25 February 2010

Documentary Edge Forum Producer Alex Lee talks about how the event connects filmmakers with the industry and creates international collaborations.

"NZ films and filmmakers are second to none in the world and it is important to ensure our profile is known to the wider international community.”

Win tickets: Ask New Zealand Director/Producer Shirley Horrocks a question about Dance of the Instant for a chance to win a double pass to see the documentary about The New Dance Group who pioneered modern dance in the period 1945-1947. Use the comment box to enter.

See more Documentary Edge Festival and Forum news here.

The New Zealand International Arts Festival 2010 has arrived, see some stories and events so far here and don’t forget to add yours.

The Creative Collide: Creatives before criminals
In his latest video blog, Philip Patston says prison art programmes may help turn 'criminals' into creatives but wonders how we can help young offenders become creatives - before they become 'criminals'?

Right Brained Web: Want a job in social media?
What does it take to make it in social media? Is there even such a thing as a career in social media? Simon Young says the answer is yes - kind of.

Sets and The City: Enron
Investigating foreshadowings of the financial recession may be timely, but the stuff of great theatre? James Hadley was sceptical. “But the five star reviews which Enron by Lucy Prebble has received were clearly justified.”

Inside: Work - the latest spotlight on interesting jobs in the creative sector

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  • Michael Parekowhai, Kapa Haka, 2003, fibreglass. automotive paint, 1850 x 600x 500mm, Image: Patrick Reynolds, courtesy the artist and Michael Lett, Auckland.
    2011 Venice Biennale

    Michael Parekowhai has been selected to represent New Zealand at the 2011 Venice Biennale.

  • Bill Viola: The Messenger, 1996. Photo: Kira Perov.
    The Art Bus

    TheNewDowse invites you to catch the Art Bus during the 2010 NZ International Arts Festival.

  • Jeffrey Veen CEO of Typekit.
    Webstock 2010

    This year's Webstock in Wellington provided an over-abundance of knowledge, insights and inspiration.

  • Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson.
    Creative New Zealand review

    A summary of the Creative New Zealand review has been released by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage.  See the document below.

  • Wellington Fringe: Alfonsina

    Alfonsina is a comic depiction of the adventures and misfortunes of a young Argentinean cleaner facing the social, economic and cultural challenges of migrating to Auckland.

  • DINZ criticises Super City logo competition

    The Designers Institute of New Zealand has expressed disappointment and concern that the design profession has not been involved in any consultation to date about a public competition to design a new logo for Auckland’s Super City.

  • Anthony McCall has been testing the limits of film for nearly 40 years, redefining cinema as an immersive experience of projected light in real space
    Drawing with Light

    New York-based artist Anthony McCall will transform the architectural spaces of Adam Art Gallery in an upcoming exhibition of ‘solid light’ installations, as part of the 2010 NZ International Arts Festival.

  • Review: TWACAS

    Sam Berkley almost lacked the confidence to write TWACAS 'The West Auckland Cardigan Appreciation Society', but was buoyed on by the encouragement and feedback of friends.

  • Michael Parminter flying. Photograph by Helena Hughes.
    Alumni Award for Parmenter

    Dancer and choreographer Michael Parmenter is one of six recipients of The University of Auckland’s Distinguished Alumni Awards for 2010.

  • Dunedin Fringe: Heel Ruby

    Heel Ruby explores the psychological architecture of an individual, drawing inspiration from the life of Judy Garland.

  • Stoneleigh People's Choice Award winner 2009/10: From the series, A landscape with too many holes, 'Wishing for St Francis' by Bing Dawe (2009).
    Stoneleigh People's Choice Award

    New Zealand artist Bing Dawe received the Stoneleigh People's Choice Award for his sculpture, Wishing for St Francis.

  • Marian Fountain, Playstation 2007, bronze.
    Marian Fountain: Remote Control

    Marian Fountain returns to New Zealand to show her new Remote Control series of sculpture in an exhibition at ARTIS Gallery.

  • The Guru of Chai features theatrical magician and award-winning actor Jacob Rajan as he brings to life a delicious brew of colourful characters.
    The Guru of Chai

    The Guru of Chai features theatrical magician and award-winning actor Jacob Rajan as he brings to life a delicious brew of colourful characters.

  • Festival of Art and Creativity

    On March 6 The Learning Connexion is hosting a celebration of all things artistic and creative with a festival at the Taita campus.

  • Anna Eckert DNA 2009
    RE-FIBRA

    RE-FIBRA: Contemporary Textile Art - A Dialogue Between New Zealand and Sweden, continues the conversation about the current state of textile art.

