Screenwriters off to Killer Films
Dianna Fuemana has been awarded the 2012 US Screenwriting Internship Scholarship. Catherine Bisley has also been awarded a special second scholarship.
Nga Mahi Toi
From us, The Big Idea’s Te Mahi Toi, we wish YOU all the very best for the holiday season.
Creative Cracker 2011
In 2011 we heard from creative makers, managers, movers and shakers – here's a ‘Creative Cracker’ full of inspiring quotes and insights.
Theatreview Weekly: 22/12/11
A selection of reviews from Theatreview from the last week including This is a Stand I Made, Toys, The Santa Clause Show and A Very Merry Scriptless 2011.
New Sydney residency for Christchurch artists
A new residency for Canterbury-based professional visual artists to spend twelve weeks at the Artspace Visual Arts Centre in Sydney has been launched.
New Education
The John Key/Banks announcement of the introduction of charter schools has led to a flurry of divergent opinions much of negative.
ScreenTalk: Jim Moriarty
Actor Jim Moriarty on getting back on the horse.
Afterthoughts: Opening
Last week we finally cast the doors wide and welcomed the people who are the life blood of the theatre back to The Court, says Jeff Clark in his latest Afterthoughts blog.
5 Ways to Maximize Your Coworking Experience
Some people think of coworking as an amicable office share in which people come in, get to work, and go home. Others see it as a more collaborative effort.
New NZ Festival Artistic Director
New Zealand-born Shelagh Magadza will be the new Artistic Director of the New Zealand International Arts Festival for 2014 and beyond.
Inside Work: #TBIwork
A feed from Twitter highlighting some of the latest jobs and opportunities on The Big Idea.
Prose poetry wins Adam prize
A collection of prose poetry which explores love, science and the imagination, has won the Adam Foundation Prize in Creative Writing for 2011.