NEW MEMBERSHIP AND OFFICE MANAGER
SPADA is pleased to welcome Michael Daly who has started as Membership and Office Manager. Previously, Michael has worked as the Literary Coordinator at Playbox Theatre in Melbourne, Administrator at Playmarket, and more recently, the Office Manager at Film New Zealand .

If you have any questions concerning your SPADA Membership please do not hesitate to contact Michael on (04) 939 6934 or michael@spada.co.nz.


NETWORKING EVENT - MIPTV 2008
07-11 April
SPADA and NZTE are pleased to once again host a networking dinner at MIPTV featuring Milia, which runs from 07-11 April 2008 in Cannes .  New Zealand producers and broadcasters are hosting international distributors and buyers at this key industry market, which covers creating, co-production, buying, selling, financing and distributing entertainment across all platforms.  Vincent Burke, SPADA Board Member, and Managing Director of Top Shelf Productions is the key contact for the dinner at MIPTV.  If you are attending the market and would like to contact Vincent his email address is: evb@top-shelf.co.nz.


WELCOME TO THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS
Crash Zoom................... Gerard Johnstone, A K
MF Films....................... James Hanline, A K
Inspire Films...Catherine Juniot & Kim Baker, W N
Moondown Films........... Joe Hitchcock, AK
Motion Pictures Ltd........Nigel Hutchinson, Marlborough
The Media Xchange.......... Claudia Frutiger, W N


DIGITAL BROADCASTING: REVIEW OF REGULATION SUBMISSION
SPADA is completing its submission on the Digital Broadcasting Review of Regulation, which is being undertaken by the Ministry of Culture and Heritage and the Ministry for Economic Development.  The review covers all areas affecting broadcasting: Regulatory Framework: Cross-Value Chain; Content; Distribution and Network, and potentially has major implications for the future of broadcast infrastructure.  Submissions are due on Friday 4 April: SPADA’s submission will be available on its website shortly thereafter.


IS NZ NEXT IN LINE FOR A PRODUCER INCENTIVE SCHEME?
SPADA has been in discussion with relevant Ministers regarding the benefits of introducing a NZ equivalent of the Australian producer offset.  SPADA has had positive reactions to the proposal for a producer incentive and is cautiously optimistic there will be a positive outcome for domestic producers.  We will keep you informed of any new developments.


CALL FOR CONTENT FOR SHORT FILM SERIES
MTS is expanding the duration of its short film series ITI POUNAMU from a half-hour to one-hour.  The format for the programme includes: short film screenings, interviews with local filmmakers; a “What’s On At the Movies?”, film/festival calendar, guest reviews of current films etc.

If you have any footage, information, interviews, snippets etc., contact Michele Bristow (Kaihautu – Producer, MTS), DDI: 9 539 7109, Mobile (021) 738 570 or email: Michele.Bristow@maoritelevision.com to discuss further.


CAPABILITY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND
Round Three Closes: Wednesday 7 May
Round Three of Film Auckland’s Capability Development Programme is underway.  This is an excellent opportunity to upskill either yourself or your business.  Film Auckland considers everything from creative professional development to infrastructure, to technical support and the development of business knowledge, and funds up to half of the project’s budget.

To find out if your project qualifies contact Michael Brook (michael@filmauckland.com) to obtain a Capability Development Programme application.


MEDIA7
Media7 - produced by Top Shelf Productions - is TVNZ’s new weekly media show screening on TVNZ 7 Wednesdays from 2 April.  Host Russell Brown and a team of panelists chew through the week's media news in front of a live audience.

Filmed on Tuesday nights at Auckland 's Classic Comedy Club, members of the media and screen industry are invited to form the audience for the show throughout the series.  If you would like to register to be part of the audience please email Jodie Molloy at jodie@top-shelf.co.nz.


PORTABLE FILM FESTIVAL - AUCKLAND
Online Media Workshop: Sat 12 & Sun 13 April
Presentation: Monday 14 April
New media will be in focus in Auckland this month, with Ezra Cooperstein of US-based Current TV, the world’s first fully integrated web and TV platform, in town to share his expertise about how online delivery is shaping the next generation in user-generated content and experience.

This is an opportunity for local writers, producers and directors to learn more about the opportunity that the online channel represents.  

Cooperstein is being brought to New Zealand by The Portable Film Festival®, with the support of New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE).  He will work with emerging local film writers, producers and directors as part of The Portable Screen Academy, an online media workshop on 12-13 April; and give a presentation on 14 April.

For more information about Cooperstein’s presentation, visit www.portablefilmfestival.com. Tickets are free, but RSVPs must be sent to kate@portablefilmfestival.com.  The Portable Screen Academy will be held at South Seas, 3/75 Ellice Road Glenfield, Auckland .  For more information please contact kate@portablefilmfestival.com.


HOMEGROWN SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN
Deadline: Friday 18 April
MIC - Toi Rerehiko, in collaboration with the 2008 New Zealand International Film Festival, is calling for submissions for Homegrown , New Zealand ’s première showcase for local short films, video and animation.  NZFF Homegrown entry forms can be downloaded from www.mic.org.nz or alternatively visit www.nzff.telecom.co.nz/n4364.html, which includes entry details and technical requirements.


|2008/2009 EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS FOR NEXT SHORT FILM FUND
Submissions close: Friday 2 May
The NZFC is calling for tenders for the role of Executive Producers for project selection, development and management of the Short Film Fund. The objective is to identify those with potential as feature filmmakers and provide opportunities for them to develop their talent.  For more information CLICK.


EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/MARKETING ROLE - VIETNAM D2K - a TVC production company based in Vietnam - is looking for an experienced TVC Executive Producer/Marketing person to market the film company to agencies in Ho Chi Minh City ( Saigon ).  D2K is also developing TV and film divisions.

This vacancy has been passed on to SPADA by Tristan Strange. Tristan is a New Zealand director working internationally, and represented by D2K for the Vietnamese market.  Tristan is also involved in helping to develop their film & TV divisions.  To discuss this position further please contact Tristan on: tristan@globaldirector.net .


SHORT FILM ASSISTANT
Applications Close: Friday 11 April
The NZFC is looking to appoint a Short Film Assistant.  This is a full time position situated at the NZFC’s offices in Wellington .  Full job description is available upon request (email: info@nzfilm.co.nz).  Applications should be addressed in writing to: Shane Green, Executive Manager, NZFC, PO Box 11-546, Wellington: E: shane@nzfilm.co.nz.