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Weaker Leg, campaign closing
2024-07-25
Daisy Din & Emma Parkinson’s comedy short Weaker Leg a comedy short film about two struggling ‘Save the Gay Animals’ activists, Cece-Marie and Isla.
When they get invited to dinner by a renowned philanthropist, one of them must avoid being lured into a pyramid scheme.
She uncovers a horrifying discovery which leaves either the gay animals or her friendship at risk. This forces her to make a difficult moral choice whether to prioritise her beliefs or her indoctrinated friend.

Cakeface, campaign closing
2024-07-22
The highest of all holidays in the Satanic religion is the date of one’s own birthday~ and Cakeface wants you to have a good one!
Your support will help fund our special effects, artists and crew bring Cakeface to life for an unforgettable party.
We have an incredible team working to make this film happen, and want to support them as much as we can. Every contribution helps!

Self-testing skills for stunt performers, Auckland
2024-07-21 10:00 - 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
Equity Foundation & The Stunt Guild of New Zealand present: A one day self-test workshop for stunt performers with the legendary David Van Horn!
Prepare for an action role that has some lines and learn how to manage props in a self tape setting. You will gain camera-ready skills crucial for auditioning remotely and learn how to give a sense of your physical prowess effectively on screen.
Additionally the workshop will cover technical aspects such as equipment setup, lighting, and sound quality to ensure professional-grade self-tapes.
Places are limited and priority will be given to stunt performers who are Equity New Zealand members (but all are welcome).

Writefest 2024
2024-07-21 | Toi Tu Studio One – Ponsonby, 1 Ponsonby Road, Auckland, 1021, New Zealand
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.

NZ Cine Awards - submissions close
2024-07-21
Entry submission for the 7th NZCS Awards will be open from 10th June to the 21st July. Registration must have been completed, media submission form and media must be received by that date.
All the info.
NZCS Cinematography Awards will be on the 26th October 2024 at the Pullman Hotel, Auckland

Funny Business, campaign closing
2024-07-19
Funny Business is a joyful queer short film about friendship, being a young creative trying to make a living, and prioritising the fun in life through the changes and challenges we face.
Through her best friend, her highschool crush, and a business team bonding clown workshop, Aroha must choose between her party clown passions and financial stability.
Our amazing team is a Wellington based 3rd year student group from the Massey University Screen Arts programme, led by co-directors Phoebe Smalley and Sarah Penny

Chiaroscuro - campaign closes
2024-07-19
Chiaroscuro is a student-led psychological thriller short film that celebrates storytelling’s power to unite.
Our team consists of a diverse crew of filmmakers from varied cultural backgrounds, and is led by Māori, Bosnian, Samoan, and Nuien, offering unique perspectives on themes such as envy, jealousy, and the female gaze. We strive to acknowledge the insight that the cultural backgrounds of our creative leads give us and relish the opportunity to delve into Māori and Pasifika cultural concepts such as whanaungatanga and rangatiratanga. These concepts promote a sense of togetherness and supports every one of us to express ourselves creatively as young filmmakers. Chiaroscuro showcases the beauty of different traditions through meaningful visuals and authentic narrative.
We are raising funds towards our location and art department, as well as catering for our crew and cast. Our film is being shot in the beautiful Opera House one of Wellington’s iconic venues. Also, as the visuals are very important, the money towards our art department, will go towards creating some of the beautiful costumes, and pieces that the actors will be wearing and performing with.

Full Moon, Baby! - campaign closes
2024-07-19
Haunted by disturbing visions that his fiancée, Lily may be a werewolf, Mike struggles to express his fears to their therapist, Dr. Silverman.
Despite the advice from his therapist and Mike’s own efforts to forget about his irrational fears, Lily constantly does things in their everyday life that further affirm them. Eventually leading to a comedic encounter with an exorcist and an unexpected climax. This story is a bizarre and lighthearted tale about trust—no matter how many times Lily tells Mike that she is not a werewolf, it never seems to help.
Dead Slate Studios is a production company made up of film school graduates. Our members specialize in Producing, Directing, Acting, Camera, Lighting, Audio, Post Production, and Art Design. We are a group of collaborators who thrive off each other’s creativity. As aspiring creatives, our team will cherish any contribution from you that helps this film get made. We’re excited to tell this story and would love to have you on board. You’ll also be credited as a special thanks at the end of the film.

