When and where will the course be held?
February 2021 - Dates and Venue tbc.
What is the course content?
This course offers an advanced line producer course that is specific to New Zealand – NZSPG, co-production, currency, culture, industry eco-system, NZ legal & accountancy system. It is designed for a limited, carefully selected group of participants that have the qualities to be world-class Line Producers. See Course Information for more details.
How many spaces are available on the course?
There are 10 spaces available on the course.
What is the application process?
Step 1: Once the course dates are announced in November 2020, please fill out the application form on this website
Step 2: Applicant shortlist ago be announced January 2021 (dates tbc)
Step 3: Zoom interviews with shortlisted applicants January 2021 (dates tbc)
Step 4: Participants announced end of January 2021
Who can apply?
The application is open to anyone from the Screen Industry. The selection process will focus on finding talent who have the aptitude, personality, work ethic, intelligence and industry experience to take this step into Line Producing.
Is there a cost to the course?
There is a subsidised fee of $1000 +gst for course participants.
I live out of Auckland, will I have to pay for my own travel and accommodation?
The course will cover travel and accommodation expenses for those traveling from out of town.
Who are the trainers on the course?
Emma Slade (Producer/Line Producer) and Victoria Dabbs (International Line Producer) are the leaders of the course. They have both had extensive experience in the film and television industry, including production management, line producing, accounting and producing, co-productions, NZSPG and all other aspects of Line Producing work. Plus a selection of industry speakers are cherry picked so the content knits together well and fulfils the kaupapa of the training.
What will happen after the course?
The group will have instant access to the ‘2021 LP Inner Circle’, which will provide the trained Line Producers a forum to discuss, support, mentor one another as they move towards the line producing work they wish to be involved in. All participants will be encouraged towards a ‘stepping stone’ career pathway, to go from small to medium to large scale international projects. The connections and experiences made on this course will continue beyond the course.
“Gaining an amazing amount of knowledge and insight into a role that would have taken years and meeting an amazing group of people with so much varied experience they could also share.” - KAYLEIGHSHA WHARTON
