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SUMMARY:Scene Group\, Wellington\, application deadline
DESCRIPTION:A month long season of weekly scene groups is coming to you! \nCollaboratively run\, democratic\, no leader\, participatory – just practice and encouragement. You will prepare and perform a scene for your peers and support each other to have fun and take risks. Positive\, encouraging feedback only. A chance to improve your acting “fitness” or try out characters you think you’d never get cast for. \n4 Tuesday evenings in a row\, 21 May – 11 June. Ideally you can commit to all of them.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/scene-group-wellington-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240511
DTSTAMP:20260419T121151
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SUMMARY:Scene Group\, Christchurch\, application deadline
DESCRIPTION:A month long season of weekly scene groups is coming to you! \nCollaboratively run\, democratic\, no leader\, participatory – just practice and encouragement. You will prepare and perform a scene for your peers and support each other to have fun and take risks. Positive\, encouraging feedback only. A chance to improve your acting “fitness” or try out characters you think you’d never get cast for. \n4 Sunday evenings in a row\, 26 May – 16 June. Ideally you can commit to all of them.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/scene-group-christchurch-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240511
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SUMMARY:My Grubby Halo\, campaign closes
DESCRIPTION:The Pink Floyd Experience are a Kiwi band who have been wowing crowds for 28 years. They are hard-working men and women with day jobs. \nThey have toured widely in New Zealand and Australia and have a following on social media approaching 45\,000 true believers internationally. Their gigs are sold-old\, visually and audio-wise brilliant – reproducing image-for-image and note- for-note the true sound of the original Pink Floyd.  The band have covered every Pink Floyd album\, including “The Wall” and last year’s spectacular 50th Anniversary “Dark Side of the Moon” tour. \nThis year they will reproduce one of Pink Floyd’s most iconic concert experiences – the awesome “Pulse” show\, first staged at Earls Court in London thirty years ago. There’ll be “Pulse” and much more\, at venues throughout Aotearoa. \nTwo very experienced film-makers and journalists\, Rob Harley and Alan Seay\, want to work with the Pink Floyd Experience to make a highly memorable 60-75 minute\, high quality documentary on the 2024 tour.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/my-grubby-halo-campaign-closes/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240509T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240509T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T121151
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SUMMARY:How We Got There: Kiel McNaughton and Kerry Warkia
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the second instalment of How We Got There: From Idea to Impact\, where attendees come face to face with two vanguard storytellers whose cultural identities fuel their mahi. \nThis event brings you face-to-face with Kiel McNaughton and Kerry Warkia\, a storytelling duo whose cultural identities fuel their creative work. Starting as actors\, they’ve built Brown Sugar Apple Grunt Productions into a force in the New Zealand screen industry. Their passion for diversity and showcasing unique stories has led to a successful portfolio of web series\, features\, and television series.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/how-we-got-there-kiel-mcnaughton-and-kerry-warkia/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240510
DTSTAMP:20260419T121151
CREATED:20240504T023157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T023157Z
UID:17484-1715212800-1715299199@shownews.co.nz
SUMMARY:Doc Edge Festival 2024 - Programme Launch
DESCRIPTION:By invitation\, Christchurch
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/doc-edge-festival-2024-programme-launch/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240508T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240508T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T121151
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SUMMARY:Moana Pasifika Producers Development Initiative - Q&A
DESCRIPTION:The Moana Pasifika Producers Development Initiative is an initiative funded by the New Zealand Film Commission that aims to provide emerging Moana Pasifika screen producers with the skills\, knowledge\, and networks to develop and produce compelling content for New Zealand’s screen industry. Our vision is to implement impactful change to New Zealand’s screen sector by increasing and developing the number of competent Pacific Islands creative practitioners. Through a series of consecutive fono\, coupled with a 4-month mentorship\, participants will cover the producer-specific knowledge to upskill and springboard their careers\, enabling them to better understand\, safely navigate and feel confident to contribute to New Zealand’s screen sector. \nInterested in applying to our Moana Pasifika Producers Development Initiative? Unsure about something? Still have more questions? Join our online Q&A about the programme\, the application process and requirements. \nSave your spot by registering today!
