Join us for our third annual Proud Voices On Screen event - a day of short films, panel discussions and mingling, for queer, lgtbqia+, takatāpui & rainbow identifying creators of film and series. Come along and celebrate queer voices in the Aotearoa screen industry. All levels of filmmaking experience are welcome, including those just dipping their toes in.

Venue: Upstairs Gallery, Studio One Toi Tū, 1 Ponsonby Rd

Admission is free but seats are limited - Please register through Eventbrite

PROGRAMME

12:30pm doors open - grab a seat, tea and coffee available

12:45pm - International Shorts 2024

A selection of shorts by queer filmmakers from around the world

Break - Hot drinks and snacks available

2pm (75mins) - Panel Discussion: Making Inky Pinky Ponky and The Boy, The Queen And Everything In Between

The creators and lead actors of two series Inky Pinky Ponky (Coconet, Whakaata Māori) and The Boy, The Queen And Everything In Between (TVNZ+) talk about their process developing and making the shows.

Speakers: director Ramon Te Wake, writer/actor Amanaki Prescott-Faletau, actor Awa Puna

Moderator: producer Karin Williams

3:15pm (30mins) - Break - Hot drinks and snacks available

3:45pm (75mins) - In Conversation: Queerness, Safety and Intimacy on set

Intimacy Coordinator Todd Emerson talks to Max Currie about what it means to bring lived, queer experience to the role when it comes to queer stories, themes, characters and actors.

Speaker: Intimacy Coordinator/actor Todd Emerson

Moderator: writer/director/producer Max Currie

5pm (60mins) - Celebrate! Stick around for some refreshments and networking with queer creatives in the Aotearoa screen industry. Those who weren’t able to join for the films and talks are still welcome to join from 5-6pm to meet others in the industry!

6pm - End!

This event was made possible through the Pride & Spark Empowerment Initiative and with support from the New Zealand Film Commission.