We’ve been getting a few calls from people who are worried that the Big Screen Symposium will be cancelled. As of today, (13 March 2020) Big Screen Symposium 2020 is…
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The New Zealand Film Commission will deliver a presentation on Friday afternoon and New Zealand On Air will present on Saturday morning. Have your finger on the pulse and be…
This is a rare opportunity to hear from acclaimed production designer Grant Major. Grant’s work on The Lord of the Rings trilogy and King Kong earned him multiple Oscar and BAFTA…
Join us to hear from LA-based filmmaker Arielle Kilker, who recently developed, produced, co-directed and edited the awe-inspiring Netflix “mega-hit” Cheer. The six-part documentary series unveils the demanding world of competitive…
At the Big Screen Symposium 2020, Ant Timpson will discuss the decisions made during script development, casting, directing as well as the marketing of Come to Daddy and the steps taken to ensure…
We are pleased to announce Ant Timpson will be joining us at this year’s Big Screen Symposium! Founder of The Incredibly Strange Film Festival now part of NZIFF, and the annual 48HOURS…
1. CONNECT WITH YOUR PEOPLE AND FEEL THE POWER OF THE COMMUNITY After eight years, community spirit is still at the heart of the Big Screen Symposium. Use the event…
Our theme for 2020 is Transforming Culture. It is about the transformative power of story, and the transformation of our industry through technological advances. Culture informs our stories, they are…
Big Screen Symposium wouldn’t be possible without support from our incredible sponsors. Thank you to our returning Event Partners; New Zealand Film Commission, NZ On Air, Screen Auckland, Stage and Screen, AUT and Images and Sound. This…
The earlybird gets the worm! Secure your earlybird tickets to #BigScreen2020 now. Earlybird sales end midnight, 31 Jan 2020 or until sold out. Don’t forget, our wonderful event partner Stage and Screen are…
Thanks to our wonderful event partner Stage and Screen, we are excited to offer Big Screen Symposium delegates a special accommodation rate at selected Auckland Hotels. For an accurate quote please contact travis.harris@stageandscreen.co.nz or…
We are delighted to announce the 2020 WIFT NZ Awards will take place at the ASB Waterfront Theatre on Thursday 2 April – the evening before Big Screen Symposium 2020. The…
Missed out on a 2018 session? Feel regret? Head to our Big Screen Symposium podcast channel where you will find 14 newly released BSS Podcasts! Revisit Wanuri Kahui’s uplifting keynote…
Get in quick to secure your earlybird tickets as they are limited! Earlybird period ends midnight, 31 Jan 2020 or until sold out. Plus, Laybuy option available via iTICKET – 6 weekly…
We hope you found it inspiring and thought-provoking. Check out all these great photos from the event! A special thank to our event partners, session sponsors, official supporters and supporting…
The Big Screen Symposium event app, hosted via ShowGizmo, brings everything you need to know about the BSS into one easy to access location. The app allows you to scroll…
Big Screen Symposium 2018 is delighted to be able to bring you our Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage who also happens to be the Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Jacinda Ardern….
CLOSE-UP SESSIONS WITH: TIM WHITE, WARWICK THORNTON, BRIAR GRACE-SMITH AND BRITA MCVEIGH Made possible thanks to South Pacific Pictures. These special Close Up sessions are practical interactive workshops or intimate…
Whether it’s small screen or big screen, comedy is truly tricky to get right but at its best is distinctive and hilarious. Four writers who got it right in 2018…
Director/writer Dustin Feneley and producer Desray Armstrong share the story of their bold and critically acclaimed debut feature, STRAY. Their case study will focus largely on how they financed the film through private investment,…
