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How to Become a Script Supervisor
2023-10-29 13:00 - 14:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
I’m Jennifer Carriere and in the last 15 years I have script supervised literally hundreds of episodes of network television and dozens of films. I created, out of sheer necessity, the most efficient, fail-proof script supervising system possible. This enabled me to work far more shows per year than is standard (or even conceivable). Being an outstanding script supervisor led me directly to becoming a high-volume tv associate producer. Now I apply the same efficiency and focus to educating about the powerful, misunderstood role of the script supervisor, and training and mentoring future script supervisors straight into their own impactful film careers, in record time.

Production Designers Muster
2023-10-28 18:00 - 22:00
An evening meetup for all New Zealand production designers, art directors, set decorators and prop masters. Welcome drinks and food.
Introduction by Grant Major about the goals of the International Production Designers Week and the Production Designers Collective. Brief talk from two production designers about recently completed projects. Zoom link available for those who can not attend in person.

Contact nz.productiondesigners@gmail.com for more info.

Unscripted TV Development
2023-10-28 - 2023-10-29 | Tauranga
Got an idea for a reality Tv show and want to learn how to take it through to fruition? This is the workshop for you.

Whether you are an aspiring or experienced producer join Emmy Award-winning television producer Jon Kroll (Amazing Race, Gordon Ramsay Unchartered) as he takes you through the ins and outs of the diverse world of unscripted television.

The Relationship Between Cinematographer & Colourist
2023-10-25 18:30 - 21:30 | Images & Sound, 113 Grafton Road, Grafton, Auckland, 1010
Colourists contribute to the feel and mood of a film or series by helping to define its look. Working with the Director and Director of Photography, they tune in a palette and tone; whether the look is contrasty and warm or cooler in the shadows, there’s lots of magic that happens in the grading suite which lends itself to the story. But how do Cinematographers work with Colourists?
With no hard and fast rules about how to get from A to B, and with these unique types of collaborations usually happening in dark grading suites behind closed doors, how does it all happen? And how do you best tackle a grade?
Join us at Images & Sound for a panel discussion where we’ll hear from experienced guests about how this specialised relationship works. Panellists include Colourists Alana Cotton and Paul Lear and Cinematographers David Cameron NZCS ACS and Tammy Williams.
Join us from 6:30 PM for pizza and refreshments with the event kicking off at 7:00 PM, to better understand the dynamics and evolution of the grading process, as well as the intricate relationships formed.
Seats are limited so be quick to register for this event.
Free for NZCS Members. Non-members $40.
NOTE: Student membership is $46, so if you’re a student interested in coming along, why not become a member for an extra $6 and get entry to this event as well as free entry to our other events throughout the year.

Terror-Fi
2023-10-25 - 2023-11-14
From ‘Looney Tunes’ to ‘Lunatics’, Terror-Fi 2023 sees the festival’s best and most diverse line-up yet!
This year’s programme has been carefully curated to include award-winning and audience favourite genre films from festivals like Sundance, SXSW, Fantasia, Toronto, Sitges, and Fantastic Fest… with some incredible hidden gems and two retro classics thrown in for good measure!
Terror Fi runs in
Wellington: 25-29 October + 31 October (Halloween Screening)
Auckland: 25 October (Opening Night Screening) and 2-6 November
Christchurch: 25 October (Opening Night Screening) and 9-14 November

