Cantabrians, this one is in your neck of the woods! Have you ever wondered how to start a career writing for film or television? Three highly accomplished and successful writers will share their stories about the pathways they took to a career in the screen industry. Hear about the discoveries they made along the way, difficulties they encountered, and how they overcame obstacles to establish successful screenwriting careers.
This is a rare opportunity to hear from Briar Grace-Smith (Cousins, Rurangi, Strength of Water), Shoshana McCallum (Madam Mom, Inside, Head High) and Michael Bennett (The Gone, In Dark Places, Matariki), three of New Zealand’s most prominent writers for the screen all together for one evening. Jackie Dennis, Executive Director of Script to Screen, will moderate the TALK.
Friday 11 August 2023
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - TALK
Screen CanterburyNZ Office
ChristchurchNZ - BNZ Centre, Level 3, 101 Cashel Street
For access to the venue, there is a lane off Cashel St Mall between Michael Hill & Spark. Lifts are on the left.
Wheelchair access is available.
$5.75 (incl. GST) for sales via EventBrite to secure your seat.
7:15 pm - 8:15 pm - Optional socialising
After the TALK we will move to the Kaiser Brew Garden for socialising with other attendees. Script to Screen will provide pizza, buy your own drinks.