Motion Designers Meetup – Feb
Come along to our regular meetup to chat motion, meet new people and have a drink. Any level welcome, from the keyframe curious to the exporting experts. Event runs at the Morningside Tavern, Sandringham, Auckland
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Industry Master Calendar
Picture 24 – application deadline
PICTURE is a unique learning opportunity for filmmakers. In a series of hands-on workshops, you’ll learn the art and science of marketing and releasing a film. You’ll work with experts in distribution, exhibition, sales, marketing, design, impact producing, publicity and festival strategy. With their advice, you’ll develop a clever, practical plan for the release of […]
Syncposium
The Aotearoa Syncposium is back for 2024! A two day conference on the 23rd and 24th February with the world's biggest industry leaders in music made for film, television, video games, ads and more. Featuring over 15 panels, keynote speakers, breakout rooms, meet-ups and more. The first two in-person keynote speakers have been announced: Pasek […]
Table Read 1
A professional Table Read is an invaluable development tool for screenwriters. Don’t under-estimate the value of hearing your script in a performance situation. You get to hear how the timing, structure and dialogue are working. You get to have a detailed discussion with the actors and director after the Read, to hear their feedback and […]
DDN Hui
Equity is excited to welcome all our deaf, disabled and neurodiverse (DDN) members and friends from the wider performing community to a facilitated hui in Auckland on the 24 Feb. Register here
Show Me Short Screenwriting Lab
The Show Me Shorts Screenwriting Lab is a hothouse mentoring scheme for screenwriters and aspiring screenwriters to workshop new ideas for short films
PleasureDora, campaign closing
Fundraising for Marion Prebble's sci-fi short, PleasureDora, about a glitchy sex-bot at the end of her shelf life The Boosted campaign closes 25 Feb
ShowNews Academy – Paris, Texas.
Academy Cinema 44 Lorne St, Auckland, New ZealandEach month ShowNews presents a film at Academy Cinemas picked by a special film industry guest. For February, film director Tony Forster has chosen one of master director Wim Wenders' (PERFECT DAYS, WINGS OF DESIRE) best films: PARIS, TEXAS! Tickets only $10! Happy Hour drinks from 7pm. Screening 8:15pm. 147 mins | Rated PG | […]
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Doc Edge Pitch: final deadline
In 2024, Doc Edge Pitch’s theme is “Truth, Impact and Reconciliation”. We are looking for New Zealand and international projects in the following formats: • Feature theatrical or TV one-off • Series (web or TV) • Immersive (VR, AR, and XR) with an accompanying short or long form documentary Selected projects will join our whanau […]
WIFT Awards
The WIFT NZ Awards is an event designed to celebrate the achievements of women in the industry, provide a special networking opportunity, and act as a source of fundraising for the ongoing work of the organisation. It has become renowned for quality, affordability and great celebration and fun.
Pre-Production Processes
A casual show-and-tell event with acclaimed director of photography, Stefan Duscio, where you can ask questions and learn about various pre-production approaches. In New Zealand to shoot Wolfman, Australian cinematographer Stefan will share his pre-production processes across projects such as The Invisible Man, The Dry and Shantaram. Stefan will share invaluable insights and comparisons of his varied approaches to different scenes, […]
The House Within, campaign closes
Joshua Prendeville's The House Within is a feature length documentary film on the internationally celebrated New Zealand writer Fiona Kidman. It examines the way in which life and fiction collide and how, with time, they become inescapably braided together. The film paints an intimate portrait of Fiona's fascinating and often tumultuous life. It probes the inner world […]
Pitchfest – submission deadline
Pitchfest is hosted by Wellington's Floating Rock Studio. In 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. We're here to support you and your vision with $100,000 to build a pitch, then present to buyers!
Don McGlashan, A Life in Music, campaign closing
Shirley Horrocks is raising funds to make the first documentary feature about an iconic Kiwi songwriter, Don McGlashan, A Life in Music. Over a brilliant 40 year career, Don has won many accolades for his song writing, including winning the prestigious APRA Silver Scrolls twice, and more recently being inducted into the NZ Music Hall […]
Kinetic
A new series of events for the MDGA, Kinetic looks to give experienced motion designers the chance to share their knowledge and process with the community. Our 3 speakers from across the spectrum of motion disciplines will share their insights, experiences, and the secrets behind their captivating work. We'll explore the latest trends and innovations […]
The Director-Cinematographer Relationship
Join us in Auckland for a conversation about the inner workings of the director-cinematographer relationship. Venezuelan cinematographer and director based in Los Angeles Carlos Gonzalez is in New Zealand to film Zombies 4: Day and Night and will present about his experience and viewpoint on the director-cinematographer relationship. Some of the topics covered will include […]
Short Film Otago, application deadline
Short Film Otago provides script-to-screen funding and development support for emerging Otago based filmmakers and screenwriters. To make an application, go here.
Wellington Animation Festival
The Wellington International Animation Film Festival is brought to you by C.A.F.E, teaming up with the Annecy International Animation Film Festival and the French Embassy of New Zealand, and running at Wellington's Roxy Cinema for two days of animated awesomeness! The Wellington Animation Film Festival brings you the best new animated films from around the world. Whether […]
