15 October 2009

Mark Amery: Explosive Expression - This month there is an impressive array of contemporary Maori art practice on display in the Wellington region.

“What is pronounced in a range of exhibitions in central Wellington is how art can change us through illuminating the spirit that shines on from events, both historical and contemporary.”

Mashing up media: The Big Idea chats to Gibson Group Producer Bevin Linkhorn about Mash Pit Comedy, a new user-generated sketch comedy website and Prime TV show.

He talks about applying the ‘seven deadly sins test’ to a new idea, user-generated content and quantity versus quality, keeping up with the latest ‘now media’ fads, grassroots interaction and empowering the audience.

The MsBehaviour Files: Helen Baxter looks at using Arduino programming to create wearable electronics and art installations.

The Creative Collide: It never rains but it pours and this week Philip Patston seems to be in a creative sun-storm!

ScreenTalk: Jon Bridges has written, directed, produced and starred in numerous documentaries, dramas, game shows and films. He is currently producing TV3’s well-received comedy panel show 7 Days.

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Latest News

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  • Martyn Sanderson.
    Tribute: Martyn Sanderson

    It is with great sorrow that the Board, staff and members of Downstage Theatre, received news of the passing last night of founder and former director, Martyn Sanderson.

  • Fridge House by Irving Smith Jack Architects was constructed out of polystyrene refrigeration panels.
    Nelson Architecture Awards (+pic gallery)

    A Fridge House and an ‘artistic’ factory are among building designs celebrated in the 2009 Nelson Marlborough Architecture Awards.

  • Ian Key.
    Ian Key: Fusion

    Fusing art, design and craft into a unified whole, Ian Key has an ability to expose timbers beauty in the best possible way.

  • Klustre 09.
    Nelson Arts Festival: Klustre 09

    Klustre is back for its annual contemporary jewellery exhibition as part of the Nelson Arts Festival. 

  • The seven storey, five tower Ironbank development on Karangahape Road, designed by RTA Studio.
    Auckland Architecture Awards (+pic gallery)

    Stunning homes, offices, public buildings and the Yellow Pages Treehouse were among the designs celebrated at the 2009 Auckland Architecture Awards.

  • Topp Twins.
    European premiere for Topp Twins documentary

    The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls has been invited to screen at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA).

  • Auckland Architecture Week exhibitions

    Three international exhibitions, talks, films, a mobile design convoy, and hands on workshops for schoolchildren are among a vibrant programme of activities planned for Auckland Architecture Week.

  • Musicians join forces for Samoa

    A group of top New Zealand entertainers have rallied together for a massive Samoa relief concert 'I Love the Islands'.

  • Journey’s… Video Art Exhibition

    Melbourne-based, New Zealand video artist/filmmaker, SJ.Ramir returns home this October for a solo show at Auckland’s Orexart Gallery.

  • Murray Lloyd: Scenes in Maoriland

    The exhibition Scenes in Maoriland draws on historic New Zealand postcards reconfigured with a contemporary interpretation and presented as editioned photographs.

  • NZSO Principal Trombone David Bremner.
    NZSO Principal Trombonist wins Tui

    NZSO Principal Trombonist David Bremner has scooped the Tui for Best Classical Album, for his debut solo album Gung-Ho: Virtuoso Works for Trombone, at the Vodafone Music Awards.

  • Ladyhawke with her six Tuis.
    Ladyhawke dominates NZ Music Awards

    Pop sensation Ladyhawke has taken home six Tuis at the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards.

Columns

  • By Parihaka artist Ngaahina Hohaia.
    Explosive Expression

    This month there’s an impressive array of contemporary Maori art practice on display in the Wellington region. What is pronounced in a range of exhibitions in central Wellington is how art can change us through illuminating the spirit that shines on from events, both historical and contemporary.

    Column:
    Mark Amery: Visual Arts
  • Wearable electronics (+video)

    MsBehaviour looks at using Arduino programming to create wearable electronics and art installations.

