Join us for an evening to learn everything you need to know about The Blue Book. This book - which contains the standard conditions for crew working in film and TV production in New Zealand - has recently been updated for 2023. We'll explain these updates and how they will affect your contracts and work on […]
Join director Thaddeus D. Matula ("Into the Spotlight") 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 out the transcendent truth hidden within reality, much like Michelangelo's pursuit to […]
NZWG Seed and Seed Advanced grants offer support for scripts to which the writer(s) hold the rights.
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 […]
Short film Waves is crowdfunding on Boosted, until 11 November.
Queenstown Writers Festival invites you to apply for a three-hour screenwriting workshop with acclaimed filmmaker and writer Dame Gaylene Preston. Dame Gaylene is a leading light of New Zealand cinema. She is both director and screenwriter of Ruby and Rata and Bread and Roses, and the director of the documentaries War Stories Our Mothers Never Told […]
Story Camp Aotearoa is a residential feature film workshop that cultivates exceptional filmmaking by fostering voice, honing craft, and clarifying vision and kaupapa. Selected storytellers workshop their film project with esteemed advisors from here and abroad. Story Camp 2024 seeks feature film projects ready for a in-depth development process. Projects can be at any stage […]
Have you ever shown up to a party too early and had to make punishing small talk with someone you barely know? Have you ever felt completely out of place around your partner’s friends? Have you ever accidentally moved into a policeman’s house, stolen his family’s identity, then burnt the house down? Yes? Thought so. […]
This year's SPADA Conference features the following iconic events, highlights, and addresses: NZ On Air John O’Shea Memorial Address SPADA Highlights Showreel South Pacific Pictures BIG PITCH competition In Memoriam Reel - Sponsored by NZ On Screen Great Screenrights Lunch 25th Annual SPADA Screen Industry Awards; and Thursday night's Opening Night Cocktail Function - Sponsored […]
NZWG and DEGANZ are once again offering Virtual Table Reads for 2023. A core cast – max. six actors – together with a writer + director team OR writer/director will collaborate on each script-in-development table read. The script must have a director attached and have been through a development process.
The Pollywood Pasifika Film 'twenty1' collection has seven films representing The Cook Islands, Samoa, Hawaii & NZ - 90 minutes of mythical, inspiring, curious, confrontational and honest stories. Pollywood twenty1 will serve as a guide through grass roots to award winning film and multi-media art. Screenings are rated M due to offensive language and drug […]
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 […]
The Untitled Sports Team Horror Film is currently crowdfunding on Boosted, until 20 November.
Crowdfunding campaign for Miryam Jacobi's short thriller, closing 20 Nov
In this practical seminar (3 December, in Auckland) 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. Seeking FOUR practical players […]
Crowdfunding campaign for Sam Pay's dark comedy short, closing 21 Nov
We're delighted to offer you this workshop on Production Design. Building the world of a story can make or break your film or tv show. How does the production designer create a space that serves the story? How do they work with the director of a film or creator of a tv show to realise […]
The Pollywood Pasifika Film 'twenty1' collection has seven films representing The Cook Islands, Samoa, Hawaii & NZ - 90 minutes of mythical, inspiring, curious, confrontational and honest stories. Pollywood twenty1 will serve as a guide through grass roots to award winning film and multi-media art. Screenings are rated M due to offensive language and drug […]
