Discover the creativity and passion of top South African filmmakers with this vibrant collection of shorts. Be inspired by an incredible true story. Meet curious children and befriend a disgruntled neighbour. Travel with us to South Africa, and worlds beyond from the comfort of your local cinema. Thank you to Andrea Voges and Helene Naicker […]
Celebrate 20 Years of Outrageous Fortune – With Its Creators! Before Cheryl ruled the family and Van stole our hearts, two brilliant minds brought the Wests to life: Rachel Lang & James Griffin. Join us for a one-night-only live conversation as the writer's share behind-the-scenes stories, iconic clips from the show, wild moments, and the […]
A fascinating, informative panel discussion about the good, bad and ugly of working with AI. AI offers many exciting opportunities for speed, creativity and enhanced productivity but it also introduces tricky questions around copyright, ownership, and collaboration that writers need to understand. Whether you embrace it or reject it, or just find it perplexing, AI […]
Hey Writer, looking to improve your craft, learn new skills, shift the dial or just connect with a writing community? This event is so for you. Writefest annually brings an amazing group of tutors and wordsmiths together under one roof to inspire and teach you a broad range of writing skills over one creatively stimulating […]
Directed by Jacques Demy Starring Catherine Deneuve, Anne Vernon, Nino Castelnuovo, Marc Michel Each month ShowNews presents a film at Academy Cinemas picked by a special film industry guest. For July, the chosen film is Jacque Demy's musical masterpiece THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG, chosen by Geoff Fiebig who works in the Art Department! Happy Hour […]
The Biggest Films of 2025 — Your city’s biggest film event is here — sessions are filling. Book your picks today. See the best films of 2025 right here in Auckland. Tickets selling fast — book now.
A selective event for producers to pitch their script-stage screen projects to potential financiers. MIFF 37°South Market also includes screenings for buyers, modules for publishers and IP owners pitching their manuscripts/creative assets to producers for potential screen adaptations, writers pitching their screenplays to producers, and panel discussions. MIFF 37ºSouth Market is the exclusive South Pacific […]
This is your chance to be heard, make a difference, and help shape the future of our Society. Over the past year, we’ve been busy - hosting well-attended events, processing LONO and accreditation applications, running workshops, supporting internships, and preparing for the 8th NZCS Awards. Behind the scenes, we’ve also been building a new cinematic-look […]
From the tense confines of a WWII destroyer’s bridge to the thunderous world of dinosaurs, Shelly Johnson ASC has navigated some of cinema’s most complex VFX challenges. Join him in Auckland on Saturday 23 August for a behind-the-scenes look at how meticulous preparation, inventive lighting, and seamless collaboration bring large-scale visual effects to life. Shelly […]
AFFNZ is a charitable trust bringing the best of African cinema to New Zealand. Dedicated to advancing an enhanced understanding of African cultures through film and increasing visibility and recognition for African filmmakers in New Zealand. Celebrating 10 years of African cinema at The Capitol
The NZGDC, is an annual conference that brings together industry professionals, students, and enthusiasts to share knowledge, network, and celebrate the best of New Zealand game development. The conference features keynote speeches from international and local industry experts, panels and workshops on topics such as game design, programming, and business development, as well as a […]
Industry Gathering in Memory of John Barnett
Directed by David Lynch Starring Jack Nance, Allen Joseph, Charlotte Steward, Jack Fisk, Jeanne Bates, Laurel Near Each month ShowNews presents a film at Academy Cinemas picked by a special film industry guest. For September, the chosen film is David Lynch's haunting masterpiece ERASERHEAD, chosen by director James Fink-Jensen! "Henry Spencer tries to survive his […]
SXSW Sydney brings together professionals from business, tech, government, health, marketing, creative industries and more for seven days of ideas, innovation and inspiration. At its heart, the Conference offers 550+ sessions including keynotes, panels, workshops, and conversations to help you uncover emerging trends, challenge your thinking, and gain practical insights. But SXSW Sydney is more […]
The 8th New Zealand Cinematographer Awards shines a spotlight on the craft, creativity, and talent behind the wide ranging and world-class cinematography in Aotearoa. This year you will see more opportunities to cinematographers at all stages of their careers with an extended AL Guildford Awards for emerging cinematographers. With each entrant limited to one award […]
NZCS and Xytech Group invite you to an afternoon in Auckland exploring 'Lighting through the Lighting Board' with DP Richard Bluck NZCS, Gaffer Giles Coburn, and Lighting Console Operator Abby Clearwater. This session is designed to give cinematographers and crew working on productions of all scales valuable insight into this evolving space, focusing on how […]
‘Production Designers translate scripted words into visual reality to build cinematic worlds’ Under the auspices of the International Production Designers Collective and as part of its International Production Design Week, New Zealand film and commercial Production Designers, Art Directors, Set Decorators and Props Masters will come together for their bi-annual gathering in Auckland on October […]
Do you have an unwavering curiosity to increase your knowledge of Audio over IP? A niggling itch to hone your understanding via the latest trends, witness pioneering tech including interfaces and software solutions? Or, do you have interest in the latest in bidirectional RF technology and how it can be applied to your current and […]
