COVID-19 Update

as at 25/08/20.

Covid-19 Level 3 Restrictions in Auckland means Hamish Bennett will no longer be able to travel to Wellington to present this workshop. We are pleased to say that educator and script consultant Gavin McGibbon is stepping in to present a workshop on what it takes to build a screen story that connects with people.

This means the Wellington Workshop will go ahead but with some safety precautions in place. The event is fully subscribed so if you no longer wish to attend, please request a refund through Eventbrite to make your place available for someone else. See below for more information and instructions.

The Foundations of Story and Character with Gavin McGibbon

Great stories create an umbilical cord between the screen and the audience, where we feel everything that the character does.

This one day workshop will look at the elements we need to consider as writers to build that level of engagement with our own stories, through writing exercises, viewing and discussing scenes. We will look at a wide range of aspects of story and character from how we hook an audience from the first moment they meet our protagonist to ensuring that our stories don't run out of momentum.

To gain the most out of the workshop, please come with a film concept in mind.

Don’t miss this interactive and practical workshop that will help you navigate through the complexities of writing a feature film.

Sat 29 Aug 2020, 9am – 5pm

Where: Drama 3, Te Whaea National Dance & Drama Centre, 11 Hutchison Road, Newton, Wellington.

Who it is for: All levels of writing experience – emerging to established filmmakers. The workshop will largely refer to the feature film format, but will be valuable to those developing shorts, features and series.

Cost: General Admission $23 (incl. GST). Tickets via Eventbrite.

What to Bring: Pen and paper. Tea and Coffee will be provided. There are plenty of cafes in the area to buy lunch.

This workshop is made possible thanks to generous support from New Zealand Film Commission, Creative Communties Wellington and our venue sponsor, Te Whaea.