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Doc Edge Clinic: Local Lens, Global Reach: The Power of Place in Filmmaking
2023-11-30 10:00 - 16:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Lumiere Cinemas, 26 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central City, 8013, New Zealand
Join U.S. director Thaddeus D. Matula (“Into the Spotlight”) in “Local Lens, Global Reach: The Power of Place in Filmmaking” 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 free the angel from marble.
This talk isn’t just about filmmaking; it’s about the universal language of passion that resonates with all. Thaddeus will share insights on connecting with subjects’ passions, staying open to opportunities, and nurturing connections to illuminate the human experience through cinema.
For filmmakers in Christchurch and beyond, “Local Lens, Global Reach” is a beacon of inspiration, reminding you that the power to touch hearts and change minds through storytelling lies within you, no matter where you are. Thaddeus’s journey illustrates that with passion as your compass and storytelling as your craft, you can create films that resonate globally from your very location.
In addition to speaker Matula, full details of the day’s programme will be advertised soon.
Matula’s film, “Into the Spotlight,” takes the spotlight as our December Film of the Month in the Virtual Cinema. But here’s the exciting part: you can watch the film either on the big screen or online. Plus, you’ll have the chance to meet the director in person in Christchurch and Auckland.
Christchurch at Lumiere Cinemas on Saturday 2 December at 4.30pm
Auckland at The Capitol Cinema on Sunday 3 December at 2.30pm

MFF2024: submission deadline
2023-11-30
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 theatre performances, a full visual arts programme at its art gallery Toi Matarau at the Māoriland Hub.
Māoriland Film Festival and the Māoriland Hub is based in Ōtaki, Aotearoa. The 11th Māoriland FIlm Festival – MFF24 will take place from March 20 – 24, 2024

Mother Tongue, campaign closes
2023-11-30
Motivated by things that are very tasty, Bhagya and Carl are travelling to the motherland of Sri Lanka to visit forest gardens, coconut mills, rice paddies, and Aachi’s house. We will also eat: leaning into the warm embrace of our home cuisine and learning some aunties’ secrets along the way.
In Sri Lanka they say “never arrive with your arms hanging,” an ode to the importance of reciprocity. So we will share what we find: not just a story but food to be proud of, produced with love for people and in concert with the island’s rich biodiversity.
ŌPCo Media Syndicate’s campaign closes 30 November.

ShowNews Academy
2023-11-28 19:00 - 21:30 | Academy Cinema, 44 Lorne St, Auckland, New Zealand
This is the last film for 2023 and Chris Graves has chosen TOMMY.
Director Ken Russell’s (THE DEVILS, THE LAIR OF THE WHITE WORM) epic rock opera TOMMY – based on The Who’s 1969 rock opera album Tommy!
Happy Hour drinks from 7pm.
Screening 8:15pm.
111 mins | Rated R16 | Classic
Directed by Ken Russell | Starring Tina Turner, Ann – Margret, Oliver Reed, Roger Daltrey, Robert Powell, Elton John, Jack Nicholson
This classic rock opera is brought energetically to life by an outstanding cast including many stars of the rock music industry. Told through the remarkable music of The Who, this is the story of Tommy, who, when just a boy of six, witnessed the murder of his father by his mother (Ann-Margret) and her lover (Oliver Reed). They command him, “You didn’t hear it, you didn’t see it, and you won’t say anything to anyone…” As a result, the traumatized boy retreats into the shadows of his mind and becomes deaf, dumb, and blind. Growing into manhood, Tommy (Roger Daltrey) is subjected to several bizarre cure attempts by The Acid Queen (Tina Turner), the Preacher (Eric Clapton), and the Specialist (Jack Nicholson). In spite of his handicap, Tommy defeats the Pinball Wizard (Elton John) and becomes the champ, attaining a devoted following. When he is finally cured, he is hailed by his fans as a “Messiah.”

Single Use - campaign closes
2023-11-28
Crowdfunding campaign for Finn Hyndman’s drama, closing 28 Nov

Content London 2023
2023-11-27 - 2023-11-30 | London
Content London is the world’s leading development marketplace and conference. It takes place over three days between November 28-30, with registration and opening party and screening on November 27. It attracts more than 3000 leading content executives from all over the world, with a focus on creating fresh partnerships around the most progressive ideas and initiatives. It takes place across five venues, with a development marketplace, conference, screenings, speed networking, lunches, cocktails and parties. A set of reports is also available, based on the building blocks of the conference schedule, to all delegates free of charge. It always sells out.

Post-Production Drama Lab
2023-11-25 09:00 - 2023-11-26 17:00
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 expectations
Before you get started
During the shoot
During post
Receiving and dealing with feedback
Handovers

The lab will also cover:

Post scheduling
Post technical requirements and equipment
Handling VFX
Pickups and found footage, including archival

Follow-up Mentoring:
Each team will receive one x 1.5-hour post-lab mentoring session with Annie Collins. This must be used within 9 months of the lab. Meetings can be in person or online. DEGANZ is unable to cover travel costs for mentoring sessions.
Kaupapa:
The Guild’s kaupapa is to strengthen director-editor teams in our screen industry and see an increase in long-lasting, creative collaborations.
To support director-editor teams, we aim to deepen participants’ understanding of the editing process and ways to manage it (and troubleshoot effectively). Do consider applying if your project is facing problems.
A key focus of the Lab will be how the process supports both the project and the relationships between the creative team.

