South Auckland Short Film Workshop

Posted Tuesday 24 Oct 2023

South Auckland Short Film Workshop

Calling all aspiring filmmakers, storytellers and creatives! Want to learn how to use the power of cinema to tell your stories?

The South Auckland Short Film Workshop is a two-day workshop, held over two weekends that covers how to turn an idea into a short film. Whether you’re new to filmmaking or have some experience, we are calling everyone who aspires to tell their stories on the screen to come and learn what it takes to bring your story to life.

Over two successive Saturdays, experienced filmmakers will guide you through the principles of how to write a short film, the role of the director, what it takes to get your short film off the ground and what’s needed to pitch to funders and collaborators. Speakers include Marina Alofagia McCartney (Milk & Honey, Vai), Nikki Si’ulepa (Same But Different, Mā, Snow in Paradise) and Vea Mafile’o (The Panthers, For My Father's Kingdom). 

Who it is for: New and emerging creatives 17+ from any industry who have an interest in short filmmaking.

When: Sat 18 November and Sat 25 November 2023 (9am-5pm each day)

Where: Friendship House, 20 Putney Way, Manukau CBD, Auckland 2104

Wheelchair access is available. If you require special assistance, please let Script To Screen know. 

Cost: General Admission $12.50 (inc GST + BF) Tickets via Humanitix

What to Bring: Pen and paper. Coffee, tea and snacks provided. You can bring lunch with you or there are many places to buy lunch in the immediate vicinity.

Participants from this workshop with a connection to South Auckland are encouraged to apply for Script to Screen’s South Shorts 2023 Mentorship Programme when applications open in February.

Click here  (and scroll down) to read more abut the speakers