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OUR NEW SITE IS
PACIFIC ISLANDS SCREEN ARTISTS
Navigating Our Stories Together
Est. 2020
Kia Ora, Ni sa Bula, Fakaalofa Lahi Atu, No’ia ‘e Mauri, Mālō e Lelei, ‘Iorana, Tālofa Lava, Fakatalofa Atu, Kia Orana, Mālō Nī, Kam na Mauri, Aloha, Halo Olaketa!
The Pacific Islands Screen Artists group supports, encourages and promotes individuals of Pacific Islands heritage working in the New Zealand Screen sectors at all stages of their journey.
EVENTS
Sat, 11 MayLocation is TBD11 May 2024, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm NZSTLocation is TBDOur second Writer's Room for 2024 will be in Ōtautahi (Christchurch) will be led by award winning writer Victor Rodger ONZM (Sons, My Name is Gary Cooper). The topic of focus for this Writer's Room will be: Synopsis and Treatments
RSVP ClosedSat, 16 MarTawa Community Centre16 Mar 2024, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm NZDTTawa Community Centre, 5 Cambridge Street, Tawa, Wellington 5028, New ZealandOur first Writer's Room for 2024 will be in Te Whanganui a Tara (Wellington) led by accomplished academic and filmmaker Marina McCartney (Milk & Honey, Vai, My Life is Murder). This Writer's Room will be focusing on Short Films - Story Creation and Loglines.
RSVP ClosedWed, 21 FebZoom Event21 Feb 2024, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm NZDTZoom EventOur popular virtual Ipu Kī event, exclusive to our PISA Members, is back! We can't wait to see you online, Ipu Kī in hand for our first networking event of 2024. This networking event provides a fantastic opportunity to meet and connect with other PISA members, both locally and internationally.
RSVP ClosedSat, 13 JanGallery Tavioni and Vananga13 Jan 2024, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm GMT-10Gallery Tavioni and Vananga, Q6V5+2QX, Ara Metua, Avarua, Cook IslandsTurou! Turou! PISA Rarotonga is proud to present an exclusive intimate event at Gallery Tavioni in Rarotonga, Kūki ‘Āirani with film and documentary producer, director, and writer, Tearepa Kahi (Iwi: Ngāti Pāoa, Waikato | Waka: Tainui)...
Fri, 03 NovKOCo (Kia Orana Collective studio)03 Nov 2023, 4:30 pm GMT-10 – 04 Nov 2023, 6:00 pm GMT-10KOCo (Kia Orana Collective studio), Tutakimoa Rd, Avarua, Cook IslandsTurou, turou! Calling all Kūki 'Āirani and Pasifika screen artists in Tumutevarovaro (Rarotonga) to a 'uipaanga (meeting/get together) this Friday early evening (Cook Is time).
RSVP ClosedWed, 01 NovTeaia Dr, Ngatangiia District, Cook Islands01 Nov 2023, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm GMT-10Teaia Dr, Ngatangiia District, Cook IslandsTurou! Turou! PISA Rarotonga is proud to present an exclusive intimate event in Rarotonga, Kūki ‘Āirani with Screen Australia’s Head of Development - Cook Islander and PISA member, Bobby Romia. A Free event for PISA members and all Pasifika screen artists. Please RSVP for catering purposes.
RSVP ClosedMon, 30 Octvia Zoom30 Oct 2023, 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm NZDTvia ZoomCalling all Pasifika filmmakers applying for Kōpere Hou Fresh Shorts 2023 - Would you like some extra guidance with your application?
RSVP ClosedTue, 17 OctOnline Event (Zoom)17 Oct 2023, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm NZDTOnline Event (Zoom)Calling all Filmmakers of Māori and/or Pacific Islands heritage to come through to our Q&A and learn more/ask any questions, about the NZFC He Ara Development Fund.
RSVP ClosedThu, 12 OctClick Studios, Auckland12 Oct 2023, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pmClick Studios, Auckland , 525 Rosebank Road, Avondale, Auckland 1026, New ZealandPISA members are invited along to an exclusive opportunity to hear from the Producer & Director of Family, Faith, Footy - a pasifika rugby story and gain an insight into the creation of this brilliant and powerfully crafted documentary.
RSVP ClosedSat, 30 SeptAuckland30 Sept 2023, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm NZDTAuckland, Hillary House, 2 Franklyne Rd, OtaraFacilitated by Writer & Director, Stallone Vaiaoga-Ioasa, along with guest filmmaker Marina McCartney.
RSVP ClosedMon, 11 SeptZoom Event11 Sept 2023, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pmZoom EventOur popular virtual Ipu Kī event exclusive to PISA Members! Join us online with your Ipu Kī and meet other PISA Members with this Networking Event.
RSVP ClosedSat, 19 AugWellington19 Aug 2023, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm NZSTWellington, 11 Hutchison Road, Newtown, Wellington 6021, New ZealandFacilitated by Writer & Director, Stallone Vaiaoga-Ioasa (Three Wise Cousins, Hibiscus & Ruthless, Take Home Pay, Mama’s Music Box & I Got You series). Stallone will be leading a workshop on Character Creation and Character Development in your screenplay.
RSVP ClosedWed, 02 AugEvent Cinemas Newmarket -02 Aug 2023, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pmEvent Cinemas Newmarket -, Westfield Newmarket, Level 4/309 Broadway, Newmarket, AucklandPISA hosts an exclusive & interactive "live commentary" with director Toa Fraser. Toa will commentate while we watch No. 2 with him and he takes us on a journey to understand his artistic vision and processes in making 'No.2'!
RSVP ClosedSat, 29 JulKohia Centre (Auckland) + Online29 Jul 2023, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm NZSTKohia Centre (Auckland) + Online, Parking via Gate 2, 76 Epsom Avenue, Epsom, AucklandThis month we have a special guest - award-winning playwright, scriptwriter & journalist Aroha Awarau! He will share his experience of how to get that short film idea from your head & onto the page and provide tips of how to structure, write & turn your short film script into an award winning film!
RSVP ClosedSat, 01 JulAuckland01 Jul 2023, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm NZSTAuckland, 9 Dunnotar Road, Papatoetoe, Auckland 2025, New ZealandDo you have what it takes to be the ultimate quiz champion? PISA Members come and join us for a fun quiz night! - Prizes to be won & BYO. ***Exclusive to PISA Members Only***
Sold OutSat, 01 JulAuckland01 Jul 2023, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm NZSTAuckland, 525 Rosebank Road, Avondale, Auckland 1024, New ZealandActors! Do you want to elevate your screen-acting game? Acting Up is a practical in-person screen acting workshop, for actors of all levels and experience. Exclusive to PISA Members only with limited spaces. Please register your interest below and we will get back to you if you have been selected.
RSVP ClosedWed, 28 JunThis event will be held online via Zoom28 Jun 2023, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm NZSTThis event will be held online via ZoomThis event is for any Pacific Islands Writers at any stage of their career (from emerging to experienced) aimed to provide an opportunity to network, to work on your own projects and to find out more about the upcoming opportunities for Writers in Aotearoa.
RSVP ClosedSat, 10 JunTe Auaha10 Jun 2023, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm NZSTTe Auaha, 65 Dixon Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New ZealandScreenFit is coming to Te-Whanganui-a-Tara on Sat 10th June 2023 for a special collab class presented by our mates at Pan Asian Screen Collective (PASC)! We’re invited and are excited to work with members of PASC, Ngā Aho Whakaari and Equity NZ in this free ScreenFit class.
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