Motivated by things that are very tasty, Bhagya and Carl are travelling to the motherland of Sri Lanka to visit forest gardens, coconut mills, rice paddies, and Aachi’s house. We will also eat: leaning into the warm embrace of our home cuisine and learning some aunties’ secrets along the way. In Sri Lanka they say […]
Māoriland Film Festival was founded in 2014 to celebrate Indigenous voices and storytelling in film. The MFF has grown to be the largest presenter of Indigenous storytelling in the Southern Hemisphere with year-round screen and arts programmes that include; industry events, rangatahi filmmaking, creative technology (animation/VR/AR/XR), the NATIVE Minds lecture series, performing arts, music and […]
Join U.S. director Thaddeus D. Matula ("Into the Spotlight") in "Local Lens, Global Reach: The Power of Place in Filmmaking" 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 […]
Ngā Aho Whakaari’s annual general meeting.
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.
This two-day, instructor-led, hands-on Bootcamp is designed to introduce you to the emerging world of Virtual Production Filmmaking using Unreal Engine 5. During 6 hours of intensive training, we take a deep dive into real-time tools included in Unreal Engine 5 with a view of Virtual Production Cinematography.
Doc Edge screening of the film 'Into the Spotlight' (USA, 2023) followed by a Q&A with director Thaddeus D. Matula. About the film A heartfelt story of how a script, a stage, and a theatre programme composed of adults with disabilities celebrate their creativity, explore life’s complexities, and empower a community, in their own words […]
In this practical seminar Miranda will teach tools and tricks she has developed for use on set for both actors and directors. She will show some case studies so you can see how you can apply the tools. And you will have practical experience during the workshop/seminar.
Doc Edge screening of the film 'Into the Spotlight' (USA, 2023) followed by a Q&A with director Thaddeus D. Matula. About the film A heartfelt story of how a script, a stage, and a theatre programme composed of adults with disabilities celebrate their creativity, explore life’s complexities, and empower a community, in their own words […]
The New Zealand Television Awards recognises excellence in television and honours the special skills and unique talents of the companies and individuals who create, produce, and perform in television programmes in New Zealand. The Awards are open to linear, subscription and digital broadcast platforms.
Te Māngai Pāho and Irirangi Te Motu | NZ On Air have joined forces to support the Māori media sector and work collectively to improve the outcomes of the Maihi Karauna, the Crown’s strategy for Māori language revitalisation. We are now calling for proposals for a Reo Māori Content Co-Fund and invite applicants creating high-end, […]
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 […]
FilmicFest launched four years ago as a way to inspire a whole new generation of filmmakers to create and share their vision - via mobile phone filmmaking. There has never been a better opportunity to empower the voices of emerging and established indie filmmakers.
Since its creation, FIFO has become a regional event that fosters a dialogue between the islands and territories of Oceania, providing an unparalleled window into the region! It is dedicated to showcasing Oceanian cinema and filmmakers on a global scale. An annual meeting with the Pacific held in Tahiti. A must in our country, our […]
THE CLIMATE CANARY is a 90 minute feature documentary about three remarkable women and their scientific work in Antarctica, due for release in 2024, and we need your help! Help us reach our STRETCH GOAL to make our animation sing! We've just managed to raise the funds we need to get into the edit suite […]
Boosted campaign for Kirsty Cameron's documentary about one family's experience of a stillbirth
