Each month ShowNews presents a film at Academy Cinemas picked by a special film industry guest. For March, the chosen film is the winner of five Academy Awards, including for Best Picture: IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT - one of the most enduring Hollywood films of the civil rights era. Picked by Academy Cinemas […]
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 […]
Are you new to seeking professional work in the film/TV industry? Do you need guidance on: How to find work? How to effectively market yourself? How to successfully network? How to even know where to begin?! What are some great resources for the NZ industry? How to show up in the right energy to get […]
'Filmmaker Talks' is a series of events hosted by Aotearoa Independent Film and Fish Entertainment featuring in person, sit down discussions and audience Q&As with working kiwi filmmakers. This series aims to educate and inspire working and aspiring kiwi independent filmmakers with first hand knowledge of alternative filmmaking production practices, and give you the know-how […]
Are you wanting to experiment with ChatGPT, Claude, Google Gemini, or other AI tools to develop scripts, treatments, or story ideas? While these tools offer exciting possibilities, they also introduce complex questions around copyright, ownership, and collaboration that screenwriters need to understand. The NZWG ‘AI Advice: Handbook for Screenwriters’ covers the concerns, implications, and advice […]
Are you wanting to experiment with ChatGPT, Claude, Google Gemini, or other AI tools to develop scripts, treatments, or story ideas? While these tools offer exciting possibilities, they also introduce complex questions around copyright, ownership, and collaboration that screenwriters need to understand. The NZWG ‘AI Advice: Handbook for Screenwriters’ covers the concerns, implications, and advice […]
A conversation about our biggest struggles as film/TV workers incorporating ALL areas of our lives. + A deep dive into how we can make meaningful change towards our personal goals & well-being, no matter the stage of our career & the current industry conditions. Come with a personal goal in mind and we will do […]
Are you wanting to experiment with ChatGPT, Claude, Google Gemini, or other AI tools to develop scripts, treatments, or story ideas? While these tools offer exciting possibilities, they also introduce complex questions around copyright, ownership, and collaboration that screenwriters need to understand. The NZWG ‘AI Advice: Handbook for Screenwriters’ covers the concerns, implications, and advice […]
Are you wanting to experiment with ChatGPT, Claude, Google Gemini, or other AI tools to develop scripts, treatments, or story ideas? While these tools offer exciting possibilities, they also introduce complex questions around copyright, ownership, and collaboration that screenwriters need to understand. The NZWG ‘AI Advice: Handbook for Screenwriters’ covers the concerns, implications, and advice […]
Director Josh Frizzell will present Jim Jarmusch's 1984 comedy Stranger Than Paradise. Starring John Lurie, Eszter Balint, Richard Edson, Cecillia Stark Rated PG 89 minutes The film is an assembly of 67 shots (as opposed to the 1200+ common in a feature), all with live sound, making it possibly the easiest edit in the history […]
AUSTRALIA'S PREMIER SCREEN INDUSTRY EVENT Uniting the pillars of entertainment, media and technology, SCREEN FOREVER is one of the largest congregations of screen industry professionals in the Southern Hemisphere and is attended by The Who’s Who in Australian screen business – the leading Australian and international industry practitioners involved in all aspects of producing, creating, […]
Script to Screen is pleased to share this exciting opportunity from across the ditch. Our partners at Compton are offering our community access to their ongoing series of free personal and professional development workshops. Join them next week for their Q&A Masterclass series, where Compton’s Abi Tabone will lead a discussion with Australian film and […]
Te Puna Creative Hub is having an open studio, where you can learn more about what’s on offer and meet the people already making Te Puna Creative Hub home. With Te Puna Creative Hub opening this month they would love industry input to shape its future direction. "At the heart of Te Puna Creative Innovation […]
Each month ShowNews presents a film at Academy Cinemas picked by a special film industry guest. For May, Neil Stitchbury has chosen the film noir spoof comedy DEAD MEN DON'T WEAR PLAID starring Steve Martin! This was the last film for both famed costume designer Edith Head and composer Miklós Rózsa. Tickets only $10! Happy […]
NZCS Presents: What DJ & Bevan did in the Shadows Prepping for fast-paced, multi-cam mayhem on What We Do in the Shadows Join us for a laid-back evening with cinematographers DJ Stipsen NZCS and Bevan Crothers as they share their experiences working on the Emmy-winning comedy series What We Do in the Shadows — a […]
The Canadian short films in this collection are full of youthful vigour and energy. The selection offers thoughtful observations about our world and our connections to each other. Rich cinematic symbolism is employed to great effect, demonstrating the power of the current generation of filmmakers and particularly documentary makers in Canada today. Join us for […]
Each month ShowNews presents a film at Academy Cinemas picked by a special film industry guest. For June, the chosen film is musical dramedy GRACE OF MY HEART chosen by Karyn Rachtman, who was executive music producer on the film. Happy Hour drinks from 7:00pm. Screening 8:15pm. Directed by Allison Anders Starring Peter Fonda, Bruce […]
Doc Edge Festival 2025 – Life Unscripted Celebrating 20 Years of Documentary Excellence Doc Edge, New Zealand’s national documentary organisation, marks its 20th anniversary with an exciting festival from 25 June – 24 August 2025. As an Oscar®-qualifying festival, Doc Edge is a global platform for bold, diverse, and impactful storytelling — featuring films, immersive […]
