AIE and MAPS Film School combine to offer world’s first Film and Virtual Production course

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment is very excited to announce that from 2022, MAPS Film School will be joining the AIE to deliver the world's first Film and Virtual Production course.

MAPS Film School has been teaching film production in South Australia for over 35 years and has trained over 1000 people and produced over 1,500 student films, all with the help of an extensive array of talented trainers including film specialists in directing, production, cinematography, sound engineering and many more.

The AIE have worked with the South Australian Government Department of Innovation and Skills and the Department of Education to acquire their MAPS Film School to ensure MAP’s industry led approach and iconic courses continue to thrive into the future and support student pathways into the creative industries right across Australia.

Minister for Innovation and Skills David Pisoni said South Australia’s screen sector was enjoying sustained growth across the industry creating new jobs at all levels of the business.

“South Australia’s premier film school MAPS has been acquired by the Academy of Interactive Entertainment who will expand their courses across Australia,” said Minister Pisoni.

“AIE will preserve the schools’ 35-year contribution to the Australian Film industry and introduce an exciting new virtual production specialisation, making this a world first integration of film and virtual production by a school.”