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/moana-pasifika-producers-development-initiative-qa/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240509
DTSTAMP:20260419T121151
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T071045Z
UID:16978-1715126400-1715212799@shownews.co.nz
SUMMARY:Paint It Black\, campaign closes
DESCRIPTION:Fundraising campaign for David Harrison’s short drama. \nAfter an actress’s career is ruined for rejecting another actor’s sexual advances\, her family devises an elaborate plot to enact revenge by dismantling his reputation. \nWho are we? \nDead 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. \nWe are a group of collaborators who thrive off each other’s creativity. Paint it Black was originally a film school final project\, but now that we have graduated\, we are embarking on reshooting the film to elevate its overall quality for submission to Film Festivals.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/paint-it-black-campaign-closes/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240504T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T121151
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T011556Z
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SUMMARY:Low-Budget Feature Filmmaking\, Auckland
DESCRIPTION:Michael Duignan (The Paragon)\, Tom Levesque (Shut Eye)\, and Tom Sainsbury (Loop Track) will join Mia Maramara to discuss the end-to-end production processes of their respective feature films and how they kept to their shoestring budgets of under $500K without scarifying craft and quality. \n 
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/low-budget-feature-filmmaking-auckland/
CATEGORIES:Industry Talk,Networking
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240505
DTSTAMP:20260419T121151
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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:20240502T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240502T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T121151
CREATED:20240328T070701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T070701Z
UID:16497-1714676400-1714681800@shownews.co.nz
SUMMARY:Indian Short Film Night\, Christchurch
DESCRIPTION:India has the largest screen industry in the world\, by output\, producing double the number of films made in Hollywood each year. Nourished of course by a flourishing short film scene. In this collection Show Me Shorts has collaborated with the International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala to curate six shorts from top Indian filmmakers. \nThe stories span different regions\, languages and flavours\, but are united in their exploration of the connections between friends\, family and the natural world around us – all with English subtitles \nRating: TBC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7pm\, Thursday 2 May\, Alice Cinemas \n\n\n\n\n\nBOOK TICKETS – CHRISTCHURCH
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/indian-short-film-night-christchurch/
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240502T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240502T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T121151
CREATED:20240425T051029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T051057Z
UID:17214-1714644000-1714649400@shownews.co.nz
SUMMARY:Two Productions Talk Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:We’d like to invite you to join the sustainability teams from two significant Auckland-based film productions for a discussion about sustainable practices on different screen productions\, including waste and emissions reduction measures the productions undertook\, and our experience calculating emissions footprints. \nThis is a wonderful opportunity to ask questions and learn from the people on the ground. Please share this invitation around and show support. We hope to see many of you there. \nLast November the new points test for the 5% rebate uplift came into effect. In its shortest form\, all productions wishing to access the Uplift are now required to: \n\nHave a sustainability officer.\nProduce a sustainability action plan ahead of production.\nProduce a report on sustainability and their carbon emissions.\n\nYou can read more about these requirements here: Accessing the 5% Uplift
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/two-productions-talk-sustainability/
CATEGORIES:Industry Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240502T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T121151
CREATED:20240411T034851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T034851Z
UID:16803-1714640400-1714755600@shownews.co.nz
SUMMARY:Screen Producers Australia - Screen Business Essentials: Online
