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Script to Screen Forum » Recent Topics http://www.script-to-screen.co.nz/forum/ Script to Screen Forum en-US Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:17:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q http://www.script-to-screen.co.nz/forum/search.php Steven NZWG on "Making Babies – And Raising Them - Script Development Workshop - Auckland" http://www.script-to-screen.co.nz/forum/topic/making-babies-%e2%80%93-and-raising-them-script-development-workshop-auckland#post-154 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:57:03 +0000 Steven NZWG 154@http://www.script-to-screen.co.nz/forum/ New Zealand Writers Guild and New Zealand Film Commission presents… Making Babies–And Raising Them Telling and developing our stories: The creative process meets practicality. Auckland 7th August - Saint Columba Centre, 40 Vermont Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland 9am – 4pm $30 (pay on the day) This event is for all writers, novelists, screenwriters and for anyone who produces or publishes the work of writers. Like all creative industries, the film industry is a collaboration between creativity and practicality. To succeed we need bold new ideas and strong understanding of how to develop those ideas. This full day workshop is intended to bring the two aspects together. The day will connect the free imagination with the need to nurture projects.  To stimulate fresh thoughts about existing projects.  To stimulate the creation of new ideas and good characters.  To encourage lateral, original thought  To analyse a screenplay and look at works practically. The intention of this workshop is to get writers and producers together and thinking about their projects, finding ways to keep them creative but practical when it comes to development. PART ONE: BRAINSTORM BOOTCAMP This 3 hour directed creativity workshop is a fun and intensive way to generate new ideas, stimulate new thought about old ideas and learn useful brainstorming techniques by doing. Tutor Kathryn Burnett takes participants through a series of exercises (primarily written) that start simple and become progressively more complex. They are designed to help creatives explore their story ideas whether they are new or already underway. The workshop is specifically designed to both invigorate and stretch creative thought process of writers, directors and producers. Kathryn Burnett is a screenwriter, playwright, script editor and development consultant who has worked primarily in film and television for over 15 years. In addition to writing her next play, Kathryn has a horror script in development, is working as a script consultant and running her BrainStorm classes and workshops. PART TWO: DEVELOPING YOUR STORIES The greatest story idea ever is still no good if it can’t be captured and communicated effectively to other filmmakers. Writers need the skills to grow their ideas with producers, directors, actors, accountants and audiences as well as on paper. To accomplish this a writer must be able to analyse their screenplay and use the development process as a practical and beneficial tool for the successful completion of their project. Steve Barr recently moved to New Zealand after working for 16 years in the Hollywood system. He has been a post-production scheduler and studio "suit" for Universal Studios, a development executive for indie financier SMASHfilms, and a feature screenwriter for Walt Disney Pictures. He has written professional analysis on over 1000 screenplays, and has the scars to prove it. *To register for this event please email <a href="mailto:steven@nzwritersguild.org.nz">steven@nzwritersguild.org.nz</a> Esther on "Interview with Keith Aberdine on NZ on Screen" http://www.script-to-screen.co.nz/forum/topic/interview-with-keith-aberdine-on-nz-on-screen#post-153 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:58:46 +0000 Esther 153@http://www.script-to-screen.co.nz/forum/ Hi, People might like to watch this short interview with Keith Aberdeine <a href="http://screentalk.nzonscreen.com/interviews/keith-aberdein-scripting-nz-classics" rel="nofollow">http://screentalk.nzonscreen.com/interviews/keith-aberdein-scripting-nz-classics</a> He's probably best known for portraying the small-town policeman who arouses Bruno Lawrence's ire, in Kiwi screen classic Smash Palace, but his screen work covers almost every angle: from journalism and directing, to writing scripts for some of the most ambitious television dramas of the 70s The interview ends, “If I had any contribution [to make]: I stood there and made a living out of something no one had really made a living out of before. And I did it mostly by craft and few cunning tricks ... If anything, if anybody was watching (and I was surprised if anyone was) I said this is possible... there will be tears and you’ll get kicked kicked in the head a bit, but this is possible and it also can also be bloody good fun!” His screen career began as a journalist on Town and Around and Compass. Aberdein has scripted major TV shows such as Pukemanu, Section 7,Moynihan, Close to Home, and the colonial epic The Governor. The ScreenTalk interview touches on: Why prolonging an