Alert Level 4 is now in place for all of New Zealand.
Until 11:59PM, Tuesday, 31 August 2021
THEN All of New Zealand south of Auckland moves to Alert Level 3
Auckland and Northland remain in Alert Level 4 (to be reviewed Monday, 30 August 2021)
(AS AT 4:00PM Friday 27 August 2...
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New Zealand Writers Guild (NZWG) and Screen Production & Development Association (SPADA) are excited to launch the Best Practice Guide – a guide for screenwriters and producers working together.
The Best Practice Guide covers off some of the following topics to assist p...
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Wellington region will be at Alert Level 2 at 6pm on Wednesday 23 June until 11:59pm on Sunday 27 June
The area includes Wairarapa and Kāpiti Coast. The rest of New Zealand stays at Alert Level 1.
WATCH: the full announcement from COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkin...
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XE- FOREIGN EXCHANGE WORKSHOPA strong New Zealand dollar can create challenges for screen producers, and NZ’s success in managing COVID and the Kiwi dollar’s status as a commodity/growth currency has ensured that the currency has been one of the strongest performers. In this...
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Congratulations to the successful writers and producers who were selected for the inaugural NZWG/SPADA Creative Collaboration in Action Programme 2021. Thank you also to everyone who put their names forward for consideration.
This dynamic and interactive online train...
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SPADA and the New Zealand Writers Guild (NZWG), in association with the New Zealand Film Commission, are excited to launch ‘Creative Collaboration in Action’, a dynamic and interactive online training programme for emerging to mid-career writers and producers.
The Programme...
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SPADA Masterclass #4: The Business of Creativity
Host DK (Creative Leadership NZ, TEDx Wellington) lead guest panelists Rhonda Kite (Kiwa Media Group), Aliesha Staples (Staples VR), and Dan Milward (Gamefroot) on how creativity is cultivated and ignited in their organis...
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Auckland joins the rest of New Zealand at Alert Level 1.
Auckland has joined the rest of New Zealand at Alert Level 1.
WATCH: the full announcement from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern 22 February 2021 (announcement begins at approx. 12:35)
A reminder that at Alert Level 1,...
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The NZFC has partnered with the Black List to introduce the Black List New Zealand Project (BLNZP). This is a one-off fund, designed to foster the creative relationship between writers and producers, and stimulate international opportunities for New Zealand feature films.
The...
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Auckland is at Alert Level 2, the rest of New Zealand is at Alert Level 1
(The alert levels will be reviewed on Monday 22 February.)
WATCH: the full announcement from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Director General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield 17 February 2021
AUC...
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