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Wellington Writer’s Room: A Spirit of Independence

Tuesday, 9 March 2010, 10:33 am | Script to Screen

Launching the 2010 Wellington Discussion Series , Script to Screen is proud to present a conversation with two of our most significant film-makers Geoff Murphy and Gaylene Preston about identity, original thought and a spirit of independence. More >>

Wellington Writer’s Room - 11th Nov

Tuesday, 3 November 2009, 2:01 pm | Script to Screen

Cinematic Story with John Barnett, Graeme Tetley, Marilyn Milgrom and Ken Duncum Scripts are often rejected or critiqued on the basis that they are not ‘cinematic’, and are therefore unworthy of the big screen. But to writers the term is often unclear, ... More >>

September Writer’s Room - Writing Maori Characters

Friday, 18 September 2009, 10:22 am | Script to Screen

Nga Aho Whakaari is in the process of considering a Maori mark of approval for projects that follow a due procedure when crafting Maori stories. Panelists will frame their discussion around the Maori mark, delving into questions pertinent to both non-Maori ... More >>

In Conversation with Rolf de Heer

Wednesday, 19 August 2009, 1:28 pm | Script to Screen

Join us for a special evening with acclaimed Australian writer/director/producer Rolf de Heer (Bad Boy Bubby, The Tracker, Dance Me To My Song, Ten Canoes). A master of cinematic film made on a modest budget, Rolf has won the Grand Jury Prize at Cannes, ... More >>

Te Ao Marama Creative Development Series

Wednesday, 5 August 2009, 12:04 pm | Script to Screen

launches Te Ao Marama Creative Development Series. Te Ao Marama is Script to Screen’s programme for the development of emerging and established creative practitioners in the field of story development. With a focus on writing, this programme may also ... More >>

Conceiving and Crafting Cinema on a Modest Budget

Tuesday, 4 August 2009, 11:51 am | Script to Screen

Internationally acclaimed Australian filmmaker Rolf de Heer (Bad Boy Bubby, Tracker, Dance to My Song, Ten Canoes) will hold a one day seminar for screenwriters, directors, and producers. Using his own work for case studies Rolf will focus on the relationship ... More >>

Writer’s Room: Children’s TV with Martin Bayton

Wednesday, 15 July 2009, 11:33 am | Script to Screen

Stephen Campbell (creator of Amazing Exraordinary Friends) talks to children’s television producer, development executive and writer Martin Baynton (Jane and the Dragon, The WotWots) about the opportunities for writers in the international children’s ... More >>

Finding Comedy in Drama

Friday, 15 May 2009, 12:11 pm | Script to Screen

Below is information on our upcoming Writer’s Room, Finding Comedy in Drama. If you have any further queries please don’t hesitate to contact me. More >>

The Creative Role of the Producer

Friday, 17 April 2009, 1:39 pm | Script to Screen

Screenwriter and producer Christina Milligan will talk about what it means to be a creative producer with Philippa Campbell (Rain, Black Sheep, No. 2, Rubbings from a Live Man), Fiona Copland (The Price of Milk, Topless Women Talk about their Lives, ... More >>

Script to Screen presents March Writer’s Rooms

Friday, 13 March 2009, 5:26 pm | Script to Screen

Script to Screen’s Writer’s Room travels south this March with panel discussions in both Christchurch and Dunedin on how to craft short film that leaves a lasting impression. More >>

Stephen Cleary on the Writer Producer Relationship

Friday, 27 February 2009, 3:26 pm | Script to Screen

Internationally acclaimed development consultant Stephen Cleary talked to screenwriter Shuchi Kothari (Apron Strings, Firaaq) about the writer / producer relationship at a special SPADA Writer’s Room last November. Stephen spoke about writers at various ... More >>

Writer’s Room: In Conversation with Alan Sharp

Tuesday, 3 February 2009, 3:57 pm | Script to Screen

Script to Screen is delighted to announce that screenwriter Alan Sharp will kick off our 2009 Writer’s Room Series only days before the local release of the NZ/UK co-production of his latest screenplay Dean Spanley, directed by Toa Fraser and starring ... More >>

Asking Why with Gaylene Preston

Wednesday, 3 December 2008, 12:50 pm | Script to Screen

At the September Writer’s Room champion of homegrown storytelling Gaylene Preston ( Bread and Roses, War Stories, Perfect Strangers ) spoke to screenwriter Graeme Tetley ( Ruby and Rata, Bread and Roses, Out of the Blue ) about her work, her thoughts ... More >>

Surfing the Wave of Liquid Media

Saturday, 15 November 2008, 11:01 am | Script to Screen

The term 'New Media' once prompted a shudder through the traditional media community, an apprehensive reaction to its technical demands and to change in general. The June Writer's Room featured some of those at the forefront of New Media in New Zealand: ... More >>

Script to Screen’s Quiz Night…

Tuesday, 11 November 2008, 12:25 pm | Script to Screen

Nick Ward and Kathryn Burnett will lead us in an uproarious night of writerly questions and film fanaticism. With Stella to be drunk, spot prizes to be won and live music to be performed by Honey Bunny from the Lemon Honeys. More >>

Tall Tales - In Conversation with Greg McGee

Tuesday, 14 October 2008, 4:22 pm | Script to Screen

Script to Screen welcomes a leading figure in NZ television, film and theatre - Greg McGee - to its October Writer’s Room More >>

A Fine Marriage: Second-Hand Wedding

Friday, 26 September 2008, 12:28 am | Script to Screen

Script to Screen invites you to an evening dedicated to our latest indie feature film, Second-Hand Wedding. More >>

In Conversation with Gaylene Preston

Tuesday, 16 September 2008, 10:11 am | Script to Screen

“Documentary or drama, biography or fantasy, the question remains the same: how do you tell dramatic, character-based stories truthfully?” Gaylene Preston More >>

True Stories, Tall Tales

Friday, 12 September 2008, 2:57 pm | Script to Screen

In September and October, Script to Screen welcomes to The Auckland Writer’s Room two iconic figures of homegrown story telling:  writer/ director Gaylene Preston, who has developed a unique approach to the telling of true stories for the screen; ... More >>

Emerging filmmaker wins internship at NY producer

Tuesday, 9 September 2008, 3:30 pm | Script to Screen

Emerging Auckland film-maker Leo Woodhead has been awarded an internship with the New York production house Killer Films, the company that has brought us cutting edge and sometimes controversial independent films including Kids, Happiness, the unorthodox ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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