DESCRIPTION:This two-day online intensive\, presented in conjunction with the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS)\, covers the essentials of setting up and running a screen business. The workshop covers the commercial framework in which producers must operate\, including issues commonly encountered when building a creative business from the ground up. \nThe Screen Business Essentials program is vital for start-ups and serves as a refresher for established businesses and producers. Michelle Hardy (Industry Programs Consultant\, SPA) is the course convenor. The program will be taught by a range of industry experts across the business\, accounting\, and legal sectors. \nTopics include:\nLegal structures for businesses and for productions\, tax incentives and compliance\, financial management of a production including managing cash flow and business planning; \nUp-to-date information on copyright and chain of title\, distribution and licensing agreements\, employment law\, cast and crew agreements\, fringes and insurance; and \nNew insights into rights negotiation\, film and television industry sources of finance. \nThe workshop will also feature a fun\, fast-paced and high energy\, digital speed networking event in which participants are randomly matched for a 5-minute meet and greet\, giving attendees the opportunity to network with their fellow screen professionals. \nIf you are already involved in production and looking to get serious in terms of your business growth and project development\, this course will be an invaluable two days with access to a range of industry experts.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/screen-producers-australia-screen-business-essentials-online/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Master Class
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240501T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240501T203000
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SUMMARY:Indian Short Film Night\, Wellington
DESCRIPTION:India has the largest screen industry in the world\, by output\, producing double the number of films made in Hollywood each year. Nourished of course by a flourishing short film scene. In this collection Show Me Shorts has collaborated with the International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala to curate six shorts from top Indian filmmakers. \nThe stories span different regions\, languages and flavours\, but are united in their exploration of the connections between friends\, family and the natural world around us – all with English subtitles \nRating: TBC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n7pm Wednesday 1 May\, Southern Cross Garden Bar and Restaurant \n\n\n\n\n\nBOOK TICKETS – WELLINGTON
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/indian-short-film-night-wellington/
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240501T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240501T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T121151
CREATED:20240425T010759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T010759Z
UID:17192-1714590000-1714593600@shownews.co.nz
SUMMARY:What does AI mean for the entertainment industries?
DESCRIPTION:Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the latest technological craze – enabling computers to create text\, images\, audio\, and even video in mere seconds from just a short description of what the user wants. \nHowever\, like all disruptive technological developments\, Generative AI has the potential to cause great harm\, according to an expert in the field of game design. Associate Professor Adrian Clark is a lecturer in the University of Canterbury’s School of Product Design who describes himself as “equal parts fascinated and terrified by Generative AI”. \nAs the technology has improved\, the results are becoming increasingly indistinguishable from real media or artistic works created by humans\, allowing even the most artistically challenged person to bring their creative ideas to life. \n“We’ve seen news stories of people using ChatGPT to cheat on school assignments and DeepFakes used to spread political disinformation and propaganda\, but with Generative AI’s intrinsic creative focus the entertainment industries have perhaps the most to lose\,” Dr Clark says. These concerns recently reached boiling point\, culminating in 2023 with strikes by the Writers’ Guild of America and the Screen Actors’ Guild\, both of which were calling for limits in the use of generative AI in their industries. \nIn his free UC Tauhere Connect public lecture\, on Wednesday 1 May at the Ōtākaro 146 L1 Lecture Theatre\, Dovedale campus\, he will explore the subject: What does AI mean for the entertainment industries? \nAssociate Professor Adrian Clark is a lecturer in the University of Canterbury’s School of Product Design\, where he teaches Game Design and Development. He is involved in teaching and research related to the Applied Immersive Game Design major in the Bachelor of Product Design degree\, and Game Development in the Bachelor of Digital Screen (Honours) degree. With a PhD in Computer Science plus almost a decade of experience working as Head of R&D in a creative tech company he co-founded which worked extensively with film studios\, Dr Clark has interests in both the technical and artistic sides of the creative industries.\nUC Tauhere Connect public talk: What does AI mean for the entertainment industries? Presented by Associate Professor Adrian Clark\, School of Product Design\, Engineering\, University of Canterbury\, 7pm – 8pm\, Wednesday 1 May 2024\, the Ōtākaro 146 L1 Lecture Theatre\, Dovedale campus\, University of Canterbury\, Christchurch. \nRegister to attend free at: www.canterbury.ac.nz/ucconnect. \nIt’s free to register to attend in person\, to watch via Facebook livestream or view later on YouTube. Videos of UC Tauhere Connect public talks are available usually a week after the live event.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/what-does-ai-mean-for-the-entertainment-industries/
