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)

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


READ MORE ABOUT THE APPLICANTS HERE


Te Puna Matarau

Te Puna Matarau is an incorporated society created by Canterbury-based screen professionals to build, support, and advocate for the growth of the screen industry in Waitaha Canterbury. They have partnered with Script to Screen to deliver the Waitaha Canterbury Screen Story Incubator for the purpose of developing and producing projects that will ultimately be made in the region. For more information contact info@tepunamatarau.co.nz

Waitaha Canterbury Screen Story Incubator is made possible thanks to funding from
Screen CanterburyNZNew Zealand Film Commission and NZ on Air.

 

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.


Waitaha Canterbury Screen Story Incubator is made possible thanks to funding from the
New Zealand Film Commission
NZ on Air and Screen Canterbury.
                               

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?

 

 

What you’ll need to submit:

 

For Feature Film:

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

For TV Series:

    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

For narrative driven Video Games:


Key Dates:


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

Participant Announcement: week commencing 29 May

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