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November Pānui
Kei te mihi atu ki a koutou e te hapori o Ngā Aho Whakaari,
I tēnei marama, ka akiaki tātou i a tātou ano kia tu kotahi, kia ū pūmau hoki ki te kaupapa hei hāpai i tō tātou iwi Māori mā roto i ā tātou mahi i te ao pāpāho.
He maha ngā kaupapa whakahirahira e kawea ana i tēnei marama, nō reira, e ngā ringa raupā o te mahi pāpāho, pānuitia mai.
November is a busy month with many of our members supporting and documenting Hīkoi Mō Te Tiriti, as well as hosting and attending several Māori screen sector events.
I mentioned in our previous pānui that as an outcome from my attendance at the Public Broadcasters International conference in October I have joined a working group of indigenous delegates to explore how we can work together to strengthen indigenous representation in Public Media globally. Our first virtual hui is in December. I also formed several contacts for indigenous funders, commissioners and producers interested in co-production opportunities with Māori. Rather than doing a full report here (you’re all busy people), if you want further information and/or contacts please get in touch with me directly: kay@ngaahowhakaari.com
It’s more important than ever that we come together to learn, collaborate, celebrate and strengthen one another to ensure that our important mahi in the screen sector can best serve ngā iwi Māori.
We look forward to seeing you at some of these upcoming events.
Ngā mihi maioha,
nā Kay Ellmers
Te Tumu Whakarae
Aho Wānanga - Spaces filling Fast
We're only two weeks away from our Aho Wānanga, exploring AI in Te Ao Pāpāho and spaces are filling fast! Kia tere, e te whānau! Register now!
What we're covering:
- an overview of the latest tools and applications of AI in the global film and screen industry.
- "On-the-tools" workshop with some of the most prevalent AI tools for creative writing, editing, research and video making.
- Panel discussion featuring leading advocates and voices for Māori in the field of AI
- Participant discussions on the opportunities and challenges AI poses for the Māori screen sector.
- Digital rauemi will be made available after the wānanga to all members.
This workshop is ideal anyone interested in the intersection of technology and indigenous storytelling on screen.
🗓 9.30 – 3pm Tuesday 26th November
NRDC Storytelling Fellowship
The fellowship awards $20,000 each to three writers to support the revision of a feature screenplay or pilot that engages with climate change in a compelling way.
The fellowship also provides creative mentorship from established screenwriters. Mentors for the 2024 cycle are:
- Mike Schur (The Good Place, Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine)
- Daniel Scheinert (Everything Everywhere All At Once, Swiss Army Man)
- Brit Marling (A Murder at the End of the World, The OA).
🗓 Deadline: 5th December 2024
Check out the website for more information.
Aho Shorts 2024 Premieres at RIFF
The 2024 Aho Shorts Collection has been delivered and we're preparing for a meke time at RIFF this weekend!
If you haven't already got your tickets, head to the link below.
Come to tautoko and see what our Shorts ohu has created this year along with many other amazing iwi taketake filmmaking whānau.
A number of our Aho team will be at the Hīkoi activation in Rotorua on Friday at 10 am prior to the RIFF pōwhiri at 3 pm- feel free to get in touch and hang with us there too.
Aho Shorts is not just crafting films; it’s cultivating a vibrant space for indigenous storytelling, honouring our legacy while paving the way for future generations and our unique perspectives. Ki tua!
Aho Anniversary - RSVP Now!
Our next AGM is March 2025, so to celebrate our Aho anniversary, we're hosting a fun-filled event on Thursday 28th November.
We're keen to use this opportunity to update everyone's membership details and get you listed on our Māori Screen Directory, so...
3 - 6 pm: Drop-in Session for Membership & Screen Directory Listings
No headshots? No worries! We'll have a photographer on hand. (You'll be looking your best anyway for the party ahead.) We can also help you complete your profiles. Of course, there will be spot prizes and a free drink on arrival for participating.
6 pm: Mihi Whakatau
Our Board and Exec will fill you in on our activity over the year, then time for kai and whanaungatanga.
Kai provided, limited bar tab then cash bar.
9 pm: Whakamutunga
🗓 3 - 9 pm, Thursday, 28 Nov
⭐ Harlan Pepper Food Co, 317 New North Road, Kingsland
🎟 Free entry for NAW members - limited space, first in first served
Buy Your Tickets to NZ TV Awards
Congratulations to all the Māori finalists who have been nominated.
