To compete in the 48Hours you need to register a team in your local region. Teams can be any size. We've had solo operators and teams of over twenty. You can be an industry veteran or have never made a film before, the competition is open to everyone. Earlybird registrations run March 18 - April […]
A 25-minute film centered around two female politicians, leading rival parties, as they await the results of the New Zealand election. To pass the time, they reflect on their competitiveness, sacrifices made, and backlash they faced leading up to the day. One is younger and more optimistic - often getting criticized for her lack of […]
We're making a cool comedy short film adaptation featuring podcast students and their tutor Miss Queeny, teaching young people about podcasting Synopsis: The Youth from the local neighbourhood show up to a community arts programme to learn about podcasting, things get crazy when it goes on Spotify. Miss Queeny tries to keep things together, trying […]
India has the largest screen industry in the world, by output, producing double the number of films made in Hollywood each year. Nourished of course by a flourishing short film scene. In this collection Show Me Shorts has collaborated with the International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala to curate six shorts from top Indian […]
Ngā Aho Shorts in association with the NZ Film Commission, Te Māngai Pāho, NZ On Air, TMP and NZoA, is calling all production crews with a short film idea. Apply now for the 2024-2025 season of Ngā Aho Shorts funding and access one of four funding tiers designed to support a range of filmmakers. Ngā […]
Paul Wolffram's MariMari (fka Sanguma) is almost complete and prepping a festival premiere in July. The team wants to fly subject Evelyn Kunda from Papua New Guinea to Aotearoa to attend the screening. It is estimated that in Papua New Guinea, more than 200 people are killed as accused witches each year. The documentary feature […]
Misty Flicks is a not-for-profit independent film festival held annually in the Central region of Aotearoa, New Zealand. The festival offers a wide-ranging programme of local and indigenous cinema. It aims to introduce and unite audiences to different voices and cultures through the power of storytelling. Misty Flicks creates a platform to nurture the careers […]
India has the largest screen industry in the world, by output, producing double the number of films made in Hollywood each year. Nourished of course by a flourishing short film scene. In this collection Show Me Shorts has collaborated with the International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala to curate six shorts from top Indian […]
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the latest technological craze – enabling computers to create text, images, audio, and even video in mere seconds from just a short description of what the user wants. However, like all disruptive technological developments, Generative AI has the potential to cause great harm, according to an expert in the field […]
This two-day online intensive, presented in conjunction with the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS), covers the essentials of setting up and running a screen business. The workshop covers the commercial framework in which producers must operate, including issues commonly encountered when building a creative business from the ground up. The Screen Business Essentials […]
We'd like to invite you to join the sustainability teams from two significant Auckland-based film productions for a discussion about sustainable practices on different screen productions, including waste and emissions reduction measures the productions undertook, and our experience calculating emissions footprints. This is a wonderful opportunity to ask questions and learn from the people on […]
India has the largest screen industry in the world, by output, producing double the number of films made in Hollywood each year. Nourished of course by a flourishing short film scene. In this collection Show Me Shorts has collaborated with the International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala to curate six shorts from top Indian […]
Pitchfest is hosted by Wellington's Floating Rock Studio. In 2022, they received an investment by Hillfarrance and are using that money to invest in YOU, the creator, of your upcoming animated film or TV series. We're here to support you and your vision with $100,000 to build a pitch, then present to buyers!
Michael Duignan (The Paragon), Tom Levesque (Shut Eye), and Tom Sainsbury (Loop Track) will join Mia Maramara to discuss the end-to-end production processes of their respective feature films and how they kept to their shoestring budgets of under $500K without scarifying craft and quality.