  • Radio NZ cuts could impact writers

    The New Zealand Society of Authors is concerned that further cuts in the Radio New Zealand budget could impact on New Zealand writers’ ability to make an income.

TBI Q&A

  • Q&A: Shirley Horrocks

    Ask New Zealand Director/Producer Shirley Horrocks a question about Dance of the Instant to go into the draw to win a double pass to see the documentary in Auckland or Wellington.

    Use the comment box to ask your question and enter.

  • Alex Lee, Co-director of the Documentary Edge Festival and producer of the Documentary Edge Forum.
    TBI Q&A: Alex Lee

    Documentary Edge Forum Producer Alex Lee talks about how the event connects filmmakers with the industry and creates international collaborations.

    "NZ films and filmmakers are second to none in the world and it is important to ensure our profile is known to the wider international community.”

Blogs

  • Are you T-shaped? Photo by Leo Reynolds
    Want a job in social media?

    What does it take to make it in social media? Is there even such a thing as a career in social media? The answer is yes - kind of. 

    Blog:
    Right Brained Web
  • Prison bars overlaid with artistic design
    Creatives before criminals

    Prison art programmes turn criminals into creatives. How could we ensure young offenders become creatives before becoming criminals?

    Blog:
    The Creative Collide
  • Enron (+trailer)

    Investigating foreshadowings of the financial recession may be timely, but the stuff of great theatre? I was sceptical. But the five star reviews which 'Enron' by Lucy Prebble has received were clearly justified.

    Blog:
    Sets and The City

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  • XXXXX XXXXXXXXX, A Great Place For Boats Except During S.W. Winds, 2009. The Physics Room, Christchurch, New Zealand. Image courtesy of the artist and The Physics Room.
    Scott Flanagan selected for Korean residency

    Christchurch-based artist Scott Flanagan is the recipient of the Arts Centre/Asia New Zealand Foundation Arts Residency Exchange for 2010.

    From:
    Tips and News
  • Kirk Torrance, Merata Mita, Briar Grace-Smith.
    Writer’s Room: Maori Stories

    Filmmaker and mentor Merata Mita, screenwriter Briar Grace-Smith, and playwright and actor Kirk Torrance discuss Telling Maori Stories, Writing Maori Characters. MC Kath Akuhata-Brown led the discussion, which focused on issues of community, consultation and collaboration.

    From:
    Tips and News
  • FRAMED 2010

    FRAMED 2010 is a showcase of Christchurch's up and coming designers from The Design and Arts College of New Zealand (D&A).

    From:
    Tips and News
  • Youth Mentor Programme
    From:
    Development Resources
  • 2010 NZSA Mentor Programme
    From:
    Development Resources

WORK | JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES

Including Employment Opportunities, Auditions, Awards, Call for Proposals/Entries, Commissions, Competitions, Freelance Opportunities, Funding/Grant/Philanthropy, Internships, Looking for Cast & Crew, Tenders and Volunteer & Unpaid work. Go to www.thebigidea.co.nz/work

Enterprise News

  • New Headland Sculpture on the Gulf Director

    Waiheke Community Art Gallery has announced the appointment of Juliet Monaghan as director for headland Sculpture on the Gulf 2011.

  • Our stories, read them | NZ Book Month
    Inside: Work

    Inside: Work - the latest interesting and unusual jobs in the creative sector, February 23.

