#NZWF19 Programme

Here’s our 2019 programme. We’re adding presenter bios here as we announce them. Please check back or follow our social media channels to keep up to date with any late changes.

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SATURDAY 16 NOVEMBER

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9.30AM: Doors Open

9.50AM: Welcome

10AM: The Cheque’s in the Mail

Teasers, trailers, binge drops, staggered releases, long tails, diminishing returns, prequels and sequels and spin-offs.

What strategies maximise opportunities for creators to generate a return from web series?

Presenters:
Holly Shervey, Auckward Love, Millennial Jenny
Peter Haynes, AFK, Ao-terror-oa
Tupe Solomon-Tanoa’i, Misadventures of a Pacific Professional

10AM: Growing Pains

“Wanna hang with the big boys and play with the big toys
And be with the people making all that goddamn noise”

Detention Adventure


The Drawing Show


Fast Heroes Sixty


Knock Knock


Magic of the Mermaid


The Spell Tutor


10AM: Perfect Day

“Oh, it’s such a perfect day,
I’m glad I spent it with you”

Comedians Eating Plants


Fallin’ Off


HousieWives


Lost Connection


Macbeth – King of the Favela


What’s Your Problem?


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11AM: It Must be True

Less than a decade ago there was very limited funding and broadcaster interest in local factual content. Now NZ factual content is booming online.

Is there a renaissance, have our viewing habits changed, or is factual content just cheaper to make?

Presenters:
Brian Holland, Magnetic Pictures, K Rd Chronicles
Crystal Vaega, Tiki Lounge Productions, Daughters of the Migration, HousieWives, Legendary Polynesia
José Barbosa, The Spinoff, Get It To Te Papa
Moderator:
Dan Shanan, Doc Edge

11AM: How Bizarre

“It’s making me crazy
Every time I look around”

AFK


Bibling


Combination


The Holiest One


NarcoLeap


Whisper Naked Shadow


11AM: Kill This Love

“What should I do?
I can’t stand myself for being so weak”

Friday the 13th


Last Breath


Smoko


¡Tócate!


Touch Wood


The Year of Yes


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12PM: The Grass is Greener

International creators discuss the pros and cons of making shows in the cultural and funding environments they work in.

Presenters:
Asmara Bhattacharya, Middle of Snowhere (USA)
Cam Faull, Swipe Right (Australia)
Herman Wang, The Spell Tutor (Canada)
Moderator:
Lanita Ririnui, Poi 360, Poi Hopes & Dreams, Fan Girl (NZ)

12PM: This Time (I Know It’s For Real)

“What would I have to do,
To get you to notice me too?”

Misadventures of a Pacific Professional


Miss Amazing


People Like Us


Red


Tokens


The Watercooler


12PM: That’s My Girl

“You got to get up and get it.
Get mad independent,
and don’t you ever forget it”

Constance


Fangirl


Jessica’s Tree


Millennial Jenny


On the Rag


1PM BREAK

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2PM: Last Breath

A case study of award-winning Australian anthology series Last Breath. The show was created by Melbourne-based collective of female actors, directors, writers, producers, theatremakers and filmmakers, Girls Act Good, in association with F Word Films.

Last Breath is nominated for two awards at #NZWF19.

Presenters:
Jennifer Monk, founder, Girls Act Good
Kelley Kerr Young, Girls Act Good
Shanon Kulupach, Girls Act Good

2PM: Save The World

“We’re far from home,
It’s for the better.
What we dream,
It’s all that matters”

Daughters of the Migration


The Josh & Mearle Diaries


Middle of Snowhere


Scratched


Stories of Bike


2PM: Homesick

“You give me a reason
Something to believe in
You give me a meaning
Something I can breathe in”

Alien Weaponry Shake Europe


Crips in Cars


Dreaming Whilst Black


Get it to Te Papa


Legendary Polynesians


The Streets Barber Stories


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3PM: Rainbow Warriors

Creators of LGBTQ+ content on the opportunities and challenges.

Presenters:
Gary Daniels, Eating with Soula
Jake Pitcher, Touch Wood
Rose McMahon, In the Rainbow
Moderator:
Nikki Si’ulepa

3PM: Purple Rain

“Never meant to cause you any trouble
Never meant to cause you any pain…”

Chekhov: Screenlife


Farm Crime


Gay & Loathing


High Rising


K Road Chronicles


The Twist


3PM: Hard To Be Humble

“I can’t wait to look in the mirror
‘Cause I get better looking each day”

Eating with Soula


Hinterher


How to Know You’re Dating a Narcissist


In Bed


Swipe Right


Tales from Pussy Willow


True Dating Stories


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4PM: World Premiere: Loner

Creator Lauren Porteous presents the world premiere screening of dramedy web series Loner.

Charlotte’s best-friend Mel convinces her to come out of her shell. At a party she meets someone, a spark flies but is soon snuffed out. But is that the end or the beginning?

Followed by Q&A.

4PM: Opposites Attract

“Baby, it seems we never ever agree
You like the movies and I like TV”

LiBros


Lost & Found Cowboy


Lotte Haus


Skeleton Crew


Wind Bell


4PM: Scary Monsters

“When I looked in her eyes,
They were blue but nobody home,
She could’ve been a killer,
If she didn’t walk the way she do.”

20 Seconds to Live


Otsoen Lurraldean


Over And Out


Running With Violet


Swipe


Utopia Planitia


 

7.30PM, THEATRE: #NZWF19 AWARDS

Join our hosts Emmett Skilton and Soula Marie as we reveal and celebrate the winners of our NZ and International award categories. Doors open 7pm.
See the full list of nominees here