CATEGORIES:Industry Talk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240502
DTSTAMP:20260419T121151
CREATED:20240404T052058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T052058Z
UID:16654-1714521600-1714607999@shownews.co.nz
SUMMARY:Misty Flicks Festival early submission deadline
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMisty 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. \nEarly festival submissions close 1 May. The festival runs 22-24 November. \nhttps://filmfreeway.com/MistyFlicks
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/misty-flicks-festival-early-submission-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240502
DTSTAMP:20260419T121151
CREATED:20240404T050845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T050845Z
UID:16651-1714521600-1714607999@shownews.co.nz
SUMMARY:MariMari\, campaign closing
DESCRIPTION:Paul Wolffram’s MariMari (fka Sanguma) is almost complete and prepping a festival premiere in July. \nThe team wants to fly subject Evelyn Kunda from Papua New Guinea to Aotearoa to attend the screening. \nIt is estimated that in Papua New Guinea\, more than 200 people are killed as accused witches each year. \nThe documentary feature film  addresses the shocking truth about sorcery accusation-related violence in Papua New Guinea to the world\, and follows local human rights defender\, Evelyn\, as she rescues people who have fallen victim to sorcery accusation and gender-based violence. Evelyn does this work alone\, while often in danger herself.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/marimari-campaign-closing/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240502
DTSTAMP:20260419T121151
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T003744Z
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SUMMARY:Ngā Aho Shorts\, application deadline
DESCRIPTION:Ngā Aho Shorts in association with the NZ Film Commission\, Te Māngai Pāho\, NZ On Air\, TMP and NZoA\, is calling all production crews with a short film idea. Apply now for the 2024-2025 season of Ngā Aho Shorts funding and access one of four funding tiers designed to support a range of filmmakers. \nNgā Aho Shorts is a development pathway focused on empowering tangata whenua and te reo me ngā tikanga Māori within the film and screen industry. \n 
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/nga-aho-shorts-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240430T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240430T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T121151
CREATED:20240328T071204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T071204Z
UID:16499-1714503600-1714509000@shownews.co.nz
SUMMARY:Indian Short Film Night\, Auckland
DESCRIPTION:India has the largest screen industry in the world\, by output\, producing double the number of films made in Hollywood each year. Nourished of course by a flourishing short film scene. In this collection Show Me Shorts has collaborated with the International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala to curate six shorts from top Indian filmmakers. \nThe stories span different regions\, languages and flavours\, but are united in their exploration of the connections between friends\, family and the natural world around us – all with English subtitles \nRating: TBC \nAuckland\n7pm Tuesday 30 April\, The Kingslander \n\n\n\n\n\nBOOK TICKETS – AUCKLAND
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/indian-short-film-night-auckland/
CATEGORIES:Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240501
DTSTAMP:20260419T121151
CREATED:20240328T072359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T072359Z
UID:16501-1714435200-1714521599@shownews.co.nz
SUMMARY:Youth in the Booth\, campaign closes
DESCRIPTION:We’re making a cool comedy short film adaptation featuring podcast students and their tutor Miss Queeny\, teaching young people about podcasting \nSynopsis: The Youth from the local neighbourhood show up to a community arts programme to learn about podcasting\, things get crazy when it goes on Spotify. Miss Queeny tries to keep things together\, trying to bridge the gap between students & their parents \nWe want to show how strong young voices are. Your help is crucial through donations to support our project\, bringing our authentic local stories to life \nPlease donate & help us share our story! let’s make “Youth in the Booth” come to life & celebrate the amazing youth in our community?
