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What makes a story both deeply authentic and widely resonant? Join acclaimed international producers Fran Borgia (Apprentice, A Land Imagined) and Paul Garnes (Queen Sugar, Selma, Origin) in panel discussion…

We are thrilled to announce a second session with Writer Ruth Underwood at BSS 2025. Ruth’s unique perspective on screenwriting for TV is informed from her extensive time in writers'…

NZ On Air - Irirangi te Motu looks back to look forward. CE Cameron Harland and Head of Funding Amie Mills will take the audience on a journey of reflection…

Shoshana McCallum (Madam, Head High, Inside) and Briar Grace-Smith (Swift Street, Waru, Cousins) will delve into the complexities of writing for screen in Aotearoa, sharing insights into their craft, creative…

Writer/director/producer Miki Magasiva along with producers Mario Gaoa and Dan Higgins join award-winning filmmaker Stallone Vaiaoga-Ioasa for a deep dive into the making of Tinā - a powerful NZ feature…

We’re proud to welcome back acclaimed director, producer and writer Toa Fraser to the Big Screen Symposium for an exclusive masterclass exploring his dynamic approach to TV directing. Toa is…

The Māori word for land is Whenua; it is also the word for the placenta, which gives life through the umbilical cord. This session will explore three successful New Zealand TV series…

Following their recent world premiere in Sydney, we’re excited to announce that Director Robert Sarkies and Screenwriter Fiona Samuel will be joining BSS 2025 to discuss their journey of developing…

MASTERCLASS WITH SCREEN COMPOSERS TIKI TANE, ARLI LIBERMAN AND DIRECTOR MIKE JONATHAN Hear how the transcendent soundtrack within Ka Whawhai Tonu was crafted, from the creators themselves. Tiki and Arli…

BRINGING DISNEY CLASSICS INTO TE AO MĀORI When people say "There’s no audience for that”…. we say "Let us show you" Hear how Matewa Media worked with the biggest entertainment…