Goners, campaign closing
2024-07-18
After a failed suicide attempt, a man finds himself stuck in a hospital room with a terminally ill child, where he is forced to reconsider his perspective on life and must decide whether to live or continue down his suicidal path.
Writer-director Caleb Aiono’s Goners is an action packed drama short film that aims to bring awareness about mental health. This short film provides the viewer with a compelling narrative that not only entertains but gives you a positive outlook on life.

Future Vision Melbourne
2024-07-15 - 2024-07-17 | online
FUTURE VISION brings together the best of Australian and international storytellers and commissioners currently working in the worlds of premium television drama and narrative comedy.
The first two days of this global television summit are closed-door and invite-only sessions, but tickets are available for July 17, which is a wider industry conference on courage in storytelling.

Far North filmmaking workshops, Kerikeri
2024-07-14
Script to Screen is presenting a 1-day adult scriptwriting workshop in Kerikeri.
This is a rare opportunity for local story tellers to work with renowned writer, director and author, Michael Bennett (The Gone, In Dark Places).
The morning will be spent delving into character, story structure, key moments and writing fundamentals and then in the afternoon you will develop your own original story idea and write a scene.
Not to be missed, this is a practical and interactive workshop that will help you find the momentum you need to initiate a screen story, or move your project forward. If you’re a new or emerging filmmaker or a local creative wanting to reinvigorate a screen idea or explore writing for film and television, this workshop is for you.

Queer Story Workshop, Auckland
2024-07-13 10:00 - 16:00
Join us for a one-day workshop with writer/director and Professor Welby Ings (Punch) on how to write an impactful short film.
Topics covered include pitching your idea, what elements make a story, understanding your story idea’s impact on budget and production, and being flexible and responsive to the dynamics of your story as they develop.
Attendees are encouraged to come with at least one short film idea in mind to get the most out of the workshop.

What Once Was, campaign closing
2024-07-12
What Once Was is an LGBTQ+ coming of age short film being made by a group of young queer film students here in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa.
We want to contribute to the growing pool of queer media by creating a story that is personal, authentic and wholeheartedly kiwi.
After returning to her childhood farmhouse, Abigail must find the courage to come out to her close-minded parents, before the relationship with her girlfriend crumbles and she loses her family forever~
We’re raising funds to provide our awesome crew with food and transport, as well as going toward locations costs, production design, props, costumes, paying our talented actors, and for entering into film festivals further down the track!

The Chair, campaign closing
2024-07-10
Brooke Benton (Writer, Director) and Kate Goodwin’s (Producer) The Chair was amongst 12 films shortlisted for Kōpere Hou Fresh Shorts, but unfortunately wasn’t one of the three films selected to be funded. We received feedback that it’s shoot-ready.
The Chair is a 14-minute comedy drama based on a true story about Steph, a self-sabotaging yo-pro who discovers period blood on her office chair, setting off a chain-of-events that impact a major client meeting and deeply ruffle the office power dynamics.
And warning: there will be blood.

Write Room, Wellington
2024-07-08 18:00 - 20:00
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 chance for establishing directors to hear a bit more about supporting the writing process.

Static Noises - campaign closes
2024-07-08
A young Filipina living in New Zealand discovers her father’s dark past after her journalist ex-lover is murdered, and must choose between loyalty to her family or risking it all for justice.
Static Noises delves into the detachment experienced by Filipinos living abroad, challenging the prevailing notion that personal comfort suffices as they are shielded from the chaos of the world. This story is important and timely, urging viewers to confront the realities often chosen to be ignored.
Young Filipina writer/director Jomz Ramirez wrote this 8 minute film about her experience living out of reach from the political turmoil of the Philippines, the connection and disconnection of family, and the true cost of loyalty.
Static Noises emphasises the critical need for empathy in a world desperate for connection, and encourages audiences to reflect on the profound echoes that resonate when empathy breaks the silence of detachment, sparking change one living room at a time.

