Five emerging queer-identifying producers developing a long-form project will take part in a four-month mentorship programme

The Queer Producers Incubator is a two-day workshop, to support and upskill five emerging queer identifying producers who have at least one project in development. 

The workshop takes place on on Fri 22nd and Sat 23rd May 2026 in Tāmaki Makaurau, and will be an intensive two days with sessions from guest speakers tailored to the group including:

• Supporting a team through story development

• Upskilling in pitching, funding and financing

• Creating safe spaces in development, production, and marketing.

The aim is to upskill queer producers, progressing them further in their careers while supporting a project they are currently developing.

Applicants will need to tell us a little bit about the project/s they have in development in the application, and are able to list up to two projects. The project/s should be a webseries, series, documentary or feature. Shorts are eligible too but only as a second project when the producer is also developing one of these other project formats.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS FROM OUTSIDE TAMAKI MAKAURAU -

For successful applicants from outside of Tāmaki Makaurau, your travel and accommodation to attend the workshop will be covered by Proud Voices On Screen.

Applications close: Tues 14 April, 5pm

Applicants notified of outcome by Thurs 30 April.

This initiative is made possible with financial support from the New Zealand Film Commission Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga