NZCS welcomes one its accredited members, John Toon NZCS ACS, to share his depth of experience across the topic of lighting in the world of film and television production. Join us for an illuminating event in Auckland where we'll explore the art and science of lighting. With JT as our guide, we'll dive into a myriad of topics […]
The dynamic of the Director, 1st Assistant Director (1AD), and Director of Photography (DOP) is the crux of any set and establishes the tone for the rest of the cast and crew. But what does that really look like? How do you get your team to work like a well-oiled machine? And how can you […]
The Pan-Asian Screen Collective is proud to announce the fourth iteration of Short Cuts, a development lab for scripted short films under 10 minutes in length. Designed specifically to improve Pan-Asian representation in the short film space, the development lab will invite up to nine teams in May 2024 for robust development of their projects. […]
"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 industry professional Brendan Donovan (known for "Insiders’ Guide to Happiness " and "The Hopes and Dreams […]
This weekend intensive trains actors to create believable characters and emotionally connected relationships on screen. Working in pairs with scripts, actors learn the Art of Relating, which maximises creative choices and trains actor to bring their emotional instincts to the screen.
With a call for content to become more diverse, DEGANZ has invited directors Ramon Te Wake, Max Currie and Anna Rose Duckworth to discuss their experiences on set. This half-day workshop is an opportunity to open a dialogue between filmmakers and empower and equip directors (particularly those outside LGBTQIA+ communities) to up-skill on LGBTQIA+ terms, best […]
The Directors and Editors Guild of Aotearoa New Zealand welcomes filmmakers to our Post Production Drama Lab with Annie Collins. Up to five Producer/Director/Editor teams will be selected to participate, and up to 10 observers from any of the three skills including Assistant Editors. Each team will also receive one x 1.5-hour post-lab mentoring session […]
This korero is a confusing and contradictory navigation of youth and growing up in Aotearoa. An attempt to observe and articulate the volatile complexities within our little young lives, as well as the frustration of growing up and not knowing what it means to be an adult.
Each month ShowNews presents a film at Academy Cinemas picked by a special film industry guest. For May, director Miriama Toms has chosen the classic 80s rock musical PURPLE RAIN starring Prince, also coinciding with the film's 40th anniversary. Tickets only $10! Happy Hour drinks from 7pm. Screening 8:30pm. 111 mins | Rated M (Offensive […]
You're invited to join us for an evening with a panel of accomplished cinematographers on the subject of how to build your career in cinematography. Aimed towards early-stage to mid-level DPs, our discussion will cover tried-and-tested strategies, shedding light on the pathways that lead them to success and the stumbling blocks encountered along the journey. […]
Whether you’re a seasoned filmmaker, an aspiring creator, or simply curious about cutting-edge technology and VFX join Tristan Simpson, Post Operations at The Rebel Fleet, in conversation with Aliesha Staples, founder and director of StaplesVR, and Tim Capper, Senior VFX Supervisor to explore the power of photogrammetry and cyber scanning processes. See the tech in […]
They couldn’t get along in life. Now, 22-year-old Olivia must help her mum’s ghost cross over, or she’ll be stuck with her forever. Cradle & Grave is a fantasy/comedy that delves into the complexities of mother and daughters, shifting perceptions, and death administration (aka ‘sadmin’). After 6 years in development and disruptions due to everyone's fave […]
Award winning films and documentaries set to inspire deep connection with the natural world. Online until 28 June.
If you have been a professional Cinematographer in any field for a minimum of 8 years including at least the last 3 years as an NZCS Cinematographer member, it might be time to think about NZCS Accreditation. You'll need to have reached a level of world-class visual storytelling expertise that reaches past professional competence and into the […]
This is the first year of the NZCS Still Stories Exhibition, a limited exhibition of selected still photographs captured by cinematographers; inspired by the unprecedented success of the American Cinematographer Society's "Stories in a Single Frame" exhibition, which showcased some truly remarkable images. This exhibition brings a special challenge for cinematographers — to distil a powerful […]
Welcome to the HOME project. A social experiment that morphed into an art project that then got made into a short documentary called HOME. "The activism in my art and the art in my activism is ignited. Tihei Mauri Ora!" HOME tells the story of Teiti. A Mana Wahine born in the late 60's. Well […]
The tenth edition of NZ Web Fest runs in November. Submissions for the 2024 edition are open, with deadlines on 31 May, 31 July and 31 August. The fest accepts submissions of podcasts, short films, and web series, including pilots.
Share the Knowledge is proud to announce our new course, SCRIPT EDITING FOR PRODUCERS. Script Editing for Producers is a multi-day workshop that equips film producers with the essential skills to develop original and authentic screen stories. In this workshop, you will learn how to strengthen your script development skillset, how to choose screenplays and […]