ReUnion, campaign closing
2024-07-07
When a young woman has a chance meeting with an old school friend, she must consider what it means to truly connect with someone, no matter the circumstances of their reunion.
ReUnion is a short film that invites us to examine what we believe to be normal about relationships.
Nothing in the world of ReUnion is normal – but is that so different to our world?

PISA Writers Room, Auckland
2024-07-06 10:00 - 15:00
Our next Writers Room for 2024 will be in Auckland led by award winning writer & director Mia Maramara [[Albularyo, Foodie, Candy, Grafted]. The topic of focus for this Writer’s Room will be: Choosing what idea to take to script.
As always there will also be opportunities for personal writing time and to have discussions. A light lunch and snacks will be provided because we are PISA, and you are our honoured guests.

Women in Camera, Auckland
2024-07-04 18:00 - 20:00
Join WIFT for an enlightening exploration through the lens of women in camera. Join these talented women, Cinematographers Tammy Williams, and Nani Conforte with 1st AC Kirsten Green, Moderated by Managing Director of FAT Lighting, Tracey Cochrane.

Opportunities and challenges for women cinematographers.
Their thoughts of the evolving landscape of cinematography and the avenues for career advancement.
How their lived experiences and perspectives as women bring depth and authenticity to their craft.
What initiatives they feel are needed to balance the scales in their field.

Québecois Short Film Night - Christchurch
2024-07-04
The creativity of filmmakers from the Québec region of Canada is on display in this vibrant collection of short films. Animation, comedy and drama abound as children begin to grow up, social norms are challenged, and the location for a park bench is proposed.
Christchurch
6.15pm, Thursday 4 July, Alice Cinemas
The short film night also runs in
Auckland
7pm Tuesday 2 July, The Kingslander
Wellington
7pm Wednesday 3 July

Little Cinema Queenstown
2024-07-03 19:00 - 21:00
After a successful first edition in February, Little Cinema Queenstown is back for another round.
Supported by Film Queenstown Lakes and Film Otago Southland, this spectacular short film showcase night supports filmmaking at grassroots levels in the Queenstown Lakes District area and beyond.
From sketches, documentaries, music videos, animations and more, this promises to be a fun night for all lovers of film.

What can VFX offer, Wellington
2024-07-03 18:00 - 20:00
WIFTNZ and DEGANZ have teamed up for this exciting Wellington workshop. Here’s your chance to understand the transition from live action to animation or VFX. Demystifying the creative process, the art form and the terminology, this workshop will give you the information you need to expand your vision successfully!
Join for an illuminating evening with this talented group of panelists: Senior Lecturer Lala Rolls, Director Jo Luping, Director Loren Taylor and Director and Technical Artist, Raqi Syed.

Are you looking to include animation or VFX into your next project?
Do you want to save time and money by learning what you need to know beforehand?
Would you like to ask all your questions now, so you can be smart when the times comes?

This is a workshop for directors, producers, the production team, and anyone else who wishes to increase their knowledge!

Doc Edge Festival 2024 - Wellington
2024-07-03 - 2024-07-14 | The Roxy Cinema, 5 Park Road, Miramar, Wellington, 6022
An Oscar® qualifying international documentary festival, Doc Edge is poised to become a major cultural event in the Asia Pacific region showcasing the best films and immersive projects from New Zealand and around the world.
The 19th edition of in Christchurch, Auckland, Wellington, and Nationwide online from 19 June to 31 July 2024.
Wellington / In-Person
3 – 14 July Screenings at The Roxy Cinema, Miramar
3 -14 July Immersive Exhibition at Te Auaha Gallery, CBD
Doc Edge Immersive Exhibition showcases digital interactive storytelling projects featuring top international and local virtual/augmented reality installations.

Doc Edge Festival 2024 - Auckland
2024-07-03 - 2024-07-14 | The Capitol Cinema, 610 Dominion Road, Auckland
An Oscar® qualifying international documentary festival, Doc Edge is poised to become a major cultural event in the Asia Pacific region showcasing the best films and immersive projects from New Zealand and around the world.
The 19th edition in Christchurch, Auckland, Wellington, and Nationwide online from 19 June to 31 July 2024.
Auckland / In-Person
3 – 14 July Screenings at The Capitol Cinema, Balmoral
8 -14 July Immersive Exhibition at Auckland Central Library and Silo 6
Doc Edge Immersive Exhibition showcases digital interactive storytelling projects featuring top international and local virtual/augmented reality installations.

