Script to Screen Event TUES 19 APRIL, 2016, 7:30-8:30PM, THE CLASSIC,
James Griffin, Maxine Fleming and Kelly Martin discuss their experiences making "800 WORDS"
Whether it's via co-production, selling content, or promoting NZ talent, are we making the most of being neighbours with Australia? After all, at our doorstep lies a thriving industry, and a much larger audience.
In 2015, over 1.4 million Australians tuned in each week across five capital cities to watch drama series 800 WORDS. It is the first show of its kind - a TV series created and shot in NZ for an Australian network. A co-production between NZ's South Pacific Pictures and Australia's Seven Productions, the show was commissioned for prime time on Seven Network where it shot to number one viewing for Australian households. The first season has just picked up four Logie nominations (incl Most Outstanding Drama Series) and the second season is currently in production.
Join STS to hear the show's instigator, NZ writer James Griffin, writer Maxine Fleming and producer Kelly Martin (CEO, South Pacific Pictures) talk to Irene Gardener about the conception of the show, what was learnt through the writing process and the experience of making a show for one of Australia's biggest networks.
Come early for a drink and stay afterwards for a slice of pizza.
Tues 19th April, The Classic, 321 Queen Street, 7pm drinks, 7:30-8:30pm talk. $5 koha appreciated.
STS are delighted to welcome NZ on Air on board as a supporter of the Writers' Room. Thanks NZ on Air!