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SUMMARY:ReUnion\, campaign closing
DESCRIPTION:When a young woman has a chance meeting with an old school friend\, she must consider what it means to truly connect with someone\, no matter the circumstances of their reunion. \nReUnion is a short film that invites us to examine what we believe to be normal about relationships. \nNothing in the world of ReUnion is normal – but is that so different to our world?
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/reunion-campaign-closing/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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SUMMARY:Static Noises - campaign closes
DESCRIPTION:A young Filipina living in New Zealand discovers her father’s dark past after her journalist ex-lover is murdered\, and must choose between loyalty to her family or risking it all for justice. \nStatic Noises delves into the detachment experienced by Filipinos living abroad\, challenging the prevailing notion that personal comfort suffices as they are shielded from the chaos of the world. This story is important and timely\, urging viewers to confront the realities often chosen to be ignored. \nYoung Filipina writer/director Jomz Ramirez wrote this 8 minute film about her experience living out of reach from the political turmoil of the Philippines\, the connection and disconnection of family\, and the true cost of loyalty. \nStatic Noises emphasises the critical need for empathy in a world desperate for connection\, and encourages audiences to reflect on the profound echoes that resonate when empathy breaks the silence of detachment\, sparking change one living room at a time.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/static-noises-campaign-closes/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240711
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SUMMARY:The Chair\, campaign closing
DESCRIPTION:Brooke Benton (Writer\, Director) and Kate Goodwin’s (Producer) The Chair was amongst 12 films shortlisted for Kōpere Hou Fresh Shorts\, but unfortunately wasn’t one of the three films selected to be funded. We received feedback that it’s shoot-ready. \nThe Chair is a 14-minute comedy drama based on a true story about Steph\, a self-sabotaging yo-pro who discovers period blood on her office chair\, setting off a chain-of-events that impact a major client meeting and deeply ruffle the office power dynamics. \nAnd warning: there will be blood.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/the-chair-campaign-closing/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240713
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SUMMARY:What Once Was\, campaign closing
DESCRIPTION:What Once Was is an LGBTQ+ coming of age short film being made by a group of young queer film students here in Te Whanganui-a-Tara\, Aotearoa. \nWe want to contribute to the growing pool of queer media by creating a story that is personal\, authentic and wholeheartedly kiwi. \nAfter returning to her childhood farmhouse\, Abigail must find the courage to come out to her close-minded parents\, before the relationship with her girlfriend crumbles and she loses her family forever~\nWe’re raising funds to provide our awesome crew with food and transport\, as well as going toward locations costs\, production design\, props\, costumes\, paying our talented actors\, and for entering into film festivals further down the track!
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/what-once-was-closing-12-july/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240719
DTSTAMP:20260521T074346
CREATED:20240627T075205Z
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SUMMARY:Goners\, campaign closing
DESCRIPTION:After a failed suicide attempt\, a man finds himself stuck in a hospital room with a terminally ill child\, where he is forced to reconsider his perspective on life and must decide whether to live or continue down his suicidal path. \nWriter-director Caleb Aiono’s Goners is an action packed drama short film that aims to bring awareness about mental health. This short film provides the viewer with a compelling narrative that not only entertains but gives you a positive outlook on life.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/goners-campaign-closing/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240720
DTSTAMP:20260521T074346
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SUMMARY:Full Moon\, Baby! - campaign closes
DESCRIPTION:Haunted by disturbing visions that his fiancée\, Lily may be a werewolf\, Mike struggles to express his fears to their therapist\, Dr. Silverman. \nDespite the advice from his therapist and Mike’s own efforts to forget about his irrational fears\, Lily constantly does things in their everyday life that further affirm them. Eventually leading to a comedic encounter with an exorcist and an unexpected climax. This story is a bizarre and lighthearted tale about trust—no matter how many times Lily tells Mike that she is not a werewolf\, it never seems to help. \nDead Slate Studios is a production company made up of film school graduates. Our members specialize in Producing\, Directing\, Acting\, Camera\, Lighting\, Audio\, Post Production\, and Art Design. We are a group of collaborators who thrive off each other’s creativity. As aspiring creatives\, our team will cherish any contribution from you that helps this film get made. We’re excited to tell this story and would love to have you on board. You’ll also be credited as a special thanks at the end of the film. \n 
