Running since 2007 (formerly known as the Someday Challenge), Day One Challenge has evolved to include wrap-around support with year-round educational content, a series of events and an annual cinema showcase. Day One Hāpai te Haeata is having a party and and a fundraiser in Tāmaki Makaurau! We want you to come so we can […]
Pitchfest is hosted by Wellington's Floating Rock Studio. In 2022, they received an investment by Hillfarrance and are using that money to invest in YOU, the creator, of your upcoming animated film or TV series. We're here to support you and your vision with $100,000 to build a pitch, then present to buyers!
Michael Duignan (The Paragon), Tom Levesque (Shut Eye), and Tom Sainsbury (Loop Track) will join Mia Maramara to discuss the end-to-end production processes of their respective feature films and how they kept to their shoestring budgets of under $500K without scarifying craft and quality.
By invitation, Christchurch
Come join us for some business banter & a brew this June in Dunedin. A simple event to connect our local Filmmakers, Screenwriters, Grips, Directors, Producers, Crew, Actors ... anyone working in or involved with the local film industry – you are welcome! The White Room, 1st floor above Vault 21, The Octagon Nibbles and […]
Come along (PISA members only) and connect with other PISA members through a chill and unique activity - more details are coming soon. BYO & Nibbles will be provided because we are PISA. Please RSVP for catering purposes. If you haven't attended a PISA event this year, this is the one you don't want to […]
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 […]
We invite you to join us for a series of casual drinks across New Zealand this June! It's a perfect opportunity to unwind, catch up with fellow members, and share ideas in a relaxed atmosphere. This is for members only, but please feel free to bring a plus one who is interested in knowing more […]
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 […]
Write Room 2025 launches with the panel discussion "Screenwriting Partnerships", featuring 2 different screenwriting partnerships: emerging team Amelia Addis and Ebed Pohl who are the 2024 residents on the Write Room programme, and established filmmakers Rob and Duncan Sarkies who have collaborated on numerous projects including Scarfies and Two Little Boys. This is also a […]
Want to improve your writing? A jam-packed day of writing workshops, networking opportunities and creative inspiration. 9 X WORKSHOPS, 7 X TUTORS, LOTS OF COFFEE! Buy an ALL DAY TICKET to get an all access pass to all workshops, morning & afternoon tea plus anything we include in the day.
It's that time again already and you are cordially invited to join us at the annual: Combined Guild's Christmas Party! ? 'Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to celebrate than to gather together for Christmas drinks and nibbles and share events of our last year! - Nibbles will be provided on […]
'Filmmaker Talks' is a series of events hosted by Aotearoa Independent Film and Fish Entertainment featuring in person, sit down discussions and audience Q&As with working kiwi filmmakers. This series aims to educate and inspire working and aspiring kiwi independent filmmakers with first hand knowledge of alternative filmmaking production practices, and give you the know-how […]
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 […]
Celebrate 20 Years of Outrageous Fortune – With Its Creators! Before Cheryl ruled the family and Van stole our hearts, two brilliant minds brought the Wests to life: Rachel Lang & James Griffin. Join us for a one-night-only live conversation as the writer's share behind-the-scenes stories, iconic clips from the show, wild moments, and the […]
A fascinating, informative panel discussion about the good, bad and ugly of working with AI. AI offers many exciting opportunities for speed, creativity and enhanced productivity but it also introduces tricky questions around copyright, ownership, and collaboration that writers need to understand. Whether you embrace it or reject it, or just find it perplexing, AI […]
‘Production Designers translate scripted words into visual reality to build cinematic worlds’ Under the auspices of the International Production Designers Collective and as part of its International Production Design Week, New Zealand film and commercial Production Designers, Art Directors, Set Decorators and Props Masters will come together for their bi-annual gathering in Auckland on October […]
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 […]
