DEGNZ presents director Zia Mandviwalla in Christchurch on June 26 as part of Direct South, a series of short film workshops for South Island directors.
Short films can showcase your creative voice and align with your long-term career goals.
Join us for a one-day workshop that will dive into the mahi behind Zia Mandvialla’s acclaimed and widely loved short film Night Shift, providing you with practical examples and ideas to inspire you and your projects.
Night Shift premiered at the Festival de Cannes in 2012, before showing at the New York, Melbourne, Sydney, Sundance and Valladolid Film Festivals, amongst others. It was the last New Zealand short film to make it into Cannes and was a Short Film Palme d’Or nominee.
Discussion will include:
- how to work with actors
- how you can develop visual and story ideas leading up to your shoot
- how location influences story
- and more
Whoโs it for
Short film directors residing in Te Waipounamu South Island โ you might be a first-time director or have several under your belt. This workshop series is not tailored to documentary or scriptwriting.
About Zia Mandviwalla
A Zoroastrian by birth writer-director Zia Mandviwalla was born in India, grew up in the Middle East and moved to New Zealand in 1996. Her delicately crafted narratives tell stories of people who exist on social peripheries โ outsiders, searching for their place in the world.
Ziaโs previous short films, Eating Sausage, Clean Linen and Amadi have also received acclaim at festivals around the world. With these films, Zia has represented New Zealand at the Berlinale Talent Campus and at Melbourneโs prestigious Accelerator program. She has received a host of awards for her writing and directing, and in 2009 Zia was named SPADAโs New Filmmaker of the Year.
Recently Zia has ventured into documentary including episodes of the Emmy nominated Netflix Original series Chefโs Table and the Netflix Original show Home Game. Zia was recently nominated for a James Beard Award for her work directing the Asma Khan episode of Chefโs Table.
Workshop Details
When: Saturday 26 June 2021, 10am – 4:30pm
Where:
New Zealand Broadcasting School – TV Block Madras Street Campus
33 Southwark Street, Christchurch 8011
Scholarships for Students
DEGNZ has up to 6 full scholarships available to support students in the South Island.
You must be at least 18-years-old and studying a screen-related course at a tertiary education provider. To apply, please send us a brief, max. one-page letter telling us:
- A bit about yourself – what you’re studying and your aspirations after graduating, and
- Why you want to attend this workshop
Email your letter, name and contact details to tema@deganz.co.nz before registrations close.
Travel Allowances
DEGNZ Full members based outside of Canterbury can apply to the Guild for travel support up to the value of $150 (incl GST).
To apply you must meet these criteria:
- You are a South Island resident living outside of the Canterbury region.
- You are a NZ Citizen or permanent resident.
For additional information and criteria, see here.
Registration
Registration Closes: Wednesday 23 June, 2pm
Price:ย
DEGNZ member – Free
General Admission Early Bird – $37.50 (Special ends Tuesday 8 June, 11:59pm)
General Admission – $75
Lunch, tea and coffee included.
The Direct South: Short Film Workshops are brought to you with the generous support of the New Zealand Film Commission.
Last updated on 8 June 2021
