Sound Designer Tim Prebble is a great catch for Ande Schurr’s freelance series. Prebble has an office across the road from Peter Jackson's Park Road Post, is a thrice finalist in this year's Qantas Film and Television Awards for Best Sound Design and has a fan base that only a genre director could rival.

“I've always loved music but as a sound designer I relish the blurry line between sound and music, and the evolution involved in creating a plausible sonic reality that may well have been highly manipulated and constructed, but comes across as real and emotionally engaging to an audience.”

Win tickets: Add your comment about the role design and planning play in transforming a city, to go into the draw to win one of eight double passes to LATE: Innovate City at Auckland Museum on September 2.

Cathy Aronson
Editor
The Big Idea - Te Aria Nui

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  • A team of university students have taken out this year’s grand prize of $5000 in the yMedia Challenge for their work with community group, Natural Health Practitioners NZ.

  • Poetic inspiration and reflections of the environmental and societal burdens we place on ourselves are some of themes behind the WearableArt from NZ designers at the Montana WOW Awards.

  • As the Super City election draws closer, LATE at the Auckland Museum turns its back on the political platforms, slogans and promises - and focuses instead on the talents and creativity of Auckland's inhabitants. 

  • The Toronto International Film Festival has announced its line up of world premieres. Included in the selection is NZ film Matariki, from first time feature director Michael Bennett.

  • Campbell Kneale has become synonymous with earshattering volume and over the last 15 years he has cultivated an extensive international following for his particular methods of systematically reassembling the hearing range of audiences.

  • Louise Kellerman from Design Assembly shares her highlights and favorites from Semi-Permanent NZ 2010. Share yours!

  • Kate Montgomery takes up her position as the new Senior Curator at City Gallery Wellington next week. 

  • Sue Hawker Ramamok Glass Prize

    Kerikeri artist Sue Hawker has won the Ranamok Glass Prize 2010 - Australasia’s biggest prize for glass art - making her the third New Zealand winner of the prize in the last four years.

  • Ever wondered what it is like behind the scenes at the Royal New Zealand Ballet?  You can finally find out. The RNZB is lifting the lid on what happens off-stage in a new television series on TV3.

  • The upcoming 2010 Waiheke Winter Blues festival, features the first reunion of 'Ladies Sing the Blues' the popular Blues review from the '80's.

  • The Screen Directors Guild of New Zealand has invited NZ director Jason Stutter to bring his feature film Predicament to Hollywood for a ‘Directors Finders’ screening.

  • Following whiffs of nostalgia to rediscover what she was instinctually drawn to in childhood, Anya Whitlock’s first solo painting show sees her delve into childhood fairy tales.

Blogs

  • Renee Liang explains the concept of Metonymy, a collaboration that seeks to “spark new creative connections”, and interviews Metonymy co-organiser Christian Jensen on poetry, being Norwegian and the value of collaboration.

    Blog:
    TalkWrite
  • Diversity is a complex concept that encompasses thoughts, emotions, experiences, social context, political process, identity and more. Philip Patston calls for a more in-depth dialogue about diversity and offers a creative opportunity for artists to participate.

    Blog:
    The Creative Collide

Interviews

  • Sophie Hambleton talks about developing the character of Kate, a 19-year girl living with Cerebral Palsy, in The Playground Collective's production of 'Katydid'.

TBI TV

  • Funny man actor Peter Rowley is best known for his appearances in a slew of TV comedy shows. Rowley does however have a dramatic side which he has ably demonstrated in the feature films Savage Islands, Russian Snark.

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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

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  • Managing - the fine art between getting things done and making it possible for others to do things. There's plenty of opportunities for our sector for people who put their hands up and these are just some of them.

  • How Freelancers Can Succeed: Packed full of ideas for people in all film and TV departments, Tim Prebble is a freelancer who has raised the bar for those of us wanting to make our passion our work.

