The festival runs 17 October - 5 November across several venues. Visit the website for full info.
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Join NYWIFT for our inaugural Masterclass Series: Writing for Television with critically-acclaimed writer Amy Fox. Powerful television can shape hearts, change minds, and expand worldviews with memorable characters and riveting plots. You have your story idea – but how can you translate it to the screen? This series of three masterclasses focuses on building the […] From ‘Looney Tunes’ to ‘Lunatics’, Terror-Fi 2023 sees the festival’s best and most diverse line-up yet! This year’s programme has been carefully curated to include award-winning and audience favourite genre films from festivals like Sundance, SXSW, Fantasia, Toronto, Sitges, and Fantastic Fest… with some incredible hidden gems and two retro classics thrown in for good […] You do not have to nominate someone in each category, but you can if you like. If you don't have a nominee for a particular category, please just skip to the next one. NOTE: You can come back and edit your responses later provided you use the same device. The Award categories are: South Pacific […]
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We have an opportunity for Pacific Islands Screen artists who are applying for the Kōpere Hou Fresh Shorts 2023 Fund to attend our Drop-in session on Monday 30th October. Each session will provide 30-45mins with experienced Filmmakers who can provide guidance on your application. We have limited sessions available between 5:15pm - 8:30pm, so be […] |
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Every November, the entire global film industry converges in Santa Monica for the American Film Market. AFM is the premier film acquisition, development and networking event where more than $1 Billion in distribution and film financing deals are closed each year on completed films and those in every stage of development. More business-oriented than any […] Māoriland exists to uplift the perspective and stories of Indigenous peoples. Māoriland considers film, video, digital and interactive media work and artwork (all mediums) made by Indigenous creatives. To be eligible for your work to be presented or displayed by Māoriland, an Indigenous creative must be credited in a key role such as director, producer […]
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Watch Out! They Get You While You're Sleeping! When health official Elizabeth Driscoll (Brooke Adams) notices that her lover has become strangely distant, this sets in train a series of shocking discoveries that sees both her and colleague Matthew Bennell (Donald Sutherland) fleeing for their lives to the sound of ear-piercing alien screams. Remakes of […]
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The Australian Feature Film Forum is for everyone in the business of making, distributing or exhibiting and investing in Australian feature films.
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It's time for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and opportunity to catch up with everyone. With a couple of challenging years of lockdowns, weather events, writer and actor strikes, funding reviews and a stalled public broadcasting merger, and now a change in government, it is a great time to get involved and help steer the […] |
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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.
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Date: Thursday 02 Nov 2023 Location: Park Road Post Production, 141 Park Road, Miramar, Wellington Time: 5:30 - 8:30pm 5:30-6:00pm Welcome drinks and food (come hungry!) 6:00 pm-7:00 pm Remote Collaboration live demonstration with Chicago, Toronto & Colombia During this live presentation you'll see how to work remotely with any kind of timed-based media, covering […]
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We have assembled some top notch VFX professionals for the evening. Tobias Wolters, VFX Supervisor and VFX Producers Max Serges and Will Reece who will all be joining us to talk about the evolution of the VFX production department, interdepartmental collaboration and onset workflows including emerging technologies. We welcome local screen industry, VFX academic staff […] Join us down the rabbit hole for the NZ premiere of Night Freaks, a multi genre mashup musical. During the COVID pandemic ordinary citizens Jules and Lucy are abducted by grey aliens, taken onboard a UFO where they’re given a message of hope for the world in these fractured times. Back on earth, both Jules […] |
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Spend a day with Pip Hall (One Lane Bridge, Jonah, Why Does Love?) as she guides participants through her process when developing story ideas for TV series. Throughout the day Pip will look at character and character function, theme and story engine as well as constructing an outstanding pilot script and pitch document. This workshop will be craft […] |
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The NZ Web Fest runs online 5-13 November. Register here (it's free!) to enjoy the podcast, shorts and series selections. This year's awards for NZ finalists run in-person in Auckland on Sunday 12 November. |
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Kōpere Hou – Fresh Shorts identifies and nurtures the next generation of New Zealand filmmakers. Script to Screen is working in partnership with NZFC to deliver the Kōpere Hou – Fresh Shorts programme. |
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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NZWG Seed and Seed Advanced grants offer support for scripts to which the writer(s) hold the rights. 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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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. […] |
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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 […] |
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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. 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 […]
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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 […] |
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The Untitled Sports Team Horror Film is currently crowdfunding on Boosted, until 20 November. Crowdfunding campaign for Miryam Jacobi's short thriller, closing 20 Nov 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 […] |
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Crowdfunding campaign for Sam Pay's dark comedy short, closing 21 Nov |
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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. |
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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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 […] 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 […]
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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 […]
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For our official TUV launch event, we'll have a panel talking about Screen Sector issues and solutions for the next Government. Discussion will focus on what the (new/next) Government means for post-production film workers in New Zealand, and for the broader screen sector. Industry representatives will discuss the most pressing issues for New Zealand’s post-production sector, such as the SIWA and available work, and challenge how the next Government can […] |
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When: Friday 1 December Time: 4pm - 8pm Where: Cargo at Gantley's, Arthurs Point, Queenstown How to get there: Parking is available both on site and on street. Or, via local bus 2 - Arrowtown to Arthurs Point stopping 100m from the venue. This is a chance to bring the local film community together to […] MDGA Xmas! 6pm Friday, December 1st Morningside Tavern Come along and celebrate the end of the year with some fellow motioneers. For all those freelancers who don't get a Xmas do, here it is. |
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This two-day, instructor-led, hands-on Bootcamp is designed to introduce you to the emerging world of Virtual Production Filmmaking using Unreal Engine 5. During 6 hours of intensive training, we take a deep dive into real-time tools included in Unreal Engine 5 with a view of Virtual Production Cinematography.
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Doc Edge screening of the film 'Into the Spotlight' (USA, 2023) followed by a Q&A with director Thaddeus D. Matula. About the film A heartfelt story of how a script, a stage, and a theatre programme composed of adults with disabilities celebrate their creativity, explore life’s complexities, and empower a community, in their own words […]
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In this practical seminar 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.
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Doc Edge screening of the film 'Into the Spotlight' (USA, 2023) followed by a Q&A with director Thaddeus D. Matula. About the film A heartfelt story of how a script, a stage, and a theatre programme composed of adults with disabilities celebrate their creativity, explore life’s complexities, and empower a community, in their own words […]
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