
Registrations close: Monday 24 February, 9am AEST
Cost: Free
Location: Screen Queensland Studios, Cairns, 11/13 Plath Close, Portsmith
Course dates:
Block One: Saturday 1 to Sunday 2 March
Block Two: Monday 24 to Friday 28 March
Learn how to develop and implement industry-standard editing and post-production workflows in this NQ Screen Skills: Data Management/ Assistant Editor course in Cairns. Running over seven days in March, the free workshop will cover the essential skills to maintain efficient post-production services.
This course, led by post-production expert Stephen Cooper, will introduce participants to the processes and industry standard language and procedures which are essential to maintaining communication between producers, editors and all relative stakeholders.
The course will be held across two time blocks in March in-person at Screen Queensland Studios, Cairns providing both theoretical knowledge and practice experience in data management and editing.
Places are limited. Register your interest to join the course with successful participants notified by Thursday 27 February.
The NQ Screen Skills: Data Management/Assistant Editor course is delivered as part of our North Queensland Regional Program.

ABOUT STEPHEN COOPER
Steve commenced his career in film and television as a trainee film editor with commercial television station QTQ9 Brisbane. In 1975, he joined local Queensland based film production company Martin Williams Films where he spent a further five years working as a film editor before starting his own company in 1979. Brisbane Post Production Services, subsequently known as BEEPS and more recently The Post Lounge (TPL), was Australia’s first specialised editing and post-production company. The Post Lounge is highly regarded as one of Australia’s leading boutique post-production facilities.
In March 2019, after 40 years in business, Steve sold The Post Lounge to continue his career as an editor and post production supervisor.
Through his extensive industry experience Steve has earned the reputation as one of Australia’s best and most experienced editors, post-production and visual effects supervisors, winning multiple awards including the prestigious British Royal Television Society award for best visual effects for his work as on Space with Sam Neill.
Privacy Notice and Consent
- By submitting an application, you agree that we will deal with the personal information you provide in accordance with our Privacy Policy, as amended from time to time, and this Privacy Notice and Consent Form.
- By submitting an application, you agree that your details will be added to our marketing database and that you may receive communications related to Screen Queensland’s events, programs and services from time to time. If you do not wish to be added to our marketing base, please click the opt-out check box in the form.