An exploration into the minds and imaginations behind Flinders Creative Arts.

From powerhouse performances to words that invoke wonder, visual art that excites or virtual worlds that shine with life, the creativity of Flinders Creative Arts students, alumni and lecturers is unforgettable.

Explore, discover, be challenged, entertained and amazed at the Flinders Festival of Creative Arts. One week only. September 22 - 26, 2025.

Don’t miss a minute.

22 - 26 September 2025

WHAT'S ON

CDW Showcase-Schools Day

Monday 22nd September

CDW Studios, Myer Centre (Level 4), Adelaide

Various times

Level up in fun, interactive workshops at CDW studios! Get an introductory insight to the industry whilst learning techniques that you can apply straight away! These workshops are a fantastic starting point for those who are curious about venturing into the competitive world of visual effects and entertainment design.

Figure Drawing Workshop
10:00 - 11:30AM

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Character Design Workshop
12:30 - 2:00PM

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Writers Festival Gala

Monday 22nd September

Flinders City Campus, TBC

Evening

Genre: From Guilty Pleasure to Creative Engine. Happy ever afters, cosy crime, intergalactic warfare—genre is everywhere, defining our reading experience and reshaping what we think of literature. In this session, local writers, including Flinders staff and research students, will reflect on the evolution of genre fiction from a guilty pleasure to a creative engine that powers innovation across disciplines and underpins creative writing at Flinders. Presented by Assemblage Centre for Creative Practice Research.

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Anim'Action Festival

Tuesday 23rd & Wednesday 24th September

Flinders Bedford Park Campus, Adelaide

Various times

The Anim’Action Film Festival is a festival aimed at showcasing animation short and feature films selected in recent Annecy International Film Festival and to provide local animators a platform to meet over a Professional Day of panels, discussions and work showcase.

Thanks to our partnerships with the French Embassy and the Annecy International Film Festival, an international animation guest will be present to talk about their craft and communicate with students.

The Anim Action festival will come to Flinders as part of the Festival of Creative Arts on Tuesday 23rd Sept and Wenesday 24^th Sept.

Full program details will be available in August but if you'd like to register your interest book on this link.

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Film and Television - Schools Day

Wednesday 24th September

Mercury Cinema, 13 Morphett St, Adelaide
10:00 - 11:30AM

You are invited to discover Film and Television at Flinders University. Join us at The Mercury Cinema to enjoy an exclusive screening of short films made by Flinders University filmmaking students. Meet passionate teachers, research experts and filmmakers, and learn about jobs in the film and television industry.

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Flinders Drama Centre- Schools Day

Wednesday 24th September

Mercury Cinema, 13 Morphett St, Adelaide
12:30- 2:00PM

Experience the world of film and television through the lens of Flinders Drama Centre. Join us at The Mercury Cinema for a screening of short films created with and by our talented students of performance. After the screening, meet inspiring alumni and hear first-hand how the skills they developed at the Drama Centre are propelling their careers in screen. Discover how your passion for performance could translate into an exciting career in film and television.

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Graduate Filmmakers Showcase

Friday 26th September

Mercury Cinema, 13 Morphett St, Adelaide
6:00PM

The Helpmann Academy Graduate Filmmakers Showcase celebrates the next generation of South Australia’s contemporary creative voices in film. Emerging filmmakers from Flinders University, the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia will showcase their graduate works in this preeminent arts event – presented at Mercury Cinema.

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Who should attend?

Whatever your role in the creative arts is, the Flinders Festival of Creative Arts has something for you. This is your opportunity to experience the work of Flinders Creative Arts students and to meet like-minded individuals.

High school students considering studying at university
Current university students
Creative Arts graduates
Industry professionals in the Arts
Researchers
Learning and teaching specialists

2024 Recap

That's a wrap!

The Flinders Festival of Creative Arts has officially come to an end in 2024. Watch our recap to relive some of our favourite moments!

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Assemblage Centre for the Creative Practice Research

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Be equipped with the knowledge of the latest evidence-based practice.

Research is a fundamental cornerstone of our mission as a university. You will study alongside world-renowned researchers, many of whom are also teaching staff.

Our Creative Arts research centre, Assemblage, is a dedicated creative arts research facility committed to improving lives and enhancing society as a whole.