MASTERCLASS Winning Seed Applications
Seed draft ready? Application… less so?

Have a film script ready to move forward, but unsure how to crack a SEED funding application?
Join award-winning screenwriter and NZWG Board Co-Chair Fiona Samuel for a practical, insider masterclass on how to approach SEED funding with clarity and confidence.
Drawing on years of professional writing experience and deep familiarity with the development process, Fiona will walk through what makes a strong application, common pitfalls to avoid, and how to clearly communicate the value of your project.
The session includes a presentation followed by dedicated time for Q&A.
If you’re serious about progressing a script, this is time well spent.
Friday 27 February 2026
7 - 8.30pm, online.
Winning SEED Applications with Fiona Samuel. Fiona shares what strengthens an application, and what quietly weakens it.
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Have a film script ready to move forward, but unsure how to crack a SEED funding application?
Join award-winning screenwriter and NZWG Board Co-Chair Fiona Samuel for a practical, insider masterclass on how to approach SEED funding with clarity and confidence.
Drawing on years of professional writing experience and deep familiarity with the development process, Fiona will walk through what makes a strong application, common pitfalls to avoid, and how to clearly communicate the value of your project.
The session includes a presentation followed by dedicated time for Q&A.
If you’re serious about progressing a script, this is time well spent.
Friday 27 February 2026
7 - 8.30pm, online.
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