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PIFT seeks to network and engage with Pacific creators in the moving image industry, provide platforms and pathways for development and represent makers in wider industry and governmental or regulatory forums.
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Saturday 24th June, Studio 40, Onehunga; a group of Pasifika creatives from a range of backgrounds, particularly film, rendezvous in a fono (meeting) co-hosted by PIFT and Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga (New Zealand Film Commission) to talanoa issues of the day and how the…
Submissions are now open for the 5th Annual Māoriland Film Festival, which will take place from March 21 – 25, 2018 in Ōtaki, New Zealand. Hou mai koe ki roto i te whare kōrero o Māoriland. Ko tōna tāhuhu ko te iwi, ko te poutāhu ko te mana o te kupu, ko te…
Story Camp Aotearoa 2017 Applications Open! Story Camp is a residential feature film workshop that fosters craft, voice and vision. Talented NZ screenwriters and filmmakers workshop their projects with exceptional international and local advisors. Each selected…
Calling all Arts Practitioners The Pasifika team at NZ Film Commission would like to meet with you and korero about the New Zealand Film Commission, and how they may more involved in your community. Development Executive Karin Williams, and Talent…
Nanai Jeremiah Tauamiti (Jerry, Malosi Pictures) currently has his film ‘Maria’ (Multinesia Productions, 2016) on the film circuit, winning the Mana Moana Award at Wairoa Maori Film Festival for Best Pasifika Short, and is part of the NZFC Latin America Roadshow of…
“From the Pacific We Rise” The call cry of Kila Kokonut Krew and the title of their 2008 exhibition at Fresh Gallery, Otara – “From the Pacific We Rise”. In 2017, Vela Manusaute – KKK co-founder, Toi Whakaari graduate (the first Niuean), one of the pioneers in…
FROM SCRIPT TO SCREEN “Don’t be fooled. Story Camp takes place in a beautifully simple, stripped-back setting by the sea – but man it’s tough. My script was expertly interrogated with care and without mercy – but unlike notes and feedback delivered via email, this…
Find out more here from Outlook for Someday CHECK THE LINK ABOVE FOR PASIFIKA WORKSHOPS “This year’s free one-day and two-day workshops are taking place throughout New Zealand from June to August 2017. At least 30 workshops are planned, including 5 Kaupapa Māori…
At the NZIFF – (20 Jul – 6th Aug) A collection of Māori and Pasifika short films curated by Leo Koziol (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Rakaipaaka), Director of the Wairoa Māori Film Festival, with guest co-curator Craig Fasi (Niue), Director of the Pollywood Film Festival….
Sista, NZFC Fresh Shorts supported short film was shot over the long Matariki Weekend (2-5 Jun). Sisters Leilani Tamu & Chantelle Burgoyne have teamed up as the writing duo on the project, while Chantelle took up directorial duties. Marina McCartney is the…
NEW! OFFICIAL DEADLINE ends July 15th 2017! Click here for details. The Hawaii Film Challenge is a chance for filmmakers around the world to get inspired and get filming, right here in Hawaii. Submit a 10-12 minute short film script of any genre. Your script can take…
Six short films have been selected by Gaylene Preston as finalists for our annual New Zealand’s Best Short Film Competition. One of those finalists is the film ‘Waiting’ directed by Amberley Jo Aumua and written by Samuel Kamu. Waiting was also selected to screen…