An evening meetup for all New Zealand production designers, art directors, set decorators and prop masters. Welcome drinks and food. Introduction by Grant Major about the goals of the International Production Designers Week and the Production Designers Collective. Brief talk from two production designers about recently completed projects. Zoom link available for those who can […]
We have assembled some top notch VFX professionals for the evening. Tobias Wolters, VFX Supervisor and VFX Producers Max Serges and Will Reece who will all be joining us to talk about the evolution of the VFX production department, interdepartmental collaboration and onset workflows including emerging technologies. We welcome local screen industry, VFX academic staff […]
Join us for an evening to learn everything you need to know about The Blue Book. This book - which contains the standard conditions for crew working in film and TV production in New Zealand - has recently been updated for 2023. We'll explain these updates and how they will affect your contracts and work on […]
Join director Thaddeus D. Matula ("Into the Spotlight") 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 out the transcendent truth hidden within reality, much like Michelangelo's pursuit to […]
For our official TUV launch event, we'll have a panel talking about Screen Sector issues and solutions for the next Government. Discussion will focus on what the (new/next) Government means for post-production film workers in New Zealand, and for the broader screen sector. Industry representatives will discuss the most pressing issues for New Zealand’s post-production sector, such as the SIWA and available work, and challenge how the next Government can […]
When: Friday 1 December Time: 4pm - 8pm Where: Cargo at Gantley's, Arthurs Point, Queenstown How to get there: Parking is available both on site and on street. Or, via local bus 2 - Arrowtown to Arthurs Point stopping 100m from the venue. This is a chance to bring the local film community together to […]
MDGA Xmas! 6pm Friday, December 1st Morningside Tavern Come along and celebrate the end of the year with some fellow motioneers. For all those freelancers who don't get a Xmas do, here it is.
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 […]
Join us for our third annual Proud Voices On Screen event - a day of short films, panel discussions and mingling, for queer, lgtbqia+, takatāpui & rainbow identifying creators of film and series. Come along and celebrate queer voices in the Aotearoa screen industry. All levels of filmmaking experience are welcome, including those just dipping […]
An evening of networking and community building, designed for both new and existing members to connect and expand their professional network. Come ready to meet and mingle with like-minded individuals.
Our popular virtual Ipu Kī event, exclusive to our PISA Members, is back! We can't wait to see you online, Ipu Kī in hand for our first networking event of 2024. This networking event provides a fantastic opportunity to meet and connect with other PISA members, both locally and internationally.
Come along to our regular meetup to chat motion, meet new people and have a drink. Any level welcome, from the keyframe curious to the exporting experts. Event runs at the Morningside Tavern, Sandringham, Auckland
Equity is excited to welcome all our deaf, disabled and neurodiverse (DDN) members and friends from the wider performing community to a facilitated hui in Auckland on the 24 Feb. Register here
A casual show-and-tell event with acclaimed director of photography, Stefan Duscio, where you can ask questions and learn about various pre-production approaches. In New Zealand to shoot Wolfman, Australian cinematographer Stefan will share his pre-production processes across projects such as The Invisible Man, The Dry and Shantaram. Stefan will share invaluable insights and comparisons of his varied approaches to different scenes, […]
A new series of events for the MDGA, Kinetic looks to give experienced motion designers the chance to share their knowledge and process with the community. Our 3 speakers from across the spectrum of motion disciplines will share their insights, experiences, and the secrets behind their captivating work. We'll explore the latest trends and innovations […]
Join us in Auckland for a conversation about the inner workings of the director-cinematographer relationship. Venezuelan cinematographer and director based in Los Angeles Carlos Gonzalez is in New Zealand to film Zombies 4: Day and Night and will present about his experience and viewpoint on the director-cinematographer relationship. Some of the topics covered will include […]
