Script to Screen is excited to bring you our first workshop for 2021! Join us this February to jumpstart your feature film idea or revitalise an old one. This interactive and practical two-day workshop will give you the tools you need to propel your feature film project forward.

On day one, writer/director Hamish Bennett (Bellbird) will teach you how to build your screen story around interesting, original and compelling characters. Then producer Emma Slade (The Justice of Bunny King, Come To Daddy, The Changeover) will give you invaluable insight into what's needed to produce a feature film. 

On day two, Hamish Bennett will return to talk about his directing process, then producer Karin Williams will help you devise a dynamic logline that gets your project noticed. 

No matter what your experience is, come along. The passion that drives you to create will be invigorated and you'll come away with new knowledge and ideas to further develop your stories.

Saturday 20th - Sunday 21st February 2021

9:15am – 5:00pm each day

St Columba Centre, 40 Vermont St, Ponsonby, Auckland

(Free off-street parking available)

Who it is for: Emerging to established filmmakers. However, if you are at the beginning stages of writing a feature film or are interested in writing a film this workshop will be very beneficial.

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

What to Bring: Pen and paper. Snacks, tea and coffee will be provided. Please bring your own lunch or there are plenty of cafes in the area if you wish to buy lunch.

Workshop Schedule

Saturday 20th Feb 2021

9:15am Doors open, Welcome

9:30am Writing Craft with Hamish Bennett

10:30am Break

11am Writing Craft with Hamish Bennett continues

12pm Lunch

1pm Writing Craft with Hamish Bennett continues

2:30pm Break

3pm Producing with Emma Slade

5pm End

Sunday 21st Feb 2021

9:15am Doors open

9:30am Directing Craft with Hamish Bennett

10:30am Break

11am Directing Craft with Hamish Bennett

12pm Lunch

1pm Directing Craft with Hamish Bennett continues

2:30pm Break

3pm Writing a great logline with Karin Williams – Interactive session

5pm Finish

This Script to Screen workshop is made possible thanks to generous support from Auckland Council Creative Communities and the New Zealand Film Commission.