Wednesday
09
Apr
2025
Cue The Music - Licensing & Supervision for Screen Wellington

Cue The Music - Licensing & Supervision for Screen Wellington

Posted Tuesday 18 Mar 2025

CUE THE MUSIC WELLINGTON!  With thanks to CONCORD ANZ Ltd!

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This workshop offers an in-depth exploration of music licensing in film, designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge and tools to navigate the complexities of copyright, licensing, and music placement.

From understanding the fundamentals of Publishing & Master Recording Copyrights to learning how to identify copyright owners and secure the right licenses, participants will gain practical insights into the entire process.

The workshop also covers key aspects like budgeting for music licensing, requesting quotes, engaging composers, and working with music supervisors.

Whether you’re a filmmakerproducer, or music professional, this session will provide the skills needed to successfully integrate music into your film projects while staying compliant and within budget.

This workshop will be hosted by Pennie Black and Aminé Ramer.

Pennie Black is the NZ Director of Concord ANZ Music Publishing (formerly Native Tongue Music Publishing). Concord is the world’s leading independent music company. The Company supports more than 125,000 artists and songwriters whose works are licensed, marketed, and performed globally. Concord's growing catalogue of 1.3 million songs, compositions, sound recordings, films, plays, and musicals is one of the most impactful and culturally relevant collections of creative rights in history. Locally Pennie works with a diverse roster of local songwriters, including Sir Dave Dobbyn, Don McGlashan, Marlon Williams, Gin Wigmore, Tom Scott, Haz Beats, Liz Stokes, Reb Fountain, Vera Ellen, and Jess B; and composers Plan 9, David Long and Lachlan Anderson. 

As a music supervisor and consultant, Amine Ramer has influenced the sound and mood of feature films, documentaries and award-winning television series for over 15 years. Amine founded States of Sound in 2005 which handles music supervision for independent films, documentaries, television and more. SOS works on projects from mainstream to smaller passion projects with a focus on finding undiscovered musical gems from around the world. Amine is a board member on the Guild of Music Supervisors and lives between LA & Auckland, NZ. Her keen sensibility to create a visceral experience by connecting sight with sound along with an in-depth understanding of music rights and how to navigate the clearance process.

BOOK YOUR SPACE FOR THIS AMAZING EVENT HERE

Date: Wednesday 09 Apr 2025
Location: 129 Park Road, Miramar
Time: 6.00pm

Wednesday
09
Apr
2025

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FREE FOR WIFT MEMBERS!!!!!!!

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Join the VFX Guild and National Academy of Screen Arts | Massey University for a unique evening unpacking how VP is being used on the ground in New Zealand—what’s working, what’s not, and where we go next.

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Two expert panels featuring directors, DOPs, VFX producers and supervisors, gaffers, animators and more

Panel 1: Indie Features in VP Moderated by Sharon Lark, VFX Producer → Featuring Jonathan King (Director, Black Sheep), Charlie Tait (VFX Supervisor, Wētā FX)

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Schedule:
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6:00 PM – Networking (nibbles provided, cash bar), VP Studio Tours
7:00 PM – Panels begin
9:00 PM – After Party @ Havana Bar

Tickets:

Free for WIFT MEMBERS, VFXG members and Massey University students/staff
$25 Non-VFXG Members | $10 Non-member Students

Old Museum Building, Entrance D, Top of Tory Street, Wellington Virtual Production Stage

RSVP Required!!!!!!  PLEASE REGISTER HERE

Tuesday 29 Jul 2025

Wāhine at Cannes: Insights from the International Stage - AUCKLAND

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Wift wāhine. One iconic festival. A global perspective.

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Fresh from the Croisette, join us as three Aotearoa screen professionals share their experiences from the 2025 Cannes Film Festival — the people they met, the trends they spotted, and what it all means for our industry back home. From red carpet reflections to the real talk behind closed doors, this is your insider’s guide to the state of the international screen sector, as seen through the eyes of wāhine in the room.

Jasmin McSweeney
An Industry Award for Excellence recipient and an NZOM for services to film, Jasmin was previously the head of marketing at the NZFC, and now Head of Sales & Acquisitions NZ at Umbrella.  She leads the company’s expansion in Aotearoa and overseeing deals across theatrical, VOD, home entertainment, and streaming.

Morgan Leigh Stewart
Morgan is a producer, production human, and screen industry professional with over 10 years experience across film, social media, content creation, event producing, project development, and management. She has worked across a variety of budgets and projects from feature films, short films, TV series, web series, music videos, creative installations, events and festivals to commercials.

Emma Slade
 Emma Slade, owner of New Zealand-based Firefly Films, is a prolific producer known for her diverse slate and collaborations with dynamic filmmakers. Her recent work includes Bookworm (starring Elijah Wood), which won the Audience Award at Fantasia 2024, and two upcoming films in post-production: Holy Days and Lomu. Past successes include Uproar, Mister Organ (NZ’s top-grossing 2022 documentary, now on Netflix), Nude Tuesday, The Justice of Bunny King, and Come to Daddy. Her earlier films include The Changeover (Venice Film Festival), the China/NZ co-production Into the Rainbow and the Brazilian/NZ feature LITTLE SECRET, which was nominated as Brazil’s Oscar entry for Best Foreign Film 2017.

Sharon Menzies
A preeminent figure within the film industry, Sharon has experience at the highest levels across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, and has been financing cashflow solutions in film and television for producers for over 25 years. Sharon's newest venture, Hinterland, is the culmination of her experience, focusing on providing tailored and producer-friendly financing solutions for independent and creative producers in New Zealand and Australia, with unparalleled local rebate knowledge. Prior to Hinterland, Sharon is most well known for her role in building Fulcrum Media Finance. During her tenure she provided over AUD $750 million in lending on over 450 projects without a single default.

 

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Wednesday 30 Jul 2025

Wāhine at Cannes: Insights from the International Stage - WELLINGTON

Wāhine at Cannes: Insights from the International Stage

Three wāhine. One iconic festival. A global perspective.

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Fresh from the Croisette, join us as three Aotearoa screen professionals share their experiences from the 2025 Cannes Film Festival — the people they met, the trends they spotted, and what it all means for our industry back home. From red carpet reflections to the real talk behind closed doors, this is your insider’s guide to the state of the international screen sector, as seen through the eyes of wāhine in the room.

Jasmin McSweeney
An Industry Award for Excellence recipient and an NZOM for services to film, Jasmin was previously the head of marketing at the NZFC, and now Head of Sales & Acquisitions NZ at Umbrella.  She leads the company’s expansion in Aotearoa and overseeing deals across theatrical, VOD, home entertainment, and streaming.

Rouzie Hassanova
Rouzie is a creative leader with extensive experience in international film financing, development, production and post-production. While in London, she worked for the renowned post-production company Prime Focus, and the international sales agents HanWay Films and Mister Smith Entertainment. Since moving to New Zealand with her Kiwi husband, she has worked in Development at Great Southern TV, the New Zealand Film Commission, Libertine Pictures. Currently at The Sweetshop Entertainment, Rouzie played an integral part in financing Mārama by Taratoa Stappard, while developing their content slate.

Rosie Hole
Rosie brings over 15 years in film and TV, from Universal Pictures UK to the NZ Film Commission. Now at Hinterland, she supports producers through funding routes and distribution strategy.

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