The first cohort of students have begun the first steps in gaining the industry first qualification, the National Certificate in Screen Industry Craft Skills!
With over 100 applications, 64 students have been selected to work with top industry leaders to learn key applied skills then transferring that knowledge to a workplace setting with paid learning on the upcoming feature film ‘Holy Days’.
Local production house Firefly Films, led by WIFT members Emma Slade, Roxi Bull, and Victoria Dabbs, whose recent productions include feature films Bookworm and Uproar will facilitate the workplace learning. We want to acknowledge and congratulate these women who have collaborated in creating a tangible training ground for aspiring film practitioners.
Victoria Dabbs, co-founder of SHARE THE KNOWLEDGE says, “We were blown away by the calibre of applications and are thrilled to welcome the first cohort of students to Ōtautahi. We can't wait to watch them develop their skills across this programme."
Kahurangi Toi Ātea is a partnership with Screen Industry training experts Share the Knowledge and leading educational provider in Māori Performing Arts, Te Wānanga Whare Tapere O Takitimu, in partnership with Toi Mai Workforce Development Council and with support from Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage.