Staff
Professional Development & Training
The Professional Development and Training department looks after the courses, seminars and workshops. The people in this area are always raving about the latestest developments in filmmaking and never stop arguing about which films are the ‘essential’ ones to see.
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Fern Nicholson
Head of Screen Acting / Training Registrar
- Email |
- ph 08 9431 6703
Tues/Wed/Thurs
Having written and develped the Diploma of Screen Acting, Fern takes all enquiries and organises auditions for actors who seek intensive screen acting training. She facilitates and teaches the core of the screen acting diploma and organises enrolments, contracts and schedules.Mon/Fri
In the role of Training Registrar, Fern takes course enquiries and enrolments for the Certificate IV and Diploma courses. She organises lecturers and Guest Presenters for the delivery of courses. Fern speaks at colleges, TAFE’s and various other schools on the film and acting industry. -
Noah Norton
Digital Production Coordinator
- Email |
- ph 08 9431 6722
Mon/Weds/Fri
Noah coordinates FTI’s digital production courses, facilitating industry guest speakers and lecturers and acting as first point of contact for students.Noah also runs workshops for video production students and budding filmmakers including the ‘Make A Sci-Fi’ and ‘Make a Horror’ holiday workshops. Noah has directed and edited many short films and music videos.
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Ebbie Williams
Professional Development & Training Coordinator
- Email |
- ph 08 9431 6722
Tues/Wed/Thurs
Ebbie coordinates the Diploma of Screen & Media – Animation course. She is the first point of contact for students and prospective students. This includes the organization of classes, lecturers, projects, assignments and special events. She facilitates other animation related projects and events taking place at FTI. Currently she may also be found assisting with registrar duties.
Ebbie likes drawing pictures with eye popping detail, often of creepy little critters.
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Phil Bebb
Professional Development & Training Manager
- Email |
- ph 08 9431 6719
Phil manages the training department at FTI, connecting industry newcomers to experienced lecturers and industry professionals.
Phil develops specialised custom training programs for individuals and organisations who wish to further their skills in digital media and the film industry.




