Listen to audio recordings from the 2023 Spada Conference
Recordings from a number of sessions at the 2023 Spada Conference are now available, including:
The Economic & Cultural Value of Longevity - Proudly brought to you by Budget
The Fundamentals of the NZ Screen Production Rebate
Moving into the Green Zone
Meet the Platforms
The Authenticity Quotient
Mahi Tahi
NZ ON AIR: The New Strategy in Action
Will AI Democratise Content Creation?
NZFC Update
The Collision of Art & Commerce in the Unscripted Space - Proudly brought to you by Screen Wellington
Listen via YouTube HERE, Spotify HERE or Apple Podcasts HERE
We had a fantastic time reconnecting with everyone at the Harbourside Function Center in Wellington during the 2023 SPADA Conference on November 16-17.
The conference began with a captivating and entertaining discussion between renowned filmmaker James Cameron and interviewer John Campbell.
James Cameron gave this year's NZ On Air John O'Shea Memorial Address with a fireside chat with Campbell. Cameron is a renowned director, writer, and producer, and has created some of the most unforgettable movies in the past forty years.
Cameron is responsible for iconic films such as THE TERMINATOR, ALIENS, THE ABYSS, TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY, TRUE LIES, TITANIC, AVATAR, AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER, and the AVATAR sequels he is currently producing in New Zealand.
Other 2023 Conference highlights and announcements:
The 25th annual Spada Screen Industry Awards - Winners HERE
The Images & Sound 40th Anniversary Cocktail Function
The 2023 South Pacific Pictures Big Pitch winner is DANNY AUMUA
Announcement of the Vincent Burke Scholarship (launching in 2024)
Plenary sessions included a look at The Importance and Value of Longevity with some of our sector’s legacy productions and companies, a look at the screen production rebate as well as panels with representatives from our funding bodies and our key platforms, and the Commissioners Roundtable; and
The Great Screenrights Lunch will close out day two of the Conference.
Thank you to all our Sponsors and Supporters for supporting the creation and production of this year's 2023 Spada Conference.