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This is the FINAL Creative Power workshop of 2025 and is your last chance to learn more about your rights as a writer, director, editor and/or performer and how to build sustainable careers in the screen industry.

This is more than a workshop – it’s a chance to connect, learn, and be part of the…

Many have heard the news that we lost another loved member of our film community, Anthony Nevison. Ant was a talented sound recordist and mixer, a creative musician, and a kind, generous person.
 
The Screen Guild paid tribute to Ant:

"He was always available to give advice on music, surfing, golf and life - he…

Australia’s premier forum and marketplace for documentary and factual storytelling - the Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC) - has launched its theme and first confirmed guests for AIDC 2026, taking place 2-5 March at ACMI in Melbourne / Narrm, and followed by an online international marketplace 11-12 March.

In 2026, AIDC foregrounds the solidarity and…

Tis the Season, and Film Otago Southland is teaming up with Southern Filmmakers Collective and the Screen Guild to host a Queenstown festive gathering for the local film community!

DETAILS:

When: Friday, 5 December 2025

Time: 5pm - 8pm

Where: Gantley's Tavern, 172 Arthurs Point Road, Arthurs Point, Queenstown

What: Platters for snacking and your…

NZ On Air has officially launched a new YouTube hub for Kiwi kids’ content - KIDOGO and KIDOGO Junior – two new channels which provide another way to find wonderful local children’s content.

These channels were created to address the growing discoverability problem for local children’s content. The latest Where Are The Audiences Children’s Media…

A new film screening is set to highlight a bold chapter in Aotearoa’s cinematic history -  showcasing short films from talented Black creatives living in New Zealand. The collection reflects the rich tapestry of African and Caribbean experiences and creativity within Aotearoa’s growing arts scene.

Obsidian & Seen: Black Films in Aotearoa is an 80-minute…

A day of celebration for new kiwi filmmakers! 

The Day One New Filmmaker Awards 2025 will be held at the Academy Cinemas in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland on Saturday November 29th.

This will be a whole day of celebrating young filmmakers through an awards ceremony and a screening of short films. The day will be split…

TE PUNA MATARAU proudly presents the Canterbury Short Film Spotlight!  This is a celebration of locally made short films, documentaries and music videos for 2024/2025.

EVENT DETAILS:

Wednesday | November 26

6:00 PM

Bernhardt - Lumiere Cinema

26 Rolleston Avenue Christchurch 

Doors Open 5pm :

Networking in the Bijou Bar Lumiere Cinemas 5-6pm

Drink (1x)…

Year in Review 2024-2025

Each year NZ On Air is required to report to Parliament on their activities and achievements as a crown entity. This is done through their Annual Report.

This year, with new instructions from Government, the Annual Report is a very simple word document. But because they are a cultural entity, responsible…

It’s just under three weeks until the 30th Spada Conference, with screen sector discussions, presentations, and networking opportunities across Thursday 20 and Friday 21 November. 

Spada is delighted to share more detailed information about speakers and sessions for this year’s anniversary event at The Pullman Hotel in Auckland - and don’t miss the two opportunities…

Content London has published its full agenda, which is set to showcase opportunity across the global entertainment business, with more than 200 speakers in 80 sessions over four days.

You can view the agenda by CLICKING HERE.

This year’s event will continue to focus on how delegates can navigate, survive and thrive in The New…