Free nationwide workshops for writers, directors, editors & performers. Learn your rights, strengthen your voice, and connect with your creative community over drinks and nibbles.

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‍LAST CHANCE TO JOIN THE MOVEMENT!

Wellington | 8 November 2025 - REGISTER HERE

Christchurch | 15 November 2025 - REGISTER HERE

Hamilton | 6 December 2025 - REGISTER HERE

Saturdays, 12:00pm for a 12:30pm start
Drinks & Nibbles from 4:30–6:00pm

This isn’t just another workshop, it’s a call to action.

Creative Power is travelling across Aotearoa to bring together writers, directors, editors, and performers (the creative backbone of our screen industry) to get informed, get ready, and get loud about what’s next under the Screen Industry Workers Act (SIWA). All welcome, including crew and technicians.

We’ve come this far together. Now it’s time to build momentum, show solidarity, and turn up the collective volume.

What we’ll cover

1. Real insight into our industry’s turning point.

Understand how SIWA came to be — and why what happens next will shape the future for every screen worker in Aotearoa.

2. Clarity on collective bargaining and your creative power.

Learn how working together gives us the leverage to set fair conditions, protect our rights, and raise standards across the industry.

3. A united voice in action.

Connect with other creatives who share your drive for change — writers, directors, editors, performers — and discover how our shared strength becomes real influence.

4. Space to kōrero, question, and contribute.

These sessions are open, energetic, and built for discussion. Every story and every question helps shape where we go next.

5. Energy, optimism, and community.

Stay for kai, drinks, and great conversation with people who get it — because no story, and no contract, gets written in isolation.

This is more than a workshop; it’s a chance to connect, learn, and be part of the movement.

The Creative Power workshop series is travelling across Aotearoa to bring together Writers, Directors, Editors and Performers to unpack the Screen Industry Workers Act (SIWA), share knowledge, and build stronger screen careers - together.

You won’t just sit and listen. These sessions are interactive, practical, and built around connection. With space to ask questions, share stories, and link up with fellow creatives over a drink.

You won’t want to miss this!

Check out pics from our most recent Tāmaki Makaurau & Te Whanganui-a-Tara events!

FREE to attend

Secure your spot - limited spaces. Register HERE

Thanks to those who joined us in:

Auckland | 17 May 2025

Wellington | 24 May 2025

Queenstown | 7 June 2025

Christchurch | 14 June 2025

Auckland | 9 August 2025

Wellington | 16 August 2025

Christchurch | 23 August 2025

Nelson | 30 August 2025

Whangārei | 6 September 2025 - CANCELLED

‍Tauranga | 13 September 2025

‍Auckland | 1 November 2025

Creative Power Workshop Series for Directors, Editors, Performers & Writers

Creative Power is a dynamic, interactive workshop designed to help Writers, Directors, Editors, and Performers, deepen their understanding of creative rights, unlock the benefits of the SIWA 2022 framework, and build collective bargaining power.

Through hands-on sessions, participants will explore the history of relevant legislation, gain insight into effective claim processes, and learn how to set realistic expectations for their work. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to advance their careers, protect their rights, and foster a supportive professional community.

Delivered in partnership with NZWG, DEGANZ and Equity NZ, these free workshops offer the tools and insights you need to feel confident in your work and your rights.