    Column:
    The MsBehaviour Files

Blogs

  • Picture of grey sky with musical notes whirling like a hurricane and a microphone in the foreground
    Creative meteorology

    It never rains but it pours and this week Philip Patston seems to be in a creative sun-storm!

    Blog:
    The Creative Collide

Interviews

  • Bevin Linkhorn.
    Mashing up media

    Bevin Linkhorn likes to mash things up. The writer, performer and producer has worked in theatre, TV and film and crossed into ‘new media’ to create New Zealand’s first made-for-mobile drama series My Story.

    The Gibson Group Producer’s latest project Mash Pit Comedy is a user-generated sketch comedy website and Prime TV show.

  • Rob Tucker has a full-time art career at the age of 22.
    Making art work

    At 22, Rob Tucker has the career many older artists dream of, living and working full-time off the proceeds of selling paintings.

TBI TV

  • Jon Bridges.
    ScreenTalk: Jon Bridges

    Jon Bridges has written, directed, produced and starred in numerous documentaries, dramas, game shows and films. He is currently producing TV3’s well-received comedy panel show 7 Days.

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Enterprise News

  • Jonathan Mane-Wheoki new APO Trustee

    The Head of Elam School of Fine Arts at The University of Auckland, Professor Jonathan Mane-Wheoki, has been appointed to the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra Board of Trustees.

  • "Trance drawings" by Luna Olcott
    The new way to view art online

    GalleryCentric has changed the way art is viewed online with a more engaging and dynamic medium to showcase and view art in 3D.

  • Peter Biggs takes up Chair of New Zealand Book Council

    Former Creative New Zealand chair Peter Biggs is the new chair of the New Zealand Book Council. He replaces Maggie Barry, who stood down from the council’s board in July following her move to Auckland.

