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 Queer Producers Incubator is a two-day intensive workshop taking place on Fri 9th and Sat 10th 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: […]
Equity Foundation NZ is thrilled to be bringing the renowned Australian casting director Anousha Zarkesh to Aotearoa for one weekend of work with Equity NZ members. If you are selected (there are very limited spots) you will spend one day in an intimate setting with Anousha, learning from the notes she gives you and your […]
James Ladanyi's Specialty - is a Wellington-set doco series about the city's dozens of roasteries, hundreds of cafes serving specialty coffee, and thousands of people partaking in the ritual of daily consumption. This four-part documentary series will explore Wellington coffee genesis, its history, and its present-day culture.
Equity Foundation NZ is thrilled to be bringing the renowned Australian casting director Anousha Zarkesh to Aotearoa for one weekend of work with Equity NZ members. If you are selected (there are very limited spots) you will spend one day in an intimate setting with Anousha, learning from the notes she gives you and your […]
Raising funds for post-prod on drama short Night Waves
During this six-month mentorship programme, successful applicants attend a series of one-day hubs and are led through focused script development under the guidance of Briar Grace-Smith. Briar brings considerable experience and knowledge to the room for group mentorship, and each participant also gets one-on-one feedback. The hub days involve script read-throughs, writing exercises, and hearing from guest […]
This year's festival will take place in July/August. You should include a press kit with a brief synopsis or description of your film and the key credits for your film along with an online screener. We will only accept submissions online, via an online screener.
1980s New Zealand, where being gay means hiding in plain sight and local homophobes, backed by the Far Right churches of Reagan’s America, are hell bent on destroying any liberal fantasies of change. With money and power behind them, they wage open warfare on New Zealanders fighting for their right to be different. It was […]
Since 2015 NZ Web Fest has curated and celebrated online entertainment. Since 2017 the festival has been a proud participant in the Web Series World Cup. In 2023 the festival became a participant in the inaugural edition of the Audio Fiction World Cup. The festival selects podcasts, short films and web series.
The MDGA 2024 Logo competition is a way for local Motion Designers to show off their creativity and compete for some sweet prizes, provided by our very generous sponsors. It is open to all Aotearoa New Zealand based Motion Designers, students or professionals and will be judged by some of the top Motion Designers and […]
Show Me Shorts is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading international short film festival. Our mission is to connect New Zealand audiences with short films and share New Zealand short films with the world. We celebrate the short film art form and champion short film makers! During October 2024 Show Me Shorts will put on 100 screenings […]
A virtuoso pianist at a prestigious music conservatory struggles to reconcile her relentless pursuit of perfection with her father's rigorous standards, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and a quest to redefine success on her own terms.
The Screenrights Cultural Fund makes a difference by supporting people with exciting and innovative new initiatives that foster the creation and appreciation of screen content in Australia and New Zealand. The 2024 total funding pool is $300,000, with individual applications capped at $50,000. Application Support Requests close 5pm AEDT Friday 22 March. Applications close 5pm […]
The film follows the life of a young Māori boy named Koko, who navigates the complexities of growing up under the guidance of his beloved Uncle Tux. Through a series of flashbacks and present-day scenes, we witness Koko's journey from a frightened child to a determined young man with dreams of swimming at the Olympics. […]
This year's festival will take place in July/August. You should include a press kit with a brief synopsis or description of your film and the key credits for your film along with an online screener. We will only accept submissions online, via an online screener.
Fundraising campaign for the pilot of a coming-of-age comedy series.
Actors Alison Bruce and newcomer Jaxon Barbarich-Campbell explore a crystalised moment of empowerment from the director's life story. Writer/director Stef Harris, producer Amanda Jenkins, cinematographer John Chrisstoffels, talented cast/crew have together created a confronting drama that aims to connect emotionally with audiences. Sister Josephine was funded through Kopere Hou - Fresh Shorts, and has received […]
