Last month, we wrapped the Southern Pilots Development Programme with an engaging online pitching session, showcasing “Stories from The Deep South.” We are immensely proud of the dedication and creativity demonstrated by our selected participants.
The teams presented their projects to an audience of 14 industry professionals, including platform representatives and leading producers. Delivered by Script to Screen in partnership with Film Otago Southland, Southern Pilots was designed specifically for screen creators based in Otago and Southland.
Among the 3 teams selected Dog Town, Devil’s Junction, and Southern Skies each project brought its unique vision while proudly calling Dunedin home.
Programmes like this allow us to shine a spotlight on the incredible talent and calibre of creatives from the South Island and other regions of Aotearoa.
For Script to Screen, it was a true privilege to host the workshop in Ōamaru, facilitating the growth of these talented teams in such a beautiful part of Aotearoa. Over the three-day workshop, participants engaged in one-on-one advisory sessions and seminars with industry speakers, furthering their development process.
Let’s continue to celebrate the remarkable work of these filmmakers and the often-unseen effort that goes into crafting screen stories. We hope to see these projects lighting up our screens in the near future!
Congratulations to the 2024 Southern Pilots cohort:
- Dogtown
Writer: Kathryn van Beek
Writer/Director: Pennie Hunt
Producer: Rebecca Rowe - Junction
Writer/Director: Emma Schranz
Producer: Kimberly Frost
- Southern Skies
Writers: Martin Kean and Vicki Lenihan
Producer Sue Marshall
Southern Pilots kaupapa was created to help creatives from Otago and Southland generate IP for local and international audiences. This will, in turn, increase activity in both regions and foster a strong creative network of screen practitioners.
The Southern Pilots development programme was made possible thanks to funding from the New Zealand Film Commission.
