29 October 2009

This week we have a great opportunity for you to ask two prominent filmmakers your questions.

AnimfxNZ: First up is Kung Fu Panda co-director John Stevenson, one of the keynote speakers at the conference for the animation, visual effects, games and digital film industries.

Ask Stevenson a question about ‘Creating Digital Connections’ and go into the draw to win a ticket to the AnimfxNZ conference day, in Wellington on Friday 6 November.

The Vintner’s Luck: Read the Q&A with New Zealand director Niki Caro and ask her about The Vintner’s Luck, her latest film based on the award-winning novel by Elizabeth Knox.  We have two double passes to the film to give away.

SoundOut: The ASB Community Trust has extended its arts funding forum until the end of the week, so if you haven’t had the chance to participate and would like to, please join in now.

Mark Amery: Behaving publicly in private - To see an excellent example of how some dealer galleries are increasingly behaving like public ones, cross the road from City Gallery to Page Blackie.

Cultural Storytellers: Renee Liang interviews poet Doug Poole and artist Penny Howard, who talk about their collaboration, an exhibition and book called Atarangi Whenua.

The Creative Collide: To collaborate...or not? Philip Patston is in two minds about working with other people. Help him out.

Sets and The City: James Hadley in London visits Pop Life - Art in a Material World at Tate Modern and describes how the art was so challenging it created a ‘self conscious spectatorship’ experience similar to immersive theatre.

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    The toi iho trademark for Maori artists, set up seven years ago to certify the quality and authenticity of Maori art, has been scrapped by Creative New Zealand.

    Creative New Zealand is currently advising licensed toi iho artists and stockists of the process to wind-down their use of the trademark. This is expected to occur over a three month period.

  • C K Stead.
    New Zealand writers honoured

    Three of New Zealand‘s most celebrated writers – C K Stead, Brian Turner and Dr Ranginui Walker have received the 2009 Prime Minister’s Awards for Literary Achievement.

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    Emerging jazz stars from around New Zealand gave their all for the finals of ASB Queenstown JazzFest’s Jumpstart national youth competitions over Labour Weekend.

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    Pines of Rome

    The Vector Wellington Orchestra’s concerts have been building up all year to a final concert that features the dreams of an empire and the Emperor of concertos.

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    Howling Dog at Artstation

    Artstation’s latest exhibition, Howling Dog, aims to promote Toi Ora Live Arts Trust and the inspirational artworks of its members.

  • Sculpture winner ‘Woman Wind Vain' by Peter Cramond.
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    Five Taranaki Art Awards were taken out by national artists at the annual awards on Saturday night.

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TBI Q&A

  • Kung Fu Panda co-director John Stevenson.
    AnimfxNZ: John Stevenson

    Kung Fu Panda co-director John Stevenson is one of the keynote speakers at AnimfxNZ in Wellington - a conference for the animation, visual effects, games and digital film industries.

    Ask John Stevenson a question about ‘Creating Digital Connections’ (the conference theme) and go into the draw to win a ticket to the keynote conference day, on Friday 6 November at Te Papa in Wellington.

  • Niki Caro.
    Director Niki Caro (+tickets)

    Ask director Niki Caro a question about the making of her latest film 'The Vintner’s Luck'.

Columns

  • Star Gossage, Mauri Moe, 2009, Oil on board, 6 panels: 2430 x 435 mm.
    Behaving publicly in private

    To see an excellent example of how some dealer galleries are increasingly behaving like public ones, cross the road from City Gallery to Page Blackie off Chews Lane.

    Column:
    Mark Amery: Visual Arts

Blogs

  • To collaborate...or not?

    Philip Patston is in two minds about working with other people. Help him out.

    Blog:
    The Creative Collide
  • Molly's Tide.
    Cultural Storytellers: Penny Howard and Doug Poole

    Renee Liang considers the contrast, convergence and collision of cultures while traveling in China. 

    It's also the subject for her latest Cultural Storytellers interview with poet Doug Poole and artist Penny Howard, who talk about their collaboration, an exhibition and book called Atarangi Whenua.

    Blog:
    TalkWrite
  • Keith Haring, Pop Shop, © Keith Haring artwork, © Estate of Keith Haring. Photo: Charles Dolfi-Michels.
    'Pop Life' at Tate Modern

    James Hadley in London visits Pop Life - Art in a Material World at Tate Modern and describes how the art was so challenging it created a ‘self conscious spectatorship’ experience similar to immersive theatre.

    Hadley says it highlights how art forms are merging in interdisciplinary ways “to intensify the viewer’s engagement in a creative experience.”

    Blog:
    Sets and The City

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  • Cheryl Reynolds has been appointed Chief Executive of Soda Inc.
    New Soda Inc Chief Executive

    Wintec Creative Industries Director, Cheryl Reynolds, has been appointed Chief Executive of Soda Inc.  The appointment was announced by Soda Inc Board Chair, Dame Cheryll Sotheran.

