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She’s Talking in Island - A Special Taiwanese Film Screening
2024-10-28 16:30 - 18:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Bridgeway Cinema Northcote Auckland, 122 Queen St, Northcote Point, Auckland, 0627
Taiwan New Zealand Screen(TNZS) will host a special screening for a writer/director Wang Ming-Hsia from Taiwan on 28/10 (Labor Day) in Auckland.
Wang started as an in-house script writer for a famous Taiwanese production company which produced Ang Lee’s early films including Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon.
She then kept writing scripts for many films and TV dramas, lectured script-writing in colleges and filming documentaries.
In May this year, she released her first feature film “She’s Talking in Island”. It’s an indi movie, a female road movie, only took 7 days to finish shooting but amazingly was theatrically released in Taiwan for almost a month.
Encouraged by this film, her next goal is to make second female road movie in NZ!
So this trip and screening is for her to meet with industry here and seek for possible co-production partners.

NZ Cine Awards 2024
2024-10-26 19:00 - 22:00
The NZCS Cinematography Awards will be on the 26th October at the Pullman Hotel, Auckland.
Entry submission for the 7th NZCS Awards will be open from 10th June to the 21st July.

ShowNews Academy - Who Framed Roger Rabbit
2024-10-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Academy Cinema, 44 Lorne St, Auckland, New Zealand
Directed by Robert Zemeckis
Starring Christopher Lloyd, Joanna Cassidy, Charles Fleischer, Bob Hoskins
Each month ShowNews presents a film at Academy Cinemas picked by a special film industry guest. For October, the chosen film is the beloved animation-live-action masterpiece WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT? Chosen especially by Academy Cinemas regular Rosemary Woodman, a former animator herself!
Tickets only $10!
Happy Hour drinks from 7pm.
Screening 8:15pm.
It’s 1947 Hollywood, and Eddie Valiant (Bob Hoskin, THE LONG GOOD FRIDAY), a down-on-his-luck detective, is hired to find proof that Marvin Acme, gag factory mogul and owner of Toontown, is playing hanky-panky with femme fatale Jessica Rabbit, wife of Maroon Cartoon superstar Roger Rabbit. When Acme is found murdered, all fingers point to Roger, and the sinister, power-hungry Judge Doom (Christopher Lloyd, BACK TO THE FUTURE) is on a mission to bring Roger to justice. Roger begs the Toon-hating Valiant to find the real evildoer and the plot thickens as Eddie uncovers scandal after scandal and realizes the very existence of Toontown is at stake!
This multi-Oscar(R) winner (Best Film Editing, Best Sound Effects Editing, Best Visual Effects, Special Achievement In Animation Direction, 1988) is deliciously outrageous fun the whole family will enjoy.

SXSW Sydney 2024
2024-10-14 - 2024-10-24
SXSW SYDNEY 2024 DATES ARE NOW LIVE. THE WEEK-LONG EVENT CONNECTS THE WORLD’S LEADING CREATIVES ACROSS THE TECH & INNOVATION, MUSIC, SCREEN AND GAMES INDUSTRIES. DISCOVERY AWAITS THE NEXT WAVE OF VISIONARIES.

SXSW Sydney
2024-10-14 - 2024-10-20
The multifaceted offering brings together creatives across a wide range of specialities from around the world and provides an unparalleled platform for Asia-Pacific creators to showcase their work to those shaping the future of the industry.
Programming spans feature films, shorts, TV premieres, music videos and XR.‍

ShowNews Academy - CABARET
2024-09-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Academy Cinema, 44 Lorne St, Auckland, New Zealand
Each month ShowNews presents a film at Academy Cinemas picked by a special film industry guest. For September, the chosen film is the legendary Bob Fosse musical with a star-making performance from Liza Minelli, CABARET!
Directed by Bob Fosse
Starring Michael York, Marisa Berenson, Liza Minnelli, Helmut Griem, Joel Grey, Fritz Wepper
Rated M
124 minutes
Tickets only $10!
Happy Hour drinks from 7pm.
Screening 8:15pm.
Inside the Kit Kat Club of 1931 Berlin, starry-eyed singer Sally Bowles and an impish emcee sound the clarion call to decadent fun, while outside a certain political party grows into a brutal force.

