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He completed a certificate IV in screen and media in 2021 and said the practical nature of the course provided the necessary foundation for his career.<\/p>\n
“It was hands-on from day one and immediately applicable to the real world,” Sharpe said.<\/p>\n
“The teachers had strong industry experience and gave practical advice that really stuck with me”.<\/p>\n
Since finishing his studies, Sharpe has worked as a freelance director’s assistant across advertising, music videos and film.<\/p>\n
TAFE NSW headteacher of creative design and ideation Rohan Langford said the achievement reflected the quality of training available in the Northern Rivers.<\/p>\n
Langford said the courses are designed in consultation with industry to ensure students gain skills that are useful when they start working.<\/p>\n
Data from the New South Wales government indicates the state’s drama production sector is expected to grow by 37 per cent by 2028, potentially employing more than 14,000 people.<\/p>\n
Sharpe is currently building industry connections while developing his own creative projects and intends to produce a feature film in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
JASPER Sharpe has secured second place at Tropfest for his short film exploring the domestic realities of the fast-food industry. The world’s largest short film festival returned to Centennial Park on Thursday 26 March after a seven-year hiatus, attracting a crowd of tens of thousands. Sharpe, a graduate of TAFE NSW Lismore, wrote and directed […]<\/p>\n