Programme outline

Areas covered in this programme includes:

• Research which explores and evaluates the critical components of successful filmmaking from both international and Aotearoa New Zealand based perspectives.
• Exploring the art of scriptwriting and screen adaptation for applied storytelling; to produce individual projects.
• Applying knowledge within technical processes, craft skills, leadership, and management in pre and post-production planning of screen productions.
• Experience of the practical planning implications of filmmaking.
• The opportunity to lead, initiate, create, and contribute to screen productions; ākonga work on a minimum of two projects including documentary making and festival ready short films.
• The expansion of learning editorial skills within own projects, and the work of others. Achieve an industry level of skill base in the editorial suite.
• Ways to secure film funding, and the practical and legal requirements needed in order to operate as a contractor within the film industry.