asian films in the new zealand international film festivals

From July this year cities all over New Zealand can enjoy a range of films from around the world, including more than twenty films from the Asian region.  The festival begins in Auckland and will hit all the main centres before finishing in Whangarei in November. 
Film Festivals

Above: Sukiyaki Western: Django, Japan; Blind Mountain, China; Mongol, Mongolia 

calling all writers from new zealand’s asian communities …

The School Journal is sent to all schools in New Zealand, and aims to reflect the experiences of children from all the diverse ethnic communities that make up New Zealand’s school-age population. At the moment they are short of material that relates authentically to the lives and experiences of children from New Zealand’s Asian communities – both new settlers and those whose families have lived here for generations. If you have stories, articles, poems, or plays that you think might help to fill this gap, contact the editor by e-mail:  Learning Media e-mail

music association of auckland's composition competition

The Music Association's composition competition is open for 2008.  Entries are open to people under 20 and must be submitted by Friday, September 5, 2008.  Compositions must include a Chinese instrument.  Results will be given on September 15 and the winning piece will be played at the 2009 Chinese Lantern Festival in Auckland

events in the asian region

Click on the country headings on the left tool bar to view arts events happening in the region.

opportunities in the asian region

There are numerous residencies and art opportunities throughout Asia available for arts professionals. 
View them by country

funding

Funding options for your arts residency or Asia-related arts project: 

• Through the Culture Programme we offer a number of grants for individuals, community groups and art organisations.  Please see the grants page for information on how to apply: cultural grants and awards 

• Applications for Japan-related projects may be made to the New Zealand Japan Exchange Programme administered by International Languages Aotearoa New Zealand (ILANZ). Grants are available to promote a deeper understanding between Japan and NZ through a programme of educational and cultural exchanges.
  

• The Funding Information Service provides information about funding available in New Zealand.  This is done through three searchable databases – Fundview, Corporate Citizens and Break Out.  FIS charge a subscription fee.
  
  
• The NZ Live Cultural Funding Guide has a searchable database of funding organisations throughout the country.
  
  
• The Charity Gaming Association carries a list of trusts that offer grants to community organisations.
  
  
• Creative New Zealand offer a range of funding programmes for one-off arts projects.  They offer grants for local community based arts activities through the Creative Communities Scheme and support for arts practitioners across all art forms through the Arts Board. 
  
  
• The New Zealand Lotteries Board offer grants to arts and cultural community groups.  This is administered through the Department of Internal Affairs. 
  

New Zealand Japan Exchange Programme
Funding Information Service
NZ Live
Charity Gaming Association
Creative NZ
NZ Lotteries Board

asia:nz museums award

Through Museums Aotearoa, we also offer the Asia:NZ Museums Award, which provides incentive support to museums and museum professionals for project development. 

Asia:NZ Museums Award 

wellington and asia

Wellington is now part of the Intra Asia Network, a consortium of artist residency and mobility programmes from throughout Asia.

Intra Asia Network

For additional information about Bolton Street Cottage and other specific residencies contact Katie Duke at the Arts Centre: Katie Duke email

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