SCRIPT TO SCREEN presents
Script Development Workshops for DDN Creatives
Te Tari Tuhi Kupu a Whakaahua Script to Screen, is proud to be piloting a new community programme of Script Development Workshops.
In partnership with the Screenrights Cultural Fund, this bespoke programme of workshops will upskill Deaf, Disabled and Neuro Diverse (DDN) creatives in Aotearoa, NZ, to create innovative and compelling screen stories for TV, Film and online platforms.
This programme places creatives unique perspectives at the heart of their story development, helping them to create and develop authentic work that resonates with audiences.
These workshops have been designed to support this underserved and underrepresented group of creative talent, helping to uplift them and their stories, and creating pathways for progression in the screen sector in Aotearoa, NZ.
Script to Screen looks forward to working with the community on the final planning and design of the programme before inviting applications from participants.
A huge mihi (thanks) to the Screenrights Cultural Fund for supporting this important work, we can’t wait to get started.
Register your interest for the DDN Workshops here: https://form.jotform.com/Script_to_Screen_NZ/register-your-interest-DDN-workshop
Script Development Workshops for DDN Creatives
Activity: A programme designed to upskill Deaf, Disabled, and Neuro Diverse (DDN) creatives in innovative screen storytelling. Co-created with DDN artists and organisations, the programme supports participants in utilising their unique perspectives in story development, aiming to break down barriers for their progression in the New Zealand screen sector. The programme will feature script development workshops for emerging DDN creatives held in various centres across NZ.
These workshops will cover fundamentals of screen storytelling, including character development, conflict creation, scripting, dialogue writing, and genre exploration, and are open to those developing short films, TV, digital series, and feature films (excluding documentaries).
A key objective is to reduce barriers to progression, with a final online pitch session, for those participants who want to, with invited New Zealand screen industry decision-makers. As Script to Screen alumni, participants also receive ongoing support through the STS awhi programme as well support to attend STS events likes Big Screen Symposium.
Location: Various centres (tbc) across New Zealand.
Check out the other initiatives supported by Screenrights here: https://www.screenrights.org/screenrights-announces-300k-funding-for-six-initiatives-supported-by-2025-cultural-fund/
Script Development Workshops for Deaf, Disabled and Neuro Diverse creatives is made possible through our partnership with the Screenrights Cultural Fund.
