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2021 New Year New Opportunities

Kia ora, Ngā mihi o te tau hou. If you’re like me still planning your year or just vaguely thinking about getting back to work here are some “must do” reminders for early 2021. There are a lot of opportunities for Ngā Aho Whakaari members. Check out the following. Wānanga with like minded people and get writing and applying.

The Premium Productions for International Audiences Fund

Independent Chair – Call for applications

Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 27 January 2021

The Premium Productions for International Audiences Fund (‘Premium Fund’) was established by Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage (‘MCH’) in order to support the New Zealand production sector recovery and regeneration from COVID-19.

The purpose of the Premium Fund is to support the production of high- quality productions that tell New Zealand stories for global audiences.

New Zealand Film Commission along with New Zealand on Air and Te Māngai Pāho is seeking Expressions of Interest from candidates who wish to be considered for appointment as the Independent Chair of the Premium Production Fund Funding Panel.

Me pēhea te tono |How to apply

To apply for this position. Please email joel.rudolph@nzfilm.co.nz with any queries from Monday 11 January 2021 when the NZFC office re-opens.

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Piripi Curtis, Harriet Crampton, Lara Northcroft and Michael Bennett, the team brought Vegas to Rotorua.

Te Aupounamu Māori Screen Excellence Award is open.

Deadline: Monday 25 January 2021.

The Māori Screen Excellence Award will offer a maximum of a $50,000 grant to one recipient. Applications for this award are by nomination through the NZFC application portal.

Anyone can submit a nomination; however, nominees must be Māori and actively participating in the film industry in New Zealand or overseas.

We encourage you to nominate and share this opportunity with your networks.

If you have any questions or enquiries, please contact the Rautaki Māori team rautaki@nzfilm.co.nz.

Check out the details here https://www.nzfilm.co.nz/funds/te-aupounamu-m-ori-screen-excellence-award

RNZ Commissioning Panui: PODCAST RFP

Deadline: 15th February 2021

RNZ Podcasts seeking Podcast pitches from both outside and inside of RNZ. You will need to supply the RFP and a compulsory cover sheet. The Deadline for pitches is not until the 15th February giving you plenty of time to relax, re-coop, celebrate and think before pitching next month.

If you have a great idea but are new to the pitching process then some guidelines are available by emailing commissioning@rnz.co.nz

NZFC - PAID Professional Internships on international and domestic drama series

Deadline: 18 Monday January 2021@ 1300

Kia hiwa rā kia hiwa rā. The NZFC are offering PAID professional internships on domestic and international drama series. Check out the details below. If you're a member of Ngā Aho Whakaari let us know if you are interested, eligible, available and keen and we will work with you to get you through the gate. Emera mai: admin@ngaahowhakaari.co.nz.

The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) invites new and emerging filmmakers to register their interest in paid professional internships on domestic and international drama series. The definition of new and emerging can be found in the NZFC's Talent Development Eligibility Criteria.

The internships include roles in Production Accounts, Lighting, Dolly Grip, Editorial, Art Department, Location Management, Script Supervision, Camera, Hair, Makeup, VFX, Story Boarding and Concept Art.

These are supervised on-the-job-development internships aimed at supporting career progression and developmental learning.

The internships will run for three to twelve weeks between February and May 2021 and will be based in Auckland (exact time frames to be confirmed). Payment will include the internship weekly fee and does not cover travel and accommodation.

Those interested should register on the Talent Register part of the online portal in the section. Just click Provider Information > Talent Register from the main menu. Example below:

Apply Now

If you are not yet a registered user of the portal, when you sign up you will have the opportunity to add your details to the Register as part of the sign up process. If you have previously submitted information on the Talent Register, you are encouraged to check and update your information. Current and new submissions on the Talent Register will be considered for these roles.

Registrations are open now and close 1pm on 18 Monday January 2021.

Questions can be forwarded to talentdev@nzfilm.co.nz, Subject line: Series Internships (Please note the NZFC offices will be closed from 24 December until the 11 of January).