NIU Waves 2024 is a Development initiative created by Pacific Islands Screen Artists Inc. (PISA) and supported by Irirangi te motu NZ On Air. It has been designed by PISA from the ground up with a dedication to creating and consolidating a Pasifika approach to screen development. Niu Waves 2024 will focus on supporting THREE teams through a focused […]
Cosy up with some Danish cinema. The four award-winning short films in this collection delve into the lives of pragmatic and deeply caring Danes. Subversive animation is on display alongside the catharsis of karaoke, work-place drama, and a drug dealer seeking a starring role. Dark comedy and deep connections abound. The Danish Short Films are […]
Cosy up with some Danish cinema. The four award-winning short films in this collection delve into the lives of pragmatic and deeply caring Danes. Subversive animation is on display alongside the catharsis of karaoke, work-place drama, and a drug dealer seeking a starring role. Dark comedy and deep connections abound. The Danish Short Films are […]
Cosy up with some Danish cinema. The four award-winning short films in this collection delve into the lives of pragmatic and deeply caring Danes. Subversive animation is on display alongside the catharsis of karaoke, work-place drama, and a drug dealer seeking a starring role. Dark comedy and deep connections abound. The Danish Short Films are […]
"Borders of the Heart" is a queer romantic drama short film created by Master's Screen Production students at the University of Auckland. Written and directed by Weitong Li and produced by Ted Tang, the short film is supervised by Brendan Donovan (known for "Insiders’ Guide to Happiness " and "The Hopes and Dreams of Gazza […]
The workshop will be led by highly experienced technician and gimbal operator Jono Drew, who walks the line between the camera and grip departments and will impart his experience from 20 years in the industry making gimbals easy on set. The workshop will consist of technical presentations, hands on time, and creative discussion about how […]
Come along (PISA members only) and connect with other PISA members through a chill and unique activity - more details are coming soon. BYO & Nibbles will be provided because we are PISA. Please RSVP for catering purposes. If you haven't attended a PISA event this year, this is the one you don't want to […]
Dial in and learn - observe pairs of Kiwi actors work with Australian casting director Micaeley Gibson. If you apply for this you will automatically get an observers spot (as long as you are an Equity NZ or MEAA member). You will receive an email with the zoom link details the day before the class. […]
Dunedin City Council (DCC), through the Dunedin Film Office at Enterprise Dunedin, has launched an exciting script development opportunity for Dunedin-based filmmakers – the Dunedin Script Accelerator Grant (‘Script Grant’). View full guidelines here. We are looking for new and bold stories for both feature films and series that are clearly set in Dunedin. For […]
This is chance for six Equity NZ members to work in pairs with Australian casting director Micaeley Gibson during a zoom livestream. Micaeley will provide scripts and you will prepare as if doing an online audition. Please note: There will be other actors observing (auditing) this class. Unsuccessful applicants will be sent a Zoom link […]
Join us in Auckland for an interesting evening with international cinematographer Jeff Cutter as he unveils the secrets behind his captivating visual storytelling across a range of renowned projects. California cinematographer Jeff Cutter, currently in New Zealand to film feature film Backpack, has graciously offered his time to share his techniques behind his looks in […]
A series of speaker 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 […]
TEMPORAL is the passion project of Weston Symes and James Tweddle. We have been dreaming about creating a grounded, cassette futurism, sci-fi film following a lone spaceman on a desolate world for years; TEMPORAL is the culmination of that dream. TEMPORAL is a short film about a spaceman surviving against the odds on a distant […]
The 19th Edition will be held from 19 June to 31 July with Ōtautahi Christchurch as the hub for all things documentary, followed by Auckland, Wellington and Virtual Cinema nationwide. As an Academy Awards® qualifying international documentary festival, Doc Edge is poised to become a major cultural event in the Asia Pacific region, positioning Ōtautahi […]
We invite you to join us for a series of casual drinks across New Zealand this June! It's a perfect opportunity to unwind, catch up with fellow members, and share ideas in a relaxed atmosphere. This is for members only, but please feel free to bring a plus one who is interested in knowing more […]
Script to Screen, in partnership with Film Otago Southland, launches an exciting new development opportunity called Southern Pilots, for Otago and Southland based screen creators. Script to Screen and Film Otago Southland are looking for new and emerging filmmakers with compelling, bold series story ideas suitable for development and viable for future production. Southern Pilots offers both […]
Producers know how to make films. They are brilliant at finance plans, budgeting, location scouting, relationships with agents, distributors, sales agents, streamers, broadcasters and audiences. And they know a good story when they see one – but all too often they see scripts that are promising, but lacking key screen elements. What producers are looking […]
Now in its fourth year, Sony presents the Catchlight Film Festival to once again celebrate the best short-form filmmaking shot on Sony cameras across Australia and New Zealand. The Festival continues its mission to encourage filmmakers at all levels, from passionate amateurs to industry veterans, showcasing the exceptional talent and abilities of cinematographers and filmmakers […]
