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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.

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EVENTS

  • Intimacy Direction/Coordination for Pasifika Screen Artists - AUCKLAND
    Intimacy Direction/Coordination for Pasifika Screen Artists - AUCKLAND
    Sat, 16 Nov
    JetPark Hotel & Conference Centre
    16 Nov 2024, 9:30 am – 1:00 pm NZDT
    JetPark Hotel & Conference Centre, 63 Westney Road, Māngere, Auckland 2022, New Zealand
    Intimacy Direction/Coordination for Pasifika Screen Artists with Fiona Collins.
  • Behind The Lens Optics Workshop
    Behind The Lens Optics Workshop
    Sat, 07 Sept
    Panavision NZ
    07 Sept 2024, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm GMT-7
    Panavision NZ, 318 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021, New Zealand
    Presenting the essential aspects of optics in filmmaking. Optics workshop designed for both creative and technical roles.
  • Ipu Kī Time with PISA - August 2024
    Ipu Kī Time with PISA - August 2024
    RSVP Closed
    Mon, 26 Aug
    Zoom Event
    26 Aug 2024, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm NZST
    Zoom Event
    Our 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 upcoming networking event ☕️ This networking event provides a fantastic opportunity to meet and connect with other PISA members, both locally and internationally ✨
  • PŌ FIAFIA - NZ ARTS EVENING IN EVENT
    PŌ FIAFIA - NZ ARTS EVENING IN EVENT
    Thu, 08 Aug
    Los Angeles
    08 Aug 2024, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm GMT-7
    Los Angeles, 154 S Rockingham Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90049, USA
    Aotearoa New Zealand Pacific Arts 'Pō Fiafia' Showcase of Pacific Artists, Arts Organisations and Entrepreneurs from Aotearoa NZ.
  • A PASIFIKA LOVE LETTER
    A PASIFIKA LOVE LETTER
    Wed, 07 Aug
    Los Angeles
    07 Aug 2024, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
    AN ODE TO OUR LANDS, WATERS, AND PEOPLES.
  • A Rising Tide Lifts all Vaka - Demystifying the NZ On Air Funding process
    A Rising Tide Lifts all Vaka - Demystifying the NZ On Air Funding process
    Sold Out
    Sat, 20 Jul
    St Columba Centre
    20 Jul 2024, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm NZST
    St Columba Centre, 40 Vermont Street, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011, New Zealand
    Calling all Pacific Islands Screen Artists - Join us for this FREE info day as we demystify the NZ On Air Funding process. Available to attend in-person in Auckland or online.
  • PISA Midwinter Mixer
    PISA Midwinter Mixer
    RSVP Closed
    Fri, 12 Jul
    The Hollywood Avondale
    12 Jul 2024, 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm NZST
    The Hollywood Avondale, 20 Saint Georges Road, Avondale, Auckland 0600, New Zealand
    Join us for an evening of networking and connecting with other filmmakers. We have limited spaces available so please register to secure your ticket.
  • PISA Writers' Room - Choosing what idea to take to script
    PISA Writers' Room - Choosing what idea to take to script
    Sold Out
    Sat, 06 Jul
    Taropatch Creative
    06 Jul 2024, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm NZST
    Taropatch Creative, 9A Dunnotar Road, Papatoetoe, Auckland 2025, New Zealand
    Our next Writers Room for 2024 will be in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland led by Award winning Writer & Director Mia Maramara [Albularyo, Candy, Grafted]. This Writer's Room focuses on 'Choosing what idea to take to script' and is open to Pacific Islands Writers at any stage of their career.
