Industry Master Calendar
Rotorua Indigenous Film Festival
Created and run by award-winning Māori filmmakers, the Rotorua Indigenous Film Festival (RIFF) brings together the year’s best indigenous films from around the globe for an intense three-day festival.
South Auckland Short Film Workshop 2
Calling all aspiring filmmakers, storytellers and creatives! Want to learn how to use the power of cinema to tell your stories? The South Auckland Short Film Workshop is a two-day workshop, held over two weekends, that covers how to turn an idea into a short film. Whether you’re new to filmmaking or have some experience, we […]
Post-Production Drama Lab
The Post Production Drama Lab is a one-of-a-kind mentoring lab for Producer/Director/Editor teams working on drama projects that include short or feature drama films and series. Up to five selected Producer/Director/Editor teams will converge in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland for a mentoring weekend, led by editor Annie Collins. The two days will cover: Introductions, approach, and […]
Content London 2023
LondonContent London is the world’s leading development marketplace and conference. It takes place over three days between November 28-30, with registration and opening party and screening on November 27. It attracts more than 3000 leading content executives from all over the world, with a focus on creating fresh partnerships around the most progressive ideas and […]
Single Use – campaign closes
Crowdfunding campaign for Finn Hyndman's drama, closing 28 Nov
ShowNews Academy
Academy Cinema 44 Lorne St, Auckland, New ZealandThis is the last film for 2023 and Chris Graves has chosen TOMMY. Director Ken Russell's (THE DEVILS, THE LAIR OF THE WHITE WORM) epic rock opera TOMMY - based on The Who's 1969 rock opera album Tommy! Happy Hour drinks from 7pm. Screening 8:15pm. 111 mins | Rated R16 | Classic Directed by Ken […]
Mother Tongue, campaign closes
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 […]
MFF2024: submission deadline
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 […]
Doc Edge Clinic: Local Lens, Global Reach: The Power of Place in Filmmaking
Lumiere Cinemas 26 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central City, New ZealandJoin 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 […]
Nga Aho Whakaari AGM
Te Mahurehure Cultural Marae 65/73 Premier Avenue, Point Chevalier, AucklandNgā Aho Whakaari’s annual general meeting.
Turning Up the Volume: launch
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 […]
Otago & Southland Film Community Christmas Function
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 Meetup
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.
Unreal Engine Bootcamp
onlineThis 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.
Christchurch Screening of “Into the Spotlight” + Q&A
Lumiere Cinemas 26 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central City, New ZealandDoc 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 […]
Miranda Harcourt Seminar
AucklandIn 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.
Auckland Screening of “Into the Spotlight” + Q&A
The Capitol Cinema 610 Dominion Road, AucklandDoc 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 […]