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SUMMARY:Pitchfest 2024
DESCRIPTION:Pitchfest is hosted by Wellington’s Floating Rock Studio. \nIn 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. \nWe’re here to support you and your vision with $100\,000 to build a pitch\, then present to buyers!
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/pitchfest-2024/
CATEGORIES:Misc,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240403T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240403T210000
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SUMMARY:Day One: Launch Party and Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDay One Hāpai te Haeata is having a party and and a fundraiser in Tāmaki Makaurau! We want you to come so we can share this exciting chapter with you. \nScout talent\, rub shoulders\, meet your next collaborator. We’re bringing together funders\, screen partners\, educators\, young creatives\, and supporters at Te Pou Theatre\, Henderson\, Auckland \nTickets cost $25 with proceeds helping us to create a How to series for rantagahi in schools.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/day-one-launch-party-and-fundraiser/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240312T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240312T203000
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SUMMARY:The Director-Cinematographer Relationship
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Auckland for a conversation about the inner workings of the director-cinematographer relationship. \nVenezuelan 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. \nSome of the topics covered will include how the cinematographer can best help a director in the episodic environment\, how can the director successfully integrate into an ongoing production\, how to work with the cinematographer for that purpose and we will also discuss the director/cinematographer relationship in television compared to on a feature film. \nRuns at Department of Post\, Auckland
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/the-director-cinematographer-relationship/
CATEGORIES:Industry Talk,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240312T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240312T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211056
CREATED:20240208T003938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T003938Z
UID:15074-1710268200-1710275400@shownews.co.nz
SUMMARY:Kinetic
DESCRIPTION: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 in motion design\, and you’ll have the chance to delve into some awesome motion design projects. \nThe event runs at Studio One\, Ponsonby Road\, Auckland
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/kinetic/
CATEGORIES:Industry Talk,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240229T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240229T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211056
CREATED:20240221T234338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T234338Z
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SUMMARY:Pre-Production Processes
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn 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.  \nStefan will share invaluable insights and comparisons of his varied approaches to different scenes\, breaking down how he created certain sequences and walking us through them using clips\, diagrams\, and behind-the-scenes images. \nRuns at Department of Post\, Auckland
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/pre-production-processes/
CATEGORIES:Industry Talk,Networking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240225
DTSTAMP:20260410T211056
CREATED:20240213T230904Z
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SUMMARY:DDN Hui
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister here
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/ddn-hui/
CATEGORIES:Networking,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240222T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240222T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211056
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SUMMARY:Motion Designers Meetup - Feb
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEvent runs at the Morningside Tavern\, Sandringham\, Auckland \n 
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/motion-designers-meetup-feb/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240221T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211056
CREATED:20240208T004338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T004338Z
UID:15078-1708542000-1708545600@shownews.co.nz
SUMMARY:Ipu Ki Time
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis networking event provides a fantastic opportunity to meet and connect with other PISA members\, both locally and internationally. \n 
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/ipu-ki-time/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240214T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240214T220000
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CREATED:20240129T223440Z
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SUMMARY:VES NZ Auckland Networking
DESCRIPTION:An evening of networking and community building\, designed for both new and existing members to connect and expand their professional network.  \nCome ready to meet and mingle with like-minded individuals. \n 
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/ves-nz-auckland-networking/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240212
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SUMMARY:A Day of Shorts\, Panels and Mingling
DESCRIPTION: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 their toes in. \nVenue: Upstairs Gallery\, Studio One Toi Tū\, 1 Ponsonby Rd \nAdmission is free but seats are limited. Please register here.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/a-day-of-shorts-panels-and-mingling/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Networking,Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231213T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231213T220000
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CREATED:20231115T234326Z
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UID:13337-1702488600-1702504800@shownews.co.nz
SUMMARY:Combined Guilds Xmas Party\, Auckland
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time again already and you are cordially invited to join us at the annual Combined Guild’s Christmas Party! ? \n‘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! \n– Nibbles will be provided on the night\n– Drinks will be available for purchase at the bar.\n– Book your spot now as our spaces are limited! \nWe look forward to seeing you all there and hosting the creative forces of our hard working guild members all together under one roof!
