Workshops

Script to Screen's national programme of events includes one-off filmmaking seminars, workshops and writing labs as well as the annual Short Film Lab for six emerging writers. All of these are taken by esteemed filmmaker mentors who work in the industry.

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Screenwriting Craft with Michael Bennett

calendar EVENT: 23 MARCH 2013, DUNEDIN PUBLIC ART GALLERY

Writer/director Michael Bennett presents a workshop at the annual Dunedin Film and TV Weekend about the key points of cinematic storytelling, remaining true to the core of your idea and how to keep your audience engaged on the big screen.... Read more
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Seminars with Keith Thompson, Alison Maclean and Philippa Campbell

calendar EVENT: 15 APRIL to 17 APRIL, AUCKLAND

Script to Screen and the NZ Film Commission present three open seminars and panel discussions as part of the First Feature Lab. Take a closer look at development and co-writing with Keith Thompson; delve into creative producing with Philippa Campbell; and hear Alison Maclean talk about the transition from short film to features.... Read more
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What Do Kids Want From TV? with Dr Maya Götz

calendar EVENT: 5 MARCH 2013

The New Zealand Children's Screen Trust and Script to Screen bring you a half-day seminar with internationally renowned researcher in children and media Dr Maya Götz... Read more
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Christchurch Short Film Workshop

calendar EVENT: 23 FEBRUARY 2013

Are you planning to make a short film about a story in your community? Script to Screen and Nga Aho Whakaari present the Christchurch Short Film Workshop. This full day event will give you everything you need to know to bring your short film idea to life - guiding you through each stage, from the initial ... Read more
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Writing Craft Workshop with Michael Bennett at the Tropfest NZ Roughcut Symposium 2013

calendar EVENT: 26 JANUARY 2013

Script to Screen presents a Writing Craft Workshop with Michael Bennett as a part of Roughcut 2013.... Read more
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South Auckland Short Film Workshop

calendar EVENT: 24 NOVEMBER to 25 NOVEMBER, AUCKLAND

Is there a story from your community that you would like to tell through film but don't know where to start?... Read more
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Writing Craft with Michael Bennett

calendar EVENT: 11 NOVEMBER 2012, HOKIANGA

Come and join us for this one day workshop to learn about crafting a screenplay. The course will consider the underlying principles of writing for the big and small screens.... Read more
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Full Day Workshop with Ted Hope

calendar EVENT: 31 AUGUST 2012

A once in a lifetime opportunity for New Zealand filmmakers to participate in an intensive day-long workshop with world renowned indie producer Ted Hope.... Read more
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Writing Craft: A Workshop with Michael Bennett – Postponed

NEWS: 2 MAY 2012

Due to a family illness Michael is unable to do the workshop this weekend. However we will be taking Michael to Northland later in the year so do keep a look out for the new time and date. (For those attending the Nga Aho Whakaari hui - this will go ahead as planned)... Read more
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Getting from the Page to the Screen: A Masterclass by Award-Winning Director Peter Burger

calendar EVENT: 1 APRIL 2012

This workshop is a must for directors, as well as writers and producers who want to hone their cinematic storytelling craft and understand the entire filmmaking process.... Read more