SPADA Conference - Small Country Big Picture 2005

Minister's Session
20/20 Vision
Fri 18th 9.00 - 10.00

On the couch with Minister of Broadcasting Hon. Steve Maharey on the challenges of the moment and his vision for the future of broadcasting policy

Interviewer: Gemma Gracewood

Also featuring the launch of "Greening the Screen", the new toolkit for sustainable environmental practices in the screen industry, featuring John Barnett, CEO, South Pacific Pictures; Rob Fenwick, Deputy Chair, TVNZ; and, Rachel Depree, Senior Manager, Sustainable Industry and Climate Group, Ministry for the Environment.

Mod. Penelope Borland

In association with Min istry for the Env ironment

FILM

Plenary Session
‘How Local Can You Go?’
Thu 17th 11.30 - 1.00

Both the local and the global are changing. How to be ‘glocal’ – how to make films today that live locally but think globally? Five speakers share their experience of where films come from and the surprising things that happen when films travel.

Key Speakers:
Don Reynolds (Silverscreen Films),
Merata Mita (Writer/Director)
Toa Fraser (Writer/Director),
Niki Caro (Writer/Director)
Alison Maclean (Writer/Director)

Mod. Professor Roger Horrocks

Plenary Session
'Local to Glocal from an Irish Perspective'
Thu 17th 3.00 - 4.00

Presenting producer Arthur Lappin all the way from Dublin, Ireland. Arthur gives us an insight into the domestic and international screen industries. He tells us how he and his production company, Hell's Kitchen, is managing to survive on Irish soil in today's global market - the business, the filmmaking and the international servicing. We find out how much New Zealand and Ireland do have in common.

Mod. Richard Fletcher

Plenary Session
'The Secrets of Collaboration, German Style'
Fri 18th 1.45 - 2.45

Presenting producer Stefan Arndt all the way from Berlin, Germany. Creative and financial collaboration, German style. We hear Stefan's view of the role of producer and creative collaboration with his extraodinary team of directors and writers (X-Filme Creative Pool). Following the signing of the New Zealand German Co-Production Treaty, Stefan discusses how to approach securing finance in Germany and Europe and updates its latest twists and turns, and dealing with US studios. Producer of Run Lola Run, Silent Night, Goodbye Lenin!, The Princess and the Warrior, Heidi M, and Winter Sleepers, Stefan also outlines the benefits of running a production and distribution company (X-Verleih) and cinemas, and talks about his experience of piracy.

Mod. John Barnett

In association with The Goethe-Institut Wellington

Plenary Session
'Cracking the Local Market'
Fri 18th 4.00-5.30

A panel of distribution experts will each detail a key aspect of the complex task of getting films before the New Zealand cinema audience, followed by an open discussion and Q&A. Areas to be covered include the relationship with exhibitors, third party promotional partners, creating trailers, financial terms and how to pull it all together in an effective campaign.

Keynote Speakers:
Elizabeth Trotman (Marketing Director, Hoyts NZ)
James Brookman (Trailer Producer)
Sandie Don (Marketing & Acquisitions Director, Hopscotch Films)
Michael Eldred (General Manager, Dendy Films NZ)
Karen Cafe (Independent Marketing Consultant)
Joe Moodabe (CEO, Village SKYCITY Cinemas)

Mod. Paul Davis

Televsion

Plenary Session
Thu 17th 2.00 - 3.00
Post-Mortem of a Train Crash

Paul Barron built up a successful film and TV production company based in Western Australia that was forced into receivership in 2001 when another company defaulted on a series of production financing and underwriting agreements. Paul will discuss the events leading up to and during the "train crash" as well as describing how he has participated in the subsequent creation of Great Western Entertainment. Since its inception only two years ago GWE has produced over $12m worth of on-location kids drama with another series about to commence photography and a 26 x 1/2 hour sci-fi drama scheduled for production in 2007.

Mod. Ross Jennings

Network Session
'Snatch Our Schedule'
Thu 17th 4.15-5.00

To ensure that everyone pays attention [and to check if delegates listened last year!] the TV3 Local Production Department will be challenging a number of conference delegates to join them on stage for an interactive session – someone will walk away with an Outrageous Fortune! It is 3’s Target that conference delegates will leave this session with an idea of what the 3 schedule will look like over the coming 12 months and what 3 is looking for in terms of local productions. Find out what it will take to change 3’s commissioners from Demons to Darlings and ensure they commission your shows. The 3 local production department wishes to find out if the local production community watch as much 3 as they hope and whether you know your bro’Town from your Booty!

