Film Friday wraps up another successful Spark
Spark Festival of Media, Arts and Design came to an end on Friday 13th August, finishing appropriately with a film-based day at the Lido Cinema.
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Skiing accident for Morgan Samuel
Audio engineer MORGAN SAMUEL will not now be presenting as part of the Graduate Forum, due to stopping for some skiing on the way up to Hamilton and ending up in hospital. We wish him all the best and hope he feels better soon. His workshop will now happen on FRIDAY.
Win Spark stuff!
Submit your photos, doodles and comments to be in the draw to win cool Spark stuff (tees, noteboks and film passes).
Panel to look at future of NZ Documentary Filmmaking
The future of documentary film making in New Zealand will be discussed at Wintec’s Spark festival of media arts this month. A panel of contemporary New Zealand film makers will talk about their experiences at a forum at Hamilton’s Lido Cinema on August 13.
Around town during Spark
We asked what else was happening in Hamilton on the 9th – 13th August, and it turns out there’s a whole lot to keep you busy outside of Spark sessions. Check out some of these events, from exhibitions to burlesque life-drawing…
Pecha Kucha Hamilton turns 3!
Pecha Kucha Night Hamilton celebrates its 3rd Birthday on Tuesday August 10, 7pm.
In what promises to be an exhilarating night, Pecha Kucha Hamilton brings together some of the best minds in the Waikato to celebrate its third birthday on August 10
Video Lounge Programme announced
Visit the Video Lounge in Ramp Gallery during Spark to relax and enjoy a range of top NZ short films (with a few international guests thrown in). Full programme listings here – plan the week now.
Vince Harder features on Tagata Pasifika
Spark guest Vince Harder featured on Tagata Pasifika recently. Click to watch the profile segment. Vince will be speaking at Spark at 4pm on Tues 10th August.
‘straight from the horse’s mouth’
‘straight from the horse’s mouth’ is a forum for people about to step out into the workforce. Find out some of the challenges and experiences 5 Mediarts graduates faced when embarking on their careers in the creative industries & cultural sector.
Sitcom premiere: ‘The Couch’
Spark is set to host the world premiere of ”The Couch’, screening at 12pm on Monday the 9th of August.
Spark posters hit town
The eyecatching 2010 Spark poster, designed by illustrator and BMA graduate Gary Venn, has now been printed, and distributed around town.
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Last days to enter t-shirt competition
Entries are still open for the 2010 Spark t-shirt competition, and there’s just one week left. Spark is Wintec’s annual international festival of media arts and design. It provides a forum for those in the creative industries to meet and listen to cutting-edge national and international artists, writers, musicians, filmmakers and media personalities. As Spark hits [...]
Supernature signs for Spark
A Shanghai-based design company, which says it is heavily influenced by New Zealand’s natural world, will be among the presenters at Spark 2010, Wintec’s international festival of media, arts and design.
Rebecca Swan to replace Mary Mattingly at Spark
Due to family reasons, US photographer Mary Mattingly has unfortunately had to withdraw from Spark 2010. However, Spark is very pleased to welcome noted NZ photographer Rebecca Swan, who has kindly agreed to fill this spot at short notice.
Welcome to Spark 2010
As Spark hits its 12th year, we’re looking forward to bringing you an exciting and dynamic festival. Spark will again be held at Wintec’s Hamilton City Campus in August, attracting both local and international guest speakers.
Design the official t-shirt for Spark 2010!
Spark t-shirt competition open now! Click here for details.