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/full-moon-baby-campaign-closes/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240720
DTSTAMP:20260521T074346
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SUMMARY:Chiaroscuro - campaign closes
DESCRIPTION:Chiaroscuro is a student-led psychological thriller short film that celebrates storytelling’s power to unite. \nOur team consists of a diverse crew of filmmakers from varied cultural backgrounds\, and is led by Māori\, Bosnian\, Samoan\, and Nuien\, offering unique perspectives on themes such as envy\, jealousy\, and the female gaze. We strive to acknowledge the insight that the cultural backgrounds of our creative leads give us and relish the opportunity to delve into Māori and Pasifika cultural concepts such as whanaungatanga and rangatiratanga. These concepts promote a sense of togetherness and supports every one of us to express ourselves creatively as young filmmakers. Chiaroscuro showcases the beauty of different traditions through meaningful visuals and authentic narrative. \nWe are raising funds towards our location and art department\, as well as catering for our crew and cast. Our film is being shot in the beautiful Opera House one of Wellington’s iconic venues. Also\, as the visuals are very important\, the money towards our art department\, will go towards creating some of the beautiful costumes\, and pieces that the actors will be wearing and performing with.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/chiaroscuro-campaign-closes/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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SUMMARY:Funny Business\, campaign closing
DESCRIPTION:Funny Business is a joyful queer short film about friendship\, being a young creative trying to make a living\, and prioritising the fun in life through the changes and challenges we face. \nThrough her best friend\, her highschool crush\, and a business team bonding clown workshop\, Aroha must choose between her party clown passions and financial stability. \nOur amazing team is a Wellington based 3rd year student group from the Massey University Screen Arts programme\, led by co-directors Phoebe Smalley and Sarah Penny
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/funny-business-campaign-closing/
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SUMMARY:NZ Cine Awards - submissions close
DESCRIPTION:Entry submission for the 7th NZCS Awards will be open from 10th June to the 21st July. Registration must have been completed\, media submission form and media must be received by that date. \nAll the info. \nNZCS Cinematography Awards will be on the 26th October 2024 at the Pullman Hotel\, Auckland
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/nz-cine-awards-submissions-close/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240723
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SUMMARY:Cakeface\, campaign closing
DESCRIPTION:The highest of all holidays in the Satanic religion is the date of one’s own birthday~ and Cakeface wants you to have a good one! \nYour support will help fund our special effects\, artists and crew bring Cakeface to life for an unforgettable party. \nWe have an incredible team working to make this film happen\, and want to support them as much as we can. Every contribution helps!
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/cakeface-campaign-closing/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240726
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SUMMARY:Weaker Leg\, campaign closing
DESCRIPTION:Daisy Din & Emma Parkinson’s comedy short Weaker Leg a comedy short film about two struggling ‘Save the Gay Animals’ activists\, Cece-Marie and Isla. \nWhen they get invited to dinner by a renowned philanthropist\, one of them must avoid being lured into a pyramid scheme. \nShe uncovers a horrifying discovery which leaves either the gay animals or her friendship at risk. This forces her to make a difficult moral choice whether to prioritise her beliefs or her indoctrinated friend.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/weaker-leg-campaign-closing/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240801
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SUMMARY:NZ Web Fest\, late submission deadline
DESCRIPTION:The tenth edition of NZ Web Fest runs in November. \nSubmissions for the 2024 edition are open\, with deadlines on 31 May\, 31 July and 31 August. \nThe fest accepts submissions of podcasts\, short films\, and web series\, including pilots. \n 
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/nz-web-fest-late-submission-deadline/
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