Teaching young Filmmakers to make Horror Films in Mandurah

What a privilege it was to deliver two sessions of Ghosts of Mandurah: Filmmaking After Dark as part of the Mandurah Arts Festival 2026.

Both workshops were fantastic, bringing together young directors, writers, actors and creatives to learn, experiment and work together to create their own short found footage horror films.

Using nothing more than mobile phones, a few props and plenty of imagination, the participants explored filmmaking techniques, experimented with lighting and sound, developed stories and discovered what they could achieve as a team.

The best part for me was watching them take ownership of their ideas, get creative and work together to bring their films to life. There was plenty of learning, plenty of experimentation and plenty of fun along the way.

As a filmmaker and mentor, there's something incredibly rewarding about giving young people the opportunity to make their own films, build confidence and discover what they're capable of creating.

Both nights were a brilliant experience, and absolutely worth the time and effort that went into making them happen.

A big thank you to the Mandurah Arts Festival and everyone who came along and got involved.

Now I'm wondering… should I take Ghosts of Mandurah to other locations?

If you're a school, council, youth centre or organisation interested in bringing a hands-on horror filmmaking workshop to your community, I'd love to hear from you.

Let's get creative and make some films.

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