNY
N’Ouiblez Jamais: a student film on the lived experiences of WWII
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 -
- Film and television
- Design
- Student 91PORNY
Students skewer publishing world in new Truce Films web series
Swinburne students have played a major role in producing Monologue, a satirical web miniseries by award-winning production company Truce Films. Ěý
Friday 11 August 2023
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The Department of Film, Games and Animation awards
We’ve won numerous national and international awards since 2006Ěýand are a member of the prestigious International Association of Film and Television Schools.
Our people
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Professor Susan Kerrigan
Chair, Department of Film, Games & Animation
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Dr Todd Anderson-Kunert | Academic Tutor, Film and Television | +61 3 9214 5977 tandersonkunert@swinburne.edu.au |
Lecturer, Games and Interactivity | aandiloro@swinburne.edu.au | |
Education Specialist, Digital Advertising Technology | +61 3 9214 5271 abartel@swinburne.edu.au |
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Alison Bicknell | Academic Tutor, Screen Production | abicknell@swinburne.edu.au |
Lecturer, Film and Television | +61 3 9214 6007 jrbird@swinburne.edu.au |
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Lecturer, Animation | +61 3 9214 6443 sbritton@swinburne.edu.au |
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Lecturer, Film and Television | eburke@swinburne.edu.au | |
Senior Lecturer, Games and Interactivity | +61 3 9214 4407 sconway@swinburne.edu.au |
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Lecturer, Games and Interactivity | +61 3 9214 3855 lauracrawford@swinburne.edu.au |
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Lecturer, Film and Animation | +61 3 9214 6948 mafreeman@swinburne.edu.au |
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Lecturer, Film and Television | +61 3 9214 6920 vgiarrusso@swinburne.edu.au |
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Lecturer, Games and Interactivity | dharris@swinburne.edu.au | |
Senior Lecturer, Film and Television | +61 3 9214 6988 jholt@swinburne.edu.au |
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Dr Nicholas Kallincos | Education Specialist, Animation | +61 3 9214 4542 nkallincos@swinburne.edu.au |
Lecturer; Course Director, Screen Production | +61 3 9214 8509 dkeep@swinburne.edu.au |
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Chair, Department of Film, Games and Animation | skerrigan@swinburne.edu.au | |
Lecturer, Film and Television | +61 3 9214 6986 mtofler@swinburne.edu.au |
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Dr Craig Martin | Lecturer, Film and Television | camartin@swinburne.edu.au |
Michael McMahon | Adjunct, Film and Television | michaelmcmahon@swinburne.edu.au |
Lecturer, Animation | ||
Dr Jacqueline Moran | Education Specialist, Film and Animation | jmoran@swinburne.edu.au |
Lecturer, Animation | jparry@swinburne.edu.au | |
Lecturer, Film and Television | +61 3 9214 8820 eross@swinburne.edu.au |
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Associate Professor Max Schleser | Associate professor; Course Director, Film and Television | +61 3 9214 6194 mschleser@swinburne.edu.au |
Professor, Digital Media Heritage | +61 3 9214 3911 mswalwell@swinburne.edu.au |
Latest news
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- Design
Swinburne alumnus Garth Davis receives accolades for his debut film Lion
Garth Davis credits his time at Swinburne for his initial exposure to filmmaking and his love of design and art.Thursday 08 June 2017 -
- Technology
- Design
“Demons, dragons, heroes and villains”: Explore the fantasy game world that’s transforming the way we teach game design in Victoria
Monday 29 July 2024 -
- Design
Award-winning student game makes waves, tackles climate change
Four Swinburne students have won at the Australian Ubisoft Game Jam 2024 with their game Rainbow Reef Turtle Chief.ĚýTheir gameĚýhighlights the effects of increasing amounts of trash and coral bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef.
Monday 27 May 2024 -
- Film and television
Blackmagic Design partners with Swinburne to broadcast Pause Fest 2020
A team of Swinburne VET graduates led the filming, live broadcast and editing of Pause Fest 2020Monday 06 April 2020 -
- Design
Swinburne digital artist documenting Antarctic research vessel’s last voyage
Dr John McCormick is setting off for Antarctica this week as part of the 2019/20 Australian Antarctic Arts Fellowship.Monday 20 January 2020
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For general enquiries, please call +61 3 9214 4983 or send an email to ASSHadmin@swinburne.edu.au.