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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

"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.  

‘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 […]

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 […]

"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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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.  

Decult is a pioneering conference that addresses the pervasive harm inflicted by high-control groups in Aotearoa, New Zealand. By giving cult survivors a voice and bringing experts from various fields together, Decult 2024 is creating a unique opportunity for mental health professionals, government departments, law enforcement and first responders to offer better support and prevent cultic […]