Join Script to Screen and the New Zealand Film Commission for a live webinar on Thursday 22 September 2022 at 5:30pm – 6:30pm. You will hear about what’s needed to apply for Whiringa Tauatahi – Stage One of Kōpere Hou – Fresh Shorts to give you a complete overview of the application process and guide you through the selection criteria.
Register for the webinar in advance, and submit a question to help shape the discussion. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions during the webinar or you can email freshshorts@script-to-screen.co.nz.
Image from Fetch directed by Sam Gill, 2021
Kōpere Hou – Fresh Shorts is now open for Whiringa Tauatahi – Stage One applications. Applications are made via the Kōpere Hou – Fresh Shorts Funding Portal which is open until 1:00pm, 10 October 2022.
The full criteria and requirements for the assessment of both Whiringa Tuatahi – Stage One and Whiringa Tuarua – Stage Two can be found on our website. Any enquiries can be directed to Emma Mortimer the Script to Screen Kōpere Hou – Fresh Shorts Programme Manager: freshshorts@script-to-screen.co.nz
If you are unable to join the discussion live, the Webinar will be available for you to refer to afterwards on Script to Screen’s YouTube and Facebook page.
KEY DATES
WHIRINGA TUATAHI – STAGE ONE
APPLICATIONS OPENED: 9 September (Apply via Kōpere Hou – Fresh Shorts Portal)
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 1pm, Monday 10 October 2022
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SHORTLISTED TEAMS: Week commencing 21 November 2022
WHIRINGA TUARUA – STAGE TWO
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 1pm, Wedensday 11 January 2023
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FUNDED TEAMS: Mid February 2023
DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP DATES: 18-19 March 2023
MENTORSHIPS: 18 March to 21 April 2023