Accessibility Matters The Access Coordinator is an emerging below-the-line crew position that is becoming globally standardised within the screen industry to ensure access and inclusion for deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent...
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Mana Whenua: Navigating Māori concepts in western contexts This discussion between Piripi Curtis, Te Kohe Tuhaka, Angela Cudd and Tihini Grant will delve into the diverse strategies employed by Māori producers...
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New Zealand Film Commission CEO Annie Murray reports an exciting run of local theatrical releases and the continued success of Te Puna Kairangi Premium Funded series here and offshore. The...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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❤️ 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Looking for something to watch? Look through some of our speakers' latest and greatest work and where to find them! Lulu WangJames Napier RobertsonAnousha ZharkeshShane RangiViva La Dirt LeagueAhmed Osman...
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Case Study: Job Sharing This session will provide insight into how job-sharing works and key considerations for production companies, producers, and job-sharers. Jonathon Dutton from Screen Well Australia will present...
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Directing Masterclass with James Napier Robertson Over the last ten years, James Napier Robertson has emerged as one of New Zealand’s most successful filmmakers. In this 60-minute Masterclass, he will delve...
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In the spirit of Coopetition - Taking An ‘NZ Inc’ Approach to a Well-Functioning Screen Industry The eleven regional film offices (RFOs) around the country might be seen as competitors,...
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VOLUNTEER AT BSS2024 Expressions of interest to volunteer at the BSS are now open! Volunteering is a great way to gain valuable experience and learn more about how large events...
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Alexander Swords presents: Diverse Storytelling Patterns Story needs change and there are many ways that change can happen both onscreen and in the audience. Narrative design can give us an...
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Masterclass with Anousha Zarkesh: Establishing a great relationship with your Casting Director Hear from renowned Casting Director Anousha Zarkesh, an influential creative force in the Australian screen industry. Anousha will...
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EARLYBIRD TICKETS EXTENDED GET YOUR TICKET NOW We hear some of you are only just getting back to work and thinking about the year ahead, or are just catching up...
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