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Horror film Talk To Me is a break out success, premiering at Sundance 2023 which prompted a bidding war for the distribution rights. It has gone on to achieve gross...

Keynote Addresses: Stepping Into the Unknown Closing out the first day of BSS is the 2024 keynotes. This is an exploration of our theme Stepping into the Unknown through the...

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...

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...

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...

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...