Wednesday
31
May
2023
In Conversation with Robin Scholes

In Conversation with Robin Scholes

Posted Monday 24 Apr 2023

Robin Scholes (Once Were Warriors, Mister Pip) is one of New Zealand’s most experienced producers, pioneering a sustainable career in the screen industry. NZFC Board Member and Producer Sandra Kailahi will talk with Robin about her successful career as a creative collaborator and producer for some of Aotearoa’s most well-known filmmakers such as Lee Tamahori and Andrew Adamson. 

Some of the topics and questions they will explore are:

  • What is the key to developing a long-lasting creative relationship with a director?
  • How has Robin nurtured a sustainable career in what can sometimes be an unpredictable industry?
  • What is her process for deciding which projects to develop?
  • What is the most challenging thing about being a woman at the top of her producing game?
  • How can filmmakers create a sustainable business? 
  • What is next for Robin Scholes?

RSVP essential to office@wiftnz.org.nz

WIFT NZ members FREE, non-members $15 cash at the door (includes wine and nibbles).

Date: Wednesday 31 May 2023
Location: Click Studios, 525 Rosebank Rd, Avondale
Time: 6pm drinks for a 6:30pm start

Wednesday
31
May
2023

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Wednesday 19 Aug 2026

NZ On Air - In Person (Christchurch)

NZ ON AIR – in person!

Join us in Christchurch for an informative session with Kelly Davis, Associate Head of Funding at NZ On Air. Moderated by WIFT Executive Director, Patricia Watson, we will explore the current funding strategy following on from NZ On Air ‘s newly published direction for the next four years, in their Statement of Intent, and the plans for the coming financial year.

We will delve into details too e.g. Identifying your audience – do you know who will want to watch your programme? What are some of the common funding application downfalls? Where are the opportunities? What is Te Pae Matarau, The Everyone Project Aotearoa, and how will it serve the wider screen sector?

Mostly, it's time in the room with one of our main funders. It's a chance to ask the questions a form never lets you ask.
Come along to connect, have a wine, and be informed.

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Free for WIFT Members, $20 for non-members. Drinks & Nibbles Provided.

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