Script to Screen, in partnership with Te Puna Matarau, is thrilled to reveal the teams participating in the Waitaha Canterbury Screen Story Incubator. Independent selectors chose five teams consisting of three series, a feature film, and a narrative-driven video game. Each team will engage in three workshops from July to September 2023. Throughout the programme, participants will hear invaluable insights from industry professionals and benefit from personalised guidance to refine their projects. The ultimate aim is to increase the number of screen stories created and produced in the region.

“The SCNZ Screen Production Grant has been the real catalyst to put Waitaha Canterbury front and centre with producers.  Supporting this incubator is one way we are looking to develop more stories from and about the region. We are grateful for the support the initiative has received from NZFC and NZOA.” Petrina D’Rozario, Manager Screen CanterburyNZ

Jackie Dennis, Executive Director of Script to Screen and also from Otautahi, says, “The selected projects are exciting. They include a love letter to rock music culture and the trans community, an animated family adventure, a recluse living in the Southern Alps, and two comedies – a feature set in 1975 and a series that unfolds on a road trip. We have advisors travelling from Sydney and all over New Zealand to give each team exactly what they need to craft outstanding stories”.

Congratulations to the following teams:
(pictured left to right)

• Awa and the Whenua (TV Series)
  Amber Marie Naveira (W/P)
  Victor Naveira (W/D)
• Caroline  (Feature Film)
  Amanda Jenkins (P)
  Fiona McKenzie  (W/D)
• Echo Peak (Narrative Video Game)
  Nate Tamblyn (W/D/De)
  Thomas Barrer (W/D/De)
  Sean Lewis (P)
  Armouros Cadear (De)
• This is CHK (TV Series)
  Hannah Herchenbach (W)
  Jadwiga Green (W)
• We don’t know how lucky we are (TV Series)
  Kate Prior (W/P)
  Byron Coll (W)

W- Writer D-Director P-Producer De-Designer

READ MORE ABOUT THE APPLICANTS HERE

Script to Screen, in collaboration with Te Puna Matarau, is delighted to open this new initiative, developed especially for screen creatives in Waitaha Canterbury wanting to advance their careers.

We are seeking applications from originators of feature films, TV series, and narrative driven video games. The programme is suitable for emerging and mid-career practitioners. To be eligible, applicants must have a strong connection with the Waitaha Canterbury region and have a project viable for production.

Four projects will be selected, and their originators will attend three one-day workshops held July to September 2023. Creative teams will receive personalised advice to develop their project and hear from experienced industry practitioners chosen to meet the needs of the teams.

The purpose of this programme is to support the development of IP in the region and support creators to get their work closer to funding and production. Participants will increase their contacts in the industry and connect with other creators.
Te Puna Matarau is a new organisation formed by and for Waitaha Canterbury screen practitioners.

Applications open: 15 March
Applications close: 1pm, 19 April
Workshop dates:  1 July, 12 August, and 9 September 2023

Note:  All workshop expenses are covered other than the participants getting to the workshop venue in Christchurch.

Script to Screen, in collaboration with Te Puna Matarau, has developed this new initiative for screen creatives in Waitaha Canterbury wanting to advance their career.  

We are seeking applications from originators of feature films, TV series, and narrative driven video games. The programme is suitable for emerging and mid-career practitioners. To be eligible, applicants must have a strong connection with the Waitaha Canterbury region.

Four projects will be selected, and their originators will attend three one-day workshops held July to September 2023. Creative teams will receive personalised advice to develop their project, and hear from experienced industry practitioners chosen to meet the needs of the teams.

The purpose of this programme is to support the development of IP in the region and support creators to get their work closer to funding and production. Participants will increase their contacts in the industry and connect with other creators.

Submission Requirements:

Who is eligible?

• Teams (1-4 people made up of writers, directors, producers, game designers, game writers) with a project in development who are able to demonstrate that their project is at the right stage for support and is viable for production. The owner of the IP and all writers must attend all workshops.
• Applicants must have a strong connection with Waitaha Canterbury
• Permanent New Zealand residents or New Zealand citizens currently residing in Aotearoa

What you’ll need to submit:

For Feature Film:

• A PDF document of up to 10 pages, with the following information:

1. 1. Logline
   2. Synopsis
   3. Genre
   4. Why this story
   5. Team members short screen biography/s
   6. Images to support your application

• The first 10 pages of your script
• A link to a team member’s prior work

For TV Series:

• A PDF document of up to 10 pages, with the following information:

1. 1. Logline/Plot summary
   2. Synopsis
   3. Genre
   4. Style, Tone & World
   5. Why this story
   6. Team members short screen biography/s
   7. Images to support your application

• The first 10 pages of your pilot episode
• A link to a team member’s prior work

For narrative driven Video Games:

• A PDF document of up to 15 pages, with the following information:
  1. One sentence description
  2. Synopsis of story
  3. Summary of characters
  4. Narrative design
  5. Core loop / Game play summary
  6. Images (e.g. concept art, mood board)
  7. Team members short biography/s

   

Key Dates:

Applications opened: 15 March 2023
Applications closed: 1pm, 19 April 2023

Participant Announcement: week commencing 29 May

Workshop dates:

• 1 July 2023
• 12 August 2023
• 9 September 2023