We will be hosting Wellington-based Director/Writer Casey Zilbert for a FREE screening of her feature film "Hang Time and a workshop/discussion on "Creating content and finding ways to finance it in the new media world" 

Casey was given the "Woman to Watch" award in 2018 by WIFTNZ  and is fast proving that by writing and directing a number of short films and has a million other projects up her sleeve.

Where: Village Cinema, The Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga
When: 30th November
Time: 1 -3 pm Screening of Hang Time
          3 - 5 pm Workshop with Casey Zilbert

"Hang Time is about three school friends who get to engage in some unscheduled socialising after a canceled wedding. The trio find themselves on a Marlborough vineyard with all the wine from the big day (as well as the bride's crazy uncle) - and soon decide it would be a shame to let all that vino go to waste"

Please RSVP to hold your space on admin@filmbayofplenty.com

TAURANGA TEEN’S STOP MOTION NOIR FILM WINS TOP PRIZE! Top 12 young filmmakers celebrated at IYSFF NZ National Awards Final 2019 in Tauranga

A young Tauranga filmmaker’s clever use of storytelling has seen her take out the top award in the International Youth Silent Film Festival (IYSFF) New Zealand National 2019 competition. 

Tauranga Girls’ College student Daryn Bernice Saludez’s stop motion film The One Who Killed the One I Love was announced the overall winner of this year’s competition at the National Awards Final held at Baycourt Community and Arts Centre on Friday, November 8.

Along with a $2000 cash prize, the 16-year-old also received high praise for her noir-themed film from 2019 celebrity judge, actor Bree Peters (Shortland Street, Fresh Eggs, Find Me a Māori Bride). 

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Film Bay of Plenty facilitated Jenji to be the keynote speaker at the SPADA Conference in Auckland. Beforehand we took Jenji and Lauren for a quick, action-packed location familiarisation to Taupo, Rotorua, Whakaari and to Tauranga. Jenji and Lauren were blown away with what we have on offer in the Bay of Plenty, the warmth of our people and the diversity of our locations. They especially loved Whakaari and the unique opportunity of being able to stand on top of a live volcano in the middle of the ocean.

We look forward to seeing what opportunities come out of their visit in the future.

SPADA Conference 2019, was an enjoyable and informative event. It deleivered a programme packed with fantatstic speaks, workshops, roundtables and an exclusive NZ Screening of Ian Darling's The Final Quarter.

As a bonus of being part of the event, we were given access to some insights on the film industry in Britain from film director and educator Lord David Puttnam. He was very impressed that we have a Prime Minister so invested in the film industry and sees a lot of positives for New Zealand because of it.
Here is a link so you can also hear what he has to say.

The word on the street is we need to reunite the Tauranga Film Collective and establish monthly meetings in a creative space. Well, we have found that space and we have a date for the first of many discussions. Our first meeting will be in January to discuss how to grow a collective and form a committee, its a chance to bring your ideas to the table and create some direction on where we want the grassroots of film to go in the Bay of Plenty.

If your passion is film and you want to be a part of a like-minded community of creative filmmakers come to:

WHEN: 27th January 2020
WHERE: The Jam Factory, Tauranga 
WHEN: 6.30 - 9pm

Script to Screen is proud to be partnering with Compton School once again to deliver Strength in Numbers – a program designed to teach screen practitioners about growing a sustainable and profitable business while doing the work you want to do.

Run by Script to Screen, and led by Australian screen business expert David Court, Strength in Numbers Growth comprises a series of workshops that arms participants with the tools they need to build a sustainable business in the screen industry.  The programme is for screen practitioners with a slate of projects and a screen industry business already underway and will be delivered over several workshop days held in Auckland January to September 2020

Selected participants will have a proven track record that demonstrates considerable talent and tenacity in their field. They will become part of Script to Screen’s alumni network. This network supports further collaboration and strengthens connections.  To encourage screen practitioners from the regions to apply we have support from some of New Zealand’s regional offices: Film Otago Southland, Film Dunedin, Screen Canterbury, Screen Wellington, Tairawhiti TV, Film Bay of Plenty.

Applications Open: Mon 21 Oct
Applications Close: Sun 1 Dec, midnight
First Workshop: Early Feb 2020

APPLY HERE 

Cult Cinema Club has announced its 2020 lineup of films for their launch on the 11th January 2020 and what a bunch of awesome films they have chosen!
 
They have limited tickets for each screening, door sales may be available (please check out Cult Cinema facebook for door sales availability).
Tickets are:  Members $16pp + booking fee / Non-Members. $20pp + booking fee.

Become a member and get 20% off movie tickets, first access to online ticket sales, access to Members Only competitions, free popcorn and candy bar discounts, Members newsletters and a goodie bag when joining!

Tune in and subscribe to be notified of upcoming films and event deets.
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift then purchase a gift voucher for a friend.

Creative Bay of Plenty supports the development and growth of the arts and culture sector in Tauranga Moana and the Western Bay of Plenty. They have a number of creative events and workshops to stimulate your creative juices including this one about the basics of video editing.

Click here to visit the What's On page.

The countdown timer has started up on the website! Earlybird registrations open on 6th April 2019.