Fundraising campaign for David Harrison's short drama. After an actress's career is ruined for rejecting another actor's sexual advances, her family devises an elaborate plot to enact revenge by dismantling his reputation. Who are we? Dead Slate Studios is a production company made up of film school graduates. Our members specialize in Producing, Directing, Acting, […]
The Moana Pasifika Producers Development Initiative is an initiative funded by the New Zealand Film Commission that aims to provide emerging Moana Pasifika screen producers with the skills, knowledge, and networks to develop and produce compelling content for New Zealand's screen industry. Our vision is to implement impactful change to New Zealand’s screen sector by increasing and […]
Join us in the second instalment of How We Got There: From Idea to Impact, where attendees come face to face with two vanguard storytellers whose cultural identities fuel their mahi. This event brings you face-to-face with Kiel McNaughton and Kerry Warkia, a storytelling duo whose cultural identities fuel their creative work. Starting as actors, […]
The Queer Producers Incubator is a two-day intensive workshop taking place on Fri 10th and Sat 11th May in Tāmaki Makaurau. The workshop will support and upskill 5 emerging queer identifying producers who have at least one project in development. Sessions from guest speakers will be tailored to the group and include the following topics: […]
The Pink Floyd Experience are a Kiwi band who have been wowing crowds for 28 years. They are hard-working men and women with day jobs. They have toured widely in New Zealand and Australia and have a following on social media approaching 45,000 true believers internationally. Their gigs are sold-old, visually and audio-wise brilliant – reproducing […]
A month long season of weekly scene groups is coming to you! Collaboratively run, democratic, no leader, participatory - just practice and encouragement. You will prepare and perform a scene for your peers and support each other to have fun and take risks. Positive, encouraging feedback only. A chance to improve your acting "fitness" or […]
A month long season of weekly scene groups is coming to you! Collaboratively run, democratic, no leader, participatory - just practice and encouragement. You will prepare and perform a scene for your peers and support each other to have fun and take risks. Positive, encouraging feedback only. A chance to improve your acting "fitness" or […]
Our second Writer's Room for 2024 will be in Ōtautahi (Christchurch) and online, and will be led by award winning writer Victor Rodger ONZM (Sons, My Name is Gary Cooper). The topic of focus for this Writer's Room will be: Synopsis and Treatments. Victor Rodger (Iva) is a multiple award winning Otautahi-born writer of Sāmoan and […]
This weekend intensive trains actors to create believable characters and emotionally connected relationships on screen. Working in pairs with scripts, actors learn the Art of Relating, which maximises creative choices and trains actor to bring their emotional instincts to the screen.
Fundraising for a short film that tells the story of a transgender woman, Charlotte, returning home to come out to her parents . But the dinner quickly goes south, as her parents struggle to come to terms with her transition, and Charlotte’s anxieties begin to manifest themselves in dark, sinister ways. The film is a […]
‘NOWHERE TO BE’ is an intimate portrait of humanity shot during the global coronavirus pandemic, pulling back the curtain on those who are usually behind the camera - showing that the need to create will always endure. It’s April 2020. As the COVID-19 pandemic ravages the world, humanity is brought to a standstill. All ages, […]
Applying for Kōpere Ake? Need help or advice? Experienced TV creator and NZWG Vice President Rachel Lang can give you top tips about what to include in your series proposal (and what not to) and answer all your curly questions. Rachel will cover tips and tricks in creating your best Kōpere Ake application, including: - […]
This Boosted campaign will help to fund a short film aimed to showcase the tone and style of an anticipated tv series project: DABBLE. DABBLE follows the creative lives of three queer twenty-somethings — Maud, MT, and Mick — as they navigate the come-ups and setbacks of being artists in Tamaki Makaurau. It’s a struggle-dark comedy balancing […]
Join us for a joint event between Proud Voices On Screen and PASC. Minority creatives can feel a burden in needing to represent their community on screen. On the other hand, it is freeing to be able to create work you and your community want to see. Creating characters and stories that project what you […]
Siggraph Asia has an open call for XR experiences. Extended Reality (XR) is an umbrella term for augmented (AR), mixed (MR) and virtual reality (VR) experiences. Based on the reality-virtuality continuum first proposed by Milgram, it covers the spectrum of immersion from completely physical to completely virtual. We welcome submissions that push the boundaries of […]
The SXSW Sydney Screen pillar includes the Screen Festival, Screen Industry Program and Curated Mentorship Program. The multifaceted offering brings together creatives across a wide range of specialities from around the world and provides an unparalleled platform for Asia-Pacific creators to showcase their work to those shaping the future of the industry. Programming spans feature […]
An estranged mother and daughter meet at the place their relationship fell apart. Can they find peace with each other, or are they bound to repeat the roles they've always played? Bodies of Water is a project exploring the intricacies of maternal relationships in a world that often defines motherhood through a narrow lens. Directed […]
The Vista Foundation 48Hours is NZ's largest guerrilla filmmaking competition! There is nothing quite like it. Over 500 teams of filmmakers enter each year with just 48 hours to write, shoot and cut a film with a given genre and some random elements. Filmmakers compete for awards and the title of Grand National Champion, culminating […]
"Home by Now" is a heartfelt exploration of resilience, compassion, and the transformative power of human connection. Through its authentic portrayal of trauma and healing, the film offers a poignant reminder that, even in the darkest of times, we are never truly alone.
