PISA Writers' Room - Synopsis + Treatment with Victor Rodger

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

• What is a Synopsis? How to write one, when to write on - common mistakes - especially for a short film application.
• What is a Treatment? How to write one - read examples of one - what do you notice about tone of a treatment and how it summarizes the script?

A Synopsis and Treatment are key parts of the creation process for screen and a requirement for many, if not all applications for funding and proposals. We will look at what each one requires and how to craft them to be effective in capturing your story and be engaging for the reader.

As always there will also be opportunities for personal writing time and to have discussions. A light lunch and snacks will be provided because we are PISA, and you are our honoured guests.

Date: Saturday 11th May 2024

Time: 1000 - 1500 NZST

Location: Fale Eke, Level 1/285 Cashel St, CHC

Sign Up now as places are limited.

Online Zoom will also be available for those unable to attend in person. Also note there will only be one more full day Writer's Rooms in 2024 after this workshop - so be sure to make the most of these opportunities. See you there!

Victor Rodger (Iva) is a multiple award winning Otautahi-born writer of Sāmoan and Scottish descent who works in television, theatre and film.  His screen credits include Shortland Street, Teine Sa: The Ancient Ones and This is Piki.  He currently has two television projects in development, including one that is set in his hometown.  In 2021 he was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of  Merit for services to theatre and the Pacific arts.  And since this is a Christchuch gig, he went to Linwood!