Jobs & Opportunities - paid

Submit your jobs and other career opportunities here. Find out about making them bold or being Job Of The Week here.
  • Producer - Feature Film
    Producer - Feature Film
    Category:
    Freelance Opportunity
    Location:
    Northland | Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 25 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Thursday, 25 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Spurpy Productions
  • Script Writer
    Script writer wanted for collaborative partnership in writing/developing a feature film.
    Category:
    Freelance Opportunity
    Location:
    Northland | Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 25 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Thursday, 25 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Spurpy Productions
  • Youth Arts Coordinator
    Auckland Theatre Company is seeking to appoint a Youth Arts Coordinator.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 25 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 17 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Auckland Theatre Company
  • Manukau Festival of Arts Contestable Funding
    Funding available for arts projects to be part of Manukau Festival of Arts 2010
    Category:
    Funding/Grant/Philanthropy
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Manukau
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 24 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 19 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Manukau City Council
  • Collection Manager Photography and Media Art
    We are seeking to appoint a Collection Manager to help store, process and document the Photography & Media Art collections to international standards.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 24 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Sunday, 28 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Te Papa
  • Community Development Manager
    Want to make a difference by contributing to a vibrant, creative sector in a role that offers variety, flexibility and a lot of scope? You will work wwith communities to increase access to the arts.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    New Zealand
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 24 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 5 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Arts Access Aotearoa
  • Manager, Finance and Systems
    Dynamic and innovative finance and systems manager required for contemporary theatre.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 24 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 5 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Downstage Theatre
  • Media Operator
    The media operator role undertakes a range of operational work in the above crafts, primarily with the NZRB Channels Trackside and TAB TV but also in general studio production.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 24 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Sunday, 7 March 2010
    Organisation:
    TVNZ Broadcast Services (Avalon)
  • BASIC EFFECTS WORK FOR FESTIVAL SHORT FILM
    Basic After-Effects Work is Needed for Festival Short Film to be Submitted to Film Festivals
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 23 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Sunday, 28 February 2010
    Organisation:
    Simon Zhou
  • Documentary Producer
    Video Producer with experience producing documentaries to join a Inter-Arts proposal for Creative NZ
    Category:
    Freelance Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Monday, 22 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 1 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Jaime Cortes
  • Graphic Designer, Part Time
    MIT need someone who understands design and layout and has experience using Adobe Creative Suite.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Manukau
    Submitted:
    Monday, 22 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 3 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Manukau Institute of Technology
  • Senior Curator Art
    The purpose of the role is to support the Director by ensuring the smooth day-to-day management of the Art team...
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Monday, 22 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Sunday, 14 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Te Papa
  • Children's Fitness Instructor
    Instructor to Coach Exercise Classes for Preschool Children in Early Childhood Education Centre
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Saturday, 20 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Sunday, 28 February 2010
    Organisation:
    Stretch-n-Grow
  • Draw on your talent
    Draw on your talent - create Auckland City's new logo
    Category:
    Competition
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Saturday, 20 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 19 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Auckland Transition Agency
  • Expressions of Interest for Tempo 2010
    Expressions of interest to perform as part of Tempo '10 Dance Festival
    Category:
    Call for Proposals/Entries
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Saturday, 20 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 19 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Tempo '10 Dance Festival
  • Be a StarJam Tutor - 4 x SUPREME job opps
    Are you a singer, dancer or performer? Do you love sharing your knowledge and skills? StarJam needs 4 x community-minded tutors.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Waikato | Hamilton
    Submitted:
    Friday, 19 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 12 March 2010
    Organisation:
    StarJam
  • Graphic Design, Post/Production/Office Mgr
    Zoomslide are looking to fill the position of graphic designer, post production, production and office manager
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Friday, 19 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 24 February 2010
    Organisation:
    Zoomslide Film and Media
  • Visual Arts Manager
    A dynamic and enthusiastic person is sought for the position of Visual Arts Manager for Auckland Festival 2011
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Friday, 19 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 12 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Auckland Festival Trust
  • Street Photographer
    Street Photographers wanted for fashion website
    Category:
    Freelance Opportunity
    Location:
    New Zealand | Auckland Region | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 18 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 1 December 2010
    Organisation:
    www.inthevoid.co.nz

