Are you novice filmmaker or actor? Or have you already worked on a few films? Do you crave the backdrop of a foreign and exotic location where you can make an original film or documentary? Somewhere new, where you can tell an original story? Then this is likely what you are looking for! This filmmaking adventure is for both pros and novices, and is tailored to individuals and groups. Filmmakers will be in groups of 5 maximum, and each group will make a short film, or in some cases work towards a feature film, and have their turn at several roles in front and/or behind the camera.

MORNING: Participants will attend morning workshops where they will learn filmmaking skills, and how to use the cameras and equipment on hand. Screenplays are written and come to life in these morning workshops, as does the filmmaking process.

AFTERNOON: Afternoons in the first week will be reserved for visiting the natural and cultural gems of Rotorua. Interacting with local people, discovering indigenous Maori culture, taking advantage of local adventures and extreme sports, and the geothermal pools and mud baths. After the first week, the afternoons will mainly be spent working on pre production, production and post production. For those intersted, there will be opportunities to volunteer in local grassroots organizations.