Jobs & Opportunities - paid

Submit your jobs and other career opportunities here. Find out about making them bold or being Job Of The Week here.
  • Reporting to the Director of Programmes for the Rhema Boadcasting Group, this leadership position will be responsible for leading the Rhema Team towards excellence and increased listenership.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 26 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Thursday, 30 September 2010
    Organisation:
    Rhema Broadcasting Group INC./Human Resources
  • A chance for a Junior to Mid weight team or individuals to step up and get exposed to a variety of work in a well known Agency
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 26 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 10 September 2010
    Organisation:
    Gaulter Russell
  • A+O is seeking to appoint a new position of Operations executive. The primary part of the role is administration and front of house/customer service & internet responsibilities.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 26 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 3 September 2010
    Organisation:
    ART+OBJECT
  • Arts Access Aotearoa is seeking an Executive Director to provide leadership in all aspects of Arts Access Aotearoa’s programmes throughout New Zealand.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    New Zealand
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 26 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 8 September 2010
    Organisation:
    Arts Access Aotearoa
  • An excellent opportunity for an experienced technician to co-ordinate and time manage the requirements of all hirers and in-house partners.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 26 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 3 September 2010
    Organisation:
    The Auckland Performing Arts Centre - TAPAC
  • An opportunity has arisen at Our City O-Tautahi, for an Assistant Exhibition Officer to join our team.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Christchurch | Canterbury
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 26 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Sunday, 26 September 2010
    Organisation:
    Our City O-Tautahi
  • We're looking for additional staff members to undertake the role of Exhibition Attendants for the duration of Ron Mueck's exhibition
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Christchurch | Canterbury
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 26 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Sunday, 29 August 2010
    Organisation:
    Christchurch Art Gallery
  • This 3 year fixed term contract is a pivotal new role within the Museum’s Project Delivery Team
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 25 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 3 September 2010
    Organisation:
    Auckland War Memorial Museum
  • The Director of Human Resources will lead the development of HR strategy and processes supporting the Museum’s vision and progressing cultural change within the organisation.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 25 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 30 August 2010
    Organisation:
    Auckland War Memorial Museum
  • The primary focus of this role is delivering and marketing an integrated public programme strategy that underpins a world class museum experienc
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 25 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 30 August 2010
    Organisation:
    Auckland War Memorial Museum
  • This role will be responsible for leading and developing the Museum’s collection and library, and promoting leadership in influential research and collections management.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 25 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 3 September 2010
    Organisation:
    Auckland War Memorial Museum
  • Be part of a team that is reshaping one of New Zealand’s greatest national cultural institutions to face the challenges of the 21st century
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 25 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 27 August 2010
    Organisation:
    National Library of New Zealand
  • EOI for the Event Ready Guide
    Category:
    Call for Proposals/Entries
    Location:
    New Zealand
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 25 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 8 September 2010
    Organisation:
    AucklandPlus
  • Enjoy is seeking a new Communications Manager / Gallery Aministrator to join its small, dynamic team!
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 25 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 10 September 2010
    Organisation:
    Enjoy Public Art Gallery
  • Male 'Kiwi' Voice Over Online Video Company
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 25 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Tuesday, 31 August 2010
    Organisation:
    Silverlinemedia.tv
  • New Zealand International Arts Festival
    This is an exciting opportunity to combine your passion for the Arts with your high level secretarial and administration skills to work with the team that delivers New Zealand’s premiere arts event.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    New Zealand | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 25 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 8 September 2010
    Organisation:
    New Zealand International Arts Festival Trust
  • Kura Productions Ltd is looking for a female presenter required for Maori Television flag-ship programme, Toku Reo.
    Category:
    Audition
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 25 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 30 August 2010
    Organisation:
    Kura Productions
  • Maternity leave position for the whole of 2011.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 25 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 20 September 2010
    Organisation:
    Rosehill College
  • Our job is to consistently create and deliver unforgettable holidays for our customers.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 25 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Thursday, 9 September 2010
    Organisation:
    THL | Tourism Holdings Ltd
  • Suite101 is a popular online magazine that offers articles, reviews and commentary to over 28 million readers each month.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Northland | New Zealand
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 25 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Thursday, 30 September 2010
    Organisation:
    Suite 101
  • This challenging role works closely with the Chief Executive Officer and other Senior Managers to ensure effective internal and external communication
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wanganui Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 25 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Thursday, 16 September 2010