Auckland Doc Edge Screening + Q&A: Human Forever
2024-09-08 16:00 - 17:30 | The Capitol Cinema, 610 Dominion Road, Auckland
Join us in September for #worldalzheimersmonth with the NZ premiere of “Human Forever” by Jonathan de Jong.
This powerful film follows 24-year-old humanitarian activist Teun Toebes on his mission to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia.
Attend the Wellington, Christchurch, and Auckland screenings for a Q&A with Jonathan de Jong and Teun Toebes, or watch it online nationwide on our Virtual Cinema.
Part of ticket sales support @alzheimersnz, Home 4 All, & Dementia NZ.
Tickets ?https://docedge.nz/film-of-the-month/human-forever/

Christchurch Doc Edge Screening + Q&A: Human Forever
2024-09-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Lumiere Cinemas, 26 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central City, 8013, New Zealand

Day One Shorts Auckland Premiere
2024-09-03 17:30 - 21:00
Get your ticket to the Day One Shorts cinema premiere before they sell out! We will be showcasing the 8 funded short films – followed by a Q&A with our talented up-and-coming filmmakers.?
Come celebrate the hard work of these incredible filmmaking teams from across the motu!
Tickets range from $20-$40 with the option to score slick Day One merch. Every ticket purchased will enable us to support up-and-coming filmmakers, and future screenings. ? ??
Buy your tickets today on humanitix:

Wellington Doc Edge Screening + Q&A: Human Forever
2024-09-01 14:45 - 16:15 | The Roxy Cinema, 5 Park Road, Miramar, Wellington, 6022

NZ Web Fest, final submission deadline
2024-08-31 08:00 - 17:00
The tenth edition of NZ Web Fest runs in November.
Submissions for the 2024 edition are open, with deadlines on 31 May, 31 July and 31 August.
The fest accepts submissions of podcasts, short films, and web series, including pilots.

Dunedin WIFT Jon Kroll Workshop
2024-08-31 | NHNZ Dunedin
In this one-day seminar, Emmy Award-winning TV producer Jon Kroll will take you on a deep dive into the world of international factual production. Jon has worked in more than 70 countries on shows like the Emmy-winning Amazing Race, Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, Never Say Never with Jeff Jenkins, Extraordinary Birder with Christian Cooper and Appetite for Adventure with Moe Cason.
Making these shows is both fun and rewarding, and the execution of them involves unique challenges, including language barriers, currency fluctuations, permitting, equipment carnets, unpredictable weather, insurance, diseases, safety, casting, scouting and travel delays. Jon will take participants on a journey from the first network country pitch to the final sound mix, and by the end you’ll be ready to take on the world!
This jam-packed workshop will inspire you to think outside-the-box, while giving you tools to implement your dreams – into reality!
Date: Saturday, 31st August
Time: 10am – 4pm
Venue: NHNZ Worldwide, 79 Stuart Street (which is lower Stuart Street), Central Dunedin
Cost: Members $20. Non-members $40. Students $10.
Coffee, tea and biscuits provided. Bring your own lunch.

Screen Producers Australia - Industry Briefing. Regulation in the French Screen Industry
2024-08-28 15:00 - 16:30 | online
Join Matthew Deaner, CEO at SPA, and Amanda Borghino, Deputy General Delegate of USPA (Union Syndicale de la Production audiovisuelle) and AnimFrance, as they discuss the regulatory framework in place in France that sees global SVOD platforms invest a portion of their French revenues into local production, split 80/20 between TV and theatrical films.
Speakers
MATTHEW DEANER SPA CEO
AMANDA BORGHINO USPA & AnimFrance Deputy General Delegate of USPA & AnimFrance
For enquiries, please contact:
Screen Producers Australia
info@screenproducers.org.au
SPA is a proud Campaign Associate of the Make it Australian and Australian Made campaigns.

