Sat 4th Aug & Sun 5th Aug 2018.
Samoa House Studio, 20 Beresford Square, Auckland
Here’s a fantastic opportunity to learn from IIML screenwriting teacher Ken Duncum.
This one and a half day course on writing a feature film looks at strategies for Coming up with a Cinematic Concept, growing Captivating Characters, locating the Core of your story and establishing your personal Connection to it.
Over the course of the weekend, Ken Duncum will coach and cajole you through a process of developing your own film idea, giving you tips for finding and building a story that resonates.
Don’t miss this interactive and practical workshop that will help you navigate through the complexities of writing a feature film.
Who it is for: Emerging to established screenwriters
When: Saturday 9.30am-4:30pm & Sunday 10:00am-1:00pm
Where: Samoa House, 20 Beresford Square, Auckland CBD
Cost: General Admission $80.50 (incl. GST) or Student $51.75 (incl. GST) bring your student card on the day if you purchased a student ticket. Tickets available via Eventbrite
What to Bring: Pen and paper, and some participants may want to bring their lunch
Morning and afternoon tea will be provided. If you don’t bring lunch, there are many cafes in the area.
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th August, 2018
Te Whaea: National Dance & Drama Centre, 11 Hutchison Road, Newtown, Wellington
Script to Screen presents a weekend workshop for the storytelling and filmmaking community. It is designed to deepen and clarify your approach to working in a group or as a team. If you have a project at any stage of development this process will change how you work TOGETHER.
The two day process will focus on the core tenets of innovative collaboration. A robust progression of exercises will lead the participants through an exploration of internal and external listening, the power of feedback and the clarity required when goal setting. The workshop will involve both group and individual exercises. A notepad and paper are required! Come alone or with your collaborators. This is an opportunity to professionally develop yourself.
Brita McVeigh’s working methodology has, since 2005, contributed to the development and production of more than 140 feature film, short film, television and theatre projects in New Zealand and Australia. She occupies a unique place in the storytelling industry, working in the space between Story Consultant, Acting Coach and Directing Coach. Brita began her consulting career collaborating closely with Taika Waititi (THOR) on his films Eagle vs Shark and Boy. Most recently Brita worked alongside Cate Shortland (BLACK WIDOW), on the development of her 8-part episodic project, The Monaro. Brita has adapted the essence of her working methodology into an ongoing workshop series. Focusing on empathy, embodied listening and authentic expression, Acting for Humans has been attended by more than 800 creative professionals, both actors and non-actors, in New Zealand and Australia. Entire creative teams have attended her workshop, in order to deepen the connection between collaborators. Brita also helms acting and storytelling workshops for communities and teams inside the corporate culture.
Date: Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th August, 2018
Time: Saturday 9.30am – 4:30pm, Sunday 10am – 4pm
Venue: Te Whaea: National Dance & Drama Centre, 11 Hutchison Road, Newtown, Wellington
Cost: $24 plus booking fee. Tickets available via Eventbrite. Workshop is limited to 50 attendees.
What to Bring: Pen and Paper. Some participants may want to bring their lunch. Morning and afternoon tea will be provided. If you don’t bring lunch it’s a short walk to cafes in the area.
Thank you to Te Whaea: National Dance & Drama Centre for hosting us in their wonderful space.
This workshop was made possible with the support from the Creative Communities Scheme.
1:45 – 6:15pm Tuesday 24 July
City Conference Centre, WA Building – AUT City Campus, 55 Wellesley St E, Auckland.
comedy | crime | drama | mystery | romance
Here’s a unique opportunity to hear from the five international advisors travelling to New Zealand for Script to Screen’s first ever Episodic Lab. We are delighted to present this special event, open to anyone interested in writing and producing episodic television.
Our international advisors are a mix of episodic television creators, showrunners, story producers, executive producers and writers – often playing more than one of these roles during their years of experience. They have worked on a broad range of programmes from the drama of BORGEN to the comedy of BEAVIS AND BUTTHEAD.
Over three sessions you will hear about what’s happening with episodic television in the countries our advisors are working in – Denmark, United States and Australia – and will get information about process on shows they have worked on.
Script to Screen is proud to present:
Schedule
1:45 – 3:15 Session 1: Across the Tasman: Developing Episodic TV with Debbie Lee, Jacquelin Perske and Kirsty Fisher. Moderator Johanna Smith
3:15-3:45 Afternoon Tea
3:45-5:00 Session two: Den dobbelte historie: The Double Story Jeppe Gjervig Gram in conversation with Chris Dudman
5:00-6:15 Session three: Writing Comedy Chris Marcil in conversation with Jesse Griffin
6:15-7:15 Cash Bar will be open for those who would like to stay for a drink afterwards
Seats are limited, so don’t hesitate to buy tickets!
Cost: $40 (+ GST) with afternoon tea provided
Tickets: Register and pay via EventBrite
Date: Tuesday 24 July
Time: 1:45pm – 6:15pm
Venue:City Conference Centre, WA Building – AUT City Campus, 55 Wellesley St E, Auckland.
The Episodic Lab Aotearoa is made possible thanks to generous support from NZ on Air, Lightbox, New Zealand Film Commission and Images & Sound.
A special thank you to our event sponsor AUT- Auckland University of Technology
Script to Screen brings you Kath Shelper the award winning Australian producer behind ground breaking projects including feature SAMSON & DELILAH (Warwick Thornton), documentary feature TENDER (Lynette Wallworth) and television series BLACK COMEDY.
Not all projects fit neatly into a development or dramatic structure that can slip stream through traditional funding bodies. Many projects can’t be locked down straight away and need to be free to follow an organic process that is true to the filmmakers, and the story.
