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22-05-2025
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Applications Open For Cash Grants To Support NZ Writers
Applications are now open for the CLNZ | NZSA Research Grants to help writers research a fiction or non-fiction writing project. Kua tuwhera ināianei ngā tono mō ngā Karāti Rangahau o te CLNZ | NZSA hei āwhina atu māu e rangahau tō hinonga, tō kōrero paki, tō kōrero pono rānei. Four grants valued at $5,000 each are available to New Zealand writers. One of the grants targets diverse writers and topics, including writers from, and writing about, parts of Aotearoa that are not broadly represented in writing and publishing, and projects on issues or subjects that are topical in present day Aotearoa. E whā ngā karāti, e $5,000 te wāriu o ia karāti, ā, e wātea ana aua mea ki ngā kaituhi o Aotearoa. E aro pū ana tētahi o ngā karāti ki ngā kaituhi kanorau me ngā kaupapa kanorau, tae ana ki ngā kaituhi i ahu mai ai i, e tuhi nei hoki mō ngā wāhi o Aotearoa me uaua ka kitea i roto i ngā tuhinga, i roto hoki i te ao tā pukapuka, ā, tae ana ki ngā hinonga e pā ana ki ngā take o te wā, ki ngā kaupapa o te wā rānei nō roto mai o Aotearoa onāianei. These are brought to you by Copyright Licensing New Zealand (CLNZ) and the New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) as part of the CLNZ Cultural Fund. Previous recipients comment on how the grant has helped them Kerry Sunderland received a recent grant for her book project: Deathwalker's Guide to Life: how exploring death can help you live life more fully. "The CLNZ|NZSA Research Grant has proved to be invaluable in the writing of a book inspired by my radio show and podcast, Deathwalker's Guide to Life. The grant has not only enabled me to dive back into the 31 episodes I've already produced (by generating transcripts from my audio files), it's also helped me identify where there are gaps, so I can conduct more interviews. In the book, I am weaving together the stories, wisdom, and practical advice my interviewees have shared, while reckoning with the repercussions of my own death denial in the past. Part memoir, part personal essay and part people profiles, readers will be encouraged to face their fears, empowered to embrace their own mortality, and supported to communicate more openly and honestly with their loved ones." Lauren Keenan (Te Ātiawa ki Taranaki) was a recent grant recipient for her project Rākau: The Lost Tree. "This Grant enabled me to spend more time visiting the historical sites I write about in my book and do high-quality research. This has, in turn, greatly enriched my manuscript." Rākau: The Lost Tree is a middle-grade novel about the New Zealand wars and will be the sequel to Lauren's children's book Amorangi and Millie's Trip Through Time, about Taranaki's history. Want to Apply? While a broad range of fiction and non-fiction writing projects are eligible for these grants, some works and projects are excluded so please check the guidelines carefully. The CLNZ | NZSA Research Grants open for applications 9am Friday 23 May 2025, and will close at 4pm Friday 20 June 2025. Submissions must be made online. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised before recipients are announced. Successful recipients will be contacted directly, and we will also publish the announcement on the CLNZ and NZSA websites and social media platforms. NZSA is proud to be administering the awards in 2025.
