TE PAEPAE ATAATA- Maori Feature Film Development Fund, Opens 21 April - Closes July 7th.

Have you got a feature film script lying at the bottom of your drawer? If so dust it off and send it into Te Paepae Ataata.
This exciting new opportunity for Maori script writers will be open on 21 April. Te Paepae Ataata aims to identify and develop Maori writers for feature films that will eventually receive significant industry funding and be released to the public. A paepae (respected panel) of Maori practitioners and experts will use professional and cultural considerations to support the growth of Maori films (ataata). Established, emerging or new Maori script writers will be encouraged to send in the first drafts of their scripts to Te Paepae for their consideration.

Te Paepae Ataata Information packs and applications will be available from Nga Aho Whakaari ( Maori in Film & TV) on 21 April 2008. Feature film scripts will need to be submitted by 7 July 2008.

To register for a pack now contact:

Renee Mark
Te Paepae Ataata
Mobile: 0272244541

Email: paepae@ngaahowhakaari.co.nz