Kimball Thurston leads the strategy for future technology for VFX production at Weta FX. This session uses real-life examples as he offers insight into the AI intersections with creative artists and how these tools add to the creative process, not take away from it. This session is presented by Weta FX and WingNut Films.Β
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In the Spirit of Coopetition - RFONZ Panel Discussion | BSS2024
The eleven regional film offices around New Zealand might be seen as competitors, but theyβve found a way over the last decade to cooperate and collaborate with each other in the spirit of βNZ Incβ, recognising the healthy βcoopetitionβ can be the best way to combine resources and achieve shared goals. Theyβre working towards a vision shared by many, a well-functioning Aotearoa New Zealand screen industry. This panel discusses how and why the RFOs work together and what lessons can be learnt about this collaboration. And most importantly, what exactly does a well-functioning screen industry look like, from North to South? Join this outstanding panel are moderator Jaclyn Philpott (Association of Film Commissioners International) visiting from Los Angeles, Petrina DβRozarioΒ from Screen CanterburyNZ, Mark Westerby from Screen Wellington, Kahli Scott from Film Queenstown Lakes and Jade Kent from Film Bay of Plenty.Β
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Casting: Anousha Zarkesh in conversation with Fraser Brown | BSS2024
Australian Casting director Anousha Zarkesh, an influential creative force in the Australian screen industry, is in conversation with producer Fraser Brown discussing how to establish a great relationship with your Casting Director. They cover searching for new talent and attaching high-profile actors, the importance of cultural considerations and respect protocols and considerations in early develipment and budgeting. This session is a collaboration with Actors Equity.Β
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Alexander Swords: Diverse Storytelling Patterns | BSS2024
ALEXANDER SWORDS presents Diverse Story Telling Patterns. He introduces the building blocks and patterns discovered in his research for Narrative Design. This gives an insight βunder the hoodβ of how the different conventions function to engage audiences around the world. Youβll discover what film and tv writers can learn from narrative design in games.Β
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Accessibility Matters | BSS2024
Historically speaking, there has been a lack of representation and access for those who are deaf, disabled or neurodivergent within the screen industry. Chelsea Bridges, Jared Flitcroft and Felicity Hamill have a mission to improve industry standards by using their skills as access coordinators. This new role helps create a safe place on set for everyone. It can also improve every stage of production from development through to post-production to ensure best practice is implemented in front of and behind the camera. This session was moderated by Dale Corlett and Tayla Hancock from the New Zealand Film Commission.Β Β
ποΈ Podcasts recorded at the annual Big Screen Symposium & TALKS series recorded by Script to Screen at various regional events in Aotearoa, NZ. ποΈ
These podcasts are shared to help develop the craft and culture of storytelling for the screen in Aotearoa and beyond.
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