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/youth-in-the-booth-campaign-closes/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240430
DTSTAMP:20260419T121151
CREATED:20240328T072610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T072610Z
UID:16502-1714348800-1714435199@shownews.co.nz
SUMMARY:By the Skin of Her Teeth\, campaign closes
DESCRIPTION:A 25-minute film centered around two female politicians\, leading rival parties\, as they await the results of the New Zealand election. To pass the time\, they reflect on their competitiveness\, sacrifices made\, and backlash they faced leading up to the day. One is younger and more optimistic – often getting criticized for her lack of experience and grit\, and the other is older and stauncher – often getting criticized for being past her use-by date\, and too aggressive. \nThis film is a love letter to Kiwi women in politics\, and explores the lengths they’re pushed to go\, as they navigate their way through a male-dominated profession.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/by-the-skin-of-her-teeth-campaign-closes/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240428T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T121151
CREATED:20240425T011243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T011243Z
UID:17194-1714320000-1714323600@shownews.co.nz
SUMMARY:BPM public meeting
DESCRIPTION:BPM will present a public meeting on the issues currently impacting media in NZ.\nSpeakers so far confirmed are:\nIrene Gardiner – President of SPADA\nPaul Thompson – Chief Executive of RNZ\nPeter Thompson – Associate Professor in Media and Communications at Victoria University of Wellington and Chair of BPM\nSunday 28 April at 4pm via Zoom. Link below. Please use password bpm24 if requested
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/bpm-public-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240429
DTSTAMP:20260419T121151
CREATED:20240404T052629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T052629Z
UID:16656-1714262400-1714348799@shownews.co.nz
SUMMARY:Missing\, campaign closes
DESCRIPTION:Alzheimer’s-themed drama\, Missing (欣欣念念)\, is a story about love and cherishing. \nThis drama short film is penned by Peixuan Liu\, a Master’s Screen Production student at the University of Auckland\, and executive produced by Peter Simpson.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/missing-campaign-closes/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240428
DTSTAMP:20260419T121151
CREATED:20240418T072230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T072230Z
UID:16981-1714176000-1714262399@shownews.co.nz
SUMMARY:Rehearsal & Performance for Pan-Asian Filmmakers
DESCRIPTION:The Directors and Editors Guild of Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pan Asian Screen Collective welcome filmmakers to Rehearsal & Performance with Michelle Ang. \nParticipants will have a chance to practise their craft in a fun\, supportive environment; expand their knowledge of rehearsal processes; and discover language for rewarding collaborations. \nSpots are limited as participants will break out into groups to rehearse scenes. We will be taking in five directors and ten actors. These include three standby and observer spots for one director and two actors. \nApplications Close: Thursday\, 18 April
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/rehearsal-performance-for-pan-asian-filmmakers/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240428
DTSTAMP:20260419T121151
CREATED:20240328T072748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T072748Z
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SUMMARY:This Bites\, campaign closes
DESCRIPTION:THIS BITES is a 5 episodes comedy webseries\, starring comedy icons Thomas Sainsbury\, Chris Parker and Lara Fischel-Chisholm\, plus other brilliant guest actors. \nAll 5 episodes were produced and directed by Roberto Nascimento\, director of award winning series Sui Generis. \nThe show was created and written by US/NZ writer Louis Mendiola\, winner of a NZTV Award for his writing on season 2 of local comedy The Adventures of Suzy Boon. \nWe are raising additional funds to cover the post production elements of the show – specifically SOUND DESIGN and our COLOUR GRADE. We just need 2k to get us there\, as I made some fantastic deals with sound legend Luana Barnes (she worked on Dune 2!!!) and colour grade master James Elliston. \nThis project is silly\, fun\, poignant and will hopefully bring some joy to those who watch it and we get to see an incredible mix of kiwi talent doing what they do best in front of and behind the cameras. Their work deserves to be seen and we can achieve this with your help.\nFriendship. Love. Family.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/this-bites-campaign-closes/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240425
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SUMMARY:Bill Tito: the Unread Story\, campaign closes
DESCRIPTION:Humans are like books\, each with their distinct covers\, shapes\, and sizes. But the real treasure lies in the stories within\, tales that make each of us unique. And one of these exceptional stories belongs to a man named Bill Tito. \n‘Bill Tito: The Unread Story’ is a feel-good documentary that celebrates the unwavering dedication of Bill Tito\, a self-made 77-year-old book repair specialist with dyslexia. The film highlights Bill’s ability to discover joy and purpose in life despite his limited reading ability.\nWith his partner-in-crime\, Jane\, by his side\, they form an eccentric duo\, infusing every moment with laughter and charm. \nThrough spontaneous banter and serendipitous encounters\, we embark on a journey through the pages of Bill’s life\, unraveling the layers of his personality and craftsmanship.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/bill-tito-the-unread-story-campaign-closes/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240423T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240423T223000
