Big Screen Symposium & Script to Screen
🎞️ Podcasts recorded at the annual Big Screen Symposium & TALKS series recorded by Script to Screen at various regional events in Aotearoa, NZ. 🎞️ These podcasts are shared to help develop the craft and culture of storytelling for the screen in Aotearoa and beyond.
Episodes
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One of New Zealand’s most successful filmmakers Lee Tamahori discusses his past experiences that guided the making of The Convert. A homage to New Zealand’s brutal history The Convert is a collision of violence, masculinity, and colonisation that premiered internationally at the Toronto International Film Festival. Paula Morris delves into the mind of Lee to pick apart the origins of this film including addressing its controversial story themes and ideologies. Â
This talk was held live in October 2023 at the Capitol Cinema in Auckland. Â
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Explore the roots of accomplished New Zealand writers Briar Grace-Smith, Michael Bennet, and Pip Hall, and how through the years they have each paved their way for a successful career in the screen industry. Jackie Dennis probes into their screenwriting knowledge and seeks their advice for aspiring screenwriters including writer's block and special tips.Â
This talk was held in August 2023, at the Christchurch Screen Canterbury offices.
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Experienced screenwriter, script editor and development producer Nicole Dade breaks down the script development process and discusses how to develop your own idea so that it moves forward. Nicole talks about the main structural element of the story, the story world, and examines how the importance of finding the heart and primal theme of the story is fundamental to its success.Â
This talk was held in June 2023, at the Christchurch Screen Canterbury offices.Â
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What story have you got to tell? Hear from Anthony Mullins about how to expand your possibilities as a storyteller and widen your storytelling landscape. This talk delves into the art of screenwriting and explores how writers can excel in crafting more complex intricate and authentic stories through character arcs that go beyond the hero's journey. Â
This talk was recorded in Wellington, in May 2023.Â
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Three outstanding writer-directors, Welby Ings, Mathew J. Saville, and Paula Whetu Jones discuss their observations with producer Karin Williams in crafting feature films Punch, Whina and Juniper. If you are telling a story from real life, learn from the experiences of these filmmakers as they recall the creative choices used to weave these screen stories of truth, memory, and social history.
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Big Screen Symposium 2022: Opening Keynote Addresses: Mana Auaha – Creative Power
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
In our Opening Keynote Addresses, six creatives in roles integral to the filmmaking process respond to our theme Mana Auaha, Creative Power. Composer Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper, colourist Alana Cotton, costume designer Jane Holland, editor Jabez Olssen, production designer Ra Vincent, and unit stills photographer Kirsty Griffin each share insight into their individual creative process and what Mana Auaha means to them. This session is presented by Screen Auckland. The speakers are introduced by event MC and actor Morgana O’Reilly.Â
The Big Screen Symposium was held in Auckland on the 9th and 10th of July 2022.Â
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Big Screen Symposium 2022: The Art of Adaptation with Shaun Grant
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
In this session, Australian screenwriter and producer Shaun Grant speaks with NZ screenwriter Fiona Samuel about his adaptation process, how to choose your next project, and finding your voice as a writer. They touch on his feature films Snowtown, Berlin Syndrome, and most recently Nitram, which was the first Australian film to premiere In Competition at the Cannes Film Festival in a decade. This session is presented by Script to Screen. Â
The Big Screen Symposium was held in Auckland on the 9th and 10th of July 2022.Â
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
In this panel discussion presented by the Aotearoa Screen Publicists Collective, publicist Courtney Mayhew and comedian Joe Daymond dive into the importance of social media content and its role in helping your next project reaching its audience. They discuss building a successful strategy, what you need to stand out and how to do so while remaining authentic to your story and audience. This panel is moderated by Letterboxd Editor in Chief and Tangata Tiriti Chair of the Aotearoa Screen Publicists Collective, Gemma Gracewood. Â
The Big Screen Symposium held in Auckland on the 9th and 10th of July 2022.Â
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Big Screen Symposium 2022: In Conversation with Neil Gaiman: From Writer to Showrunner
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
In this conversation, ground-breaking writer turned showrunner and producer, Neil Gaiman, speaks with moderator Sacha Judd about the joys and constraints of adapting his stories for the screen. They discuss collaboration; bringing worlds and characters he created in the past into the present; and what he’s learnt steering projects as a showrunner including Netflix’s the Sandman, which was yet to be released at the time of recording. This session is presented by South Pacific Pictures.Â
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Update: this is now the Screen Industry Workers Act
The Screen Industry Worker’s Bill was introduced to Parliament in 2020 and is expected to pass in the coming months. In this panel discussion, Principal Policy Advisor at MBIE (Emby), Gayathiri Ganeshan; the Executive Director of SPADA, Sandy Gildea; ED of DEGANZ, Tui Ruwhiu; ED of the NZ Writer’s Guild Alice Shearman; and the director of Equity New Zealand, Denise Roche speak with producer-director Leanne Pooley, offering an overview of the Bill and what it means for the screen industry. This session is presented by the SAE Institute.Â
The Big Screen Symposium was held in Auckland on the 9th and 10th of July 2022.Â