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Delivering a coherent and moving narrative experience on screen is complex no matter the medium. Many hands, many years, and many iterations are required, with clear direction carrying the narrative…

This talk discusses a brief survey of the types of machine learning commonly referred to as AI (Artificial Intelligence), and by using real-world examples, the intersections with our creative artists…

Hear from three leading screenwriters as they talk about their approach and explore each other's methods on the craft of writing for film and series. From that first idea being…

❤️ SNEAK PREVIEWS ARE BACK 👀 HAVE YOU GOT YOUR TICKET? BSS attendees will hear from the directors of seven soon-to-be-released New Zealand films, and watch a sneak preview. GRAFTED…

NZ On Air wants to encourage more New Zealand music in screen content and has recently begun funding specifically for this outcome. Head of Music Teresa Patterson hosts a conversation…

Hear how three friends Adam King, Alan Morrison and Rowan Bettjeman came together to create a ground breaking YouTube sensation. Through clever curation, an outstanding creative team and an infectious enthusiasm…

Lulu Wang is a writer and director of both feature films and series drama, and also showrunner on her most recent work Expats. We are delighted to welcome Lulu to…

Case Study: Equity and Inclusion with Miles From Nowhere NZ On Air is committed to serving the many audiences enshrined in its mandate and those representing the changing face of…

We’re delighted to announce that journalist Verity Johnson will MC this year’s Big Screen Symposium.  Writer, media personality, TV presenter & MC Verity Johnson is Stuff’s most widely read weekly…

Looking for something to watch? Look through some of our speakers' latest and greatest work and where to find them! The Farewell (2019) - Director/Writing Credits/Producer/Musician Comedy In this funny,…