interview with a survivor of the Wahine disaster still makes him shudder The challenges of making Pukemanu and how the programme changed the face of drama on TV The deliberate revisionism of history and Governor Grey in scripting The Governor The negative and positive impact the programme had on TV in New Zealand How Close to Home won the ratings battle for TV One against SPTV Working on the script for Utu with Geoff Murphy Writing a scathing script review of Smash Palace and how director Roger Donaldson got his own back when he cast him in the film How making a career in TV can be fun, but will lead to tears Esther on "Opportunities for Producers from the NZFC" http://www.script-to-screen.co.nz/forum/topic/opportunities-for-producers-from-the-nzfc#post-152 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:02:51 +0000 Esther 152@http://www.script-to-screen.co.nz/forum/ Kia ora Filmmakers, The 28th edition of the international co-production market CineMart will be held from Sunday the 30th of January to Wednesday the 2nd of February 2011. Over the course of four days, CineMart will present around 30 to 35 international projects to approximately 850 professionals from the international film industry, ranging from sales-agents, producers and distributors to television buyers and funding agencies. More information can be found here on our website. Esther on "Original Story Competition / Call for Entries" http://www.script-to-screen.co.nz/forum/topic/original-story-competition-call-for-entries#post-151 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:49:17 +0000 Esther 151@http://www.script-to-screen.co.nz/forum/ This was sent out by Film New Zealand: Dear Ms Crane, Please find attached a press release for the story competition we are running for MARZA, the new animation arm of Sega-Sammy holdings, the Japanese games company. They are looking for stories from undiscovered writers with a global vision for feature length animated, English language films. This represents a very good opportunity for new writers to get their works into development with a major studio. If you could get this out to writers in New Zealand we’d very much appreciate it. If you could reply to this e-mail and let me know if there is a way for you to get the information out, I’d be most grateful. Sincerely, Saki Watanabe, 100 Meter Films John Williams CEO, 100 Meter Films Original Story Competition ／ Call for Entries MARZA ANIMATION PLANET INC. (CEO: Koichi Fukazawa), the new film production arm of Sega Sammy group, and 100 Meter Films (CEO: John Williams) are pleased to launch the MARZA Story Circus competition. MARZA’s company vision is to produce:Delightful stories for children all over the world! MARZA aims to produce feature-length CGI animated films for global distribution. We are looking for original and entertaining stories for children and families with contemporary themes and positive messages, set in any culture or period. 100 Meter Films, Saneicho Mansion 201, Saneicho 4-12, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0008, JAPAN 2 Eligible Entrants The competition is open to both professional and unpublished writers. Writers may submit as many stories as they want. HOW TO SUBMIT A STORY In the first instance please send a synopsis of your original story along with the application form by e-mail. Please download the application form at <a href="http://www.100meterfilms.com/en/story_competition/" rel="nofollow">http://www.100meterfilms.com/en/story_competition/</a> Synopsis Format: Microsoft Word format, A4 sized paper (Maximum 3 pages), Size: 12 font How to Apply All submissions should be sent by e-mail to the following address: <a href="mailto:info@100meterfilms.com">info@100meterfilms.com</a> Please write "Story Circus Submission" in the subject line. Notes Please read the terms of agreement carefully before submitting your work. Submissions must be written. No illustrations or character designs will be accepted. Submissions must be in either English or Japanese. Please retain a copy of your file as we cannot return them. All submissions must be made by e-mail. 100 Meter Films, Saneicho Mansion 201, Saneicho 4-12, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0008, JAPAN 3 Submission Period July 1st to July 30th 2010 (Materials must arrive by the 30th of July) Announcement of the Results of the first round: September 15th Writers whose stories are selected in the first round will be notified by e-mail. The Selection Process: Numbers of works selected in Round 1 - 20 (Option Fee: 50,000 yen) Numbers of works selected in Round 2 - 10 (Option Fee: 100,000 yen) Numbers of works selected in Round 3 - 5 (Option Fee: 200,000 yen) Selected stories will be developed for adaptation into films. (This does not however guarantee that the film will be made.) Organizers: MARZA ANIMATION PLANET INC. （SEGA SAMMY GROUP） Contact:100 Meter Films, Saneicho Mansion 201, Saneicho 4-12, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0008, JAPAN. TEL: +81.3.3358.3411, <a href="mailto:info@100meterfilms.com">info@100meterfilms.com</a> <a href="http://www.100meterfilms.