DTSTAMP:20260419T121151
CREATED:20240401T191000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T191230Z
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SUMMARY:ShowNews Academy – NETWORK
DESCRIPTION:Each month ShowNews presents a film at Academy Cinemas picked by a special film industry guest. For April\, writer/producer Steve Barr has chosen NETWORK \nTickets only $10!\nHappy Hour drinks from 7pm.\nScreening 8:15pm. \nIn 1976 two of the key players in the Golden Age of Television\, writer Paddy Chayefsky and director Sidney Lumet\, delivered a coruscating attack – at once savage and hilarious – on the medium that made their names. \nSINCE THIS SHOW WAS THE ONLY THING I HAD GOING FOR ME IN MY LIFE\, I’VE DECIDED TO KILL MYSELF. \nTo speak Chayefsky’s Oscar-winning dialogue\, Lumet enlisted a powerhouse cast list\, including Faye Dunaway\, William Holden\, Peter Finch (as ‘the mad prophet of the airwaves’ Howard Beale)\, Robert Duvall\, Ned Beatty and Beatrice Straight. Five of them would be nominated for Academy Awards\, three would win. \nI’M GOING TO BLOW MY BRAINS OUT RIGHT ON THIS PROGRAMME A WEEK FROM TODAY. \nAs well as its four Oscars\, NETWORK was also garlanded with a quartet of Golden Globes\, a BAFTA and numerous other awards. In the years since its release\, its reputation has only grown: the Library of Congress granted it a place on their prestigious National Film Registry; the American Film Institute named it as one of the greatest American films of all time; and the Writers Guild of America declared its screenplay one of the ten best of all time. It remains a true classic.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/shownews-academy-network/
LOCATION:Academy Cinema\, 44 Lorne St\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240423T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240423T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T121151
CREATED:20240418T072540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T072656Z
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SUMMARY:After the Party - ScreenTalk\, Auckland
DESCRIPTION:Hear from some of the key creatives of TVNZ smash hit\, After the Party\, a series many are calling the best new Kiwi offering in years. \nStory creators Robyn Malcolm and Dianne Taylor and producer/director Peter Salmon come together to talk about their collaborative process\, from the very earliest story conversations to the writing\, all stages of production\, and publicity. \nPeter\, Dianne and Robyn will discuss some of their learnings and how they managed challenges that inevitably arose along the way. With dynamic\, talented speakers like these\,  this promises to be an interesting and stimulating conversation.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/after-the-party-screentalk-auckland/
CATEGORIES:Industry Talk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240421
DTSTAMP:20260419T121151
CREATED:20240321T014305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T014305Z
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SUMMARY:Sister Josephine\, campaign closes
DESCRIPTION:Actors Alison Bruce and newcomer Jaxon Barbarich-Campbell explore a crystalised moment of empowerment from the director’s life story. Writer/director Stef Harris\, producer Amanda Jenkins\, cinematographer John Chrisstoffels\, talented cast/crew have together created a confronting drama that aims to connect emotionally with audiences. \nSister Josephine was funded through Kopere Hou – Fresh Shorts\, and has received generous sponsorship from Imagezone Cameras\, Hirepool Vehicles\, Wireless Rentals\, Blue Light empowering youth program\, Unit Services Assets\, AJFILMS\, Dark Horse Films\, and Park Road Post. \nIt’s seeking support to top up production costs and complete the film with Music composition\, Sound design\, and Film finishing costs\, for an international festival cinema release.  \n 
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/sister-josephine-campaign-closes/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240421
DTSTAMP:20260419T121151
CREATED:20240314T002829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T002829Z
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SUMMARY:B-Listers\, campaign closes
DESCRIPTION:Fundraising campaign for the pilot of a coming-of-age comedy series.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/b-listers-campaign-closes/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240420
DTSTAMP:20260419T121151
CREATED:20240213T231524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T231524Z
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SUMMARY:NZIFF - NZ/Australia/Pacific Islands Submissions Deadline
DESCRIPTION:This year’s festival will take place in July/August. \nYou should include a press kit with a brief synopsis or description of your film and the key credits for your film along with an online screener. We will only accept submissions online\, via an online screener. \n  \n 
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/nziff-nz-australia-pacific-islands-submissions-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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