Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival provides New Zealand filmmakers with opportunities to broaden their knowledge and connect with each other and our visiting filmmakers. At NZIFF 2023 we offer Masterclasses with Rolf de Heer and discussions with Soda Jerk.

Masterclasses with Rolf de Heer

Master maverick filmmaker Rolf de Heer will take filmmakers inside his craft and uncover his filmmaking process from project to project.

Masterclass attendees are encouraged to see The Survival of Kindness beforehand.

Auckland: Saturday 5 August 2.00pm to 5.30pm
Wintergarden, The Civic
$30 Full price / $25 Film Industry Guild members
Limited to 50 participants
Read more and book here 

Wellington: Tuesday 8 August 10.00am to 1.30pm
Mārama Room 1D08, Massey University 
$30 Full price / $25 Film Industry Guild members
Limited to 40 participants
Read more and book here.

In Discussion with Soda Jerk

Find out more about the creative practice behind filmmakers and artist duo Soda Jerk. This informal conversation is an opportunity to ask Soda Jerk about their body of work and approach to experimental art and cinema.

Free entry, but registration recommended. 

Auckland: Wednesday 26 July 5.15pm
Academy Cinemas (follows Hello Dankness screening)
Free Entry to discussion (ticket price applies for screening). Register Here

Wellington: Saturday 29 July 7.25pm
Roxy Cinemas (follows Hello Dankness screening)
Free Entry. Register Here