BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ShowNews - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://shownews.co.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ShowNews REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20220402T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20220924T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20230401T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20230923T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20240406T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20240928T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20250405T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20250927T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20260404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20260926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251117 DTSTAMP:20260412T012440 CREATED:20250712T211154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T211154Z UID:26414-1762819200-1763337599@shownews.co.nz SUMMARY:American Film Market DESCRIPTION:Every November\, the entire global film industry converges for the American Film Market. \nAFM is the premier film acquisition\, development and networking event where more than $1 Billion in distribution and film financing deals are closed each year on completed films and those in every stage of development. More business-oriented than any other motion picture event\, thousands of professionals from all corners of our industry come together at AFM to develop\, showcase\, discover\, finance and license 1000s of independent films and projects destined for the world’s audiences. \nAt AFM\, participants can also attend The AFM Sessions – 30+ world class conferences and panels\, and connect with the independent film community’s decision makers\, all in one convenient location. \nAFM is the only sales market produced by the Independents for our industry. URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/american-film-market/ LOCATION:Los Angeles CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shownews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/AFM25-Marketing-Emails-Header-4-800x350-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251013 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251020 DTSTAMP:20260412T012440 CREATED:20250825T225609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T225609Z UID:27254-1760313600-1760918399@shownews.co.nz SUMMARY:SXSW Sydney DESCRIPTION:SXSW Sydney brings together professionals from business\, tech\, government\, health\, marketing\, creative industries and more for seven days of ideas\, innovation and inspiration. \nAt its heart\, the Conference offers 550+ sessions including keynotes\, panels\, workshops\, and conversations to help you uncover emerging trends\, challenge your thinking\, and gain practical insights. \nBut SXSW Sydney is more than a conference. The city comes alive with parties\, 300+ live music gigs\, 120+ indie games and 95 film screenings\, creating the perfect backdrop to forge new friendships\, spark collaborations and keep the conversations flowing. URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/sxsw-sydney-3/ CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shownews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/67c4e80db279c10646838a08_sxsw-black.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250928 DTSTAMP:20260412T012440 CREATED:20250916T033908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T033908Z UID:27568-1758758400-1759017599@shownews.co.nz SUMMARY:New Zealand Game Developers Conference DESCRIPTION:The NZGDC\, is an annual conference that brings together industry professionals\, students\, and enthusiasts to share knowledge\, network\, and celebrate the best of New Zealand game development. \nThe conference features keynote speeches from international and local industry experts\, panels and workshops on topics such as game design\, programming\, and business development\, as well as a showcase of new and innovative games from New Zealand developers. \nThe NZGDA also provides resources and support to its members\, including access to other industry events\, networking opportunities and benefits and resources. Through its efforts\, the NZGDA aims to foster a thriving and sustainable game development community in Aotearoa. URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/new-zealand-game-developers-conference/ LOCATION:Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre\, 50 Cable St\, Wellington CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250630 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250704 DTSTAMP:20260412T012440 CREATED:20250404T024204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T024216Z UID:24465-1751241600-1751587199@shownews.co.nz SUMMARY:Doc Edge Industry 2025 DESCRIPTION:Doc Edge Industry 2025 \nWe are back in Auckland for the 19th edition of Doc Edge Industry\, including Pitch\, Forum\, Market & Awards from 30 June – 3 July at the Grand Millennium Auckland. \nThe Grand Millennium Auckland is the official hub for