Exclusive NAW member invitations, giveaways & opportunities

We look forward to seeing everyone at Māoriland Film Festival next week. We are giving away 2x single Industry passes valued at over $200 each!

Thank you to all those who attended our AGM on Tuesday.

We covered two audits and are already preparing for the next AGM in November this year to align with our Constitutional rules.

Thank you to those who fed back on the Media Reform Discussion document, we'll release our submission for all members to view from the 24th March.

There are MANY amazing opportunities coming up, so take note and get in quick as these are all exclusive member offers for a limited time!

2x Free Industry Passes Giveaway

We look forward to seeing everyone at Māoriland Film Festival next week.

We are giving away 2x single Industry passes valued at over $200 each! (Accom not included).

First two members to reply to this email with a correct name of at least ONE Aho Short film (from any year) screening at MFF next week will receive one pass.

DEADLINE: 12 pm, Friday 21st March 2025

Presented with the support of NZ On Air, join us to welcome in NZ Music month with this dynamic workshop designed for screen practitioners AND music creatives. We’ll explore the intersection of music and screen production and provide valuable insights into creative collaboration and key legal and cultural considerations.

Wānanga

12.30pm - 5.30pm

Who’s Who? – Get to know key industry players
Copyright & Cultural Considerations – Learn how to navigate legal rights and work respectfully with traditional Māori compositions.
The Role of a Music Supervisor – Explore the many ways to integrate music into your screen project.
Working with Composers – Case studies exemplifying a variety of approaches to creative collaboration

Whakawhanaungatanga

5.30pm – 7pm

Kai, drinks and all-important networking

Showcase Performances

7pm – 8.30pm

Featuring MELODOWNZ and Nikau Grace.

As current members you have the first opportunity to secure your spot.

Kia horo! Strictly limited spaces.

🗓️ 12.30 – 8.30 pm, Wednesday 30th April

📍 BIG FAN, 25 McDonald Street, Morningside, AKL

🎟️ FREE access to members only - it's free and anyone can join as a member 😉

Apply for your Spot

Kia hiwa rā! Join the Ngā Aho Whakaari Team

🎬✨ SAVE US FROM AI-GENERATED COMMUNICATIONS THAT OVERUSE KITCH CLIP ART! ✨🎬

📢 Kei te rapu mātou i tētahi ringa rehe! Seeking a Social Media & Comms Superstar!

Ngā Aho Whakaari is on the hunt for a Social Media & Communications Co-ordinator to help uplift our kaupapa and keep our whānau in the loop!

Can you:
📱 Develop and execute social media strategies that engage and grow online communities?
🎥 Create high-quality content (including reels, video, and graphics) to bring kaupapa to life?
📝 Write compelling industry updates and pānui to keep our people informed?
💻 Manage websites and ensure our digital presence is strong?
🎨 Design stylish reports, proposals, and event materials?

📰 Craft and distribute engaging media releases?
💬 Reo Māori skills? Ka rawe!

This is a flexible contractor gig, with some travel within Aotearoa. Hours and remuneration will be negotiated with the right person.

💌 Kia whakapuaki mai tō hiahia – send us your expression of interest with your CV and show us what you can do with links to content you’ve created.
📧 Email us at kay@ngaahowhakaari.org by 17th April 2025

Join us for an exclusive, invitation-only screening of the Academy Award nominated documentary "SugarCane" - a powerful exploration that has captivated audiences and critics alike.

After the screening, don't miss the opportunity to delve deeper into the film with a Q&A session with Directors and Producer; Julian Brave Noisecat, Emily Kassie, Amber Morning Star Byars and participant; Ed Archie Noisecat.

Watch the Trailer

Reserve your seat

Exclusive NAW Scholarships to "Practical Producing"

Share the Knowledge and Compton School are preparing for their third season of the Practical Producing Series, which is set to begin in April this year and we are sponsoring up to FIVE members to attend the Practical Producing Series valued at $250 + gst!

Season 3 Topics

Session 1 - Creating a Great Pitch Deck

Thursday, 3rd April at 8:00pm

Session 2 - Casting

Thursday, 17th April at 8:00pm

Session 3 - Financing the Rebate

Thursday, 1st May at 8:00pm

Session 4 - Financing the Gap/Private Equity

Thursday, 15th May at 8:00pm

Session 5 - How to Do an Amazing Pitch

Thursday, 29th May at 8:00pm

Session 6 - The Markets

Thursday, 12th June at 8:00pm

This is a fantastic opportunity for producers to gain valuable insights from experts on the different stages of packaging for a film.