Calling short film makers, students and anyone interested in learning more about what goes on behind the scenes in making movies. Join us for a full day of interactive professional development workshops, filmmaker talks, networking and screenings of short films. Presenters will be available for informal meetings throughout the day. Tickets provide entry to all […]
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 […]