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.100meterfilms.com</a> Round 1 Submission Deadline: July 30th 2010 Please indicate on the application form if the story is a translation into English from another language. Character designs and illustrations will not be accepted. Announcement of results: September 15th Writers selected in the first round will be notified by e-mail, and asked to submit a longer treatment of the story for the second round (5 to 6 pages) . *Writers selected in the first round will be asked to sign an option agreement. First Option Agreement While the moral rights belong to the writer, the agreement to the terms stated in the option agreement shall mean that MARZA holds the exclusive rights to develop the story. Option Fee: 50,000 yen Option valid for: 6 months (from the date of signing) Round 2 Writers selected in the second round will receive feedback on their second treatment and be asked to submit a 10 page treatment which reflects this feedback. Writers selected in the second round will be asked to sign a second option agreement. Second Option Agreement Option Fee: 100,000 yen Option valid for: 6 months (from the date of signing) Final round The writers selected in the final round will be asked to sign a third option agreement. The stories that are selected in the final round will go into development with the aim of producing a script that is the basis for an animated feature film. MARZA will either buy or license the rights to develop the project or sign a writer's agreement with the writer to complete a draft or drafts of the script, further to the signing of the third option agreement. Depending on the project, the writer must be willing to agree that another writer or other writers may be involved during the development process. In this case the writer is ensured an "Original Story by" credit. Third Option Agreement Option Fee: 200,000 yen Option valid for: 1 year (from date of signing) <Other details regarding the selection process> The stories will be read by employees or affiliates of 100 Meter Films and MARZA All stories will be read by the judges anonymously. 100 Meter Films and MARZA will be unable to answer any questions regarding the selection. Personal Information will be handled with respect and care and will not be used for purposes other than this competition. DETAILS AT: <a href="http://www.100meterfilms.com/en/story_competition/index.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.100meterfilms.com/en/story_competition/index.html</a> Esther on "Short Film Otago Call for Entries" http://www.script-to-screen.co.nz/forum/topic/short-film-otago-call-for-entries#post-150 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:34:25 +0000 Esther 150@http://www.script-to-screen.co.nz/forum/ Entries for 2010 round of short film production now open Short Film Otago is now calling for entries in its 2010 round of production. Entries will close on Monday 9 August 2010. The call for entries coincides with the launch of a new website which highlights the films made to date through Short Film Otago. Over the past 3 years, Short Film Otago has produced 6 films which can now all be viewed online at <a href="http://www.sfo.org.nz" rel="nofollow">http://www.sfo.org.nz</a>. Two of these, “Paradise” (in 2009) and “Eden” (in 2010), have been accepted for showing at the New Zealand International Film Festival. Short Film Otago is a registered charitable trust, funded by the Otago Community Trust. It’s mission is to generate well written and edited scripts, and then over-see full production on two or three of the best scripts each year. Entries are open to anyone in the Otago region or who has a strong connection to the region. The written concepts can be fully finished scripts, or one-page outlines, or works in-between. The scripts themselves must be strong, original stories that are visually interesting and have an ideal length of ten to fifteen minutes. When entries close the SFO Board read the submitted projects then meet to discuss them. The number of projects is reduced to a short list of 4 to 6, and the writers of these scripts are paired with script editors to work on the next draft or drafts. The writers and editors are paid for this process, which has a deadline. After this process, the SFO board again reads the scripts, and they are reduced to the final 2 or 3 which will go into production. Each production is assigned an experienced Executive Producer, with a solid industry background, who may continue to work on the script with the writer. A team is assembled for each production. A call will go out for crew through the SFO website, and through other industry sites/email groups; also the EP may approach people whom they think would be a good Producer or Director for the project. More information about the initiative is available on the web-site <a href="http://www.sfo.org.nz" rel="nofollow">http://www.sfo.org.nz</a> or by email on <a href="mailto:contact@sfo.org.nz">contact@sfo.org.nz</a> For any further information about Short Film Otago please contact Judith Curran 027 235 8794, Stephen Downes 021 174 9411 or Katie Brockie 021 188 1282. Esther on "NZ International Film Festival Trailers Online" http://www.script-to-screen.co.nz/forum/topic/nz-international-film-festival-trailers-online#post-149 