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.
  • Singer wanted for recording deal
    Seeking R'n'B or pop singer male or female aged between 17-20 based in Auckland
    Category:
    Audition
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 25 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 10 March 2010
    Organisation:
    State of the art records
  • Seeking Graphic designer/ Animator
    Seeking innovative & Creative designer looking to make a name for themselves
    Category:
    Volunteer or Unpaid
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 25 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 10 March 2010
    Organisation:
    State of the Art records
  • Artists and Craftspeople WANTED
    First Thursdays - Feature Artists and Craftspeople Wanted
    Category:
    Call for Proposals/Entries
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 23 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Tuesday, 2 March 2010
    Organisation:
    First Thursdays
  • Freelance
    One-Act Playwriting & Poetry for Performance Competitions
    Category:
    Competition
    Location:
    Manawatu Region | Palmerston North
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 25 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 19 March 2010
    Organisation:
    2010 Manawatu Festival of New Arts - Massey University
  • Call for Emerging Web Designers
    Are you an emerging web designer looking for a professional web production job to add to your growing portfolio?
    Category:
    Internship
    Location:
    New Zealand
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 24 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 3 March 2010
    Organisation:
    V-1 Screenplay Assessment & Development
  • Cast needed for Devised Work
    Cast needed for a collaborative devised work to be performed on the 14th of March for the "Fifth Plinth" – a public display on a small stage in Western Park Ponsonby.
    Category:
    Audition
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 24 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Thursday, 4 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Michelle Osborne & Michael Rewiri-Thorsen
  • Short film script/writer wanted...
    unique innovative short film script wanted...
    Category:
    Volunteer or Unpaid
    Location:
    New Zealand
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 24 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 24 March 2010
    Organisation:
    White Knuckle Productions
  • designers, artists, students
    TOO BOG TO UPLOAD poster design competition
    Category:
    Competition
    Location:
    Christchurch | Canterbury
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 24 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Tuesday, 16 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Franz Tormers artspace
  • Sound mixer needed for short film URGENT
    Sound design/mixer for short film festival submission.
    Category:
    Volunteer or Unpaid
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 24 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Sunday, 28 February 2010
    Organisation:
    Freckle films
  • Arts Festival Committee Members Needed!
    Various committee members required ASAP for the 2010 Franklin Arts Festival
    Category:
    Volunteer or Unpaid
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 23 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Sunday, 28 February 2010
    Organisation:
    Franklin Arts Festival
  • dancing
    two male dancers needed for aroha day
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 23 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Saturday, 13 March 2010
    Organisation:
    jess
  • Maori actor for feature film - Wellington
    Maori actor wanted for feature film - Wellington
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 23 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 15 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Jato Unit
  • Graphic Design studnt/grad who wants exposure
    Responsible for the creation of branding and promotional material for Covert Theatre's Comedy festival venue
    Category:
    Volunteer or Unpaid
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Monday, 22 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Thursday, 4 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Covert Theatre
  • Voice Talent Wanted!
    Actors needed for Audio Script
    Category:
    Looking for Cast and Crew
    Location:
    Upper Hutt | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Monday, 22 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Tuesday, 1 June 2010
    Organisation:
    Renee Maurice
  • Love Bites - Four One Act Plays about Love
    Be part of the most exciting One Act Play season since the last one.
    Category:
    Audition
    Location:
    Auckland Region | North Shore
    Submitted:
    Sunday, 21 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 24 February 2010
    Organisation:
    Shoreside Theatre
  • Submissions now open
    Open call
    Category:
    Call for Proposals/Entries
    Location:
    Wellington | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Sunday, 21 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Saturday, 1 May 2010
    Organisation:
    JJMorgan and Co.
  • SEEKING A DIRECTOR READY FOR A FEATURE FILM
    A producer & writer are looking for a director who has the experience to direct a low-budget fast-turnaround feature film.
    Category:
    Freelance Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Saturday, 20 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Saturday, 20 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Reel Addiction
  • Post production and distribution intern
    Job willl include assistannce with the post-produciton work flow of a feature film, gathering and catalogueing distibution materials, web site development research and helping market the film release.
    Category:
    Volunteer or Unpaid
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Saturday, 20 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 10 March 2010
    Organisation:
    Godzone Snark Productions Ltd.
  • 1 FEMALE + 1 MALE WANTED STUDENT SHORT FILM
    1 FEMALE + 1 MALE ACTOR WANTED STUDENT SHORT FILM
    Category:
    Volunteer or Unpaid
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Friday, 19 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 26 February 2010
    Organisation:
    Clea
  • Monsoonpoon Foox-u video competition
    Monsoon Poon foox-u video competition
    Category:
    Competition
    Location:
    Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Friday, 19 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 26 March 2010
    Organisation:
    underground marketing
  • Fashion Writers Wanted
    New online fashion magazine/blog-style website is seeking volunteer writers who are passionate about local fashion.
    Category:
    Volunteer or Unpaid
    Location:
    New Zealand | Auckland Region | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 18 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 1 December 2010
    Organisation:
    www.inthevoid.co.nz
  • Junior Promo Producer- Intern
    Jnr Promo Producer INTERN ROLE
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 18 Feb 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 26 February 2010
    Organisation:
    Nickelodeon

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  • "Leverage" (detail). Collaborative jewellery piece by Jamie Fergus and Scott Sanz. Teaser for "Rare Earth" exhibition
    Leverage
    Collaborative jewellery piece by Jamie Fergus and Scott Sanz. Feb 2010. Damascus steel, South Australian nephrite jade
  • Age and time locket interior
    Age and Time; Hand and feather
    A collaborative work between jewellery artist Chris Granshaw and artist Mary Whalley. Lockets; sentimental keepsakes. Worn close, they hold memories..
  • NEUE
    NEUE -- mixed media -- 970mm x970mm

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