The Top of the South Film Festival showcases great local and national short films of under 15 minutes running time. We've grown from a film festival that caters to a grassroots community of local filmmakers, to an event that filmmakers from the entire nation will want to attend. One of our aims is to bring […]
NZWG and New Zealand Film Commission are excited to announce that Seed & Seed Advanced is now open. Seed & Seed Advanced are screenwriter-only feature film script development grants. Seed Grants allow writers to be innovative, brilliant, and to create something they own. The writer is the rights holder, and not working with a producer […]
Emily, a grieving widow and mother, confronts her Spanish husband's death, alongside her children and her supportive mother in law, Sara. As Emily struggles with grief, she is haunted by ghostly apparitions, chilling nightmares, and mysterious whispers, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. Her ordeal intensifies upon encountering a stalker in a forest entrance, […]
In this one-day seminar, Emmy Award-winning TV producer Jon Kroll will take you on a deep dive into the world of international factual production. Jon has worked in more than 70 countries on shows like the Emmy-winning Amazing Race, Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, Never Say Never with Jeff Jenkins, Extraordinary Birder with Christian Cooper and Appetite […]
Directed by John Milius Starring Gary Busey, William Katt, Jan-Michael Vincent, Patti D'Arbanville, Lee Purcell Each month ShowNews presents a film at Academy Cinemas picked by a special film industry guest. For August, the chosen film is the 70s surfing buddy flick BIG WEDNESDAY! Tickets only $10! Happy Hour drinks from 7pm. Screening 8:15pm. No […]
Gianni Ranzuglia's short adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's gripping short story The Tell-Tale Heart. This dark, intense and suspenseful tale follows the descent of a man into madness, as he becomes obsessed with the vulture-like eye of an old man he cares for. Driven by his paranoia and guilt, he ultimately commits a horrific act, […]
Join Matthew Deaner, CEO at SPA, and Amanda Borghino, Deputy General Delegate of USPA (Union Syndicale de la Production audiovisuelle) and AnimFrance, as they discuss the regulatory framework in place in France that sees global SVOD platforms invest a portion of their French revenues into local production, split 80/20 between TV and theatrical films. Speakers […]
In this one-day seminar, Emmy Award-winning TV producer Jon Kroll will take you on a deep dive into the world of international factual production. Jon has worked in more than 70 countries on shows like the Emmy-winning Amazing Race, Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, Never Say Never with Jeff Jenkins, Extraordinary Birder with Christian Cooper and Appetite […]
The tenth edition of NZ Web Fest runs in November. Submissions for the 2024 edition are open, with deadlines on 31 May, 31 July and 31 August. The fest accepts submissions of podcasts, short films, and web series, including pilots.
Join us in September for #worldalzheimersmonth with the NZ premiere of "Human Forever" by Jonathan de Jong. This powerful film follows 24-year-old humanitarian activist Teun Toebes on his mission to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia. Attend the Wellington, Christchurch, and Auckland screenings for a Q&A with Jonathan de Jong and […]
Get your ticket to the Day One Shorts cinema premiere before they sell out! We will be showcasing the 8 funded short films - followed by a Q&A with our talented up-and-coming filmmakers.🌟 Come celebrate the hard work of these incredible filmmaking teams from across the motu! Tickets range from $20-$40 with the option to […]
Join us in September for #worldalzheimersmonth with the NZ premiere of "Human Forever" by Jonathan de Jong. This powerful film follows 24-year-old humanitarian activist Teun Toebes on his mission to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia. Attend the Wellington, Christchurch, and Auckland screenings for a Q&A with Jonathan de Jong and […]
Join us in September for #worldalzheimersmonth with the NZ premiere of "Human Forever" by Jonathan de Jong. This powerful film follows 24-year-old humanitarian activist Teun Toebes on his mission to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia. Attend the Wellington, Christchurch, and Auckland screenings for a Q&A with Jonathan de Jong and […]
Each month ShowNews presents a film at Academy Cinemas picked by a special film industry guest. For September, the chosen film is the legendary Bob Fosse musical with a star-making performance from Liza Minelli, CABARET! Directed by Bob Fosse Starring Michael York, Marisa Berenson, Liza Minnelli, Helmut Griem, Joel Grey, Fritz Wepper Rated M 124 […]
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 films, shorts, TV premieres, music videos and XR.
SXSW SYDNEY 2024 DATES ARE NOW LIVE. THE WEEK-LONG EVENT CONNECTS THE WORLD’S LEADING CREATIVES ACROSS THE TECH & INNOVATION, MUSIC, SCREEN AND GAMES INDUSTRIES. DISCOVERY AWAITS THE NEXT WAVE OF VISIONARIES.
Directed by Robert Zemeckis Starring Christopher Lloyd, Joanna Cassidy, Charles Fleischer, Bob Hoskins Each month ShowNews presents a film at Academy Cinemas picked by a special film industry guest. For October, the chosen film is the beloved animation-live-action masterpiece WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT? Chosen especially by Academy Cinemas regular Rosemary Woodman, a former animator herself! […]
The NZCS Cinematography Awards will be on the 26th October at the Pullman Hotel, Auckland. Entry submission for the 7th NZCS Awards will be open from 10th June to the 21st July.
