Filmmaker Talks
Learn more about making short films in these moderated discussions with three top short filmmakers. In Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
Auckland Filmmaker Talk
Learn more about making short films in this moderated discussion with three top short filmmakers. Hear candid stories from their experiences. Watch their short films as part of the event. Have the opportunity to ask questions and meet others interested in filmmaking.
Speakers & films screenings:
Peter Hansen, director of Stag Hunt
Amelia Hapsari, director of Acung Memlih Bersuara (Acung Decides to Speak Up)
Jeremy Leatinu'u, director of Te Whakawhitinga
Moderator: Jack Nicol - Show Me Shorts Film Festival
When: 12:00–1:45 pm, Sunday 8 October
Tickets: this event is only available to Industry Day pass holders
Rating: M - Violence & offensive language
Wellington Filmmaker Talk, presented by Wellington UNESCO Creative City of Film
Learn more about making short films in this moderated discussion with three top short filmmakers. Hear candid stories from their experiences. Watch their short films as part of the event. Have the opportunity to ask questions and meet others interested in filmmaking.
Speakers & films screenings:
Jaimee Poipoi, director of Star Sailors
Celia Jaspers, director of The Polycees
Mark Papalii, director of Mako
Moderator: Jack Nicol - Show Me Shorts Film Festival
When: 6:00–7:30 pm, Tuesday 17 October
Where: Light House Cuba, 29 Wigan Street, Te Aro, Wellington
Tickets: $19.50 / $14.50 from www.lighthousecinema.co.nz
Rating: PG - Violence
Christchurch Filmmaker Talk
Learn more about making short films in this moderated discussion with three top short filmmakers. Hear candid stories from their experiences. Watch their short films as part of the event. Have the opportunity to ask questions and meet others interested in filmmaking.
After the talk, stick around and have a drink and some nibbles on behalf of Christchurch's newly formed local screen association, Te Puna Matarau, and learn more about the local industry and how you can get involved.
Te Puna Matarau (The Canterbury Screen Industry Association) was formed in response to an identified need for a central advocacy body within the Waitaha Canterbury region. Our members work across the screen sector in film, television, digital content creation, and game development and are passionate about growing the local industry through advocacy and collaboration with local government and other screen bodies across Aotearoa.
Speakers & films screenings:
Matt Inns, director of The Ballad of Maddog Quinn
Ian Sweeney, director of When You Went Away - The Transits
Rhiannon McCall, lead actor of Just Kidding, I Actually Love You
Moderator: Jack Nicol - Show Me Shorts Film Festival
When: 6:00–7:30 pm, Monday 16 October
Where: Alice Cinema, 209 Tuam Street, Christchurch
Tickets: $20 from www.alice.co.nz
Rating: M - Violence, offensive language, sexual references & content that may disturb