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22-05-2025
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Announcing The New Zealand Screen Awards: A Celebration Of The Best TV & Film In Aotearoa
Press Release – NZSA NZ On Air, NZ Film Commission and Te Mngai Pho are excited by the expansion of the awards to include film. Auckland, New Zealand The New Zealand Television Awards are undergoing a major evolution this year, expanding to become the New Zealand Screen Awards (NZSA), now celebrating excellence across all screen content, including both television and film. The exciting transformation will acknowledge content exhibited theatrically, in addition to programmes made for broadcast, streaming and digital platforms, creating a more comprehensive celebration of New Zealand's vibrant screen industry. This significant expansion reflects the ever-changing nature of the entertainment landscape and the growing crossover between television, film, and digital platforms. The New Zealand Screen Awards will continue to honour outstanding achievements across scripted, factual, documentary, news & current affairs content in production, direction, acting, writing, and technical fields, but now with a clear emphasis on both small and big-screen content. 'We've seen an incredible growth in the diversity of content being created in New Zealand, with many exceptional productions blurring the lines between television, digital and feature,' said New Zealand Screen Awards Committee Member Kelly Martin. 'Rebranding to the New Zealand Screen Awards is a natural progression as we aim to celebrate the full scope of our local screen industry.' NZ On Air, NZ Film Commission and Te Māngai Pāho are excited by the expansion of the awards to include film. The agencies' CE's – Annie Murray, Cameron Harland and Larry Parr – jointly said: 'This is absolutely the right thing to do, acknowledging that those who work on the excellent films created in Aotearoa deserve recognition and that many people involved in creating screen content work across film and television. We look forward to celebrating the best in Aotearoa screen content and supporting what will be an uplifting event for our sector.' The New Zealand Screen Awards this year also welcomes a new Committee member as long-serving member Producer Bailey Mackey steps down, along with filmmaker Roseanne Liang. Joining the NZSA Committee is actor, writer, director and 2024 Arts Laureate Miriama McDowell. Continuing committee members include South Pacific Pictures Chief Executive Kelly Martin, veteran film and television publicist Tamar Münch and news, current affairs and documentary Producer Adrian Stevanon, with further committee members to be announced. Justine McKay and Andy Dowding from janda Productions add: 'We're delighted to have found a way to include all screen content into these Awards. As consumers become increasingly platform agnostic it's the perfect time to create space for the film industry to be a part of these awards. And after such a long hiatus the film sector can finally have their skills and achievements recognised again. We look forward to seeing all the entries!' The New Zealand Screen Awards would not be possible without the generous support of its event partners: NZ On Air, Images and Sound, the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC), and Te Māngai Pāho. Their commitment plays a vital role in recognising excellence across the screen industry of Aotearoa. Additionally, the NZSA team gratefully acknowledges the significant contributions of the event's Supporting Partners: Warner Bros. Discovery, TVNZ, Whakaata Māori, Screen Auckland and Sky, and are delighted to welcome RNZ as a new Supporting Partner in 2025. A special acknowledgement is also extended to NZ On Screen for their steadfast dedication to honouring and preserving the rich heritage of screen storytelling in Aotearoa. The inaugural New Zealand Screen Awards will take place in Auckland, New Zealand later this year, with the expanded categories set to reflect the very best in New Zealand's screen talent and creativity. Entries for the 2025 New Zealand Screen Awards will open on Monday 30 June. The New Zealand Screen Awards recognise excellence in film and television and honour the special skills and unique talents of the companies and individuals who create, produce, and perform in films and television programmes in New Zealand. The New Zealand Screen Awards are open to theatrical films as well as linear broadcast and free & subscription digital platforms. The New Zealand Screen Awards are owned and produced by janda.
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21-05-2025
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Announcing The New Zealand Screen Awards: A Celebration Of The Best TV & Film In Aotearoa
