Taumata Kōrero – Masterclasses

Join us for a peek behind the curtain into the process behind one of the world’s foremost documentary filmmakers. Alexandre O. Philippe (Chain Reactions) will present in Wellington and Dunedin.

For the Masterclass in Wellington, see more information here.

For the Masterclass in Dunedin, see more information here.

Pou Kōrero – Workshops

Leela Varghese and Emma Hough Hobbs (Lesbian Space Princess) join us hot off the heels of wowing audiences at the Berlinale to present this special animation-focused workshop. Workshops available in Auckland and Christchurch.

For the Workshop in Auckland, see more information here.

For the Workshop in Christchurch, see more information here.

Taumata Kōrero – Masterclasses

We’re thrilled this year to welcome acclaimed New Zealand documentarian Pietra Brettkelly, who alongside premiering her sixth film at the festival, brings to the Aotearoa Film Focus Weekend a masterclass presented ahead of the New Zealand premiere of her latest feature, Crocodile. Go behind the lens with one of Aotearoa's foremost documentary filmmakers, as Brettkelly opens up about her creative process in this masterclass, presented in association with DEGANZ and WIFT.

$30 Full price / $25 Industry guild or student concession. For further information and to book into the session, see HERE.

Pou Kōrero – Workshop

Paloma Schneideman joins us for an informal conversation about her journey as a filmmaker, fresh from opening our festival with her debut feature Big Girls Don't Cry. From short films to opening night, Schneideman will talk candidly about her journey and the importance of homegrown stories that reflect the real experience of growing up in Aotearoa. A rare and intimate conversation for rangitahi who want to hear directly from one of Aotearoa's freshest filmmaking voices.

Registration info to come.