Spada is proud to open nominations for the 2026 Vincent Burke Scholarship, which aims to support the next generation of New Zealand producers by providing an annual grant of$5,000 to assist the advancement of their projects, companies, or careers. 2026 marks the second year this scholarship is offered with the inaugural 2025 Vincent Burke Scholarship […]
Forget everything you think you know about awards ceremonies. Yes, we're celebrating incredible women across our industry. From emerging talents to legends who've shaped New Zealand screen. But this is no stuffy gala… You walk into the stunning St Matthew-in-the-City, welcome drink in hand. The room is buzzing. MC Kate Rodger brings the laughs and […]
Join us in Queenstown for a relaxed evening with cinematographer Dave Cameron NZCS ACS, as he talks through his work on the TV series A Remarkable Place To Die. In a rare opportunity, the producers have generously allowed us to host this event on the actual set at The Remarkables Studio. Dave will walk through […]
Where We Come From: The Writers’ Journey brings together practitioners, academics and critics to reflect on the role of film and television in helping us understand ourselves and each other. Each city in the series (Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland) will feature a different line-up of panellists, highlighting the unique heritage of our storytellers. Screenwriters shape […]
MĀORILAND CHARITABLE TRUST OPERATES FROM THE MĀORILAND HUB IN ŌTAKI, A CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN MĀORI AND INDIGENOUS SCREEN AND CREATIVE ARTS. Māoriland is a Māori-led organisation grounded in a holistic, kaupapa Māori worldview. We believe in the power of the arts to uplift, connect, and transform lives. We deliver a year-round ecosystem of events […]
Strengthening Governance in the Creative Sector event Experienced creative sector governors are invited by Auckland Council and Te Taumata Toi-a-Iwi to join Strengthening Governance in the Creative Sector. If you are ready to take your leadership to the next level, this programme is an opportunity to refresh, learn, grow, and connect. It is designed to […]
Submissions are open for Doc Edge Pitch 2026 — New Zealand’s premier platform for developing and showcasing new documentary projects. Doc Edge is seeking compelling factual projects (shorts, features, and series) in development, production or rough-cut stage. Selected teams will pitch to international and local decision makers and receive mentoring, industry access, and networking opportunities […]