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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
The New Zealand Television Awards recognises excellence in television and honours the special skills and unique talents of the companies and individuals who create, produce, and perform in television programmes in New Zealand. The Awards are open to linear, subscription and digital broadcast platforms.
Te Māngai Pāho and Irirangi Te Motu | NZ On Air have joined forces to support the Māori media sector and work collectively to improve the outcomes of the Maihi Karauna, the Crown’s strategy for Māori language revitalisation. We are now calling for proposals for a Reo Māori Content Co-Fund and invite applicants creating high-end, […]
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 […]
FilmicFest launched four years ago as a way to inspire a whole new generation of filmmakers to create and share their vision - via mobile phone filmmaking. There has never been a better opportunity to empower the voices of emerging and established indie filmmakers.
Since its creation, FIFO has become a regional event that fosters a dialogue between the islands and territories of Oceania, providing an unparalleled window into the region! It is dedicated to showcasing Oceanian cinema and filmmakers on a global scale. An annual meeting with the Pacific held in Tahiti. A must in our country, our […]
THE CLIMATE CANARY is a 90 minute feature documentary about three remarkable women and their scientific work in Antarctica, due for release in 2024, and we need your help! Help us reach our STRETCH GOAL to make our animation sing! We've just managed to raise the funds we need to get into the edit suite […]
Boosted campaign for Tanya Wheeler's short. It is about a Victim and her Killer, but aims to subvert the audience's expectations. This is an ambitious project that requires 7-8 days of shooting, plus a number of complex locations and transport. All donors will get their names in the credits of this short film, which will […]
We are embarking on a journey to engage with 365 remarkable artists, each contributing their distinctive voice to the cultural landscape of Aotearoa. Our endeavour is simple yet profound: to capture the essence of New Zealand's contemporary art scene through 365 artist interviews. Each artist we feature adds a unique brushstroke to the vibrant canvas […]
'Road to Tea Party' is a mini-documentary series filmed and edited by Jack Robinson and Daniel Davy focusing on the life of rising Neosoul musician and University of Canterbury student Tusekah. This documentary follows Tusekah leading up to her first big stage performance at UCSA's Tea Party Festival was held on the 21st of October […]
Morgana O’Reilly's Stories About My Body is a solo show, seeking support to be turned into a film. Sitting somewhere in the wonderland of stand-up comedy, spoken word and storytelling, Stories About My Body has moved audiences to laughter and tears everywhere it’s toured. Since its first emergence into the world in March 2022, it’s […]
Key Considerations When Crafting Screenplays with CHATGPT Join us on Zoom for the final online event of the year! This session will be recorded if you aren't able to join us. Listen to Executive Directors Sandy Gildea (SPADA) & Alice Shearman (NZWG) discuss the tricks and traps for new players when attempting to work with […]
Doc Edge is a highly competitive festival with various award categories. As an Academy Awards® qualifying festival, the winners of the Best NZ & International Short and Feature categories will receive consideration for an Oscar in 2025.
In 2024, Doc Edge Pitch’s theme is “Truth, Impact and Reconciliation”. We are looking for New Zealand and international projects in the following formats: • Feature theatrical or TV one-off • Series (web or TV) • Immersive (VR, AR, and XR) with an accompanying short or long form documentary Selected projects will join our whanau […]