Live Film Creative Lab

4 Teams. 4 Stories. Zero Safety Net. 

Don’t just screen a film—perform it… live!

We are looking for four brave filmmaking teams to participate in a challenging and innovative 'Live Short Film Experience.' at the St Kilda Film Festival. You will devise, shoot, and perform a short live-broadcast film where EVERYTHING happens in real-time.

Overview

A high-intensity, two-day collaborative workshop where four pre-formed teams create four interconnected short films. Unlike a standard festival entry, these are Live Films. Every camera movement, every edit, and every performance is broadcast live to an audience. The result is a seamless 40-minute collaborative narrative where the end of one team's story provides the starting point for the next.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain streamlined experience in filmmaking from conception through to delivery, and a chance to jump headfirst into the thrilling world of live-cinema! 

Who Can Apply?

We want teams of 3-4 people who function like a single unit. Because the equipment is provided, we are looking for creative chemistry and a willingness to get stuck straight into the exciting experience of live cinema.

What Is the Process?

Applications will close at 11:59 pm on Sunday 24 May 2026.

Successful applicants will be contacted from 24 May 2026 and will be required to pay a $30 team-fee to participate, along with being available for a pre-session briefing with the program coordinator, Michael Beets of HERE & NOW the week prior. 

Apply via the EOI link below!

Learn more about other similar workshops delivered by HERE & NOW here: HERE & NOW | Cinematic Live Events & Immersive Experiences Studio Melbourne