Renegades is a vivid portrait of life in Australia's pioneering film and TV school and of the clash of egos- both staff and student that created Swinburne's distinctive style.

It recreates the cultural dynamic of the Australian film and TV scene since the 1960's.

It also contains unique background information of interest to students and novice filmmakers - on the history, staffing, curriculum, selection procedures and screen product of Australia's leading film and TV school.