the Doc Edge Festival 2025\, hosting our industry events and awards\, and serving as the accommodation partner for our festival guests. \nDoc Edge Pitch: 30 June – 1 July\nDoc Edge Forum: 2-3 July\nDoc Edge Market: 30 June – 3 July\nDoc Edge Awards: 3 July \nSecure your spot now — early bird passes are 50% off until 9 May. Seating is limited\, so don’t miss out. \nAs the Oscar®-qualifying festival’s hub for the Asia-Pacific doc community\, Doc Edge Industry is where bold ideas meet global opportunities. \nThe full programme will be announced in due course. \nDoc Edge – Life Unscripted\nCelebrating 20 Years in 2025. \nDoc Edge is a not-for-profit charitable trust serving as New Zealand’s national organisation for documentaries since 2005. \nOur kaupapa (purpose)\nTo celebrate\, support\, and showcase documentary. \nDoc Edge Industry provides learning and connecting opportunities for media professionals and comprises three main elements: Forum\, Pitch\, and Market. \nForum: fosters networking and career development for storytellers. \nPitch: allows filmmakers to present their projects to industry experts\, and \nMarket: facilitates connections between New Zealand films and potential buyers. \nAwards: celebrate excellence and achievement in documentary filmmaking\, with winners of the best New Zealand and international short and feature films receiving an Oscar® consideration. URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/doc-edge-industry-2025/ LOCATION:Grand Millennium Auckland\, 71 Mayoral Drive\, Cnr Vincent Street\, \,Auckland\, 1010 CATEGORIES:Awards,Conference,Industry Talk,Master Class,Networking,Training,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shownews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Industry-Save-The-Dates-Purple-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Doc Edge":MAILTO:info@docedge.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241025 DTSTAMP:20260412T012440 CREATED:20231213T214141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T214141Z UID:14202-1728864000-1729814399@shownews.co.nz SUMMARY:SXSW Sydney 2024 DESCRIPTION:SXSW SYDNEY 2024 DATES ARE NOW LIVE. THE WEEK-LONG EVENT CONNECTS THE WORLD’S LEADING CREATIVES ACROSS THE TECH & INNOVATION\, MUSIC\, SCREEN AND GAMES INDUSTRIES. DISCOVERY AWAITS THE NEXT WAVE OF VISIONARIES. URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/sxsw-sydney-2024/ CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240715 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240718 DTSTAMP:20260412T012440 CREATED:20240530T051021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T051137Z UID:18195-1721001600-1721260799@shownews.co.nz SUMMARY:Future Vision Melbourne DESCRIPTION:FUTURE VISION brings together the best of Australian and international storytellers and commissioners currently working in the worlds of premium television drama and narrative comedy.\nThe first two days of this global television summit are closed-door and invite-only sessions\, but tickets are available for July 17\, which is a wider industry conference on courage in storytelling. URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/future-vision/ LOCATION:online CATEGORIES:Conference,Industry Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shownews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1920-x-1080-8-copy-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240626 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240630 DTSTAMP:20260412T012440 CREATED:20240505T014741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T224350Z UID:17524-1719360000-1719705599@shownews.co.nz SUMMARY:Doc Edge Industry 2024 – Christchurch DESCRIPTION:A must-attend series of events for screen professionals\, including Pitch\, Awards\, Forum\, and Market. Join us in Christchurch for this exciting opportunity to share ideas\, problem solve\, and make great content. \nDoc Edge Industry 2024\nJoin us in Christchurch 26 – 29 June for Doc Edge Industry 2024 – a must-attend series of events for screen professionals. \nPitch | 26-27 June: 21 finalists from around the world present their incredible stories to industry professionals. \nAwards | 27 June: Celebrate outstanding achievements in documentary filmmaking at our prestigious awards ceremony. \nForum | 28-29 June: Engage in discussions with change-makers and decision-makers on the most compelling issues facing the industry today. \nMarket | 26-29 June: Network and connect with local and international filmmakers and industry professionals. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to share ideas\, problem solve\, and make great content. Passes are limited\, so secure yours now. \n2-Day & 4-day passes are available. \nWe would like to acknowledge that times are uncertain for many in our industry and wish to show our support by offering half-price accreditations. Please book using the code ‘Community2024’. We have also partnered with several hotels to provide you with a special discounted rates\, you can check out these offers and more information on our website. URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/doc-edge-industry-2024/ LOCATION:Christchurch CATEGORIES:Awards,Conference,Festival,Industry Talk,Master Class,Networking,Training,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shownews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/429320455_6581621406957_1316644133509721154_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Doc Edge":MAILTO:info@docedge.