The New Zealand Television Awards are undergoing a major evolution this year, expanding to become the New Zealand Screen Awards (NZSA), now celebrating excellence across all screen content, including both television and film. The exciting transformation will acknowledge content exhibited theatrically, in addition to programmes made for broadcast, streaming and digital platforms, creating a more comprehensive celebration of New Zealand's vibrant screen industry. This significant expansion reflects the ever-changing nature of the entertainment landscape and the growing crossover between television, film, and digital platforms. The New Zealand Screen Awards will continue to honour outstanding achievements across scripted, factual, documentary, news & current affairs content in production, direction, acting, writing, and technical fields, but now with a clear emphasis on both small and big-screen content. 'We've seen an incredible growth in the diversity of content being created in New Zealand, with many exceptional productions blurring the lines between television, digital and feature,' said New Zealand Screen Awards Committee Member Kelly Martin. 'Rebranding to the New Zealand Screen Awards is a natural progression as we aim to celebrate the full scope of our local screen industry.' NZ On Air, NZ Film Commission and Te Māngai Pāho are excited by the expansion of the awards to include film. The agencies' CE's – Annie Murray, Cameron Harland and Larry Parr – jointly said: 'This is absolutely the right thing to do, acknowledging that those who work on the excellent films created in Aotearoa deserve recognition and that many people involved in creating screen content work across film and television. We look forward to celebrating the best in Aotearoa screen content and supporting what will be an uplifting event for our sector.' The New Zealand Screen Awards this year also welcomes a new Committee member as long-serving member Producer Bailey Mackey steps down, along with filmmaker Roseanne Liang. Joining the NZSA Committee is actor, writer, director and 2024 Arts Laureate Miriama McDowell. Continuing committee members include South Pacific Pictures Chief Executive Kelly Martin, veteran film and television publicist Tamar Münch and news, current affairs and documentary Producer Adrian Stevanon, with further committee members to be announced. Justine McKay and Andy Dowding from janda Productions add: 'We're delighted to have found a way to include all screen content into these Awards. As consumers become increasingly platform agnostic it's the perfect time to create space for the film industry to be a part of these awards. And after such a long hiatus the film sector can finally have their skills and achievements recognised again. We look forward to seeing all the entries!' The New Zealand Screen Awards would not be possible without the generous support of its event partners: NZ On Air, Images and Sound, the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC), and Te Māngai Pāho. Their commitment plays a vital role in recognising excellence across the screen industry of Aotearoa. Additionally, the NZSA team gratefully acknowledges the significant contributions of the event's Supporting Partners: Warner Bros. Discovery, TVNZ, Whakaata Māori, Screen Auckland and Sky, and are delighted to welcome RNZ as a new Supporting Partner in 2025. A special acknowledgement is also extended to NZ On Screen for their steadfast dedication to honouring and preserving the rich heritage of screen storytelling in Aotearoa. The inaugural New Zealand Screen Awards will take place in Auckland, New Zealand later this year, with the expanded categories set to reflect the very best in New Zealand's screen talent and creativity. Entries for the 2025 New Zealand Screen Awards will open on Monday 30 June. For more information, visit: About the New Zealand Screen Awards The New Zealand Screen Awards recognise excellence in film and television and honour the special skills and unique talents of the companies and individuals who create, produce, and perform in films and television programmes in New Zealand. The New Zealand Screen Awards are open to theatrical films as well as linear broadcast and free & subscription digital platforms. The New Zealand Screen Awards are owned and produced by janda.
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21-05-2025
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Announcing The New Zealand Screen Awards: A Celebration Of The Best TV & Film In Aotearoa
Auckland, New Zealand The New Zealand Television Awards are undergoing a major evolution this year, expanding to become the New Zealand Screen Awards (NZSA), now celebrating excellence across all screen content, including both television and film. The exciting transformation will acknowledge content exhibited theatrically, in addition to programmes made for broadcast, streaming and digital platforms, creating a more comprehensive celebration of New Zealand's vibrant screen industry. This significant expansion reflects the ever-changing nature of the entertainment landscape and the growing crossover between television, film, and digital platforms. The New Zealand Screen Awards will continue to honour outstanding achievements across scripted, factual, documentary, news & current affairs content in production, direction, acting, writing, and technical fields, but now with a clear emphasis on both small and big-screen content. 'We've seen an incredible growth in the diversity of content being created in New Zealand, with many exceptional productions blurring the lines between television, digital and feature,' said New Zealand Screen Awards Committee Member Kelly Martin. 