In this acclaimed Robert Altman drama, the lives of numerous people in the Tennessee capital intersect in unpredictable ways. Delbert Reese (Ned Beatty) is a lawyer and political organizer who is having difficulties in his marriage to Linnea (Lily Tomlin), a gospel vocalist. Other performers heavily featured in this renowned ensemble production include country singers […]
It's that time again already and you are cordially invited to join us at the annual: Combined Guild's Christmas Party! ? 'Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to celebrate than to gather together for Christmas drinks and nibbles and share events of our last year! - Nibbles will be provided on […]
Smiler Grogan, a recently released convict, crashes his car on California State Route 74. With his dying breath, Grogan tells a group of motorists who stop to help him about $350,000 (equivalent to $3,483,261 in 2023) buried in Santa Rosita State Park under "a big W." Failing to negotiate a satisfactory way to split the […]
Mental Health First Aid is the help provided to a person who is; developing a mental health challenge, experiencing a worsening of a mental health challenge, or in a mental health crisis. Become a Mental Health First Aider with this 2 x day FREE course in Wellington & Auckland - learn skills to support your […]
The NZCS is excited to kick off our 2025 Professional Development Program with a Masterclass in Auckland with our President, internationally respected DP Aaron Morton NZCS, who is around for a short time before he heads to the USA to prep a project. In association with the NZCS Major National Sponsor, Xytech Lighting Rentals, Aaron […]
Mental Health First Aid is the help provided to a person who is; developing a mental health challenge, experiencing a worsening of a mental health challenge, or in a mental health crisis. Become a Mental Health First Aider with this 2 x day FREE course in Wellington & Auckland – learn skills to support your […]
Script to Screen in collaboration with Film Queenstown Lakes presents Screenwriting: What Producers Need to Know a two day workshop delivered by renowned Australian script editor/EP/creative producer Claire Dobbin. Getting to work with Claire Dobbin is a rare opportunity for those committed to investing in themselves, their creativity, and their future as screen story tellers. […]
VALUE YOUR WORTH with former Chief Executive of The Ministry for Women Dr Jo Cribb and Theresa Healey on Saturday 22 February, 2025 Ever struggled to negotiate a contract? Ready to polish those skills? Been talked over in a meeting? (PROBABLY!) Feel undervalued? (DEFINITELY!) Hate conflict? (DON'T WE ALL?) This workshop is ideal to build […]
This month writer Clinton Phillips has chosen Terry Gilliam's 1985 classic visionary Orwellian fantasy, dark comedy, that's filled with strange, imaginative visuals. The film won 2 BAFTA's - Best Production Design and Special Effects. And it was nominated for 2 Oscars - Best Writing and best Art Direction. Directed by Terry Gilliam Starring Michael Palin, […]
Join Script to Screen for a special screening of the Australian box office hit film Runt, followed by a conversation with Director John Sheedy and STS Executive Director Dale Corlett. This is a family friendly movie and for less than the cost of a coffee each, we encourage you to bring your family to the […]
In an ever-evolving screen industry, self-distribution is becoming an empowering - sometimes the only - option for filmmakers. This WIFT NZ workshop brings you producers who have successfully self-distributed both scripted and documentary films. It can be done!! Jane Mahoney - Maurice & I Cass Avery - The Girl on the Bridge with Jasmin McSweeney […]
Since 2016, New Zealand's very own International Fraud Film Festival has shone a light on the importance of fighting fraud. The overall objective of the festival is to raise awareness of fraud in NZ and contribute to the fight against it by providing a forum for productive discussion and collaboration between public and private sector […]
Lights, Camera, Geek Out! Rob Marsh NZCS & Niki Winer Talk SONY’s Venice 18 Mar 2025 6:00 PM Join us in Auckland for an exciting, hands-on event with DP Rob Marsh NZCS and 1st Assistant Camera Niki Winer, as they share their experience, tips, and tricks for using SONY’s Venice Camera. We’re proud to share […]
ScreenSafe's Professional Respect Training Project was developed to support WORKSAFE's health & safety guidelines around harassment. The course will address predominately sexual harassment and also includes bullying, harassment, definitions, disclosures, and respectful behaviours in the workplace. Be a part of this screen sector culture change and help make the sector a safe environment for everyone. […]
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 […]