Hosted by Kelly Martin

Network Session
'Andrew Shaw in the Dock'
Thu 17th 5.00-5.45

Prime.tv session - the A - Z of Q & A - everything you ever wanted to ask about television.

Prime TV's Progamming Manager, Andrew Shaw, is accused of committing more than 30 years of television. He has pleaded guilty and for his sins is prepared to run the gauntlet of questions - anything you can throw at him that he might be able to answer. Questions can be about Prime, or about television in general. How to start, where to go, who to talk to, how not to do it. The only thing he won't anwer is anything that strays into other people's business or pockets.

And, as extraordinary punishment, if he doesn't know the answer immediately, he will try to find out by the end of conference.

You can email questions now! Please email your questions to info@spada.co.nz and note the session title in subject header.

Mod. Victoria Spackman

Network Session
'Thinking Ahead and TVNZ'
Fri 18th 10.00 - 10.45

Stephen Smith, Annemarie Duff and Kathleen Anderson tell it like it is. A reality check on the current state of play with TVNZ. An update on the levels, role and commitment of TVNZ to local content. What's in it for producers, what to look out for when thinking about development, submissions and production. TVNZ are now planning for 2007. Get it straight up.

Mod. Dave Gibson

Plenary Session
'NZTE's Wired to the World (The Sequel)'
Fri 18th 11.15 - 12.45

Following on from last year's introduction into the world of cable transmission, this session is designed to take NZ producers to the next level and capitalise on the significant international market opportunities.

Key Speakers:
Patrick Younge (Discovery Travel),
Tom Gutteridge (Independent Consultant),
Jane Millichip (South Pacific Pictures)

Mod. Vincent Burke

Plenary Session
'Writing for TV with Mike Bullen'
Fri 18th 2.45-3.45

Lives in Sydney, but courtesy of email works in London. Mike Bullen, creator of the BAFTA-Award winning show Cold Feet and the successful show Life Begins, talks about writing television drama and comedy drama for both a local and 'glocal' audience.

Mod. Paula Boock

Concurrent Sessions

'Canadian Aboriginal Story Tellers'
Thu 17th 2.45 - 3.45

National Screen Institute Storytellers was first launched in 2003-2004 as the Aboriginal Cultural Trade Initiative (ACTI) with an inaugural trade mission to Australia and New Zealand to advance projects with Aboriginal and Maori partnerships

SPADA is delighted to host the Canadian National Screen Institute Aboriginal delegation. This session is an opportunity for conference delegates to meet the delegation. For further information on the delegation download the PDF below.

Coordinated by Kelvin McDonald (CE, Nga Aho Whakaari)

Canadian Aboriginal Story Tellers (118k)

'Behind the Scenes with Alison Maclean'
Fri 18th 11.00-11.45

New Zealand filmmaker Annie Goldson talks to special guest filmmaker Alison Maclean, about anything and everything she's been up to since leaving New Zealand.

You can email questions now! Please email your questions to info@spada.co.nz and note the session title in subject header

'Pakiwaha with Merata Mita'
Fri 18th 11.45-12.30

Kiwa Films' Rhonda Kite talks to special guest, Merata Mita, about her work in Hawaii and other challenges for indigenous filmmakers.

You can email questions now! Please email your questions to info@spada.co.nz and note the session title in subject header

Plenary Session
'Q & A about New Zealand On Air'
Fri 18th 1.45 - 2.30

NZ On Air staff and Board members outline NZOA's philosophies, principles and processes. How they decide on where the funding is allocated. This can be as interactive as participants wish it to be, and will seek to enlighten producers who are considering applying for funding, or have wondered how the allocation process works.

Plenary Session
'Maori Broadcasting'
Fri 18th 2.45 - 3.30

The browning of the business - Māori film and television, ith MP Hone Harawira (Maori Party), John Bishara (Te Māngai Pāho), Jim Mather (Māori Television Service)

Mod. Tainui Stephens

Television Plenary Session
'Childrens' Television'
Fri 18th 4.00-5.00

Australian Chidren's Television Foundation's CEO Jenny Buckland runs through the trends and gaps in childrens’ television programming and what the international market is telling us. Jenny discusses the strengths of Australisian producers and how we can build on these strengths.

You can email questions now! Please email your questions to info@spada.co.nz and note the session title in subject header

Mod. Virginia Wright

Watch this space! More details coming soon!