SPADA Conference
Thurs 12 / Fri 13 Nov 2015
Mac’s Function Centre
Wellington, New Zealand
DRAFT PROGRAMME (as at 28 Oct 15)
THURSDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2015
8:30Registration Desk OpensMac’s Function Centre Foyer
09:30-09:45Welcome/Opening
09:45-10:15NZ On Air John O’Shea Memorial Address Te Aro Room
Delivered by Phil Wallington
10:15-11:15Alternative/Future Funding ModelsTe Aro Room
A producer with 20 years of experience, John Nolan has now crossed the Rubicon into the world of finding the money to make stuff, in a world where viewers are rapidly embracing new platforms and looking to avoid commercial messages.
11:15-11:45Morning TeaWaterfront Room
11:45-12:45Why Your Publicist Is Important
Speakers include Anna Dean, Elizabeth Trotman (StudioCanal) and Anne Chamberlain.
11:45-12:45Adventures in Freelance IP Development: The Art of ListeningCable Room
Emmy Award winning writer Grant Morandiscusses the fine art of development – all formats, all demographics – and what to look out for when you’re tackling a new project.
12:45-2:15The Great Screenrights’ Lunch featuring Te Aro Room
The South Pacific Pictures’ Big Pitch
MC:James Nokise
2:15-2:30BREAK
2:30-3:30 The Rich World of Adaptations Te Aro Room
Acclaimed writerEmily Perkins and internationally renowned filmmaker Alison Macleanto the stage as they share their process and the work behind adapting Booker prizewinner Eleanor Catton’s first novel The Rehearsal withfellow writer and Director of International Institute of Modern Letters, Damien Wilkins.
2:30-3:30Partnershipsbetween the Screen IndustryGame DevelopersCable Room
Twelve months in… have new partnerships formedbetween game developers and the screen industry? Nicola Booth from PikPok and Stephen Knightly(InGame) show us there has by presenting case studies that exploreand illustrate the potential that exists the two sectors.
3:30-3:40Break
3:40-5:00NZFC Presents MarketPlaceLiveTe Aro Room
(In Association with Film London)
Using an imagined project with made-up cast, director, producer, financing partners and distributors our panel of experts will have no warning of the scenarios they are presented with, providing participants with unique access to the way they work and how they make decisions. Facilitated by Angus Finney
Panel includes Dave Gibson (NZFC), Sharon Menzies (Fulcrum Media), Elizabeth Trotman (StudioCanal) and Ben Grant (Goalpost)
5:00-5:3018th Annual SPADA Industry AwardsTe Aro Room
MC: James Nokise
An opportunity for the industry to acknowledgeand toast New Zealand’s emerging filmmaking talent alongside industry achievement and excellence.
- SPADA New Filmmaker of the Year (Principal Sponsor Park Road Post Production)
- CrombieLockwood Independent Producer of the Year
- SPADA Industry Champion
5:30-7:30Screen Wellington Cocktail FunctionWaterfront Room
7:30DAY ONE - CLOSE
DAY TWO: MASTERCLASSES
FRIDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2015
Offsite: Park Road Post Production & The Roxy Cinema
9:30-12:00
Park Road/Pukeko Pictures/Goalpost presentPark Road,141 Park Road, Miramar
CLEVERMAN: A CASE STUDY
Atlast year's ScreenForever session at SPA, Angela Littlejohn (Pukeko Pictures) and Rosemary Blight (Goalpost Pictures) discussed the early stages of their projectCleverman; and how the Australian/New Zealand co-production had developed and was working both creatively and financially. This follow-up case study walks the audience through the development, production and distribution of this highly anticipated high concept TV drama. Participants includeBen Grant(General Manager, Goalpost Pictures),Angela Littlejohn(Head of Production, Pukeko Pictures), as well as Park Road Post Production.
9:30-12:00
Grow Wellington presents The Roxy Cinema, Miramar
Pitching Masterclass with Angus Finney
Another unique opportunity to learn more about honing your pitching skills. This masterclass includes a40min presentation on the “Art of Pitching” byAngus Finney, followed by the “practical” component: up to five pitches to be delivered (five mins each) followed by feedback and discussion. If you are interested in pitching your idea/project at this masterclass please contact SPADA.
9:30-12:00
NZ On Air’s Children’s Content Forum The Roxy Cinema, Miramar
NZ On Air is currently reviewing its Children's Content Funding strategy to take account of changing media use by young audiences. NZ On Air funds content for television, radio and online audiences. We will go where the audiences are - so having a clear understanding of where they are, and how media consumption is changing is important to our strategy. In late 2014 Colmar Brunton, commissioned by NZ On Air and the Broadcasting Standards Authority, carried out a comprehensive face to face survey of more than 700 children aged 6-14 and their parents about the media consumption behaviour of children.
The study found some significant shifts in children's access to internet enabled devices and increasing online media consumption.You Tube is now the most popular media platform for children – 35% access it daily, compared to the most popular TV channel, TV2 at 32%. Informed by this research we have begun a review of our Children's Content Funding strategy; a proposed new draft strategy will be further discussed at this forum. All related documents can be foundhere.
12:00-2:30
Wrap Function- The Roxy Cinema - Miramar
2:30
CLOSE OF CONFERENCE