South Auckland Short Film Workshop 2
2023-11-25 09:00 - 17:00
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 are calling everyone who aspires to tell their stories on the screen to come and learn what it takes to bring your story to life.
Over two successive Saturdays, experienced filmmakers will guide you through the principles of how to write a short film, the role of the director, what it takes to get your short film off the ground and what’s needed to pitch to funders and collaborators. Speakers include Marina Alofagia McCartney (Milk & Honey, Vai), Nikki Si’ulepa (Same But Different, Mā, Snow in Paradise) and Vea Mafile’o (The Panthers, For My Fathers Kingdom).
Who it is for: New and emerging creatives 17+ from any industry who have an interest in short filmmaking.
When: Sat 18th November and Sat 25th November 2023 (9am-5pm each day)
Where: Friendship House, 20 Putney Way, Manukau CBD, Auckland 2104
Wheelchair access is available. If you require special assistance, please let us know.
Cost: General Admission $12.50 (inc GST + BF) Tickets via Humanitix

Rotorua Indigenous Film Festival
2023-11-24 - 2023-11-26
Created and run by award-winning Māori filmmakers, the Rotorua Indigenous Film Festival (RIFF) brings together the year’s best indigenous films from around the globe for an intense three-day festival.

VFX Guild South Island Launch
2023-11-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Christchurch

Central Otago Beer 'n Yarn
2023-11-23 17:00 - 19:00
Thu 23 November 5:15pm – 7:00pm
Olivers, 34 Sunderland Street, Clyde

Come along to this Beer ‘n’ Yarn to meet the team from Film Otago Southland – a not-for-profit Trust supporting the film and screen industry in the region.
Film Otago Southland will introduce their work and answer any questions you might have about the local film industry, including how you can get involved as a local business or location owner, or just an interested member of the community!

Pollywood
2023-11-23, 2023-11-18
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 use.

Pollywood, 7 Nov, Auckland (Mangere Arts Centre)
Pollywood, 18 Nov, Auckland (Auckland Art Gallery) (opens in a new tab)
Pollywood, 23 Nov, Auckland (Te Uru, Titirangi)

Production Designers: Shaping Your World
2023-11-22 18:00 - 22:00 | Click Studios, 525 Rosebank Rd, Avondale, Auckland
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 their creative vision? How do they determine what projects to take? What is their own favourite creative work to date and why?
Join Emily Mafile’o, Jane Bucknell and Tracey Collins in conversation with Kiel McNaughton as they discuss their work and their creative process.
About the panel:
Emily Mafile’o
Emily Mafile’o is a multi-talented production designer, art director, set designer and photographer. Her Production Design credits include the feature film Red, White & Brass (2021) and the shorts The Return (2022), Lea Tupu’anga/Mother Tongue and TV series SIS, Brutal Lives 2 (2022). Her Art Director credits include TV series The Panthers, Baby Mamas Club, feature documentary For My Father’s Kingdom and the short My Friend Michael Jones. Emily is on a mission to empower Māori and Pasifika communities through creativity, cultural revitalisation, and community connections via Taro Patch Collective.
Jane Bucknell
Jane is an accomplished filmmaker with a vibrant career spanning two decades. She has numerous credits in costume design, production design and art direction. She was nominated for Best Production Design at the 2022 NZ TV Awards for TV Series The Panthers and is currently production designing a new half-hour dramedy series Madam produced by Tavake and XYZ Films for Warner Bros. She is an active member of the worldwide Production Designers Collective.
Tracey Collins
Tracey (Trix) is an established Production Designer living and working in Auckland. She has been awarded with NZ Screen Awards for feature film White Lies (2013), TV series This Is Not My Life (2011), and Piece of my Heart (2009). She has designed films and TV in many genres including drama – Murder Is Forever Forever (2018), The Other Side of Heaven: Fire of Faith (2019), Dirty Laundry (2016) and Bliss (2011). Recently Tracey has been designing for the Power Rangers universe. She also works as a Theatre and Entertainment Designer and is an artist.
Moderator: Kiel McNaughton
Kiel McNaughton is a director and producer of television comedy and drama, and with Kerry Warkia, one half of production company Brown Sugar Apple Grunt. After four years as a core cast member of Shortland St, he left to direct and executive produce the award-winning comedy series Auckland Daze. He has since directed full seasons of Find Me A Māori Bride, This Is Piki and Princess of Chaos, and episodes of My Life is Murder, Vegas and Good Grief and the 2020 feature film The Legend of Baron Toa.
RSVP essential to office@wiftnz.org.nz
WIFT NZ members FREE; Non-members $20, Students $10, cash at the door; includes wine and nibbles.