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240701 DTSTAMP:20260412T012440 CREATED:20240504T052758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T223517Z UID:17499-1718755200-1719791999@shownews.co.nz SUMMARY:Doc Edge Festival 2024 – Christchurch DESCRIPTION:The 19th Edition will be held from 19 June to 31 July with Ōtautahi Christchurch as the hub for all things documentary\, followed by Auckland\, Wellington and Virtual Cinema nationwide. \nAs an Academy Awards® qualifying international documentary festival\, Doc Edge is poised to become a major cultural event in the Asia Pacific region\, positioning Ōtautahi Christchurch as the hub for all things documentary. This is an exciting\, bold\, and strategic move\, the festival solidifies its global reputation as a crucial destination for films to debut their world and international premieres. \nChristchurch | 19 – 30 June | In Cinema\nThe festival will be held across Hoyts EntX\, Lumiere Cinemas\, Alice Cinemas\, Christchurch Art Gallery\, the Town Hall\, Tūranga Central Library\, and other locations turning the Garden City into a “Life Unscripted” documentary destination with screenings\, an awards ceremony\, immersive exhibition\, schools programme\, live events\, industry forum\, pitching competition\, film market and networking opportunities. URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/doc-edge-festival-2024-christchurch/ LOCATION:Christchurch CATEGORIES:Awards,Conference,Deadline,Festival,Industry Talk,Master Class,Networking,Screening,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shownews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Doc-Edge-2024-Landscape-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Doc Edge":MAILTO:info@docedge.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240319 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240322 DTSTAMP:20260412T012440 CREATED:20231011T013419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T013419Z UID:11597-1710806400-1711065599@shownews.co.nz SUMMARY:Screen Forever 2024 DESCRIPTION:Uniting the pillars of entertainment\, media and technology\, SCREEN FOREVER is one of the largest congregations of screen industry professionals in the Southern Hemisphere and attended by The Who’s Who in Australian screen business – the leading Australian and international industry practitioners involved in all aspects of producing\, creating\, writing\, directing\, distributing and financing screen content across film\, television\, games\, interactive and online. URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/screen-forever-2024/ CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shownews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screenshot-2023-10-11-at-3.32.58-PM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240223 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240225 DTSTAMP:20260412T012440 CREATED:20240118T015714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T015714Z UID:14686-1708646400-1708819199@shownews.co.nz SUMMARY:Syncposium DESCRIPTION:The Aotearoa Syncposium is back for 2024! A two day conference on the 23rd and 24th February with the world’s biggest industry leaders in music made for film\, television\, video games\, ads and more. Featuring over 15 panels\, keynote speakers\, breakout rooms\, meet-ups and more. \nThe first two in-person keynote speakers have been announced:\nPasek and Paul (Grammy\, Tony & Academy Award Winning Songwriters: LalaLand & The Greatest Showman)\nDarren Higman (EVP Music Warner Bros Studios upcoming projects include The Color Purple musical and Minecraft) \nThe conference will also be followed by a workshop at Roundhead Studios on the 25th February. The workshop is by application only and will feature specific intensive workshops catering to different areas of the sync industry. Participants will have the opportunity to write\, record and submit music to briefs\, participate in a songwriting workshop with Pasek and Paul\, as well as a cover songs workshop with international publishers. URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/syncposium/ CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240212 DTSTAMP:20260412T012440 CREATED:20240118T014609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T014609Z UID:14677-1707609600-1707695999@shownews.co.nz SUMMARY:A Day of Shorts\, Panels and Mingling DESCRIPTION:Join us for our third annual Proud Voices On Screen event – a day of short films\, panel discussions and mingling\, for queer\, lgtbqia+\, takatāpui & rainbow identifying creators of film and series. Come along and celebrate queer voices in the Aotearoa screen industry. All levels of filmmaking experience are