Québecois Short Film Night - Wellington
2024-07-03
The creativity of filmmakers from the Québec region of Canada is on display in this vibrant collection of short films. Animation, comedy and drama abound as children begin to grow up, social norms are challenged, and the location for a park bench is proposed.
7pm Wednesday 3 July
The short film night also runs in
Auckland
7pm Tuesday 2 July, The Kingslander
Christchurch
6.15pm, Thursday 4 July, Alice Cinemas

Québecois Short Film Night - Auckland
2024-07-02
The creativity of filmmakers from the Québec region of Canada is on display in this vibrant collection of short films. Animation, comedy and drama abound as children begin to grow up, social norms are challenged, and the location for a park bench is proposed.
7pm Tuesday 2 July, The Kingslander
The short film night also runs in
Wellington
7pm Wednesday 3 July
and Christchurch
6.15pm, Thursday 4 July, Alice Cinemas

Nuku’alofa Film Festival - campaign closes
2024-06-30
The Nuku’alofa Film Festival was founded in 2015, by artistic director Sisi’uno Helu and other filmmakers from New Zealand of Tongan descent. It’s aim is to empower Tongan and Tagata Pasifika artists to tell their own stories by amplifying their voices through film.
With 4 past iterations, The Nuku’alofa Film Festival has screened a wide tapestry of award winning films, including Leitis in Waiting, The Head and the Hand, Lady Eva, For My Father’s Kingdom and more. The Film Festival has served as one of few platforms to highlight both local and international screen artistry within the Pacific. With humble beginnings, the NFF rallied support of local partners on a grassroots level. Creating intimate and meaningful relationships with filmmakers and local organisation in Tonga. Since its hiatus, there has been interest for the Festival’s return.
Our goal is to re-establish the presence of the Nuku’alofa Film Festival in Tonga.

Film Raro - submission deadline
2024-06-30
Developing nations such as the South Pacific’s Cook Islands need to learn more about telling their own digital stories to aid social and economic development.
To be able to see themselves on screen, hear their own language, preserve heritage, culture and identity, to have a voice in today’s audio visual digital world.
Film Raro2 is a world first concept in the way that it will link passionate film makers to indigenous peoples to collaborate in the production of international short films.

We are searching for up to eight great scripts to take into production at Film Raro2.

We are reviewing registered scripts now to establish a list of the best eight.

We will continue to take new scripts until June 30th, 2024.

Misty Flicks Challenge
2024-06-30
Join us in the inaugural Misty Flicks Challenge, New Zealand’s catalyst for short film mastery and collaborative filmmaking. We’re igniting the passion of our homegrown talent to tell stories that resonate both locally and globally. This is your calling card to showcase your skills, meet like-minded creators, and be part of a community that thrives on the art of cinema.
TL;DR – The Misty Flicks Challenge is a short film competition for New Zealand filmmakers where you have some months to complete a single-digit runtime short film. Finalists will be Screened at the Misty Flicks Independent Film Festival.
Registrations opened on 16 March and will close on 30 June. Submissions must be completed by 31 August. The festival runs 22-24 November.

Tympanic - campaign closes
2024-06-29
Tympanic is our take on the post apocalyptic story. Inspired by Movies and TV shows like A Quiet Place and The Last of Us. We wanted to make a universal thriller that can be enjoyed by all. It’s a small story, but one that we want to do beautifully.
Conceived a year ago by a group of young film crew workers (us) over an early morning coffee, a small seed of an idea turned into a rather serious script with real potential. A horror/thriller with real emotional stakes and a tragedy at heart.
A short visualizer captured the atmosphere and feel we were trying to achieve for the larger film. Using the actual main cast for the actual short, we’re super proud of this film even though there’s a much larger story to tell.
This has all carried us to the present. Myself, Jackson, and my DOP Michael are super excited to make this special short film we’ve been planning for so long. We’ve already secured a few locations for filming and are in an intensive pre-prod schedule designing the world.