Workshop with James Napier Robertson: How to Write a Great Film Script
2023-10-21 09:00 - 17:00 | Grey Lynn Library Hall, 474 Great North Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland, 1021
Spend a day with James Napier Robertson (The Dark Horse, Whina) as he guides participants through his approach to screenwriting and developing story ideas for film.
Throughout the day James will look at what makes a great story, discuss the stages of development, the fundamentals of character creation and connecting character to story. He’ll also explore structure and how this can continue to take shape throughout development and how all these elements combine and contribute to ‘the larger truth’ of your story. James will also devote some time to talk about career progression and approaches to developing your own work.
Promising to be both interactive and engaging, this is a terrific opportunity to spend a day focusing on your craft as a writer. Bring a notebook or device and be ready to take notes.
Who is it for: Anyone 17+ with a story idea they want to develop into a film script.
When: Saturday 21st October, 9am – 5pm
Where: Grey Lynn Library Hall, 474 Great North Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021
Wheelchair access is available. If you require special assistance, please let us know.
Cost: General Admission $28.00 (incl. GST) via Humanitix.
What to bring: Notebook & pen or note-taking device, water bottle and lunch. Snacks, tea and coffee will be provided. 1hr lunch break – cafes within walking distance.
Parking: Limited parking is available, allow adequate time to find a park; using public transport is recommended.
Post Workshop: After the workshop, you are invited to relocate (location TBC) to socialise and buy your own drinks.

Someday Stories: application deadline
2023-10-20 17:00
Someday Stories 8 (in production 2024) invites:

funding applications from emerging young filmmakers under 29 years old in Aotearoa to make their first funded short film with urgent themes that matter to them

AND / OR

applications from aspiring young filmmakers in Aotearoa to take on an unpaid New Filmmaker Placement to shadow one of the commissioned Someday Stories productions

Sky Originals Roadshow
2023-10-19 11:00 - 16:30
We are excited to welcome Thomas Robins & Nick Ward from Sky Originals Sky NZ to Ōtautahi Christchurch on the 19th October, for local content creators.
Thomas Robins is Head of Sky Originals/Head of Scripted Commissioning & Nick Ward is Head of Non-Scripted Commissioning. They bring over two decades of industry experience and are proud to support the best creatives from New Zealand.
Sky Creatives look for brave, bold and intrinsically New Zealand stories from a wide range of creatives and are keen to support new and established voices, to bring their stories to life.

Ms Information Q+A screening
2023-10-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Rialto Cinemas, Auckland, New Zealand
Join us for our Film Talk screening of MS. INFORMATION, the new feature from documentary filmmaker Gwen Isaac, followed by a Q&A with Gwen herself!

Kōpere Hou – Fresh Shorts webinar
2023-10-17 17:00 - 18:00 | online
Join Script to Screen and the New Zealand Film Commission for a live webinar on Tuesday 17th October 5:00-6:00 pm. You will hear about what’s needed to apply for Whiringa Tauatahi – Stage One of Kōpere Hou – Fresh Shorts and get a complete overview of the application process and the selection criteria.
Register for the webinar in advance and submit a question to help shape the discussion. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions during the webinar or you can email webinar questions to communications@script-to-screen.co.nz.

Writing for Television Masterclass
2023-10-17 10:30 - 2023-10-31 12:00
Join NYWIFT for our inaugural Masterclass Series: Writing for Television with critically-acclaimed writer Amy Fox.
Powerful television can shape hearts, change minds, and expand worldviews with memorable characters and riveting plots. You have your story idea – but how can you translate it to the screen? This series of three masterclasses focuses on building the foundation for you to write an original narrative TV pilot.
Writers at all levels will walk away from this course with marketable skills and renewed passion, from those writing their first script to more experienced writers looking to dive into their next project and refresh their approach.

British & Irish Film Festival
2023-10-17 - 2023-11-05
The festival runs 17 October – 5 November across several venues. Visit the website for full info.

SXSW Sydney
2023-10-15 - 2023-10-22
– From live showcases to massive parties – experience the worlds of Music, Screen and Games all around the city.
– See the next generation of tech, innovation and games disrupters.
– Connect with inspiring speakers, panelists and mentors.

Gaylene Preston writing workshop: application deadline
2023-10-14
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 Us and My Year with Helen. She is deeply committed to telling New Zealand stories for New Zealand audiences – and equally dedicated to helping upcoming filmmakers realise their own vision.
This interactive workshop will investigate the space between the page and the screen and help you translate the idea in your head into a pitch-worthy document. Established and aspiring filmmakers in all genres are welcome, from documentary to drama and everything in between.