Kath Shelper talks to Philippa Campbell (TOP OF THE LAKE) about how she has shepherded projects for the screen through unconventional paths, enabling talented writers and directors to find their voice and their audience.
After the Talk, stay and have pizza on Script to Screen.
6:30 – 7:30pm: Talk
7:30 – 8:30pm: Cash bar & socialising with fellow filmmakers
$5 Koha (for those who can afford it)
Script to Screen talks are made possible thanks to generous support from The New Zealand Film Commission, Foundation North, White Studios and Images & Sound.
6pm Thursday 12 April
Basement Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, Auckland
Following a full house in Wellington, Script to Screen brings Stallone Vaiaoga-Ioasa’s Talk to his home town.
In 2016 Stallone Vaiaoga-Ioasa (aka S.Q.S.), released THREE WISE COUSINS which took just under $1million at the NZ Box Office and went on to a successful Australian, USA and Pacific release. Passionate about telling NZ Pasifika stories, in January this year he released his second feature film HIBISCUS & RUTHLESS.
Join Stallone as he talks about the process of making his two self-funded films and the uphill battle of self-distribution. Stallone examines his journey as a first time filmmaker, what he learned along the way, what he would do differently, and his decision to stick to the self-funded route a second time – for better or for worse.
After the Talk, stay and have pizza on Script to Screen.
6 – 7pm: Talk
7 – 8pm: Cash bar & socialising with fellow filmmakers
$5 Koha for those who can afford it
Thank you to Auckland Council for their on going support.
6pm Tuesday 27 March
Te Auaha Cinema, 65 Dixon St, Te Aro, Wellington
In 2016 Stallone Vaiaoga-Ioasa (aka S.Q.S.), released THREE WISE COUSINS which took just under $1million at the NZ Box Office and went on to a successful Australian, USA and Pacific release. Passionate about telling NZ Pasifika stories, in January this year he released his second feature film HIBISCUS & RUTHLESS.
Join Stallone as he talks about the process of making his two self-funded films and the uphill battle of self-distribution. Stallone examines his journey as a first time filmmaker, what he learned along the way, what he would do differently, and his decision to stick to the self-funded route a second time – for better or for worse.
After the Talk, stay and have pizza on Script to Screen.
6 – 7pm: Talk
7 – 8pm: Cash bar & socialising with fellow filmmakers
$5 Koha for those who can afford it
Script to Screen presents a one-day screenwriting workshop for both emerging and experienced filmmakers of Christchurch.
What Do You Want?: screenwriter, playwright and novelist Duncan Sarkies leads a workshop on character objectives: how an understanding of what your character wants and the obstacles that get in their way can be used to generate ideas for your film. The day will be interactive with fun practical exercises to help you explore the power of motivated characters. (Bring a pen and some paper and limber up your writing hand and your brain.)
Date: Saturday 17 March
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Venue:150 Madras St, Christchurch. NZ Broadcasting School, Ara Institute of Canterbury
Cost: $20. Please bring cash on the day. Morning and afternoon tea will be provided but you will need to bring your own lunch.
Registration: Places are limited so please register
This workshop was made possible with the support from the Christchurch Creative Communities Scheme.
Reading a script is easy. Assessing a script and giving useable feedback is a skill.
Most scripts are in development for years, evolving through many drafts. A great script assessment delves into the heart of the what the draft needs and useful notes will excite the writer about the next evolution of the story.
This Talk will discuss what to consider with character, structure, story, dialogue, tone and dramatic premise and how best to communicate that to the writer.
If you are part of a development team join us to hear about the fundamentals of assessing and writing notes that will improve the next draft of your project. Christina Milligan, Brendan Donovan and Dianne Taylor are script assessors and script writers with a wealth of hands on experience and expertise to share.
5:45 for 6pm start, Thursday 15 February
The Basement, Lower Greys Ave, Auckland
Koha $5 for those who can afford it
Stay afterwards for pizza
If you have a feature film you want to package and finance in 2018, don’t end the year without hearing about developments at international film markets in 2017.
The New Zealand Film Commission assists producers to travel to key international markets where they can advance the packaging and financing of their film projects. Producers who were the recipients of the NZFC PITA Fund have generously agreed to share the knowledge they gained at market.
Join this discussion about global film packaging and financing trends.
AUCKLAND
Monday 4 December at 4.00 – 5.30pm
Studio One, 1 Ponsonby Road, Grey Lynn
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WELLINGTON
Wednesday 13 December at 4.00 – 5.30pm
Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision, 84 Taranaki Street, Te Aro
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Script to Screen presents a one-day feature film writing workshop for emerging filmmakers of Wellington.
What Do You Want?: Screenwriter, playwright and novelist Duncan Sarkies leads a morning workshop on character objectives: how an understanding of what your character wants and the obstacles that get in their way can be used to generate ideas for your story.
Collaborative Practice: Esteemed filmmaker Gaylene Preston discusses creating a workable framework for each individual project. She’ll talk about managing the perils and pitfalls of working in such an inherently collaborative medium from the outset, including establishing clarity around ownership, ensuring you’re making the same project, and a team’s creative process.
Writing, re-writing, re-writing: Screenwriter Nick Ward shares his secrets to writing a screenplay that engages the reader and reads professionally. Come and hear how to inspire producers, avoid the common pitfalls and deal with the tough realities of getting your story to the big screen.
Date: Saturday 11 November
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Venue: The Vogelmorn Bowling Club, 93 Mornington Rd, Brooklyn, Wellington
Cost: $20. Please bring cash on the day. Morning and afternoon tea will be provided. Please bring lunch with you.
Please register your attendance here: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/wellington-screenwriting-workshop-2017-tickets-39466639782
*Image taken from RUBY & RATA. DIR: Gaylene Preston
This workshop was made possible with the support from the Creative Communities Scheme.