A Tell-Tale Heart, campaign closing
2024-08-28
Gianni Ranzuglia’s short adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s gripping short story The Tell-Tale Heart.
This dark, intense and suspenseful tale follows the descent of a man into madness, as he becomes obsessed with the vulture-like eye of an old man he cares for. Driven by his paranoia and guilt, he ultimately commits a horrific act, only to find himself increasingly haunted by his own conscience, and the psychological torment that follows.
The Tell-Tale Heart is a gothic tragedy that explores themes of repressed guilt, paranoia, and the human capacity for self-deception. Our goal is to stay true to the original story while bringing a fresh visual interpretation that will resonate with contemporary audiences. The focal point of view being the self-deceiving, darkly twisted and menacing intensity of the young protagonist.

ShowNews Academy - Big Wednesday
2024-08-27 19:30 - 22:30 | Academy Cinema, 44 Lorne St, Auckland, New Zealand
Directed by John Milius
Starring Gary Busey, William Katt, Jan-Michael Vincent, Patti D’Arbanville, Lee Purcell
Each month ShowNews presents a film at Academy Cinemas picked by a special film industry guest. For August, the chosen film is the 70s surfing buddy flick BIG WEDNESDAY!
Tickets only $10!
Happy Hour drinks from 7pm.
Screening 8:15pm.
No matter what rolled in on the tides of time, California surfing buddies Matt, Jack and Leory knew they’d stick together. And that they’d be ready when a rare 20-foot swell hit the coast at last. BIG WEDNESDAY celebrates surfing as much as the most dedicated kid who ever waxed a board. It’s also a fascinating 1962-1974 chronicle of friendships and lifestyles in transition. John Milius (APOCALYPSE NOW, RED DAWN) directs and co-scripts with a passion for the ultimate ride and a truthful feel for those turbulent times.
Stars Jan-Michael Vincent and William Katt are accomplished surfers; colead Gary Busey (POINT BREAK, 1991) learned for the role. And the vivid camerawork drops you inside awesome barrels of ocean blue.

Queenstown WIFT Jon Kroll Workshop
2024-08-25 | Te Atamira, Queenstown
In this one-day seminar, Emmy Award-winning TV producer Jon Kroll will take you on a deep dive into the world of international factual production. Jon has worked in more than 70 countries on shows like the Emmy-winning Amazing Race, Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, Never Say Never with Jeff Jenkins, Extraordinary Birder with Christian Cooper and Appetite for Adventure with Moe Cason.
Making these shows is both fun and rewarding, and the execution of them involves unique challenges, including language barriers, currency fluctuations, permitting, equipment carnets, unpredictable weather, insurance, diseases, safety, casting, scouting and travel delays. Jon will take participants on a journey from the first network country pitch to the final sound mix, and by the end you’ll be ready to take on the world!
This jam-packed workshop will inspire you to think outside-the-box, while giving you tools to implement your dreams – into reality!
Date: Sunday, 25 August
Time: 10am – 4pm
Venue: Te Atamira – Building 11, Dart House, Remarkables Park Town Centre 12 Hawthorne Drive, Frankton – PUĀWAI ROOM.
Cost: Members $20. Non-members $40. Students $10.
Coffee, tea and biscuits provided. Bring your own lunch.

Whispers - campaign closes
2024-08-19
Emily, a grieving widow and mother, confronts her Spanish husband’s death, alongside her children and her supportive mother in law, Sara. As Emily struggles with grief, she is haunted by ghostly apparitions, chilling nightmares, and mysterious whispers, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. Her ordeal intensifies upon encountering a stalker in a forest entrance, a moment that begins to unravel as the source of her terror.
This is a thriller short series born from passion, dedication, and the desire to offer a platform for aspiring talents. Welcoming individuals from all backgrounds can explore their potential alongside diverse professionals, also allow us to showcase the beautiful locations of New Zealand.
WATCH THIS VIDEO to see who are the people involved, and why make this project so unique and special.

Seed Grants: applications close
2024-08-09 12:00
NZWG and New Zealand Film Commission are excited to announce that Seed & Seed Advanced is now open.
Seed & Seed Advanced are screenwriter-only feature film script development grants.
Seed Grants allow writers to be innovative, brilliant, and to create something they own. The writer is the rights holder, and not working with a producer in early development.
Seed is open to emerging writers who haven’t yet written and had a feature film produced.
The initiative offers 6 x Seed Grants of $10,000 – includes $2,500 for script consultation and 2 x Seed Advanced Grants of $12,500 – includes $2,500 for script development.

