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 […]
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 […]
Doc Edge Industry 2025 We are back in Auckland for the 19th edition of Doc Edge Industry, including Pitch, Forum, Market & Awards from 30 June – 3 July at the Grand Millennium Auckland. The Grand Millennium Auckland is the official hub for the Doc Edge Festival 2025, hosting our industry events and awards, and […]
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 […]
Feature documentary screening at Doc Edge. In the island nation of Kiribati, a mother and son fight to hold onto their way of life in the face of climate change, globalisation and Kiribati’s history of colonisation.
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Discover the creativity and passion of top South African filmmakers with this vibrant collection of shorts. Be inspired by an incredible true story. Meet curious children and befriend a disgruntled neighbour. Travel with us to South Africa, and worlds beyond from the comfort of your local cinema. Thank you to Andrea Voges and Helene Naicker […]
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 […]
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 […]
Discover the creativity and passion of top South African filmmakers with this vibrant collection of shorts. Be inspired by an incredible true story. Meet curious children and befriend a disgruntled neighbour. Travel with us to South Africa, and worlds beyond from the comfort of your local cinema. Thank you to Andrea Voges and Helene Naicker […]
