19 January 2012
Calling all New Zealand film makers; China is waiting
New Zealand film makers have an opportunity to work on projects with one of the fastest growing screen industries in the
world.
Manager Film Auckland, Michael Brook says the China Film Co-production Corporation has issued an invitation for all NZ
film makers to pitch their film projects by 9 March.
“Selected projects will be announced on March 23, and the successful film makers will attend the pitch-and-catch process
at a Forum during the Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) in April.
“Late last year Film Auckland hosted the Asia Pacific Producers Network Symposium which was another major step in our
work in developing relationships in growth markets.
“China is looking to make more products for Western markets and is actively sourcing new production partners. This
provides our film makers access to one of the world’s fastest growing box offices.
“There is a lot of enthusiasm for co-producing films, and this is beneficial to both countries,” says Mr Brook.
Owners of the selected projects will be invited to participate in individual meetings of co-production projects,
together with Beijing International Film Festival Film Market at China’s National Convention Centre.
An application form can be found here.
For further information, please visit http://www.filmauckland.com/
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