Our second Writer's Room for 2024 will be in Ōtautahi (Christchurch) and online, and will be led by award winning writer Victor Rodger ONZM (Sons, My Name is Gary Cooper). The topic of focus for this Writer's Room will be: Synopsis and Treatments. Victor Rodger (Iva) is a multiple award winning Otautahi-born writer of Sāmoan and […]
This weekend intensive trains actors to create believable characters and emotionally connected relationships on screen. Working in pairs with scripts, actors learn the Art of Relating, which maximises creative choices and trains actor to bring their emotional instincts to the screen.
Fundraising for a short film that tells the story of a transgender woman, Charlotte, returning home to come out to her parents . But the dinner quickly goes south, as her parents struggle to come to terms with her transition, and Charlotte’s anxieties begin to manifest themselves in dark, sinister ways. The film is a […]
‘NOWHERE TO BE’ is an intimate portrait of humanity shot during the global coronavirus pandemic, pulling back the curtain on those who are usually behind the camera - showing that the need to create will always endure. It’s April 2020. As the COVID-19 pandemic ravages the world, humanity is brought to a standstill. All ages, […]
Applying for Kōpere Ake? Need help or advice? Experienced TV creator and NZWG Vice President Rachel Lang can give you top tips about what to include in your series proposal (and what not to) and answer all your curly questions. Rachel will cover tips and tricks in creating your best Kōpere Ake application, including: - […]
This Boosted campaign will help to fund a short film aimed to showcase the tone and style of an anticipated tv series project: DABBLE. DABBLE follows the creative lives of three queer twenty-somethings — Maud, MT, and Mick — as they navigate the come-ups and setbacks of being artists in Tamaki Makaurau. It’s a struggle-dark comedy balancing […]
Join us for a joint event between Proud Voices On Screen and PASC. Minority creatives can feel a burden in needing to represent their community on screen. On the other hand, it is freeing to be able to create work you and your community want to see. Creating characters and stories that project what you […]
Siggraph Asia has an open call for XR experiences. Extended Reality (XR) is an umbrella term for augmented (AR), mixed (MR) and virtual reality (VR) experiences. Based on the reality-virtuality continuum first proposed by Milgram, it covers the spectrum of immersion from completely physical to completely virtual. We welcome submissions that push the boundaries of […]
The SXSW Sydney Screen pillar includes the Screen Festival, Screen Industry Program and Curated Mentorship Program. 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 […]
An estranged mother and daughter meet at the place their relationship fell apart. Can they find peace with each other, or are they bound to repeat the roles they've always played? Bodies of Water is a project exploring the intricacies of maternal relationships in a world that often defines motherhood through a narrow lens. Directed […]
The Vista Foundation 48Hours is NZ's largest guerrilla filmmaking competition! There is nothing quite like it. Over 500 teams of filmmakers enter each year with just 48 hours to write, shoot and cut a film with a given genre and some random elements. Filmmakers compete for awards and the title of Grand National Champion, culminating […]
"Home by Now" is a heartfelt exploration of resilience, compassion, and the transformative power of human connection. Through its authentic portrayal of trauma and healing, the film offers a poignant reminder that, even in the darkest of times, we are never truly alone.
Applying for Kōpere Ake? Need help or advice? Experienced TV creator and NZWG Vice President Rachel Lang can give you top tips about what to include in your series proposal (and what not to) and answer all your curly questions. Rachel will cover tips and tricks in creating your best Kōpere Ake application, including: - […]
‘The Art of Drug Theft’ is an 8 minute comedy/coming of age short film about two friends experiencing the highs and lows of friendship as young people. Their friendship is tested when one of them makes the other a willing accomplice in a small-scale drug heist. The film is made by Victoria University 3rd year […]
Nightzone Productions Present – Masterclass – Day and Night 1030 – 1130 – Bob Buck Costume Designer 1200 – 1300 – Brendan Heffernan Production Designer 1330 – 1430 – Mark Ordesky and Jane Fleming Executive Producers 1500 – 1600 – Susie Glass Hair and Makeup Designer All four masterclasses will run concurrently on the same […]
The NZCS has negotiated a DP Intern placement, under our Gender Diversity Program, on the international TV series “Spartacus: House of Ashur”, based in Auckland, made possible with support from the NZ Film Commission Strategic Development Fund and the local production company, Spartacus Productions NZ Ltd. Mid-career Cinematographer Internship for 15 days. The 15 days […]
Floating Rock Studio is making waves in the animation world with their cinematic experiences and visual effects! And Floating Rock Pitchfest provides such an amazing opportunity for storytellers to bring their ideas to life. With up to $100,000 in development funds and support from their world-class team, creators are sure to make a splash in […]
NZCS welcomes one its accredited members, John Toon NZCS ACS, to share his depth of experience across the topic of lighting in the world of film and television production. Join us for an illuminating event in Auckland where we'll explore the art and science of lighting. With JT as our guide, we'll dive into a myriad of topics […]