  • PISA Mid-Winter Event: Paint & Sip 🎨
    PISA Mid-Winter Event: Paint & Sip 🎨
    RSVP Closed
    Sat, 15 Jun
    Taropatch Creative, Auckland
    15 Jun 2024, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm NZST
    Taropatch Creative, Auckland, 9A Dunnotar Road, Papatoetoe, Auckland 2025, New Zealand
    ***Exclusive to PISA Members Only***
  • Q&A: NIU WAVES 2024 Series Development Initiative
    Q&A: NIU WAVES 2024 Series Development Initiative
    RSVP Closed
    Mon, 10 Jun
    Zoom
    10 Jun 2024, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm NZST
    Zoom
  • Ipu Kī Time with PISA - May 2024
    Ipu Kī Time with PISA - May 2024
    RSVP Closed
    Mon, 13 May
    Zoom Event
    13 May 2024, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm NZST
    Zoom Event
    Our 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 upcoming networking event ☕️ This networking event provides a fantastic opportunity to meet and connect with other PISA members, both locally and internationally ✨
  • PISA Writers' Room - Synopsis + Treatment with Victor Rodger
    PISA Writers' Room - Synopsis + Treatment with Victor Rodger
    RSVP Closed
    Sat, 11 May
    Fale Eke Christchurch
    11 May 2024, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm NZST
    Fale Eke Christchurch, level 1/285 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
    Our 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
  • PISA & PASC PRESENTS: How We Got There: From Idea to Impact Season 2
    PISA & PASC PRESENTS: How We Got There: From Idea to Impact Season 2
    RSVP Closed
    Thu, 09 May
    The Spinoff Office Level 2, Entrance
    09 May 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm NZST
    The Spinoff Office Level 2, Entrance, 6A Western Springs Road, Morningside, Auckland 1021, New Zealand
    Join us for the second installment of "How We Got There: From Idea to Impact", featuring the storytelling duo Kiel McNaughton and Kerry Warkia, also known as Brown Sugar Apple Grunt Productions (known for "Vai", "Kāinga", "The Legend of Baron To’a", "Good Grief").
  • Moana Pasifika Producers Development Initiative - Q&A
    Moana Pasifika Producers Development Initiative - Q&A
    RSVP Closed
    Wed, 08 May
    Online via Zoom
    08 May 2024, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm NZST
    Online via Zoom
    Interested in applying to our Moana Pasifika Producers Development Initiative? Unsure about something? Still have more questions? Join our online Q&A about the programme, the application process and requirements.Save your spot by registering today!
  • PISA Writers' Room  - Story Creation and Loglines.
    PISA Writers' Room  - Story Creation and Loglines.
    RSVP Closed
    Sat, 16 Mar
    Tawa Community Centre
    16 Mar 2024, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm NZDT
    Tawa Community Centre, 5 Cambridge Street, Tawa, Wellington 5028, New Zealand
    Our 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.
  • Ipu Kī Time with PISA 2024
    Ipu Kī Time with PISA 2024
    RSVP Closed
    Wed, 21 Feb
    Zoom Event
    21 Feb 2024, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm NZDT
    Zoom Event
    Our 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.
  • PISA presents: “Uri Manako with filmmaker Tearepa Kahi (Muru, Poi E, Mt. Zion, Hunt for the Wilderpeople)”
    PISA presents: “Uri Manako with filmmaker Tearepa Kahi (Muru, Poi E, Mt. Zion, Hunt for the Wilderpeople)”
    RSVP Closed
    Sat, 13 Jan
    Gallery Tavioni and Vananga
    13 Jan 2024, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm GMT-10
    Gallery Tavioni and Vananga, Q6V5+2QX, Ara Metua, Avarua, Cook Islands
    Turou! 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)...
  • PISA Rarotonga 'Uipaanga - Oct '23
    PISA Rarotonga 'Uipaanga - Oct '23
    Fri, 03 Nov
    KOCo (Kia Orana Collective studio)
    03 Nov 2023, 4:30 pm GMT-10 – 04 Nov 2023, 6:00 pm GMT-10
    KOCo (Kia Orana Collective studio), Tutakimoa Rd, Avarua, Cook Islands
    Turou, 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).
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