Presented by the Southern Filmmakers Collective as part of Te Muka Toi Te Muka Tākata Hui, Little Cinema brings together a selection of short films, documentaries and music videos from filmmakers connected to Otago and Southland.

A day to explore the creative and cultural life of the Queenstown Lakes District.

Share your creativity, or just sit back and enjoy the wealth of talent the Southern Lakes has to offer.

This is an open mic night for original voices. No covers, no pressure, just good vibes.

Presented by the Southern Filmmakers Collective as part of Te Muka Toi Te Muka Tākata Hui, Little Cinema brings together a selection of short films, documentaries and music videos from filmmakers connected to Otago and Southland.

Hear directly from artists who took part last year, understand how the project works in practice, and register your interest for 2026.

Dr Ian Lochhead is an architectural historian and former associate professor of art history at the University of Canterbury.

In this workshop, we lead you along the journey towards defining your digital presence, purpose, choosing the platforms that align with your values, audience and goals, and optimising your efforts. 

This Wanaka workshop looks at how artists, creative practitioners and organisations can connect with visitors.

Explore Audience Development, and Project Planning with The Learning Space founder Dr. Jeremy Mayall from Creative Waikato.

A practical workshop designed to demystify creative rights and the resale royalty scheme now in effect.

Beyond traditional grant funding to unpack a broader mix of options, including social enterprise, government funding, and crowdfunding.  

Wānaka- Join acclaimed artist and Arts Makers Aotearoa advocate Judith Darragh for an open conversation on the role artists play in shaping the future of the sector.

Presented by the Southern Filmmakers Collective as part of Te Muka Toi Te Muka Tākata Hui, Little Cinema brings together a selection of short films, documentaries and music videos from filmmakers connected to Otago and Southland.

Hear directly from artists who took part last year, understand how the project works in practice, and register your interest for 2026.

In this workshop, we lead you along the journey towards defining your digital presence, purpose, choosing the platforms that align with your values, audience and goals, and optimising your efforts. 

This Queenstown workshop looks at how artists, creative practitioners and organisations can connect with visitors.

Join acclaimed artist and Arts Makers Aotearoa advocate Judith Darragh for an open conversation on the role artists play in shaping the future of the sector.

Explore Audience Development, and Project Planning with The Learning Space founder Dr. Jeremy Mayall from Creative Waikato.

A practical workshop designed to demystify creative rights and the resale royalty scheme now in effect.

Beyond traditional grant funding to unpack a broader mix of options, including social enterprise, government funding, and crowdfunding.  

Join acclaimed artist and Arts Makers Aotearoa advocate Judith Darragh for an open conversation on the role artists play in shaping the future of the sector.

As the Queenstown Lakes District evolves, the question is not just what we build, but how people live, connect and belong here.

The value of creativity has never been more critical. This session cuts through the noise and shows what creative work actually looks like.

Join a relaxed, welcoming hui to learn about the Arts For All Network and connect with locals who want to remove barriers, with plenty of time for learning, sharing, and networking.

Join Queenstown’s largest gathering of creative professionals for a morning of design, conversation, breakfast, and probably too much coffee.