What’s at stake: More effective screen industry training is required to boost New Zealand’s attractiveness for film, TV, and game production.
Background: University of Canterbury launched a Digital Screen qualification last year, as filmmaker James Cameron says more fresh talent is needed.
Main players: James Cameron, John Barnett, Screen CanterburyNZ, University of Canterbury.
James Cameron is set to become a New Zealand citizen this year. The 69-year-old Canadian-born filmmaker behind some of the world’s all-time highest grossing films – such as Titanic and Avatar – has called this country his home for some time.
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