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There has been some quiet film and and screen rumblings on the Coffs Coast – other than Russell Crowe’s new film studio. The Screenwave International Film Festival has just finished its sixth festival, with a touch more than 11,000 festivalgoers converging on the beachside, mountain-hewn holiday town of Coffs Harbour this past April.  And now, […]

Are you a teacher in Greater Sydney? Due to the recent lockdown news, the team at the Screenwave International Film Festival (SWIFF) want to show their appreciation for teachers in the Greater Sydney area.  Nextwave, the youth filmmaking program and short film competition of SWIFF is now in it’s seventh year of operation, teaching young

Finding Formidable Film Ideas As we head into school holidays, this is a great opportunity to put your film feet forward! Set yourself a goal for the next two weeks – it can be as ambitious as having a draft script or as simple as coming up with a concept for your film! Even if

Nextwave 2020 Finalists Announcement We’re excited today to announce the films that will be screening at the Nextwave Youth Film Awards as part of the Screenwave International Film Festival next April. We received 60 exceptional films this year, from over 25 different schools, in 5 different states and territories! To see so many filmmakers creating incredible creative

The finish line is in sight… Hey Filmmakers, Yep, it really is the final stretch of the competition now (we promise there’s no more 6 week extensions hidden up our sleeves) so it’s time for the final shine on your films, time to step back, and time to celebrate your hard work! Need a refresher

Time to hit submit! Hey Filmmakers, Don’t panic! You’ve still got time to put the final touches on your film – that’s why we’re here now with the low down on entering the Nextwave Short Film Competition, to save you trying to figure out the fine print after a late-night editing session right on the

Nextwave Online youth film education service launches nationally As technology becomes ever more accessible, filmmaking has changed from a fringe arts skill into an everyday communications skill – YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, documenting school projects, making video presentations. The technology is there in our pockets.  Filmmaking is here as a new skill of the 21st century –

Hey filmmakers, The deadline is quickly approaching, with twelve days left to finish your short film for the competition – there’s been some great entries coming in already, so now’s the time to start putting that finishing shine on your film! And if you need a little help getting (and staying!) on track for that final

It’s a wrap from us, and all eyes on you! With the final two episodes of Nextwave  Online released today, all the skills that filmmakers need to make an awesome short film are out there – and we can’t wait to see what you come up with! And what do these final episodes cover, you

Last chance to get creative and win a brand new iPad! Hey Coffs filmmakers,  Beyond the Bubble, Coffs Harbour’s own Nextwave comp category, created in partnership with Coffs Harbour City Council, is closing Monday October 26, at midnight! It’s your last chance to create an awesome short film, no more than one minute in length, filmed vertically