Jobs & Opportunities - paid

Submit your jobs and other career opportunities here. Find out about making them bold or being Job Of The Week here.
  • Phantom Billsticker
    Hard work, but it’s fun! Phantom Billstickers, New Zealand’s street media co. are looking for hard core workers to join our billsticker crew.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 15 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Thursday, 22 October 2009
    Organisation:
    PHANTOM BILLSTICKERS
  • Communications Coordinator
    VSA is looking for a person with initiative, drive, great interpersonal skills and a successful track record in marketing and communications.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 15 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 23 October 2009
    Organisation:
    Volunteer Service Abroad
  • Television roles
    Director (x2) MCR Presentation Support (x2) Production Assistant (x1)
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington Region | Wellington Region: Upper Hutt
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 15 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 26 October 2009
    Organisation:
    New Zealand Racing Board
  • Production Assistant
    New Media company - digital audio production - copywriting - voice - computer focus.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Canterbury Region | Canterbury Region: Christchurch
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 15 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Sunday, 1 November 2009
    Organisation:
    AudioPilot NZ Ltd
  • EDITOR and animators required urgently
    We are looking for an editor and a couple of animation/digital artists to join the crew 6 weeks into post production.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 15 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 28 October 2009
    Organisation:
    Reel Addiction
  • Gingers needed for music video
    Gingers needed
    Category:
    Looking for Cast and Crew
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Auckland
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 14 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Thursday, 29 October 2009
    Organisation:
    Fish'N'Clips
  • Improvisation Actors
    Acting
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Auckland
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 14 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Thursday, 31 December 2009
    Organisation:
    Auckland Playback Theatre
  • NOVA Talent casting call
    Casting call for talent age 35 - 55
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 14 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 26 October 2009
    Organisation:
    NOVA - Rathikka
  • Community Max - 4 Positions Available
    Community Max Positions
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Auckland
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 13 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 23 October 2009
    Organisation:
    MIC Toi Rerehiko
  • Screenwriter
    Got a Script or Story you want to see fully realised. Talk to us
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Monday, 12 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Saturday, 12 December 2009
    Organisation:
    Double + Good Production Services
  • Administrative Assistant
    Playmarket is now seeking applications by Friday October 30 for a 20-hour a week Administrative Assistant position in its Wellington office
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington Region | Wellington Region: Wellington
    Submitted:
    Monday, 12 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 30 October 2009
    Organisation:
    Playmarket
  • Lighting/Sound Designer/Operator
    Lighting/Sound Designer/Operator
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Auckland
    Submitted:
    Monday, 12 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Saturday, 14 November 2009
    Organisation:
    The Emergency Room - Autobahn: a short play cycle by Neil LaBute
  • AV Two-Person Team for Monthly Event
    We are looking for a two-person team to pack-in, pack-out and operate our AV equipment and sound desk once a month for a half day event we run in central Auckland.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Auckland
    Submitted:
    Monday, 12 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 30 October 2009
    Organisation:
    The Knowledge Gym
  • Graphic Designer
    Someone with diverse portfolio of skills required for interesting and challenging role.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Sunday, 11 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 16 October 2009
    Organisation:
    Private Advertiser
  • Broadcast Journalist
    RadioLIVE is looking for an experienced broadcast journalist to work in its busy Auckland newsroom.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Sunday, 11 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 16 October 2009
    Organisation:
    Radio Live
  • Casting Extras and Actors
    Auckland-based character males and females (long hair, beards etc) and athletic people, all nationalities, for exciting Local and US TV Series
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Sunday, 11 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 19 October 2009
    Organisation:
    TWA - The Waitakere Agency
  • Web Editor
    Opportunity to create a significant web presence from scratch
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Southland Region
    Submitted:
    Sunday, 11 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 21 October 2009
    Organisation:
    AgResearch
  • Wellington Regional Coordinator
    Regional Co-ordinator needed for Storylines’ free Family Day and associated events in Wellington.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington Region | Wellington Region: Wellington
    Submitted:
    Saturday, 10 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Saturday, 31 October 2009
    Organisation:
    Storylines Childrens Literature Charitable Trust
  • Mac Operator - Part-time
    Part-time role with flexible hours in a supportive team environment.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Manawatu Region | Manawatu Region: Palmerston North
    Submitted:
    Friday, 09 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Saturday, 31 October 2009
    Organisation:
    He Kupenga Hao I Te Reo
  • World Buskers Festival music submissions open
    The 2010 Festival is looking for bands and artists to fill 4-5 musician slots for busking performances running daily between Friday 22nd Jan til Sunday 31 Jan 2010.
    Category:
    Call for Proposals/Entries
    Location:
    New Zealand | Canterbury Region | Canterbury Region: Christchurch
    Submitted:
    Friday, 09 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Thursday, 15 October 2009
    Organisation:
    CHART - The Christchurch Music Industry Trust
  • Photo Retoucher
    A real estate marketing company is looking for 2 photo retouchers to work nights on a regular (long-term) basis.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Waitakere
    Submitted:
    Friday, 09 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 9 November 2009
    Organisation:
    Panoview Ltd
  • Video / TV / Film Production people wanted!
    Seeking Talented production people
    Category:
    Freelance Opportunity
    Location:
    New Zealand | Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Auckland
    Submitted:
    Friday, 09 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 9 December 2009
    Organisation:
    Noggin Films Limited
  • Animated GIF/ web images/ layout designer
    need someone to create a small series of GIF/Javascript/Flash animations for use as a sales tool in Google PPC campaign
    Category:
    Freelance Opportunity
    Location:
    New Zealand | Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 08 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Thursday, 15 October 2009
    Organisation:
    Nutshell
  • Commission Agents needed for NZ Greeting Co.
    NZ Artist-focused Greeting Card company seeking Commission Sales Agents, to target Art Galleries, Art Organisations, Art Schools
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 08 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Thursday, 15 October 2009
    Organisation:
    NZ Niche Greetings
  • Producer (or Director) for x2 Feature Films
    Producer (or Director) required for x2 Feature Films
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Auckland
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 08 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Thursday, 8 January 2009
    Organisation:
    Unknown

