Wednesday
12
Mar
2025
TAKE THE REEL INTO YOUR OWN HANDS - SELF DISTRIBUTION WELLINGTON

TAKE THE REEL INTO YOUR OWN HANDS - SELF DISTRIBUTION WELLINGTON

Posted Tuesday 04 Mar 2025

In an ever-evolving screen industry, self-distribution is becoming an empowering - sometimes the only - option for filmmakers. This WIFT NZ workshop brings you producers who have successfully self-distributed both scripted and documentary films.  It can be done!!

Hear firsthand insights on navigating festival strategies, securing theatrical and digital releases, building engaged audiences and making self-distribution work for your project. 

Whether you're looking for alternatives to traditional distribution or keen to learn from those who have done it, this session will be packed with practical advice and real-world experiences.

Jane Mahoney - Maurice & I - co-producer and co-director
Maurice and I 
celebrates Sir Miles Warren and Maurice Mahoney’s hugely influential architectural partnership, and their legacy that was all but lost in the devastating Christchurch earthquakes. 

James Partridge - The Turn of the Screw - Executive Producer
An actor arrives at a Wellington theatre one night, after being thrown into a dress rehearsal for ghost story The Turn of the Screw. Soon she starts to fear that she is being haunted for real.

Cass Avery - The Girl on the Bridge - Producer
The Girl on the Bridge
follows 22-year-old Jazz Thornton, suicide survivor and mental health advocate, as she shares the story of the loss of her close friend Jess. 

Robin Laing- Poppy - Producer
Poppy A young woman with Down syndrome refuses to be defined by disability and takes control of her own life. Her ambition to become a motor mechanic

Moderated by Jasmin McSweeney - Head of Sales and Acquisitions (NZ) for Melbourne based Australian distributor Umbrella Entertainment and the New Zealand producer for Sanctuary Pictures, the production arm of Umbrella Entertainment.

FREE FOR WIFT MEMBERS

$20 NON MEMBERS - Ticket includes drinks and nibbles

SECURE YOUR TICKETS HERE

Date: Wednesday 12 Mar 2025
Location: Wētā Workshop Group Space, 129 Park Road, Miramar, Wellington 6022, New Zealand
Time: 6.00PM

Wednesday
12
Mar
2025

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Wednesday 02 Apr 2025

Cue The Music - Licensing & Supervision for Screen Auckland

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

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.

BOOK YOUR SPACE FOR THIS WONDERFUL WORKSHOP HERE

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.

PLEASE NOTE THERE IS ONLY A CASH BAR AT THIS VENUE! NO FREE DRINKS!  BUT WE WILL BE PROVIDING NIBBLES!

BOOK YOUR TICKET HERE 

Wednesday 09 Apr 2025

Cue The Music - Licensing & Supervision for Screen Wellington

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

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