Queenstown Workshop: Directing with David Stubbs

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Passion, Persistence, Patience and Intense Ominous Whooshing with David Stubbs.

The Stables, Sherwood Queenstown

Script to Screen is proud to present a one-day directing workshop in Queenstown with David Stubbs (Daffodils, Black Hands, Reservoir Hill). This interactive workshop will give you the tools you need to find the best director within you.Over one day, David will talk about his experience finding inspiration, choosing the right projects, how to build longevity in your career as a director and give you an in-depth look into the best and the hardest parts of being a director.David will teach you how to effectively work and communicate with key collaborators and take you through the detailed journey of the director from pre-production to post.

Saturday 20th March 20219:00am – 5:00pmThe Stables, Sherwood Queenstown, 554 Frankton Road, QueenstownWho it is for: This workshop is aimed at beginning and emerging directors, as well as those wanting to transition from other roles in the industry into directing. Producers and writers wanting to learn more about the directing process will also find this workshop valuable and are encouraged to attend. All levels of experience welcome.Cost: General Admission $23 (incl. GST) What to Bring: Pen and paper. Snacks, tea and coffee will be provided. Please bring your own lunch, there is a restaurant on-site or Queenstown township is a short drive away.COVID Alert Level Note: This workshop will go ahead under Alert Level 1. It will be reviewed under Alert Level 2 and will not go ahead if the country is under Alert Level 3.

Travel GrantsFilm Otago Southland are generously offering a max of 5 x $100 travel grants to enable participants from outside Queenstown, but who reside within the Otago and Southland region, to attend. Please email Kahli Scott (kahli@filmotagosouthland.com) to request this support. Confirmation of your workshop registration will be required before the grant will be offered. The first five confirmed applicants will be supported. Any person accepting the grant and failing to attend the workshop in person will be liable to return the grant. If this workshop is cancelled due to COVID restrictions, the recipient will be liable to return the grant.

About David Stubbs<aside>David Stubbs is an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker with an eye for the uncomfortable truths in everyday life. He has moved between drama, documentary, music videos and digital projects in a 35-year career that’s been eclectic and highly accomplished. Most notably he was the director and co-producer on feature films Daffodils (2019), Belief: The Possession of Janet Moses (2016), TV drama mini-series Black Hands (2020), and series/digital projects Reservoir Hill (2010 - 2011) and Girl versus Boy (2013-2015). David’s films and television have screened internationally on networks, Netflix and at numerous prestigious film festivals. In 2010 David won an International Emmy Award, a Qantas Media Award and in 2017 was judged Best Director Documentary at the New Zealand Film Awards.</aside>

<aside>This workshop is presented by Script to Screen and made possible thanks to generous support from<a href="https://www.filmotagosouthland.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Film Otago Southland</a> and <a href="https://www.qldc.govt.nz/community/economic-development/film-queenstown-lakes" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Queenstown Lakes District Council Film Office</a> and <a href="https://www.qldc.govt.nz/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Queenstown Lakes Council Creative Communities</a> and the <a href="https://www.nzfilm.co.nz/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">New Zealand Film Commission</a>.</aside>

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