Jobs & Opportunities - paid

Submit your jobs and other career opportunities here. Find out about making them bold or being Job Of The Week here.
  • Actor for The Santa Claus Show Paid lead role
    We are looking for a male actor to play Elfie, Santa's side-kick in our Christmas production, The Santa Claus Show
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland Region: North Shore
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 29 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Thursday, 12 November 2009
    Organisation:
    Tim Bray Productions, administered by The Operating Theatre Trust
  • Digital media specialist
    Been looking for that break as a digital content and social media specialist?
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 29 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Thursday, 5 November 2009
    Organisation:
    Auckland City Council
  • Education & Public Programme Coordinator
    We are looking for an EDUCATION AND PUBLIC PROGRAMME COORDINATOR who is: • Passionate about Education in a Public Art Context • Experienced in Developing and Delivering Art Education Programmes
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Canterbury Region | Canterbury Region: Christchurch
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 29 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 6 November 2009
    Organisation:
    SCAPE 2010 Christchurch Biennial
  • Actors wanted for 2010 National schools tour
    A five month tour of New Zealand - February to July 2010
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    New Zealand
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 29 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 30 November 2009
    Organisation:
    Ugly Shakespeare Company
  • Producer Awards – call for applications
    NZ Film Commission invites applications for the Producer Awards. The intention of the Producer Awards is to support producers to develop their slates independently.
    Category:
    Funding/Grant/Philanthropy
    Location:
    New Zealand
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 28 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 20 November 2009
    Organisation:
    New Zealand Film Commission
  • Writer Awards - call for applications
    The Writer Award offers financial support for established screenwriters, who have already achieved some success, to independently develop their projects.
    Category:
    Call for Proposals/Entries
    Location:
    New Zealand
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 28 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 20 November 2009
    Organisation:
    New Zealand Film Commission
  • Female VO Artist with Aussie Accent
    Female VO Artist with Australian Accent
    Category:
    Freelance Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 28 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 30 November 2009
    Organisation:
    Sprout TV
  • Voice Over Artist
    ButoBase Film and Television Production Ltd is seeking a Voice Over Artist to help us produce our documentary series.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Auckland
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 28 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 13 November 2009
    Organisation:
    Butobase Film and Television
  • Education Manager
    The Royal New Zealand Ballet is currently recruiting for the position of Education Manager.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 28 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 13 November 2009
    Organisation:
    The Royal New Zealand Ballet
  • Director ( Artistic)
    Are you a performing arts practitioner ready for exciting new challenges? If you want to work with people whose values and skills make a real difference in the lives of others please read on……….
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Auckland
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 28 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 13 November 2009
    Organisation:
    The Performing Arts School of NZ
  • Illustration
    Children's book illustrator
    Category:
    Volunteer or Unpaid
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Auckland
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 27 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Thursday, 5 November 2009
    Organisation:
    Lee Smith-Gibbons
  • Website Designer
    A piece of my art for a piece of yours...
    Category:
    Freelance Opportunity
    Location:
    New Zealand | Otago Region | Otago Region: Dunedin
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 27 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 30 December 2009
    Organisation:
    Seeing Red Media
  • Sports Journalist
    Newstalk ZB's news centre in Auckland is looking for an experienced reporter.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 27 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Sunday, 8 November 2009
    Organisation:
    NewsTalk ZB and Radio Sport
  • General News Reporter
    You will have a keen interest and knowledge of news and current affairs.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 27 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 18 November 2009
    Organisation:
    Maori Television
  • Magazine Designer: Architecture NZ and Houses
    Top end design and architecture magazines.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 27 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Tuesday, 3 November 2009
    Organisation:
    AGM Publishing
  • Intermediate Graphic Designer
    Ideally you will have 3-5yrs agency/design exp & will be just as comfortable pulling an annual report together as you would with creating a new logo.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Waikato Region | Waikato Region: Hamilton
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 27 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 30 November 2009
    Organisation:
    Bettle Advertising
  • Katherine Mansfield Sculpture
    The Wellington Sculpture Trust is seeking expressions of interest for the Katherine Mansfield Sculpture project in Wellington.
    Category:
    Call for Proposals/Entries
    Location:
    New Zealand
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 27 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 20 November 2009
    Organisation:
    Wellington Sculpture Trust
  • Designers/artists producing must have works
    Object artists/designers/ photographers
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    New Zealand
    Submitted:
    Monday, 26 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Tuesday, 26 October 2010
    Organisation:
    HWI
  • Actors for Short Film
    URGENT Looking for actors early 20s to late 20s early 30s will be considered
    Category:
    Volunteer or Unpaid
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Waitakere
    Submitted:
    Sunday, 25 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 30 October 2009
    Organisation:
    Craig Bickerstaff - Film Director
  • Editor
    THREE WEEK EDITING JOB
    Category:
    Freelance Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Auckland
    Submitted:
    Friday, 23 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 28 October 2009
    Organisation:
    Two Heads Ltd
  • Arts Marketing Coordinator
    This position will be a key member of the Manukau Arts Management team.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Manukau
    Submitted:
    Friday, 23 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 13 November 2009
    Organisation:
    Manukau City Council
  • Artist Submissions
    Calling for artist submissions
    Category:
    Call for Proposals/Entries
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Manukau
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 22 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 30 October 2009
    Organisation:
    Splore Festival

