Creative Raglan - Film Festival

10/03/2026

We are pleased to announce that we have been able to reschedule our Awards Evening to Saturday 27 June to avoid clash with WSL event. Watch this space for more details!

20/11/2025

The Creative Power Workshop series is coming to Hamilton on Dec 6 - and it's free to attend. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned pro, this is your chance to get informed, feel empowered, and spend time with fellow creatives who get it.

Book your place https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/creative-power-hamilton-workshop-tickets-1956747577679?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

Thanks to our friends Waikato Screen for the heads up
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Coming to Hamilton, a Creative Power workshop for Writers, Directors, Editors & Performers hosted by NZ NZWG, DEGANZ and Equity.

The workshop is an opportunity to unpack the Screen Industry Workers Act (SIWA), share knowledge, and build stronger screen careers.

It's free to attend, but there are limited spaces, so register now if you're keen to attend.

Creative Power Workshop
📍 The Link, Te Aroha Street, Hamilton
📅 Sat, Dec 6, 2025
🕐 12:00 - 6 PM

For more information and to register, click here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/creative-power-hamilton-workshop-tickets-1956747577679

11/11/2025

Great opportunity for Māori filmmakers with Waikato Screen. Don't miss this, such an exciting kaupapa

Ngā mihi e te whānau o te ao kiriata.

We’re proud to welcome you to the Waikato Screen NZ Māori Filmmakers Hui 2025 — a full-day gathering designed to uplift, connect, and empower our Māori screen community.

This hui brings together inspiring industry speakers, insightful panel discussions, and a full day of kōrero and whakawhanaungatanga that strengthens our collective voice across the sector. Proudly supported by Ngā Aho Whakaari.

📅 November 14, 2025
🕗 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Panama Square, 14 Garden Place, Hamilton

👉 RSVP now to secure your place and be part of this powerful day of connection and creativity: see link in the comments.

07/11/2025

Enter Raglan Film Festival now and submit your short film by 6 March 2026.

Criteria: max length 10 mins (5 mins tamariki films), films must have an association with Whaingaroa Raglan (can be the people involved, location of filming)

Awards will be presented 23 May 2026.

20/10/2025

Exciting opportunity with Waikato Screen! Waikato Māori Filmmakers Hui - 14 November 2025. Local filmmakers - don't forget you can enter Raglan Film Festival now - full details and registration form www.raglanfilmfestival.co.nz

19/09/2025

Looking for something interesting to do this morning? Come along to Raglan Old School Arts Centre for a morning with 2 successful NZ actors, Billy Reynolds McCarthy and Antonio Te Maioha. Billy and Antonio will be sharing stories, insights and tools for everyone interested in the craft of acting, whether as performer or audience! Kicking off at 10am

05/09/2025

Raglan Film Festival proudly presents a workshop on acting for the screen with acclaimed NZ actors Billy Reynolds McCarthy and Antonio Te Maioha - don't miss this amazing opportunity to learn from the pros! For actors, directors and everyone interested in films. Suitable for ages 14+, $20 student/unwaged, $15 waged. Full details and booking on our website
www.raglanfilmfestival.co.nz/workshops

05/08/2025

Get ready to enter your film in the Raglan Film Festival 2026 with this practical, hand-on workshop led by Ray Diprose. Ray brings a wealth of life experience to his multi-media work. This includes being a teacher, the owner of a recording studio and a lighting and sound company. His video work includes: promotional videos, live musical productions, records of events, life stories/interviews and live streaming. In this workshop, participants will experiment with technical choices in a real-world set-up to understand the impact of these factors in films. Book online www.raglanfilmfestival.co.nz/workshops.

05/08/2025

Filmmakers Workshop - https://mailchi.mp/47229082de29/story-5035729