Magma Short Film Festival 2011 features top workshops

News Release
Wednesday 13 April 2011

Magma Short Film Festival 2011 features top workshops for aspiring filmmakers

ROTORUA 13.04.11:

Forty-four films from around the globe will be screened in Rotorua over four days in what has been described by organisers as the Magma Short Festival’s biggest event yet.

Rotorua District Council community arts officer and festival co-founder and organiser Kiri Jarden says this year’s event promises not only a high number of high quality short films but also workshops that may encourage others to submit their movies in the future.

“This year’s festival features five filmmaking workshops suitable for every age group.

“From stunning animation, to drama, thriller and kids’ films, the festival has grown over the years to incorporate quality workshops with some of the country’s most experienced filmmakers keen to share their craft with other aspiring filmmakers.”

The New Zealand Film Commission will team up with Ngā Aho Whakaari to look at what it takes to bring Maori stories to the screen; writers Alan Brash and Nick Ward will present workshops to further develop and hone writing skills; the team from V48 give potential film crews a heads-up on getting the best out of filmmaking ‘on the hoof’; and the Newtown Movie School will run workshops for kids aged between 8 and 18 years old.

The workshops run between 29 April and 1 May at various venues, and some include a registration fee. Register for workshops online at www.magmafilm.org.nz.

Tickets for the Magma Short Film Festival 2011 are available from McLeod’s Booksellers. There will also be door sales.

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