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:32:58 +0000 Esther 149@http://www.script-to-screen.co.nz/forum/ The mighty 2010 New Zealand International Film Festival opens this Thursday in Auckland! Flicks.co.nz – New Zealand's most popular and comprehensive movie publication – has brought together all the festival trailers to help movie-goers peruse the line-up. And what a line-up; from the the 'Big Night' attractions through to the 'Incredibly Strange' selection, the festival offers the latest and greatest cinema from around the world. A high point in every movie fan's calendar. Try before you buy – see the Flicks.co.nz Trailer Special here: <a href="http://www.flicks.co.nz/features/trailer-special-nz-international-film-festival-2010/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flicks.co.nz/features/trailer-special-nz-international-film-festival-2010/</a> Esther on "FRESH SHORTS / PREMIERE SHORTS ROADSHOW" http://www.script-to-screen.co.nz/forum/topic/fresh-shorts-premiere-shorts-roadshow#post-148 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:07:40 +0000 Esther 148@http://www.script-to-screen.co.nz/forum/ Come along to the Short Film Roadshow to learn more about Fresh Shorts and Premiere Shorts! The NZ Film Commission Short Film department and the incoming Premiere Shorts Executive Producers will travel the four main centres to discuss the criteria and answer any questions filmmakers may have. The Roadshow kicks off in Auckland and will work its way down the country. The Fresh Shorts / Premiere Shorts Roadshow dates and venues are outlined below: Auckland Saturday 24 July – Library Lecture Theatre B15, Auckland University, Alfred Street (under the general library) Fresh Shorts 10am-12.30pm Premiere Shorts 1.30pm-4pm Wellington Sunday 25 July – Room LT1, School of Architecture, 139 Vivian Street, Victoria University Fresh Shorts 10am-12.30pm Premiere Shorts 1.30pm-4pm Christchurch Monday 26 July – Room S169, Christchurch Polytechnic, City Campus, Madras Street Fresh Shorts 5pm-7pm Premiere Shorts 7pm-9pm Dunedin Tuesday 27 July - Barclay Theatre, Otago Museum, 419 Great King Street Premiere Shorts 2.30pm-4.30pm Fresh Shorts 5.30pm-7.30pm Come and get some inspiration, chat with the NZ Film Commission Short Film department and incoming Premiere Shorts Executive Producers, ask questions, watch international short films, and meet other filmmakers! Esther on "New Short Film Scheme, Existing Short Film Fund Changes & EPs Announced" http://www.script-to-screen.co.nz/forum/topic/nzfc-new-short-film-funding-scheme-short-film-roadshow#post-147 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:05:39 +0000 Esther 147@http://www.script-to-screen.co.nz/forum/ Kia Ora Filmmakers, The NZ Film Commission is pleased to announce the introduction of a new low budget short film scheme and some changes to the existing Short Film Fund. Fresh Shorts is a new low budget short film scheme run in-house by the NZ Film Commission. It aims to identify the next generation of New Zealand feature filmmakers by nurturing and inspiring up-and-coming talent. Fresh Shorts are: Fresh, new directorial voices with distinctive, original styles. Fresh ideas not seen before in short film, or new and original takes on familiar ideas. Cinematic - ideas that deserve to be on the big screen. Narrative films with impact. They could be emotional, humorous or political, or designed to scare an audience. The films should aim to reach audiences and move them. Films that take risks, provoke and challenge audiences. Films that have something to say. We’re looking for the next generation of up-and-coming feature filmmaking talent, so your short film idea should be a reflection of you; a film only you can make. Fresh Shorts will support the following once a year: Up to eight narrative short films at $10,000 per film Up to eight narrative short films at $30,000 per film The level of funding will be based on the director’s experience. Applications will open on Wednesday July 28, 2010 and close on Friday October 8, 2010 Please see the website <a href="http://nzfilm.co.nz/fresh-shorts/" rel="nofollow">http://nzfilm.co.nz/fresh-shorts/</a> for more details about the scheme including the Fresh Shorts criteria and application information. For any initial enquiries regarding Fresh Shorts please contact Lauren Granshaw on 04 894 1958 or at: <a href="mailto:freshshorts@nzfilm.co.nz">freshshorts@nzfilm.co.nz</a> The existing Short Film Fund Executive Producer Scheme is to be renamed Premiere Shorts. Premiere Shorts will support six narrative short films at $90,000 per film in the 2010/2011 financial year. Premiere Shorts films will be selected and overseen by Executive Producer groups, who will select two narrative short films each. The new Premiere Shorts Executive Producer Groups for 2010/2011 are: A Collective intake of Breath Maile Daugherty, Michael Bennett Tauihu Shorts Tui Ruwhiu, Poata Eruera, Brad Haami Tom Thumb Shorts Steven O'Meagher, Chris Dudman, Polly Fryer The Premiere Shorts criteria for each Executive Producer Group will be available on the NZ Film Commission website by Friday 23 July, 2010 at <a href="http://nzfilm.co.nz/premiere-shorts/" rel="nofollow">http://nzfilm.co.nz/premiere-shorts/</a>