    Organisation:
    Whanganui District Health Board
  • Camera Crew Needed
    Category:
    Looking for Cast and Crew
    Location:
    Wellington | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 24 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 27 August 2010
    Organisation:
    JHW
  • Mermaid for Auckland school holiday show.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 24 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 30 August 2010
    Organisation:
    StarFish Magic
  • The 11th Pacific Arts Festival is to be held in the Solomon Islands in 2012 and is expected to attract Pacific Artists from more than 20 Pacific Island countries.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Northland | Auckland Region | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 24 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 8 September 2010
    Organisation:
    Creative New Zealand
  • Christchurch City Council
    This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced retail manager with knowledge of the book industry, an eye for design, a love of art and art history and the drive and vision.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Canterbury
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 24 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Sunday, 5 September 2010
    Organisation:
    Christchurch City Council
  • Desktop Technician
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Hawke's Bay | Napier
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 24 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 27 August 2010
    Organisation:
    EIT Hawke's Bay
  • Newmarket Desk space
    Category:
    Freelance Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 24 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 15 September 2010
    Organisation:
    ONCE'IT
  • Manukau School of Visual Arts is a model for contemporary arts education in New Zealand. Our curriculum represents and responds to the dynamic nature of contemporary visual art and the multicultural
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Manukau
    Submitted:
    Monday, 23 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 3 September 2010
    Organisation:
    Manukau School of Visual Arts
  • We require a highly organised, customer service focused person to co-ordinate school and bus bookings for our bi-annual children’s festival.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Monday, 23 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 8 September 2010
    Organisation:
    Capital E
  • A customer service position based in a children's facility, this varied job ranges from ushering, to assisting with craft, to crowd management to the possibility of box office.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Monday, 23 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 3 September 2010
    Organisation:
    Capital E
  • Design, Strong in brand development and creative strategy
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Monday, 23 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 30 August 2010
    Organisation:
    The Activate Group
  • Experienced 3D Designer Maya and Photoshop Short term contract
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Monday, 23 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 30 August 2010
    Organisation:
    The Activate Group
  • An annual award offered to a mid-career New Zealand writer
    Category:
    Award
    Location:
    New Zealand
    Submitted:
    Monday, 23 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 15 October 2010
    Organisation:
    NZ Society of Authors
  • Marketplace Media is looking for a full-time graphic designer to join our busy publishing team.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Monday, 23 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 15 September 2010
    Organisation:
    Marketplace Media Ltd
  • We are looking for a dynamic, experienced writer to join our Ministerial Services team
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Wellington | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Monday, 23 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 3 September 2010
    Organisation:
    Ministry for Culture and Heritage
  • Artist needed for comic book I've written/created
    Category:
    Freelance Opportunity
    Location:
    New Zealand
    Submitted:
    Saturday, 21 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 21 January 2011
    Organisation:
    Dan Brader--Writer/Creator
  • More than Bricks and Mortar -our Buildings have Heart. Help us keep these heritage buildings alive and well. Short application time-dont miss out!
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Saturday, 21 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 27 August 2010
    Organisation:
    Howick Historical Village
  • ChangeLabs (NZ) Ltd
    Improve financial literacy of primary school children through delivery of an exciting, fun, high energy schools programme - a different school each day!
    Category:
    Audition
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland | Waitakere | North Shore
    Submitted:
    Friday, 20 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 30 August 2010
    Organisation:
    ChangeLabs - a leading organization in behavior change programmes
  • With a cast of four (2M, 2W), each actor plays up to 15 characters across the whole play, a great number of roles for any actor looking for a real challenge!
    Category:
    Audition
    Location:
    Wellington | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Friday, 20 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Saturday, 18 September 2010
    Organisation:
    Theresa Hanaray
  • General Manager - Arts Industry
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Friday, 20 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Sunday, 29 August 2010
    Organisation:
    The Performing Arts School of New Zealand
  • Assistant to Managing Director/ Arts Trust Director
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 19 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Thursday, 2 September 2010
    Organisation:
    Wallace Arts Trust / Wallace Corporation
  • Lopdell House Gallery
    We are looking for a part-time accounts person to manage the accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll for Lopdell House Gallery, Waitakere's regional art gallery.
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Waitakere
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 19 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 25 August 2010
    Organisation:
    Lopdell House Gallery
  • Residency opportunities in 2011
    Category:
    Award
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 19 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 17 December 2010
    Organisation:
    Michael King Writers' Centre