The Filmmaker as Shooting Director
2023-10-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Click Studios, 525 Rosebank Rd, Avondale, Auckland
There are many reasons these days why a filmmaker may find themselves shooting their own footage: think Dame Gaylene Preston following Helen Clark at the United Nations, Briar March for Dame Valerie Adams: More Than Gold or Rachel Currie on the TVNZ docuseries Unbreakable.
Come along to this event, bring your camera and join our panel of Dame Gaylene, Briar and Rachel as they discuss the pros and cons of directing as the camera person with broadcast quality in mind. This is an interactive workshop. FUN and instructive!!! Clips will be screened!

Māoriland Film Festival: final deadline
2023-10-11 08:00 - 17:00
Māoriland exists to uplift the perspective and stories of Indigenous peoples.
Māoriland considers film, video, digital and interactive media work and artwork (all mediums) made by Indigenous creatives.
To be eligible for your work to be presented or displayed by Māoriland, an Indigenous creative must be credited in a key role such as director, producer or screenwriter.
The 11th Māoriland Film Festival – MFF2024 will take place from 20-24 March, 2024.

Someday Stories: application deadline
2023-10-11 08:00 - 17:00
This Request for Proposals (RFP) invites;

funding applications from emerging young filmmakers under 29 years old in Aotearoa to make their first funded short film with urgent themes that matter to them

AND / OR

applications from aspiring young filmmakers in Aotearoa to take on an unpaid New Filmmaker Placement to shadow one of the commissioned Someday Stories productions

You are welcome to apply for both of these.
The deadline for Someday Stories 8 applications is 5pm, Friday 20th October 2023

MDGNZ Coffee Catchup
2023-10-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Bestie Cafe, St Kevin’s Arcade. K’ Road, Auckland
Pop in on your way to work and grab a coffee with some fellow motion practitioners.

Show Me Shorts Industry Day
2023-10-08 12:00 - 21:00 | The Hollywood Avondale, 20 Saint Georges Road, Auckland
Calling short film makers, students and anyone interested in learning more about what goes on behind the scenes in making movies. Join us for a full day of interactive professional development workshops, filmmaker talks, networking and screenings of short films. Presenters will be available for informal meetings throughout the day. Tickets provide entry to all of the following events, plus access to the garden bar and networking cafe.

Show Me Shorts Film Festival
2023-10-06 - 2023-10-29
Show Me Shorts is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading international short film festival. Our mission is to connect New Zealand audiences with short films and share New Zealand short films with the world. We celebrate the short film art form and champion short film makers!

ShowNews Academy - Wings Of Desire
2023-09-26 19:00 - 21:30 | Academy Cinema, 44 Lorne St, Auckland, New Zealand
Each month we have a film picked by a special film industry guest. This month we have the legendary German director Wim Wender’s poetic ode to Berlin, WINGS OF DESIRE! Specially chosen by production designer Ashley Turner.
Tickets only $10!
Happy Hour drinks from 7pm.
Screening 8:15pm.
127 mins | Rated PG (Coarse language) | Classic
Directed by Wim Wenders | Starring Bruno Ganz, Solveig Dommartin, Otto Sander, Curt Bois, Peter Falk
WINGS OF DESIRE is one of cinema’s loveliest city symphonies. Bruno Ganz is Damiel, an angel perched atop buildings high over Berlin who can hear the thoughts—fears, hopes, dreams—of all the people living below. But when he falls in love with a beautiful trapeze artist, he is willing to give up his immortality and come back to earth to be with her. Made not long before the fall of the Berlin Wall, this stunning tapestry of sounds and images, shot in black and white and color by the legendary Henri Alekan, forever made the name of director Wim Wenders synonymous with film art.
