Matariki through arts and education Film producer intern to be selected

Write Room Wellington is seeking this year’s producer Intern to be part of the selection and development process on the programme.

White Room is a screenwriter residency programme offered in partnership with POP Film and the Wellington City Council Aho Tini 2030 Arts, Culture and Creativity Strategy.

Each year an emerging or mid-career film producer is selected to shadow the process of selecting a screenwriter to undertake their 12-week residency at the Toi P neke Arts Centre to develop a draft of their feature film screenplay with the support of a group of experienced industry mentors.

A stipend of $2500 will be awarded for the producer internship.

producers or creative partners-how to harness the input of others in a way that is meaningful for writers; and through process and how it can inform development.

The film producer intern will need to be available to spend a minimum of 25 hours a week on script selection from 23 October to 16 December, be present for at least five development meetings during the residency (February to April 2024) and assist with facilitating and coordinating the script read-through workshop at the end of the programme (November and December 2024)

Broadmeadows resident and Arvida Village at the Park Manager, Moira Naughton says her residents understand Matariki much more now through recent craft and educational activities in the community.

Residents have been busy making lanterns, kites and stars using coloured card, glue and glitter, as they learnt about the M ori New Year celestial event.

The Wellington retirement community also experienced a close encounter with the Matariki star cluster when the Wellington Astronomical Society visited, complete with binoculars for stargazing.

Other activities have included a Waiata sing along, herb planting, and special community shared lunch.

The activities are very resident-led and are an example of engaging and thinking well, an important part of Arvida's wellness approach, The Attitude of Living WellTM, Moira says.

“The residents have taken a real interest in the meaning behind Matariki and they love to do crafts too.

“We have a Matariki exhibition setup that includes the crafts made.

“Families can see all the beautiful creations when they visit during the long weekend,” Moira says.

This is a chance for an early or mid-career producer wishing to deepen understanding and personal instincts in: writing, genre, themes, budget, packaging/financing potential of dramatic film projects; the creative process and tools for supporting script development;

Hours for this internship are flexible and can be worked in and around other work commitments.

Submissions are due by Friday 28 July. The successful producer will be announced on 18 August.

More information and an application form is at https://toiponeke.nz/ events/2023/07/28/emerging-film-producer-internship-call-for-submissions-2023.