Applying for Kōpere Ake? Need help or advice? Experienced TV creator and NZWG Vice President Rachel Lang can give you top tips about what to include in your series proposal (and what not to) and answer all your curly questions. Rachel will cover tips and tricks in creating your best Kōpere Ake application, including: - […]
‘The Art of Drug Theft’ is an 8 minute comedy/coming of age short film about two friends experiencing the highs and lows of friendship as young people. Their friendship is tested when one of them makes the other a willing accomplice in a small-scale drug heist. The film is made by Victoria University 3rd year […]
Nightzone Productions Present – Masterclass – Day and Night 1030 – 1130 – Bob Buck Costume Designer 1200 – 1300 – Brendan Heffernan Production Designer 1330 – 1430 – Mark Ordesky and Jane Fleming Executive Producers 1500 – 1600 – Susie Glass Hair and Makeup Designer All four masterclasses will run concurrently on the same […]
The NZCS has negotiated a DP Intern placement, under our Gender Diversity Program, on the international TV series “Spartacus: House of Ashur”, based in Auckland, made possible with support from the NZ Film Commission Strategic Development Fund and the local production company, Spartacus Productions NZ Ltd. Mid-career Cinematographer Internship for 15 days. The 15 days […]
Floating Rock Studio is making waves in the animation world with their cinematic experiences and visual effects! And Floating Rock Pitchfest provides such an amazing opportunity for storytellers to bring their ideas to life. With up to $100,000 in development funds and support from their world-class team, creators are sure to make a splash in […]
NZCS welcomes one its accredited members, John Toon NZCS ACS, to share his depth of experience across the topic of lighting in the world of film and television production. Join us for an illuminating event in Auckland where we'll explore the art and science of lighting. With JT as our guide, we'll dive into a myriad of topics […]
The dynamic of the Director, 1st Assistant Director (1AD), and Director of Photography (DOP) is the crux of any set and establishes the tone for the rest of the cast and crew. But what does that really look like? How do you get your team to work like a well-oiled machine? And how can you […]
The Pan-Asian Screen Collective is proud to announce the fourth iteration of Short Cuts, a development lab for scripted short films under 10 minutes in length. Designed specifically to improve Pan-Asian representation in the short film space, the development lab will invite up to nine teams in May 2024 for robust development of their projects. […]
This weekend intensive trains actors to create believable characters and emotionally connected relationships on screen. Working in pairs with scripts, actors learn the Art of Relating, which maximises creative choices and trains actor to bring their emotional instincts to the screen.
"Borders of the Heart" is a queer romantic drama short film created by Master's Screen Production students at the University of Auckland. Written and directed by Weitong Li and produced by Ted Tang, the short film is supervised by industry professional Brendan Donovan (known for "Insiders’ Guide to Happiness " and "The Hopes and Dreams […]
With a call for content to become more diverse, DEGANZ has invited directors Ramon Te Wake, Max Currie and Anna Rose Duckworth to discuss their experiences on set. This half-day workshop is an opportunity to open a dialogue between filmmakers and empower and equip directors (particularly those outside LGBTQIA+ communities) to up-skill on LGBTQIA+ terms, best […]
The Directors and Editors Guild of Aotearoa New Zealand welcomes filmmakers to our Post Production Drama Lab with Annie Collins. Up to five Producer/Director/Editor teams will be selected to participate, and up to 10 observers from any of the three skills including Assistant Editors. Each team will also receive one x 1.5-hour post-lab mentoring session […]
This korero is a confusing and contradictory navigation of youth and growing up in Aotearoa. An attempt to observe and articulate the volatile complexities within our little young lives, as well as the frustration of growing up and not knowing what it means to be an adult.
Each month ShowNews presents a film at Academy Cinemas picked by a special film industry guest. For May, director Miriama Toms has chosen the classic 80s rock musical PURPLE RAIN starring Prince, also coinciding with the film's 40th anniversary. Tickets only $10! Happy Hour drinks from 7pm. Screening 8:30pm. 111 mins | Rated M (Offensive […]
They couldn’t get along in life. Now, 22-year-old Olivia must help her mum’s ghost cross over, or she’ll be stuck with her forever. Cradle & Grave is a fantasy/comedy that delves into the complexities of mother and daughters, shifting perceptions, and death administration (aka ‘sadmin’). After 6 years in development and disruptions due to everyone's fave […]
Welcome to the HOME project. A social experiment that morphed into an art project that then got made into a short documentary called HOME. "The activism in my art and the art in my activism is ignited. Tihei Mauri Ora!" HOME tells the story of Teiti. A Mana Wahine born in the late 60's. Well […]
The tenth edition of NZ Web Fest runs in November. Submissions for the 2024 edition are open, with deadlines on 31 May, 31 July and 31 August. The fest accepts submissions of podcasts, short films, and web series, including pilots.
If you have been a professional Cinematographer in any field for a minimum of 8 years including at least the last 3 years as an NZCS Cinematographer member, it might be time to think about NZCS Accreditation. You'll need to have reached a level of world-class visual storytelling expertise that reaches past professional competence and into the […]
This is the first year of the NZCS Still Stories Exhibition, a limited exhibition of selected still photographs captured by cinematographers; inspired by the unprecedented success of the American Cinematographer Society's "Stories in a Single Frame" exhibition, which showcased some truly remarkable images. This exhibition brings a special challenge for cinematographers — to distil a powerful […]
Share the Knowledge is proud to announce our new course, SCRIPT EDITING FOR PRODUCERS. Script Editing for Producers is a multi-day workshop that equips film producers with the essential skills to develop original and authentic screen stories. In this workshop, you will learn how to strengthen your script development skillset, how to choose screenplays and […]
