Big Screen Symposium & Script to Screen

Directing Masterclass with James Napier Robertson | BSS2024

James Napier Robertson has established himself as one of New Zealand’s most successful filmmakers over the last ten years with acclaimed films I’m Not Harry Jenson, The Dark Horse, Whina and Joika. Delving into the craft of directing, James’s masterclass offers insights into how a story can be told with visual choices and clarity of meaning.
This session is presented by the Department of Post.  
 

Cliff Curtis | Stepping into the Unknown Keynote Address | BSS2024

 Celebrating New Zealand talent the 2024 BSS Keynote address included seven New Zealand acting practitioners with unique stories and outlooks. In this podcast Cliff Curtis shares his thoughts on the BSS 2024 theme Stepping into the Unknown.  
 
This session, was presented by Te Mangai Paho. 

Pax Assadi | Stepping into the Unknown Keynote Address | BSS2024

Celebrating New Zealand talent the 2024 BSS Keynote address included seven New Zealand acting practitioners with unique stories and outlooks. In this podcast Pax Assadi shares his thoughts on the BSS 2024 theme Stepping into the Unknown.  
 
This session, was presented by Te Mangai Paho. 

Jess Hong | Stepping into the Unknown Keynote Address | BSS2024

Celebrating New Zealand talent the 2024 BSS Keynote address included seven New Zealand acting practitioners with unique stories and outlooks. In this podcast Jess Hong shares her thoughts on the BSS 2024 theme Stepping into the Unknown.  
 
This session, was presented by Te Mangai Paho. 

Shane Rangi | Stepping into the Unknown Keynote Address | BSS2024

Celebrating New Zealand talent the 2024 BSS Keynote address included seven New Zealand acting practitioners with unique stories and outlooks. In this podcast Shane Rangi shares his thoughts on the BSS 2024 theme Stepping into the Unknown.  
This session, was presented by Te Mangai Paho. 

Lucy Lawless | Stepping into the Unknown Keynote Address | BSS2024

Celebrating New Zealand talent the 2024 BSS Keynote address included seven New Zealand acting practitioners with unique stories and outlooks. In this podcast Lucy Lawless shares her thoughts on the BSS 2024 theme Stepping into the Unknown.  
This session, was presented by Te Mangai Paho. 
 

Beulah Koale | Stepping into the Unknown Keynote Address | BSS2024

Celebrating New Zealand talent the 2024 BSS Keynote address included seven New Zealand acting practitioners with unique stories and outlooks. In this podcast Beulah Koale shares his thoughts on the BSS 2024 theme Stepping into the Unknown.  
This session, was presented by Te Mangai Paho. 

Robyn Malcolm | Stepping into the Unknown Keynote Address | BSS2024

Celebrating New Zealand talent the 2024 BSS Keynote address included seven New Zealand acting practitioners with unique stories and outlooks. In this podcast Robyn Malcolm shares her thoughts on the BSS 2024 theme Stepping into the Unknown.  
 
This session, was presented by Te Mangai Paho.  

Lulu Wang In Conversation with Shuchi Kothari | BSS2024

American writer, director and showrunner Lulu Wang speaks with NZ-based screenwriter Shuchi Kothari about her adaption process of the book The Expatriates, her journey finding her voice as a writer and her directing work. They touch on her feature film The Farewell which draws on a personal story for her, and more recently her six-episode drama series Expats which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and quickly became one of the most highly rated shows of the year. This session is presented by Images & Sound. 

Script to Screen TALK 2023: Lee Tamahori In Conversation

Script to Screen was delighted to present this in-conversation with Lee Tamahori, one of New Zealand’s most successful and celebrated filmmakers. He is the director and co-writer of The Convert, starring Guy Pearce and Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne and premiering at Toronto International Film Festival where it was described as ‘a stunning, sweeping & action-packed historical epic’. Paula Morris moderated the discussion exploring Lee's approach to making the film, including story themes, ideology and past experiences that guided his decisions.This talk was held in October 2023 at the Capitol Cinema in Auckland.  

Script to Screen TALK 2023: Kickstart your Screenwriting Career

Explore the roots of accomplished New Zealand writers Briar Grace-Smith, Michael Bennett, and Pip Hall, and how they have each paved their way for a successful career in the screen industry. Jackie Dennis probes into their screenwriting process and seeks their advice for aspiring screenwriters including navigating writer's block and special tips. 
This talk was held in August 2023, at the Christchurch Screen Canterbury offices. 

Script to Screen TALKS 2023: Development Essentials with Nicole Dade (Extract)

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. 
This talk was held in June 2023, at the Christchurch Screen Canterbury offices.