Documentary Edge Industry Screen Edge Forum 2012

CoLab AUT, Auckland 2nd – 4th May 2012 | Last updated 15 Feb 2012

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2012 Preliminary Sessions

Screen Edge Forum 2012 Preliminary Sessions
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Day One – Wed 2 May 2012

BREAKING THE ICE (1 hour)
Small groups brain-storm and share their interpretations of key screen production concepts and words.

CREATIVE COLLABORATIONS (1 hour)
A session exploring and discussing successful creative collaborations across:-

culture
genres
platforms
countries

PRODUCTION WRANGLING - OVERVIEW
(1 hour) Wrangling a herd of wild cats sometimes looks easier than bringing together all the moving parts that make up a production. From strategic planning through to nurturing creative talent in others and yourself, this overview looks at how to make the production process less painful and more sustainable.

SEXY TECH (1.5 hours)
You don't need to be a "tech head" to use new and emerging technologies in your storytelling. Discover how New Zealand creatives are using "sexy tech" to further their stories, plus how to find that perfect technology partner.

BEYOND THE SCREEN (1 hour)
Storytelling is ubiquitous and many media professionals are making exciting content for places beyond the traditional screens of film and television. Panellists share their experiences working with museums, galleries, online, and in mobile and public spaces. We also explore the re-emergence of audio as a vehicle for story.

BIG LITTLE STORIES (1 hour)
New Zealand excels at creating content for children and young adults. Hear industry innovators discuss: the unique challenges and rewards of this genre; making it on the local and international stage; and what makes kids' media production so much fun.

HAPPY HOUR Meet and mingle with filmmakers in a more intimate setting. The evening will start with a short showcase of local and international talent and "In Conversation" style discussion.

Day Two – 3 May 2012

SHOW ME THE MONEY (1.5 HOURS)
Making a living as a screen professional can be a challenge. Successful panellists present the various business and income models that they use to maintain financially sustainable careers. We also save room for a general discussion on practical ways to balance business with art.

WHAT'S THIS THING CALLED "TRANSMEDIA"? (1 hour)
This panel takes a look at what defines transmedia; how to work within a transmedia model, its relevance to all content producers, and demystifies terms such as all media, cross-media, multi-platform storytelling, 360° storytelling, etc.

SHOW ME THE STORY (1 hour)
A master story-teller examines the age-old question of what makes a compelling (and fundable) screen story and how to winnow the wheat from the chaff when generating and developing story ideas and finding the narrative core of the story.

CHANGE OF SCREEN (1 hour)
A panel of filmmakers and activists discuss the recent trend towards social activism in documentary screen stories of all kinds. Is there a real difference between commentary and activism? How does passion for a specific issue affect the quality and form of a documentary? Is documentary directly affecting the world we live in, and if so, what possibilities does it offer and to whom?

HAPPY HOUR Meet and mingle with filmmakers in a more intimate setting. The evening will start with a short showcase of local and international talent and "In Conversation" style discussion.

Day Three – 4 May 2012

NAVIGATING STORY (2 hours)
Remember when a flashback signalled non-linear storytelling, and interactive meant "Choose Your Own Adventure Books"? Well, things have changed. This session takes an in-depth look at the array of storytelling techniques now available: linear, non-linear, interactive, multi-platform, etc. … and how they can come together to create immersive story worlds.

PRODUCTION WRANGLING - WORKSHOP (2 hours)
A seasoned producer shares their experience of how to build a team and keep them operating together, especially when people are working for reduced rates or free. This session covers the nuts and bolts of basic business planning and managing workloads.

SCREEN-DATING (1 hour)
Meet your screen-project soul mate.

PUBLIC BROADCASTING IN A MULTI-SCREEN WORLD Public broadcasting in the traditional sense has been dead for some time but government-funded media is still created in New Zealand. In a multi-screen world, what shape might the public media of the future take and how can we keep hold of this resource for our community?

AFTER PARTY
Time to go crazy after the awesome intensity of being on the (Screen) Edge for the past three days.

REGISTRATION FEES (ALL PRICES ARE IN NZD AND GST INCLUSIVE)
FULL 3-DAY FORUM PASSES
Each full registrant to Screen Edge Forum will receive:
	Forum Pass based on registration option selected
	Forum Programme and Welcome Bag
	Eligibility to apply for DOC Pitch 2012
	Morning /afternoon tea and lunch
	Single invite to Documentary Edge Gala (May, TBA)
	Documentary Edge Festival Industry Discount
	3 month Screen Hub Subscription

Early Bird Specials
	10% OFF EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - DEADLINE: 01 April 2012
	Individual $468.00 Industry $378.00 Corporate $702.00 Student $234.00
	5% OFF EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - DEADLINE: 15 April 2012
	Individual $494.00 Industry $399.00 Corporate $741.00 Student $247.00

Fees AFTER 01 April 2012
	Individual Pass Non-transferable	$520.00
	Industry Pass Non-transferable	$420.00
	Membership Number
	SDGNZ/ SPADA/ WIFT/ NZWG/ Techos Guild/ Script-to-Screen/ NZWG
	Film Auckland/ NAW/ NZCF/ NZGDA/ CDC/ Other
	Corporate Pass Admits 2 staff members per day	$780.00
	Company Name
	Student Pass (include less than 2 years in industry) Non-transferable	$260.00

1-DAY FORUM PASS
For those who can't attend the Full Forum, 1-Day Passes are available. Each 1-Day registrant to Screen Edge Forum will receive:
	Forum Pass based on registration option selected
	Forum Programme and Welcome Bag
	Morning/ afternoon tea and lunch on the day
	Individual 1-Day Pass – Wed 2 May/ Thu 3 May/ Fri 4 May	$200.00
	Student 1-Day Pass – Wed 2 May/ Thu 3 May/ Fri 4 May	$100.00