2013 Hokianga Filmmaker’s Workshop: Making a Web Series
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Script to Screen andNgā Aho Whakaari present a filmmaking workshop on the web series format, with guest speakers Kiel McNaughton (creator/director/actor) and Kerry Warkia (creator/producer/actor), both of whom were key creatives in the successful NZ web seriesAuckland Daze.
Come and join us for this productive and inspiring one day workshop to learn about this growing medium, and the
opportunities and challenges it provides. This workshop is free and open to anyone who is passionate about making film
or TV. It is suitable for people for beginners through to people with filmmaking and/or screenwriting experience.
What is a web series? Web series are episodic dramas or documentaries – like a TV series, but only available online through TV on Demand,
youtube, vimeo or a dedicated website. Web series can be anywhere from self-funded to high budget, and episode lengths
range from 2-100mins. Successful NZ web series include the NZ on Air fundedAuckland Daze and Reservoir Hill, which both screen on TVNZ Ondemand. Auckland Dazehas returned for its second season as a broadcast show.
Why make one? Web series are usually shows with characters and themes that may not ever get mainstream TV funding, because they are
too ‘niche’. Filmmakers can make short episodic drama about characters that they connect with, and use online avenues to
find an audience. Some NZ filmmakers like Roseanne Liang (Flat3) are now turning to self-funded web series as a means to continue to produce creative work in between projects. It
keeps the creative juices flowing while also allowing them to test ideas and processes on a lower budget.
Come and hear creator/director Kiel McNaughton (Auckland Daze) and creator/producer Kerry Warkia (Auckland Daze,Flat3) discuss the creative possibilities of the web series format. The morning session will cover writing, directing and
producing a web series yourself, using clips to demonstrate. Followed by a fun afternoon session of collaborative group
work. Bring your ideas to the table and get something made!
Sun 8th December, Rawene Hall, South Hokianga, 9am – 4:30pm,MAP
The workshop is free but please bring a plate to share for lunch.
If you would like to attend, please rsvp by email Eloise ateloise@script-to-screen.co.nz
SCHEDULE:
9am – 10am Mihi Whakatau, info, refreshments
10am – 12pm The web series way: Having a spirit of independence
12 – 1pm Shared Lunch, everyone brings a plate
1 – 4pm Group work – let’s make something!
4-4:30pm Wrap up, evaluation
For any queries or to rsvp please email Eloise ateloise@script-to-screen.co.nz
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