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.
  • ActorsThe Santa Claus Show unpaid minor roles
    We are looking for 4 actors to play various roles in our Christmas production, The Santa Claus Show
    Category:
    Audition
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 29 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Thursday, 5 November 2009
    Organisation:
    Tim Bray Productions, administered by The Operating Theatre Trust
  • Multimedia Animator for Childrens online game
    Motion graphics/animation designer (unpaid) to create children's online game.
    Category:
    Volunteer or Unpaid
    Location:
    New Zealand
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 28 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Sunday, 15 November 2009
    Organisation:
    Little Munchkins
  • Actor
    3-4 Male actors who are interested in documentary theatre for the Fringe Festival
    Category:
    Looking for Cast and Crew
    Location:
    Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 28 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 18 November 2009
    Organisation:
    bare hunt collective
  • Director/Outside Eye
    An outside eye with a director's perspective to assist young artists with feedback.
    Category:
    Volunteer or Unpaid
    Location:
    Wellington Region | Wellington Region: Wellington
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 28 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 1 February 2010
    Organisation:
    bare hunt collective
  • Actors / writers wanted to write a TV show
    I want an ensemble cast of actors/writers of different ethnicities, genders & sexualities
    Category:
    Looking for Cast and Crew
    Location:
    Wellington Region | Wellington Region: Wellington
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 27 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 30 November 2009
    Organisation:
    Angeline
  • hair stylist
    Hair Stylist for feature film
    Category:
    Looking for Cast and Crew
    Location:
    Wellington Region | Wellington Region: Wellington
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 27 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Saturday, 21 November 2009
    Organisation:
    blueamp productions
  • Production Co-Ordinator
    Production Co-Ordinator
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington Region | Wellington Region: Wellington
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 27 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Sunday, 15 November 2009
    Organisation:
    White Balance Pictures
  • Intern (Film/TV Production)
    An intern who is wanting to learn about documentary filmmaking is required by Spacific Films. You will be working alongside award winning documentary director Leanne Pooley.
    Category:
    Internship
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Auckland
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 27 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 6 November 2009
    Organisation:
    Spacific Films - Leanne Pooley
  • Actor wanted for a Short Film
    Male actor wanted for student short film shoot November 21-22.
    Category:
    Looking for Cast and Crew
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Auckland
    Submitted:
    Monday, 26 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Tuesday, 3 November 2009
    Organisation:
    J Musin
  • Patron, Partner
    Patron, Partner or employer
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Northland Region | Northland Region: Whangarei
    Submitted:
    Monday, 26 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 1 January 2010
    Organisation:
    Bill Mason
  • Auditions for Mammals, a dark British comedy
    TThis award-winning comedy by Amelia Bullmore has six roles: 4 women, 2 men (ages 25-45). Two of the women play kids aged 4 and 6. Auditions are on Dec 6, 1pm, at Howick Little Theatre, Pakuranga
    Category:
    Audition
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Manukau
    Submitted:
    Sunday, 25 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Sunday, 6 December 2009
    Organisation:
    Howick Little Theatre
  • Dunedin Poets & Ukuleles
    Calling all Dunedin-related poets for an online cyberblog performance "Dunedin Poets & Ukuleles"
    Category:
    Call for Proposals/Entries
    Location:
    New Zealand | Otago Region | Otago Region: Dunedin
    Submitted:
    Sunday, 25 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 30 December 2009
    Organisation:
    Larry Matthews
  • Cameraperson, feature film
    cameraperson for feature film in production
    Category:
    Looking for Cast and Crew
    Location:
    Wellington Region | Wellington Region: Wellington
    Submitted:
    Saturday, 24 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Sunday, 15 November 2009
    Organisation:
    blueamp productions
  • Studio Spaces Available
    studio space available @ Blacklodge
    Category:
    Freelance Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Auckland
    Submitted:
    Friday, 23 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 23 November 2009
    Organisation:
    Blacklodge
  • Sound Engineer Required
    Sound recordist and Engineer
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Auckland
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 22 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 22 October 2010
    Organisation:
    Sui Generis
  • Various Creative talents needed for campaign
    Various creative talents needed for global web-based NFP campaign - esp video production and interactive digital media
    Category:
    Volunteer or Unpaid
    Location:
    New Zealand
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 22 Oct 2009
    Applications Close:
    Tuesday, 1 December 2009
    Organisation:
    Kea New Zealand

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  • Piwakawaka
    Piwakawaka by Ben Foster. Cast from reclaimed aluminium; Piwakawaka celebrates the potential of waste resource use.
  • ben foster kinetic sculpture, cast aluminium outdoor sculpture. Installed at Art in a Garden, New Zealand in October 2009
    Twist
    Kintetic Aluminium sculpture by Ben Foster.

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