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/combined-guilds-xmas-party-auckland/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231201T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231201T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211056
CREATED:20231017T235103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T235103Z
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SUMMARY:MDGA Xmas Meetup
DESCRIPTION:MDGA Xmas!\n6pm Friday\, December 1st\nMorningside Tavern \nCome 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.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/mdga-xmas-meetup/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231201T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211056
CREATED:20231024T232157Z
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SUMMARY:Otago & Southland Film Community Christmas Function
DESCRIPTION:When: Friday 1 December \nTime: 4pm – 8pm \nWhere: Cargo at Gantley’s\, Arthurs Point\, Queenstown \nHow to get there: Parking is available both on site and on street.  \nOr\, via local bus 2 – Arrowtown to Arthurs Point stopping 100m from the venue. \nThis is a chance to bring the local film community together to catch up\, and celebrate\, the year that’s been. The evening will include some casual nibbles and drinks\, as well as a chance to challenge yourself to some high spec lawn games in a competitive Christmas spirit.  \nPLEASE RSVP to nadia@filmotagosouthland.com by 5pm Thursday 23rd November to let us know if you’ll be attending!
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/otago-southland-film-community-christmas-function/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231130T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211056
CREATED:20231116T013303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T013303Z
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SUMMARY:Turning Up the Volume: launch
DESCRIPTION: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 best implement necessary change. \nThe event runs at Miramar Creative Centre\, 133 Park Road\, Miramar\, Wellington 6022
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/turning-up-the-volume-launch/
CATEGORIES:Industry Talk,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231123T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231123T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211056
CREATED:20231017T234738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T234837Z
UID:12022-1700766000-1700776800@shownews.co.nz
SUMMARY:VFX Guild South Island Launch
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/vfx-guild-south-island-launch/
LOCATION:Christchurch
CATEGORIES:Industry Talk,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231109T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211056
CREATED:20231109T002306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T002306Z
UID:13060-1699524000-1699545600@shownews.co.nz
SUMMARY:Local Lens\, Global Reach: The Power of Place in Filmmaking
DESCRIPTION:Join director Thaddeus D. Matula (“Into the Spotlight”) as he unravels the art of storytelling and the architecture of narrative structure. \nDiscover 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 free the angel from marble.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/local-lens-global-reach-the-power-of-place-in-filmmaking/
LOCATION:Christchurch
CATEGORIES:Industry Talk,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231108T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231108T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211056
CREATED:20231101T013522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T013522Z
UID:12723-1699466400-1699466400@shownews.co.nz
SUMMARY:Blue Book Changes
DESCRIPTION: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 set. \nGuest panellists from The Screen Guild Sally Cunningham (Wellington Branch Chair) Christian Gower (Auckland Branch Chair) and Adrian “Wookie” Hebron (National Executive Committee) will walk through what the changes mean for you. \nWe’ll also cover The Screen Industry Workers Act (SIWA) which came into force on December 30\, 2022\, which allows screen industry contractors to bargain collectively. \nSo come along for food\, beverages\, and to familiarise yourselves with things like Mandatory Terms or Minimums\, The Screen Industry Workers Act\, the new Screen Guild rate cards and more. \nDon’t miss this chance to learn and ask questions of this great panel of people working on behalf of all New Zealand film and television crew. \nSeats are limited so be quick to register for this event.\nFree for NZCS and Screen Guild Members. Non-members $40.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/blue-book-changes/
CATEGORIES:Industry Talk,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231102T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231102T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211056
CREATED:20231017T233849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T184506Z
UID:12009-1698951600-1698962400@shownews.co.nz
SUMMARY:VFX Guild Launch\, Auckland
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe welcome local screen industry\, VFX academic staff and students on Thursday the 2nd of November to the Media Design School for a networking event\, doors open at 7PM. \nWe are launching our ‘Join Now’ Campaign which offers members who sign up on the night and receive 25% off of their annual membership fee.  RSVP here.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/vfx-guild-launch-auckland/
CATEGORIES:Industry Talk,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231028T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231028T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211056
CREATED:20231018T235002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T235002Z
UID:12203-1698516000-1698530400@shownews.co.nz
SUMMARY:Production Designers Muster
DESCRIPTION:An evening meetup for all New Zealand production designers\, art directors\, set decorators and prop masters. Welcome drinks and food. \nIntroduction 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 not attend in person. \n \nContact nz.productiondesigners@gmail.com for more info.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/production-designers-muster/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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