What's the "Drama" with "Vertical"? (Christchurch)
Posted Wednesday 03 Jun 2026
What's the 'Drama' with 'Vertical'?
Are there opportunities for vertical microdramas in NZ?
The vertical microdrama format has taken the world by storm. Short, punchy, shot for mobile, and built for binge-watching, it's generated extraordinary revenue in markets like China and is quietly gaining ground here in Aotearoa. But what is it? Where do we…
In Conversation With: Ngila Dickson
Posted Monday 08 Jun 2026
Few people in the screen industry have shaped the way we see a story quite like Ngila Dickson.
Not only is she a winner of an Academy Award and BAFTA, she is one of New Zealand's most celebrated screen artists, Ngila's work spans some of the most iconic films ever made. From the sweeping grandeur…
Creative Matchmaking/Speed dating (Auckland)
Posted Thursday 04 Jun 2026
The best creative partnerships work a lot like relationships.
They're built on trust and shared values.
Strong foundations don't happen overnight, and definitely not in the week before a funding deadline.
The goal is to start conversations worth continuing. Whether you've got a project in development, you're a producer wanting to meet new voices, or…