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.
  • Editor/Edit Assistant
    Category:
    Volunteer or Unpaid
    Location:
    Auckland Region
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 26 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 15 September 2010
    Organisation:
    Shaun Cullen
  • Actors aged 25-65 to play ministers in a futuristic council in sci-fi film
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Waikato | Hamilton
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 25 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Sunday, 5 September 2010
    Organisation:
    Zorp Film
  • Studio Space availalbe at the Quarry Arts Centre
    Category:
    Employment Opportunity
    Location:
    Northland | Whangarei
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 25 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Saturday, 1 January 2011
    Organisation:
    Quarry Arts Center
  • INNOCENCE
    Stage manager for a production of Dea Loher's INNOCENCE
    Category:
    Looking for Cast and Crew
    Location:
    Wellington | Wellington Region
    Submitted:
    Wednesday, 25 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Monday, 30 August 2010
    Organisation:
    Sebastian Sommer (Director)
  • Improbable Fiction
    Auditions for ambitious actors
    Category:
    Audition
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland | Waitakere | Manukau | North Shore
    Submitted:
    Tuesday, 24 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 29 September 2010
    Organisation:
    Dolphin Theatre
  • Sketch Artist to make Story Board for Short Film
    Category:
    Volunteer or Unpaid
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland | Waitakere | Manukau | North Shore
    Submitted:
    Monday, 23 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Thursday, 30 September 2010
    Organisation:
    Zodiac Entertainment
  • Expressions of interest from artists to support a proposal for an exhibition at ARTstation, in Auckland, New Zealand, centred around the theme “How Diversity Works.”
    Category:
    Call for Proposals/Entries
    Location:
    New Zealand
    Submitted:
    Monday, 23 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 10 September 2010
    Organisation:
    Diversityworks Trust
  • NZFighters.com
    Freelance Ring Sports Journalist
    Category:
    Freelance Opportunity
    Location:
    New Zealand | Auckland Region | Christchurch | Dunedin | Wellington Region | Canterbury | Otago
    Submitted:
    Friday, 20 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 27 August 2010
    Organisation:
    www.nzfighters.com
  • Serious Actors & Actresses needed for lead roles in a short film age 16 -26. It mainly targets at oversea audience.
    Category:
    Audition
    Location:
    New Zealand
    Submitted:
    Friday, 20 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 1 October 2010
    Organisation:
    tin tin
  • Previously Exhibited "Green Jeweler"
    Seeking the girlfriends, boyfriends, husbands, wives, partners and significant others of New Zealand Creatives in any field.
    Category:
    Call for Proposals/Entries
    Location:
    Northland | New Zealand | Auckland Region | Wellington Region | Otago
    Submitted:
    Friday, 20 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Wednesday, 20 October 2010
    Organisation:
    J du Preez
  • In this workshop participants will be mentored by experienced industry practitioners who have excelled in short filmmaking, including Ainsley Gardiner, Shuchi Kothari & Mark Albiston
    Category:
    Call for Proposals/Entries
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Auckland
    Submitted:
    Friday, 20 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Friday, 10 September 2010
    Organisation:
    Script to Screen & Show me Shorts
  • NZFighters.com
    Freelance Ring Sports Photographers
    Category:
    Freelance Opportunity
    Location:
    New Zealand | Christchurch | Dunedin | Wellington Region | Canterbury | Otago
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 19 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Thursday, 26 August 2010
    Organisation:
    www.nzfighters.com
  • Lopdell House Gallery
    The role of the Governance Committee of the Society is to provide oversight of the Gallery operation monitoring financial and legal obligations.
    Category:
    Volunteer or Unpaid
    Location:
    Auckland Region | Waitakere
    Submitted:
    Thursday, 19 Aug 2010
    Applications Close:
    Tuesday, 30 November 2010
    Organisation:
    Lopdell House Society

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