After a successful first edition in February, Little Cinema Queenstown is back for another round. Supported by Film Queenstown Lakes and Film Otago Southland, this spectacular short film showcase night supports filmmaking at grassroots levels in the Queenstown Lakes District area and beyond. From sketches, documentaries, music videos, animations and more, this promises to be […]
The creativity of filmmakers from the Québec region of Canada is on display in this vibrant collection of short films. Animation, comedy and drama abound as children begin to grow up, social norms are challenged, and the location for a park bench is proposed. Christchurch 6.15pm, Thursday 4 July, Alice Cinemas The short film night […]
Join WIFT for an enlightening exploration through the lens of women in camera. Join these talented women, Cinematographers Tammy Williams, and Nani Conforte with 1st AC Kirsten Green, Moderated by Managing Director of FAT Lighting, Tracey Cochrane. Opportunities and challenges for women cinematographers. Their thoughts of the evolving landscape of cinematography and the avenues for […]
Our next Writers Room for 2024 will be in Auckland led by award winning writer & director Mia Maramara . The topic of focus for this Writer's Room will be: Choosing what idea to take to script. As always there will also be opportunities for personal writing time and to have discussions. A light lunch and snacks […]
When a young woman has a chance meeting with an old school friend, she must consider what it means to truly connect with someone, no matter the circumstances of their reunion. ReUnion is a short film that invites us to examine what we believe to be normal about relationships. Nothing in the world of ReUnion […]
A young Filipina living in New Zealand discovers her father’s dark past after her journalist ex-lover is murdered, and must choose between loyalty to her family or risking it all for justice. Static Noises delves into the detachment experienced by Filipinos living abroad, challenging the prevailing notion that personal comfort suffices as they are shielded […]
Write Room 2025 launches with the panel discussion "Screenwriting Partnerships", featuring 2 different screenwriting partnerships: emerging team Amelia Addis and Ebed Pohl who are the 2024 residents on the Write Room programme, and established filmmakers Rob and Duncan Sarkies who have collaborated on numerous projects including Scarfies and Two Little Boys. This is also a […]
Brooke Benton (Writer, Director) and Kate Goodwin's (Producer) The Chair was amongst 12 films shortlisted for Kōpere Hou Fresh Shorts, but unfortunately wasn’t one of the three films selected to be funded. We received feedback that it’s shoot-ready. The Chair is a 14-minute comedy drama based on a true story about Steph, a self-sabotaging yo-pro […]
What Once Was is an LGBTQ+ coming of age short film being made by a group of young queer film students here in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa. We want to contribute to the growing pool of queer media by creating a story that is personal, authentic and wholeheartedly kiwi. After returning to her childhood farmhouse, Abigail […]
Join us for a one-day workshop with writer/director and Professor Welby Ings (Punch) on how to write an impactful short film. Topics covered include pitching your idea, what elements make a story, understanding your story idea’s impact on budget and production, and being flexible and responsive to the dynamics of your story as they develop. […]
Script to Screen is presenting a 1-day adult scriptwriting workshop in Kerikeri. This is a rare opportunity for local story tellers to work with renowned writer, director and author, Michael Bennett (The Gone, In Dark Places). The morning will be spent delving into character, story structure, key moments and writing fundamentals and then in the […]
FUTURE VISION brings together the best of Australian and international storytellers and commissioners currently working in the worlds of premium television drama and narrative comedy. The first two days of this global television summit are closed-door and invite-only sessions, but tickets are available for July 17, which is a wider industry conference on courage in […]
An Oscar® qualifying international documentary festival, Doc Edge is poised to become a major cultural event in the Asia Pacific region showcasing the best films and immersive projects from New Zealand and around the world. The 19th edition in Christchurch, Auckland, Wellington, and Nationwide online from 19 June to 31 July 2024. Nationwide / Online […]
After a failed suicide attempt, a man finds himself stuck in a hospital room with a terminally ill child, where he is forced to reconsider his perspective on life and must decide whether to live or continue down his suicidal path. Writer-director Caleb Aiono's Goners is an action packed drama short film that aims to […]
Haunted by disturbing visions that his fiancée, Lily may be a werewolf, Mike struggles to express his fears to their therapist, Dr. Silverman. Despite the advice from his therapist and Mike’s own efforts to forget about his irrational fears, Lily constantly does things in their everyday life that further affirm them. Eventually leading to a […]
Chiaroscuro is a student-led psychological thriller short film that celebrates storytelling's power to unite. Our team consists of a diverse crew of filmmakers from varied cultural backgrounds, and is led by Māori, Bosnian, Samoan, and Nuien, offering unique perspectives on themes such as envy, jealousy, and the female gaze. We strive to acknowledge the insight […]
Funny Business is a joyful queer short film about friendship, being a young creative trying to make a living, and prioritising the fun in life through the changes and challenges we face. Through her best friend, her highschool crush, and a business team bonding clown workshop, Aroha must choose between her party clown passions and […]
Entry submission for the 7th NZCS Awards will be open from 10th June to the 21st July. Registration must have been completed, media submission form and media must be received by that date. All the info. NZCS Cinematography Awards will be on the 26th October 2024 at the Pullman Hotel, Auckland
