Film Bay of Plenty

05/06/2026

Lock in term 3 at BOP Actors Studio. It looks like a lot of fun!!

05/06/2026

Big Screen Symposium announces this great session! Have you got your tickets yet?

Tom Sainsbury and Holly Shervey are part of a growing wave of performers reshaping how screen careers are built, moving from auditioning for roles to creating work that reflects their own voice. In this conversation, they reflect on the origins of series including Crackhead and Small Town Scandal, and the creative and collaborative processes that brought them to screen. The session explores how actors can expand their craft, how producers might recognise and support emerging voices, and how building work around individual strengths can lead to more sustainable, audience-connected careers 🗣

05/06/2026

Got a project you’re developing?
A story you can’t stop thinking about?
An idea you’re ready to back?

Film Bay of Plenty is offering two wildcard development awards of $750 at our upcoming industry event.

Up to five creatives will be selected to pitch their project live, with just two minutes each to tell us:

What are you making?
Why does it matter?
And what would this support help you unlock?

No polished presentation required.
No perfect project required.

Just bring your vision, your ambition, and your ability to communicate why this story needs to exist.

If someone asked you tomorrow what you’re working on and why it matters, could you answer in two minutes?

Then you’re ready.

Email: [email protected] answering the above questions by Wednesday, July 10, 2026.

*Pitcher's must be Bay of Plenty based.

03/06/2026

WEBINAR: Producing for 48Hours Success
4pm, 7 July 2026
Join 48Hours alumni producers Sara Chen (Permanently Confused, 2025 Regional Winner), Finn O'Connor (Couch Kumara, 2024 Regional Winner), and Emily Ardern (Videoshop, 2025 Regional Winner) as they share their tips and tricks to help producers prep their team for success in this year's competition and reflect on the competition's impact on their professional producing practice and trajectory.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MQ3YcMx0RXGdNkuKFSSY8g

Co-hosted by Spada - Screen Producers NZ and 48Hours.

WEBINAR: Producing for 48Hours Success
4pm, 7 July 2026
Join Vista Foundation 48Hours alumni producers Sara Chen (Permanently Confused, 2025 Regional Winner), Finn O'Connor (Couch Kumara, 2024 Regional Winner), and Emily Ardern (Videoshop, 2025 Regional Winner) as they share their tips and tricks to help producers prep their team for success in this year's competition and reflect on the competition's impact on their professional producing practice and trajectory.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MQ3YcMx0RXGdNkuKFSSY8g

Co-hosted by Spada and 48Hours.

02/06/2026

🎬 Film Bay of Plenty is sponsoring TWO teams!

We're offering two Bay of Plenty teams the opportunity to receive sponsorship for an Early Bird entry into the Vista Foundation 48Hours competition.

All we ask in return is a short reel or a selection of images documenting your 48Hours journey so we can help showcase the incredible filmmaking talent in our region.

To apply, send us a brief outline of your team and why you'd like to receive sponsorship.
📧 Email: [email protected]
📅 Applications close: 29 June 2026

*Applicants must be based in the Bay of Plenty region (including Taupō) and must not have previously received 48Hours sponsorship from Film Bay of Plenty.

02/06/2026

Applications close 5th June for NZ Film Commission scholarships to Doc Edge Industry! See details below 👇

01/06/2026

Vista Foundation 48Hours: Make a film in a weekend!

The countdown is on for Aotearoa’s greatest film competition. The Vista Foundation 48Hours is back, July 31st to August 2nd.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-timer, get ready to write, shoot, cut, and survive one wild weekend of creative chaos.

Grab the Early Bird special from June 1st. Join the community, find your crew, and you could see your work on the big screen at the Embassy Theatre, WellingtonNZ

Register your team at 48hours.co.nz.

https://youtu.be/K2inFXDgyXg

The countdown is on for Aotearoa’s greatest filmmaking challenge! E...

01/06/2026

🎬 Applications are now open for a paid Lighting Department Attachment on the Auckland-based feature film Obsidian.

This unique opportunity will see an experienced mid-career cinematographer shadow acclaimed Gaffer Scott Harman on a major international production, gaining hands-on insight into advanced lighting techniques and large-scale feature filmmaking.
📍 Auckland-based (mid-late June)
⏱ Two-week / 10-day placement
💰 Paid attachment

Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents and have experience working as a cinematographer across screen productions.
Applications close: 5.00pm, Friday 5 June.

To apply, send your CV, reference, and a one-page proposal outlining why you'd like to take part to:
📧 [email protected]
Subject: "LX Dept Attachment, Obsidian"

A fantastic opportunity to learn from one of the industry's best and gain valuable experience on a major feature production.

Portal Productions is offering a paid 2-week attachment with Gaffer Scott Harman on the Auckland feature film 'Obsidian'. This is a mentored, on-set role for a mid-career cinematographer - shadowing the Gaffer and key crew on a big-budget international production with the latest technologies. You'll need to have industry experience across film, TV, TVC, or web series, be an NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident, be based in Auckland or be able to self-relocate and accommodate. The placement will be mid to late June with some flexibility.

Apply by 5pm Friday 5 June. Final decisions by Wed 10 June. See nzcine.com for full details and entry info.