'Rebranding to the New Zealand Screen Awards is a natural progression as we aim to celebrate the full scope of our local screen industry.' NZ On Air, NZ Film Commission and Te Māngai Pāho are excited by the expansion of the awards to include film. The agencies' CE's - Annie Murray, Cameron Harland and Larry Parr - jointly said: 'This is absolutely the right thing to do, acknowledging that those who work on the excellent films created in Aotearoa deserve recognition and that many people involved in creating screen content work across film and television. We look forward to celebrating the best in Aotearoa screen content and supporting what will be an uplifting event for our sector.' The New Zealand Screen Awards this year also welcomes a new Committee member as long-serving member Producer Bailey Mackey steps down, along with filmmaker Roseanne Liang. Joining the NZSA Committee is actor, writer, director and 2024 Arts Laureate Miriama McDowell. Continuing committee members include South Pacific Pictures Chief Executive Kelly Martin, veteran film and television publicist Tamar Münch and news, current affairs and documentary Producer Adrian Stevanon, with further committee members to be announced. Justine McKay and Andy Dowding from janda Productions add: "We're delighted to have found a way to include all screen content into these Awards. As consumers become increasingly platform agnostic it's the perfect time to create space for the film industry to be a part of these awards. And after such a long hiatus the film sector can finally have their skills and achievements recognised again. We look forward to seeing all the entries!" The New Zealand Screen Awards would not be possible without the generous support of its event partners: NZ On Air, Images and Sound, the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC), and Te Māngai Pāho. Their commitment plays a vital role in recognising excellence across the screen industry of Aotearoa. Additionally, the NZSA team gratefully acknowledges the significant contributions of the event's Supporting Partners: Warner Bros. Discovery, TVNZ, Whakaata Māori, Screen Auckland and Sky, and are delighted to welcome RNZ as a new Supporting Partner in 2025. A special acknowledgement is also extended to NZ On Screen for their steadfast dedication to honouring and preserving the rich heritage of screen storytelling in Aotearoa. The inaugural New Zealand Screen Awards will take place in Auckland, New Zealand later this year, with the expanded categories set to reflect the very best in New Zealand's screen talent and creativity. Entries for the 2025 New Zealand Screen Awards will open on Monday 30 June. About the New Zealand Screen Awards The New Zealand Screen Awards recognise excellence in film and television and honour the special skills and unique talents of the companies and individuals who create, produce, and perform in films and television programmes in New Zealand. The New Zealand Screen Awards are open to theatrical films as well as linear broadcast and free & subscription digital platforms. The New Zealand Screen Awards are owned and produced by janda.
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17-05-2025
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Applications Are OPEN For NZSA Shaw Writer's Award 2025
An award for a New Zealand writer of fiction - $5,000 The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa(PEN NZ Inc) announce the 2025 opening of this award, which supports the completion and/or publication of new fiction by a mid-career fiction writer from New Zealand. The NZSA Shaw Writer's Award was established by novelist Tina Shaw to encourage the development of great novels by mid-career fiction writers who are working on a new project. All applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents. Want to Apply? This grant is aimed at mid-career fiction writers who have published at least two standalone novels. While a broad range of fiction and publication models will be considered, please check the guidelines carefully before applying. First: Read the Terms and Conditions for the NZSA Shaw Writer's Award - Then: Fill in the NZSA Shaw Writer's Award application form - An award for a New Zealand writer of fiction - $5,000 The NZSA Shaw Writer's Award opens for applications 16 May 2025, and will close at midnight Sunday 13 July 2025. Submissions must be made online. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised before recipients are announced. Successful recipients will be contacted directly, and we will also publish the announcement on the NZSA websites and social media platforms. 2024 Winner The inaugural winner of the NZSA Shaw Writer's Award was Steph Matuku who said: 'Being awarded the inaugural NZSA Shaw Writer's Award was such a thrill. The prize-money was used to buy time – time to write without having to worry about the day-to-day tedium of paying bills! Being a debut author is a heady thing; people fuss over you a lot. And then you head into 'mid-career' and suddenly you're a bit boring. For me, the Shaw award was a tangible validation of my work thus far, and that the judges were confident I could produce something cool in the future. I've been working on my first magical realism historical novel, and it's going very well! Many thanks to the NZSA Shaw Writer's Award for helping me get some solid work done.' About the Award Tina Shaw says of her award, 'It's true that our New Zealand writers frequently express the feeling that their mid-career progress is slower than that of new writers, who can more readily garner media interest for their publications,' says Shaw. As a result, the newly created award is intended not only to offer the recipient the freedom that money brings but also to increase the chances of a mid-career writer being recognised as a 'good business' prospect to be welcomed by publishers. Applicants will be shortlisted by a judging panel, with the final winner selected by Tina Shaw in consultation with and advised by the shortlist judging panel. The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) administers the prize. Entries for the NZSA Shaw Writer's Award must be made on the New Zealand Society of Author's website ( by the advertised deadline, with the winner announced after judging has been completed.
