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!

SECURE YOUR SEATS HERE

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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Wednesday 12 Nov 2025

Co-Productions: An In-Depth Dive with the NZFC

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Navigate the world of international co-productions with confidence. New Zealand has 18 official co-production agreements globally, with another on the horizon. But what do these agreements actually mean for filmmakers?

This comprehensive presentation demystifies the concept of co-production and the 18 co-production arrangements, breaking down the practical benefits and requirements of official co-productions versus unofficial co-productions. You'll gain clarity on how these agreements work, which opportunities could align with your project, and how to leverage them effectively.

Delivered by: Co-Production & Incentives and Funding kaimahi

With extensive experience overseeing New Zealand's co-production landscape, they will share insider knowledge on international co-production.

Following the workshop, the NZFC team will offer virtual one-on-one sessions for filmmakers who want to discuss their specific projects and explore potential co-production pathways. You will be able to sign up for these at the workshop.

- NEW DATE: Wednesday 12th November
- Time: 6pm-7:30pm
- Location: St Columba Centre, 40 Vermont Street Ponsonby, Auckland

Free for WIFT & Ngā Aho Whakaari members, $20 for non-members. Drinks & nibbles provided.

Special thanks to the New Zealand Film Commission and Ngā Aho Whakaari for supporting this event.

 

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Wednesday 12 Nov 2025

(Wellington) Framing The Film: The Unit Stills-Producer Collaboration

Framing the Film: The Unit Stills Photographer-Producer Collaboration

Brought to you by the New Zealand Film Commission, Sony New Zealand, WIFT & Topic Rentals

Great stills don't just happen. They require planning, collaboration, and understanding their value from day one.

Publicity stills are how you sell your film. They're also a contractual requirement for funders, yet they're often an afterthought in pre-production. This session explores how to approach unit stills strategically: building them into your budget and schedule, meeting funder requirements with high-quality imagery, and creating a collaborative process that delivers compelling promotional assets.

Join us for an insight into the crucial relationship between unit stills photographers and producers, featuring Matt Grace (Pike River, Time Bandits, The Rings of Power) and Vicky Pope (Producer, Pike River, Went Up the Hill, Savage).

Matt and Vicky will share how they approached unit stills on productions (including working together on Pike River and Savage), to capture outstanding stills that served both the creative vision and the practical demands of distribution and publicity.

Whether you're a producer planning your next project or a photographer looking to work in unit stills, this is an opportunity to understand what makes this collaboration work.

Date: Wednesday 12th November
Time: 6pm-8pm
Venue: Wētā Workshop Group Space, 129 Park Road, Miramar, Wellington

Free for WIFT members, $20 for non-members
Drinks & nibbles provided

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