Join NYWIFT for our inaugural Masterclass Series: Writing for Television with critically-acclaimed writer Amy Fox. Powerful television can shape hearts, change minds, and expand worldviews with memorable characters and riveting plots. You have your story idea – but how can you translate it to the screen? This series of three masterclasses focuses on building the […]
Join U.S. director Thaddeus D. Matula ("Into the Spotlight") in "Local Lens, Global Reach: The Power of Place in Filmmaking" as he unravels the art of storytelling and the architecture of narrative structure. Discover how compelling stories thrive on the foundations of "but," "therefore," and "meanwhile." Thaddeus, a storytelling vessel, compares his approach to carving […]
The Show Me Shorts Screenwriting Lab is a hothouse mentoring scheme for screenwriters and aspiring screenwriters to workshop new ideas for short films
The world of theatrical distribution has undergone a remarkable transformation since the upheavals of 2020. The challenges posed by COVID lockdowns and the strategic shift towards direct-to-SVOD releases have reshaped audience behaviours. As we emerge from the lockdown era, theatrical audiences steadily return to cinemas. While box office revenue and the number of Australian titles […]
From Austen to Arrakis, adaptations are a big part of the film industry. But why do some work and others not? Maybe you’re thinking of adapting a text and don’t know where to start? The UK's Pitch Film Fund can help you out! During this workshop, you’ll be thinking about how to put the theory […]
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 […]
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 LA Expo is our biggest EXPO and features exhibits, new product and service introductions, complimentary seminars led by industry leaders, master classes, film competition, and awards ceremony. From June 6-9, 2024 the LA Expo will be held at historic Warner Bros Studios in Burbank, California. A fitting backdrop for the Cine Gear industry tradeshow, […]
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. As an Academy Awards® qualifying international documentary festival, Doc Edge is poised to become a major cultural event in the Asia Pacific region, positioning Ōtautahi […]
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. Doc Edge Industry 2024 Join us in Christchurch 26 - 29 June for Doc Edge Industry 2024 - a must-attend series of events for […]
The NZCS is excited to kick off our 2025 Professional Development Program with a Masterclass in Auckland with our President, internationally respected DP Aaron Morton NZCS, who is around for a short time before he heads to the USA to prep a project. In association with the NZCS Major National Sponsor, Xytech Lighting Rentals, Aaron […]
Lights, Camera, Geek Out! Rob Marsh NZCS & Niki Winer Talk SONY’s Venice 18 Mar 2025 6:00 PM Join us in Auckland for an exciting, hands-on event with DP Rob Marsh NZCS and 1st Assistant Camera Niki Winer, as they share their experience, tips, and tricks for using SONY’s Venice Camera. We’re proud to share […]
Are you new to seeking professional work in the film/TV industry? Do you need guidance on: How to find work? How to effectively market yourself? How to successfully network? How to even know where to begin?! What are some great resources for the NZ industry? How to show up in the right energy to get […]
A conversation about our biggest struggles as film/TV workers incorporating ALL areas of our lives. + A deep dive into how we can make meaningful change towards our personal goals & well-being, no matter the stage of our career & the current industry conditions. Come with a personal goal in mind and we will do […]
Script to Screen is pleased to share this exciting opportunity from across the ditch. Our partners at Compton are offering our community access to their ongoing series of free personal and professional development workshops. Join them next week for their Q&A Masterclass series, where Compton’s Abi Tabone will lead a discussion with Australian film and […]
Doc Edge Industry 2025 We 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. The Grand Millennium Auckland is the official hub for the Doc Edge Festival 2025, hosting our industry events and awards, and […]
NZCS and Xytech Group invite you to an afternoon in Auckland exploring 'Lighting through the Lighting Board' with DP Richard Bluck NZCS, Gaffer Giles Coburn, and Lighting Console Operator Abby Clearwater. This session is designed to give cinematographers and crew working on productions of all scales valuable insight into this evolving space, focusing on how […]
Do you have an unwavering curiosity to increase your knowledge of Audio over IP? A niggling itch to hone your understanding via the latest trends, witness pioneering tech including interfaces and software solutions? Or, do you have interest in the latest in bidirectional RF technology and how it can be applied to your current and […]