The Puppet Show - campaign closes
2023-11-21
Crowdfunding campaign for Sam Pay’s dark comedy short, closing 21 Nov

Miranda Harcourt Seminar: applications close
2023-11-20 17:00
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 to participate as Miranda’s exemplars. Experienced actors only please.
Apply here.

The Woman in the House by the Sea - campaign closes
2023-11-20
Crowdfunding campaign for Miryam Jacobi’s short thriller, closing 20 Nov

Untitled Sports Team Horror Film
2023-11-20
The Untitled Sports Team Horror Film is currently crowdfunding on Boosted, until 20 November.

South Auckland Short Film Workshop
2023-11-18 09:00 - 17:00

Table Read Four
2023-11-18
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.

2023 SPADA Conference
2023-11-16 - 2023-11-17 | Harbourside Function Centre, 4 Taranaki St, Wellington
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 by Images and Sound
Check out the draft programme here

Fuq Boiz funding deadline
2023-11-15
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.
FUQ BOIZ is the uniquely refreshing comedy duo of Ryan Richards and Hamish Parkinson. Based on their Fred Award-nominated live show, Ryan and Hamish bring their absurd, lightning-energy sensibilities to this bold sketch series that takes relatable social pressures and crippling anxieties to their illogical extremes.
FUQ BOIZ is crowdfunding until 15 November on Boosted.

Story Camp: application deadline
2023-11-13 23:59
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 from a well-developed treatment through to a script in advanced development. Up to eight selected writers or teams will participate in a rigorous four-day experience designed specifically to meet the development needs of their project.

Gaylene Preston Writing Workshop
2023-11-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Te Atamira, Queenstown
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.

Waves
2023-11-11
Short film Waves is crowdfunding on Boosted, until 11 November.

Post-Production Drama Lab: applications close
2023-11-10 16:00
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 expectations
Before you get started
During the shoot
During post
Receiving and dealing with feedback
Handovers

The lab will also cover:

Post scheduling
Post technical requirements and equipment
Handling VFX
Pickups and found footage, including archival

Follow-up Mentoring:
Each team will receive one x 1.5-hour post-lab mentoring session with Annie Collins. This must be used within 9 months of the lab. Meetings can be in person or online. DEGANZ is unable to cover travel costs for mentoring sessions.
Kaupapa:
The Guild’s kaupapa is to strengthen director-editor teams in our screen industry and see an increase in long-lasting, creative collaborations.
To support director-editor teams, we aim to deepen participants’ understanding of the editing process and ways to manage it (and troubleshoot effectively). Do consider applying if your project is facing problems.
A key focus of the Lab will be how the process supports both the project and the relationships between the creative team.
Eligibility:
The Post Production Drama Lab is aimed at emerging/mid-career directors, producers and editors.
This workshop is open to all members of the film industry, however there is a ticket price for non-DEGANZ members.
To be eligible:

Producer-director-editor teams must be working on their first drama together OR working together for the first time on a drama
All three team members must commit to attending the full Lab in November

When:
Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 November 2023, 9 am to 5 pm
Where:
TBC, Auckland
Cost:
DEGANZ Member (Team member or observer) – Free
Non-member (Team member or observer) – $75*

Applications Close: 4 pm, Friday, November 10, 2023
Please complete the application form

NZWG Seed: application deadline
2023-11-10 12:00
NZWG Seed and Seed Advanced grants offer support for scripts to which the writer(s) hold the rights.

Local Lens, Global Reach: The Power of Place in Filmmaking
2023-11-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Christchurch
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 free the angel from marble.

Blue Book Changes
2023-11-08 18:00
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 set.
Guest panellists from The Screen Guild Sally Cunningham (Wellington Branch Chair) Christian Gower (Auckland Branch Chair) and Adrian “Wookie” Hebron (National Executive Committee) will walk through what the changes mean for you.
We’ll also cover The Screen Industry Workers Act (SIWA) which came into force on December 30, 2022, which allows screen industry contractors to bargain collectively.
So come along for food, beverages, and to familiarise yourselves with things like Mandatory Terms or Minimums, The Screen Industry Workers Act, the new Screen Guild rate cards and more.
Don’t miss this chance to learn and ask questions of this great panel of people working on behalf of all New Zealand film and television crew.
Seats are limited so be quick to register for this event.
Free for NZCS and Screen Guild Members. Non-members $40.

Kinetic 001
2023-11-07 18:30 - 20:30
A new series of events for the MDGA, Kinetic looks to give experienced motion designers the chance to share their knowledge and process with the community. Our 3 speakers from across the spectrum of motion disciplines will share their insights, experiences, and the secrets behind their captivating work. We’ll explore the latest trends and innovations in motion design, and you’ll have the chance to delve into some awesome motion design projects.
We encourage you to participate, ask questions, and interact with our speakers to gain a deeper understanding of the work.
So, whether you’re a seasoned motion designer, a curious novice, or simply someone interested in the art of storytelling through motion, this event is for you. Seats are limited so make sure you grab a ticket below.
Our speakers for Kinetic 001 are:
Timo Lenton – How to make a Houdini Piñata
Ryan Bird – Animated Faces on Inanimate Objects
Sean Kothe – Dance of Pixels
