Join the Southern Filmmakers Collective in celebrating Show Me Shorts film festival's 20th anniversary this year with a networking hour ahead of the screening of The Sampler on Saturday 11 October.

This year, Show Me Shorts has moved to Metro Cinema, a smaller and intimate setting more fitting to the festival's boutique vibe. Pearl Diver, a cozy brick bar, is a five-minute walk from the cinema and is offering a 20% discount on food for anyone who shows their ticket at the bar. If we sell out this screening, we can attract more films and screenings to Dunedin next year. Come out, learn about the Southern Filmmakers Collective, and enjoy some great chats with filmmakers and film lovers!

Committee member Maddy Lovatt will be there to greet you!

ShowMeShorts: The Sampler Screening:

Metro Cinema 7.30PM

COST: $14 adult tickets, $12 gold card

LINK: https://www.showmeshorts.co.nz/attend/2025-programme/sessions/the-sampler-2025

Live in Queenstown & online!
Link emailed to SFC members. Didn’t get it? Email kiaora@southernfilmmakers.nz

An unmissable inspiring dive into Victoria’s experiences breaking through into writing, directing, and development, creating hit series n00b, her advice for strategic creation, funding, and the creative potential of the South.

In-Person details:
The Assembly Room, Country Lane Retail Village, Frankton
Doors open 6:45pm
$5 koha
First come first seated, or reserve a spot by emailing: kiaora@southernfilmmakers.nz

Queenstown-raised Victoria Boult (Ngāi Tahu) is a 27-year-old writer and director best known for her debut television series n00b (2024), which she wrote, co-created and co-directed. Commissioned by Warner Bros. Discovery ANZ, n00b has been picked up by NETFLIX Australia, CANAL+, Berlinale Series Market and nominated for Best Short Form Series at Cannes Series. n00b is the first scripted television series in the world based on a viral TikTok series.

Victoria is Head Writer on Child of Pop (in development with Warner Bros. International), and writer for Ahikāroa (2022 -) and Spinal Destination (2024).

In her role as the Development Executive at Great Southern Television, Victoria developed AMC’s One Lane Bridge, Fifth Season’s Friends Like Her and BBC’s The Ridge. Victoria was the set-up director on NZOA-funded web series Literally Dead (2024)

In 2023, Victoria’s short film Invisible Dragons was funded through the NZFC Kōpere Hou - Fresh Shorts program. Invisible Dragons will premiere at Bend Film Festival (2025).

SFC are excited to welcome members back to online talks with our Collective Conversations sessions, presenting relaxed and insightful talks & interviews.

We’re kicking off Collective Conversations with two amazing guests from the country’s most hectic and thrilling film festival: “Across Aotearoa” Region Manager Fran Carney, and Wellington Region and Outreach Manager Thomas Coppell.

Join us to chat to the 48hrs team about:

• What 48hrs is and why you should do it;

• The new Across Aotearoa region format;

• Assembling a team and getting prepared;

• Top tips for shoot weekend.

There will also be an opportunity to recruit potential team mates!

Invercargill members! Join us at the Ascot Park Hotel to mingle & recap the virtual Southern Screen Summit - with drinks and nibbles thanks to the ILT!

Dunedin members! Join us at Moons Bar & Restaurant to mingle & recap the virtual Southern Screen Summit.

Wānaka members! Join us right after the virtual Southern Screen Summit to recap and mingle at b.social!

Our virtual summit, a day of inspiring talks and panels from NZ producers, writers, directors and academics making waves in documentary and fiction filmmaking.
Read the wrap-up here!

Hosted by Film Otago Southland, this festive evening will include some casual nibbles and drinks, as well as a chance to challenge yourself to some lawn games in a competitive Christmas spirit. 

PLEASE RSVP to Nadia nadia@filmotagosouthland.com by 5 pm, Thursday 23 November, to let them know if you'll be attending!

Children welcome, but please let them know in your RSVP. Please also specify any dietary requirements.

Central Otago filmmakers—Business-South and Film Otago Southland are hosting a Beer 'n' Yarn to chat all things screen industry!

Film Otago Southland will introduce their work and answer any questions you might have about the local film industry, including how you can get involved as a local business or location owner, or just an interested member of the community!

• Joining the event will be local location scout, Cam Wood, who’ll share insights into the world of film location work.

• Film Otago Southland will supply a drink ticket and nibbles per person, after which a cash bar will be in place.

RSVP: https://businesssouth.outreach.co.nz/forms/register?event=226675

Join us for a virtual chat with Dunedin-based filmmaker and screenwriter, Allan Baddock. Allan was the former Chairperson of Short Film Otago (SFO. He’ll be sharing his extensive knowledge about organising events and networking in Otago & Southland!

A Zoom link will be provided to all SFC members one week before the event.

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