Check out the impressive full list of finalists on their website.
The New Zealand Television Awards will be held at Auckland’s Aotea Centre on Friday November 22.
Combined Guilds Christmas Parties
The Silly Season is here and so is the annual Combined Guilds Christmas Parties!
This year, they've decided to do it a little differently, to continue the success of the Combined Guilds Christmas Parties, they've introduced a $10 ticket fee to cover the growing cost of hosting these across the motu.
This will be one of the last official opportunities to network across all the guilds for the year, so if you have the chance, grab a ticket and go along!
What to Expect:
- Networking and Mingling: Connect with fellow guild members, celebrate each other’s achievements, and enjoy the festive season.
- Delicious Food Included: Your $10 ticket includes a selection of food to enjoy throughout the night.
- Festive Vibes: Take a break from the year’s hustle, unwind, and have fun with colleagues, new friends and old within the industry.
The Annual Guilds Christmas Parties are proudly hosted by:
Ngā Aho Whakaari - Māori in Screen
Directors & Editors Guild Aotearoa NZ (DEGANZ)
Equity NZ
New Zealand Writers Guild (NZWG)
Pan-Asian Screen Collective (PASC)
Pacific Island Screen Artists (PISA)
Screen Industry Guild Aotearoa NZ (SIGANZ)
Screen Music & Sound Guild (SMSG)
Screen Production and Development Association (SPADA)
VFX Guild
Women in Film and Television NZ (WIFTNZ)
Buy tickets to Ōtautahi: 01 December
Buy tickets to Te Whanganui a Tara: 04 December
Buy Tickets to Tāmaki Makaurau: 11 December
🎟 Entry fee: $10 +bf
Dr Reuben Collier Secures Marsden Fund Fast-Start Funding
Congratulations to Dr Reuben Collier (our previous chairperson of Ngā Aho Whakaari) for securing a Marsden Fund Fast-Start project “Ngā Kōrero Tawhito: A review of traditional language expression”.
This project shines a light on how powerful academic research and broadcasting are in supporting the revitalisation of te reo Māori.
Tēnā koe, e Reuben!
Moana Reo Māori 2 Premiere
A world first for Te Ao Māori, Moana 2 Reo Māori will be released same day as Moana 2!
We doubt we need to entice you to buy tickets to Moana 2 Reo Māori anymore than your tamariki at home, heoi, don't forget to tautoko another Reo Māori kaupapa on the big screen.
Keep an eye out on our Socials for opportunities to win tickets 😉
Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti
As we all know, it's a massive week for Te Ao Māori with the hīkoi moving down the motu.
Keep up with the latest updates on socials with @TOITU_TE_TIRITI and look out for your ao pāpāho whānau out there on-the-tools documenting another important moment for te iwi Māori.
An ope from Ngā Aho Whakaari will be at the Rotorua activation on Friday morning from 10am prior to RIFF.
If you'd like to join us, send us a message on socials or email us at admin@ngaahowhakaari.org.
We'll set up a spot to meet before.
Kia haumaru te haerenga, e te whānau!
Hari Huritau Greenlit!
Since its launch, Greenlit has supported over 50 productions both large and small, local and international, in minimising environmental impact and embracing sustainable practices. Through their free tools, such as the carbon calculator, they’re helping productions take meaningful steps to reduce waste, conserve energy, and uphold the Greenlit commitment to Raupī (to protect), Raupā (to work with care), and Rauora (to conserve wellbeing).
With 15 sustainability managers now regularly engaged across productions nationwide, Greenlit’s kaupapa is growing, woven together by our industry’s collective values and dedication to sustainability. We’re proud to support these positive changes as we all work to care for our land and resources for generations to come.
Learn more about Greenlit at www.greenlit.org.nz. With thanks to New Zealand on Air and the New Zealand Film Commission.
NZFC Industry-Wide Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Survey
Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga - NZ Film Commission's Diversity and Inclusion Survey has been extended to the 20th November.
The data collected is instrumental to NZFC's Diversity and Inclusion Strategy over the next year, so be sure your voice is heard by filling out the survey!
Want to share your events, initiatives, or announcements with us?
We'd love to feature them in future pānui! Drop us a line at admin@ngaahowhakaari.org