Tuesday
05
Jul
2022
Cannes Debrief - Wellington

Cannes Debrief - Wellington

Posted Monday 04 Jul 2022

It's been a while thanks to the pandemic but finally New Zealand producers were able to reconnect in-person with the international industry at Cannes.

Our panel will be discussing what about the Festival has changed in this Covid-world, who was there, what movies are being made and who is making them. They'll also discuss who would benefit from attending the Festival, whether it is still relevant, and give pointers on how to 'read' a meeting.

They'll share their highlights and lowlights, and so much more!

Come along to this workshop for a debrief from our very experienced panel.

Moderator:

Robin Laing, producer (Poppy, The Heart Dances - The Journey of The Piano: The Ballet, The Vintner's Luck)

Panel:

  • Catherine Fitzgerald, Producer Blueskin Films (Bellbird, One Thousand Ropes)
  • Chris Payne, Head of International Relations, New Zealand Film Commission
  • Hayley Weston, Film Festival and Marketing Executive, New Zealand Film Commission.
  • Tim Hamilton, winner Best Edit for Zero Gravity at the Tik Tok Short Film Festival*.

*TikTok had an official partnership with the Cannes Film Festival this year.

WIFT members free; non members $15 cash; includes drinks and nibbles.

Date: Tuesday 05 July 2022
Location: Taia Studios, 4 Bay Rd, Kilbirnie, Wellington
Time: 6pm networking for 6:30pm start

 

Date: Tuesday 05 Jul 2022
Location: Taia Studios, 4 Bay Rd, Kilbirnie, Wellington
Time: 6pm drinks for a 6:30pm start

Tuesday
05
Jul
2022

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Combined Guilds Xmas Party (Christchurch)

Combined Guilds Xmas Parties 2025 – Ōtautahi 

It’s been another interesting year for Aotearoa’s screen industry, now it’s time to reflect, raise a glass, and celebrate together!

Join the writers, directors, editors, actors, stunties, crew, producers, postproduction and VFX magicians and all the screen creators who keep the cameras rolling and the stories flowing.

The Combined Guilds Xmas Parties are your chance to reconnect with old friends, meet new collaborators, and enjoy a well-earned festive catch-up with good people who get it.

What’s included:

  • Your $10 ticket covers a bar tab and snacks
  • A warm, welcoming mix of industry whānau across all screen guilds
  • The perfect chance to unwind, swap stories, and toast to another creative year

Whether you’ve been in development, on set, in post, behind the scenes, or in front of the camera, come celebrate the people who make Aotearoa’s screen industry what it is!

Ōtautahi / Christchurch – Tuesday 9 December, 5–9pm

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https://events.humanitix.com/combined-guilds-xmas-party-christchurch

Thursday 11 Dec 2025

Combined Guilds Xmas Party (Auckland)

Combined Guilds Xmas Parties 2025 – Tāmaki Makaurau 

It’s been another interesting year for Aotearoa’s screen industry, now it’s time to reflect, raise a glass, and celebrate together!

Join the writers, directors, editors, actors, stunties, crew, producers, postproduction and VFX magicians and all the screen creators who keep the cameras rolling and the stories flowing.

The Combined Guilds Xmas Parties are your chance to reconnect with old friends, meet new collaborators, and enjoy a well-earned festive catch-up with good people who get it.

What’s included:

  • Your $10 ticket covers a bar tab and snacks
  • A warm, welcoming mix of industry whānau across all screen guilds
  • The perfect chance to unwind, swap stories, and toast to another creative year

Whether you’ve been in development, on set, in post, behind the scenes, or in front of the camera, come celebrate the people who make Aotearoa’s screen industry what it is!

Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland – Thursday 11 December, from 6pm

Venue: The Longroom, 114 Ponsonby Road, Grey Lynn

https://events.humanitix.com/combined-guilds-xmas-party-auckland

Thursday 18 Dec 2025

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Combined Guilds Xmas Parties 2025 – | Te Whanganui-a-Tara

It’s been another interesting year for Aotearoa’s screen industry, now it’s time to reflect, raise a glass, and celebrate together!

Join the writers, directors, editors, actors, stunties, crew, producers, postproduction and VFX magicians and all the screen creators who keep the cameras rolling and the stories flowing.

The Combined Guilds Xmas Parties are your chance to reconnect with old friends, meet new collaborators, and enjoy a well-earned festive catch-up with good people who get it.

What’s included:

  • Your $10 ticket covers a bar tab and snacks
  • A warm, welcoming mix of industry whānau across all screen guilds
  • The perfect chance to unwind, swap stories, and toast to another creative year

Whether you’ve been in development, on set, in post, behind the scenes, or in front of the camera, come celebrate the people who make Aotearoa’s screen industry what it is!

Te Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington – Thursday 18 December, from 6pm

Venue: Southern Cross Garden Bar & Restaurant, 39 Abel Smith Street, Te Aro

https://events.humanitix.com/combined-guilds-xmas-party-wellington

Programme is brought to you with generous support from the NZ Film Commission and Foundation North.