Make industry connections
Gain real-world insights alongside intensive, inspirational and practical training.
Whether you’re a young professional at the beginning of your career, or already in the industry seeking further training, the Miramar Creative Centre offers the opportunity to make those all-important industry connections. Your training at the Centre will be highly intensive and practical, matching the realities of the film and animation industry, and with its location in the centre of New Zealand’s film industry, the Miramar Creative Centre offers unrivalled access to work experience and professional networks.
The Master of Fine Arts (Creative Practice) offers internships as a key element of the programme, while both the Master of Design Technology and Master of Fine Arts (Creative Practice) provide students with the opportunity to work on an industry-related project.
Student stories
Georgia Ah Kuoi, MFA (CP), Film
Master of Fine Arts (Creative Practice)—Film graduate Georgia Ah Kuoi shares her experiences studying at the Miramar Creative Centre and her internship.
Camden Wright, MDT
MDT graduate Camden Wright has taken up the opportunity of an internship with Canadian 3D animation and VFX software developer, SideFX.
Liam Reid, MFA (CP), Music
When Liam Reid was teamed up with composer Tom McLeod for his MFA (CP) internship, he never expected to be given the role of Music Editor on a feature film.
Jessica Hill, MFA (CP), Film
Recent graduate Jessica Hill has always been fascinated by the impact of pairing film and music.
Murali Logishetty, MDT
Murali Logishetty took the Master of Design Technology to pursue his dream of getting into the VFX industry.
Tahlia Griffis, MFA (CP), Music
Interning with composer Tane Upjohn-Beatson, Tahlia Griffis developed capabilities she never knew she had.
Adam Browne, MFA(CP), Film
Graduate Adam Browne says his MFA(CP) has put him 'head and shoulders' above other candidates for jobs.
Maurizio Vanolo, MDT
The opportunities afforded by the MDT programme have enabled Maurizio Vanolo to land a job at Park Road Post Production as a VFX artist.
Shu Run Yap, MFA (CP), Film
There were some unexpected outcomes for Shu Run Yap when she interned as a producer with Wrestler.
David Midgley, MDT
A love of video games led David Midgley to explore digital design through the Master of Design Technology.
Kelsi Gemmell, MFA (CP), Film
A meeting with royalty was a highlight of Kelsi Gemmell's internship with Weta Workshop.