Waitaha Canterbury Screen Story Incubator  

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?

• Teams (1-4 people made up of writers, directors, producers, game designers, game writers) with a project in development who are able to demonstrate that their project is at the right stage for support and is viable for production. The owner of the IP and all writers must attend all workshops.
• Applicants must have a strong connection with Waitaha Canterbury
• Permanent New Zealand residents or New Zealand citizens currently residing in Aotearoa

What you’ll need to submit:

For Feature Film:

• A PDF document of up to 10 pages, with the following information:

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

• The first 10 pages of your script
• A link to a team member’s prior work

For TV Series:

• A PDF document of up to 10 pages, with the following information:

1. 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

• The first 10 pages of your pilot episode
• A link to a team member’s prior work

For narrative driven Video Games:

• A PDF document of up to 15 pages, with the following information:
  1. One sentence description
  2. Synopsis of story
  3. Summary of characters
  4. Narrative design
  5. Core loop / Game play summary
  6. Images (e.g. concept art, mood board)
  7. Team members short biography/s

   

Key Dates:

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

Participant Announcement: week commencing 29 May

Workshop dates:

• 1 July 2023
• 12 August 2023
• 9 September 2023