Top of the South Film Festival, submission deadline
2024-08-05
The Top of the South Film Festival showcases great local and national short films of under 15 minutes running time. We’ve grown from a film festival that caters to a grassroots community of local filmmakers, to an event that filmmakers from the entire nation will want to attend.
One of our aims is to bring people together by providing an event were filmmakers can forge connections. So we invite filmmakers from throughout Aotearoa New Zealand to enter our Aotearoa Screening, while our Heartland Screenings continue to celebrate locally made film from the North of the South Island: Nelson, Marlborough, Tasman, Buller, Hurunui and Kaikōura.
Submissions open 1 May and close 5 August.

Misty Flicks Festival, final submission deadline
2024-08-01
Misty Flicks is a not-for-profit independent film festival held annually in the Central region of Aotearoa, New Zealand. The festival offers a wide-ranging programme of local and indigenous cinema. It aims to introduce and unite audiences to different voices and cultures through the power of storytelling.
Misty Flicks creates a platform to nurture the careers of tomorrow’s storytellers by providing educational opportunities and workshops. It makes film accessible to its people and creates a sense of community and connectedness through the arts by connecting filmmakers and audiences in discussions and seminars based on the principles of manaakitanga.
Early festival submissions close 1 May. The final submission deadline is 1 August. The festival runs 22-24 November.

NZ Web Fest, late submission deadline
2024-07-31

ShowNews Academy - Brewster McCloud
2024-07-30 19:00 - 22:30 | Academy Cinema, 44 Lorne St, Auckland, New Zealand
Each month ShowNews presents a film at Academy Cinemas picked by a special film industry guest. For July, Production Designer Mike Becroft has chosen a hidden gem from legendary American director Robert Altman’s (NASHVILLE, THE LONG GOODBYE, McCABE & MRS MILLER) early career: BREWSTER McCLOUD!
Tickets only $10!
Happy Hour drinks from 7pm.
Screening 8:30pm.
Directed by Robert Altman
Starring Stacy Keach, Bud Cort, Sally Kellerman, René Auberjonois, Shelley Duvall, Michael Murphy
Rated R16
105 minutes | Classic
Brewster McCloud (Bud Cort) lives deep within the cavernous underground of the Houston Astrodome, but his dreams rise much higher. He aims to fly. Not in a plane. But with strapped-on wings he’s designing – encouraged by a mysterious woman (Sally Kellerman) who may be his guardian angel. But BREWSTER McCLOUD, Robert Altman’s wild, anarchic cult fave, isn’t about dreams as much as it is about the highs and lows of humanity. It’s a serial-killer mystery. A frenetic car-chase flick. A crazy circus-finale comedy. Shelley Duvall debuts as the tour guide whose seduction of Brewster may lead to his undoing. Ah, love. The thing that at once shapes and unravels us. The thing that may or may not give us wings

10(ish) Things Writers Want Actors to Know, Auckland
2024-07-28 13:00 - 16:00
Come along to this afternoon seminar and learn the 10(ish) things writers want actors to know.
Laura Hill’s experience as an actor and a writer gives her a unique perspective into how actors can, by really engaging with every aspect of the text, maximise their chances of getting a role, and nailing the performance.
Peppered with tips garnered over years of working on both sides of the camera, this seminar will help young actors see that writers are actually trying to help them!
There will also be time to pick Laura’s brains about the ins and outs of working on Shortland Street, approaching audition scripts, and making the move from acting to writing.

Vista Foundation 48Hours Grand Finals 2024
2024-07-27 19:00 - 22:00
The very best films from across the country get awarded and screened at the Grand Final Event.
⭐️Bar open 7:00pm
⭐️Doors open 7:30pm
⭐️Show starts 8:00pm
⭐️After Party TBC
This event will also be live-streamed for those who can’t make it along on our YouTube Channel @48Hoursnz.

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
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