Jobs & Opportunities - unpaid

Includes unpaid work e.g. voluntary, work experience or looking for cast & crew. There may be some great career development opportunities here and ways you can help other people develop their creative practice. Submit your jobs and other career opportunities here. Find out about making them bold or being Job Of The Week here.
  • Lighting/Sound Operator for Sci fi musical
    Are you into lighting, or are you a science fiction geek? Cause the Fannywaterman Collective wants you! Gain some experience operating lights for a theatre show in a fun environment
    Category:
    Looking for Cast and Crew
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Auckland
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 15 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 28 October 2009
    Organisation:
    The Fannywaterman Collective
  • Seeking Interviewees for documentary film!
    Interviewee for new documentary
    Category:
    Looking for Cast and Crew
    Location:
    New Zealand
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 15 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 1 January 2010
    Organisation:
    Outline Studio
  • Call for people with stories
    People to interview in the creation of a documentary theatre piece
    Category:
    Volunteer or Unpaid
    Location:
    Wellington Region | Wellington Region: Wellington
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 14 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Saturday, 31 October 2009
    Organisation:
    bare hunt collective
  • Looking for Music for Artist Clips
    Music for Artist clips
    Category:
    Volunteer or Unpaid
    Location:
    Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 14 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 18 November 2009
    Organisation:
    The Learning Connexion
  • Looking for a new lead guitarist
    Need a new lead guitarist for indie acoustic pop band
    Category:
    Audition
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Auckland
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 14 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Tuesday, 10 November 2009
    Organisation:
    Balloon City
  • Crew needed for short film
    Gaffer, sound recordist and crew needed
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington Region | Wellington Region: Wellington
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 13 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Saturday, 21 November 2009
    Organisation:
    The Mistake
  • URGENT -Sound/ composer
    Sound for animation/moving image
    Category:
    Volunteer or Unpaid
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Manukau
    Submitted:
    Monday, 12 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 14 October 2009
    Organisation:
    Jahne Potgieter
  • Photographers Wanted to Shoot Fashion Shows
    Photographers needed to shoot fashion school shows around the country
    Category:
    Volunteer or Unpaid
    Location:
    Waikato Region | Waikato Region: Hamilton | Hawke's Bay Region | Hawke's Bay Region: Hastings | Wanganui Region | Wanganui Region: Wanganui | Otago Region | Otago Region: Dunedin | Southland Region | Southland Region: Invercargil
    Submitted:
    Monday, 12 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 9 November 2009
    Organisation:
    DesignerDirection.co.nz
  • Writers Wanted to Review Fashion Shows
    Freelance writers/journo’s with a love for fashion to review end of year shows for some of NZ’s fashion educators
    Category:
    Volunteer or Unpaid
    Location:
    Waikato Region | Waikato Region: Hamilton | Hawke's Bay Region | Hawke's Bay Region: Hastings | Wanganui Region | Wanganui Region: Wanganui | Otago Region | Otago Region: Dunedin | Southland Region | Southland Region: Invercargil
    Submitted:
    Monday, 12 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 9 November 2009
    Organisation:
    DesignerDirection.co.nz
  • 2010 iD Dunedin Emerging Designer Awards
    Applications now open for iD Dunedin Emerging Designer Awards 2010
    Category:
    Call for Proposals/Entries
    Location:
    New Zealand
    Submitted:
    Monday, 12 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 27 November 2009
    Organisation:
    iD Dunedin Fashion Week
  • Web Designer
    Graphic Designer
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Saturday, 10 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 2 November 2009
    Organisation:
    Keystone Media Ltd
  • Extras Wanted Today
    Extras needed in Grey Lynn from 1:45 - 4:30 pm TODAY October 10.
    Category:
    Volunteer or Unpaid
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Auckland
    Submitted:
    Saturday, 10 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Saturday, 10 October 2009
    Organisation:
    Hybrid Motion Pictures
  • Sound Engineer for Short Doco
    Sound Person needed to make 2-3 track for short doco
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Auckland
    Submitted:
    Friday, 09 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Sunday, 25 October 2009
    Organisation:
    Gemma Duncan and Laura Honey - independent filmakers
  • Fashion Modelling
    Looking for female fashion models to work with on a photography exhibition project
    Category:
    Looking for Cast and Crew
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Auckland
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 08 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Sunday, 1 November 2009
    Organisation:
    Julie Huang Photograophy

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