Entrepreneurs Drinks "The Future of Film"

Wednesday 23rd November, 5.30pm. Wanaka.

The Wanaka & Queenstown district is a highly sought after location for filmmakers. It’s the third largest production hub in New Zealand, with stunning natural landscapes complemented by an experienced pool of local crew, equipment providers and film support services.

With the industry continuing to grow, what does the future of film look like for our community?

We have some very special guests for this edition of Entrepreneurs Drink's, who will answer this question along with sharing their own entrepreneurial journeys.

Join us to hear from; Mike Wallis - CEO & Creative Director of Silver Light Studios & Kahli Scott- Manager of Film Queenstown Lakes.

Mike & Kahli are truly passionate about all things ‘film’ and will share how they are using film to diversify our economy and encourage higher value jobs.

Come along and listen to our panelists share their stories - followed by a question & answer session. We look forward to seeing you there!

ONLY 50 spaces available - Don't miss out on a spot!

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Mike Wallis - Writer & Director. CEO of Silver Light Studios.

Director Mike Wallis began his career in a video store in Queenstown, New Zealand. At age 21 he moved to Wellington and made his first short film starring Bret McKenzie (Flight of the Conchords). Mike has 22 years in the NZ Film Industry with 10 years at Weta Digital in various production roles; Facilities department, Motion Capture, Previs Department & Animation Manager. Credits include; Lord of the Rings Trilogy, King Kong, iRobot, The Day the Earth Stood Still & Avatar.

He is writer & director of Good for Nothing (feature film). Supported by the Weta Group it received theatrical release in the US along with other acclaimed reviews from the New York Times, Variety and the Hollywood Reporter.

Mike is also the Founder and CEO of SETNZ (Screen Experience Trust NZ) and is the Creative Director of Silverlight Studios and is aiming to create New Zealand’s first purpose-built, large-scale film studio.

Kahli Scott- Manager of Film Queenstown Lakes.

Kahli Scott is a writer who was born in Canada, raised in Australia, and now lives in New Zealand.

She is the Manager for Film Queenstown Lakes, the in-Council film office for Queenstown Lakes District Council.

With 10 years' experience supporting the creative, media and entertainment industries, Kahli helped establish and now manages Film Queenstown Lakes as well as co-managing Film Otago Southland, which supports the screen industry in the wider region.

Kahli is passionate about the role screen and the creative industries play in economic and community development and mental well-being.