welcome\, including those just dipping their toes in. \nVenue: Upstairs Gallery\, Studio One Toi Tū\, 1 Ponsonby Rd \nAdmission is free but seats are limited. Please register here. URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/a-day-of-shorts-panels-and-mingling/ CATEGORIES:Conference,Networking,Screening END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231201 DTSTAMP:20260412T012440 CREATED:20230923T074410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T074410Z UID:10287-1701043200-1701388799@shownews.co.nz SUMMARY:Content London 2023 DESCRIPTION:Content London is the world’s leading development marketplace and conference. It takes place over three days between November 28-30\, with registration and opening party and screening on November 27. It attracts more than 3000 leading content executives from all over the world\, with a focus on creating fresh partnerships around the most progressive ideas and initiatives. It takes place across five venues\, with a development marketplace\, conference\, screenings\, speed networking\, lunches\, cocktails and parties. A set of reports is also available\, based on the building blocks of the conference schedule\, to all delegates free of charge. It always sells out. URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/content-london-2023/ LOCATION:London CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shownews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/cl_logo_2023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231118 DTSTAMP:20260412T012440 CREATED:20230923T073931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T222827Z UID:10283-1700092800-1700265599@shownews.co.nz SUMMARY:2023 SPADA Conference DESCRIPTION:This year’s SPADA Conference features the following iconic events\, highlights\, and addresses: \nNZ On Air John O’Shea Memorial Address\nSPADA Highlights Showreel\nSouth Pacific Pictures BIG PITCH competition\nIn Memoriam Reel – Sponsored by NZ On Screen\nGreat Screenrights Lunch\n25th Annual SPADA Screen Industry Awards; and\nThursday night’s Opening Night Cocktail Function – Sponsored by Images and Sound \nCheck out the draft programme here URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/2023-spada-conference/ LOCATION:Harbourside Function Centre\, 4 Taranaki St\, Wellington CATEGORIES:Conference ORGANIZER;CN="SPADA":MAILTO:https://www.spada.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231101T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231102T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T012440 CREATED:20231011T012412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T012412Z UID:11592-1698825600-1698944400@shownews.co.nz SUMMARY:Australian Film Forum DESCRIPTION:The Australian Feature Film Forum is for everyone in the business of making\, distributing or exhibiting and investing in Australian feature films. URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/australian-film-forum/ LOCATION:Virtual Streaming CATEGORIES:Conference,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shownews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AFFFKeyArtwork-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231106 DTSTAMP:20260412T012440 CREATED:20230923T074910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T101403Z UID:10291-1698710400-1699228799@shownews.co.nz SUMMARY:American Film Market 2023 DESCRIPTION:Every November\, the entire global film industry converges in Santa Monica for the American Film Market. \nAFM is the premier film acquisition\, development and networking event where more than $1 Billion in distribution and film financing deals are closed each year on completed films and those in every stage of development. More business-oriented than any other motion picture event\, thousands of professionals from all corners of our industry come together at AFM to develop\, showcase\, discover\, finance and license 1000s of independent films and projects destined for the world’s audiences. \nAt AFM\, participants can also attend The AFM Sessions – 30+ world class conferences and panels\, and connect with the independent film community’s decision makers\, all in one convenient location. \nAFM is the only sales market produced by the Independents for our industry. URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/american-film-market-2023/ LOCATION:Los Angeles CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231023 DTSTAMP:20260412T012440 CREATED:20230923T065249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T065249Z UID:10279-1697328000-1698019199@shownews.co.nz SUMMARY:SXSW Sydney DESCRIPTION:– From live showcases to massive parties – experience the worlds of Music\, Screen and Games all around the city.\n– See the next generation of tech\, innovation and games disrupters.\n– Connect with inspiring speakers\, panelists and mentors. URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/sxsw-sydney/ CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shownews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ogDefault-sxswSydney-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR