The first APN to be held in Auckland, New Zealand will kick off with a cocktail party on the 11th Nov. 2011.

The Asia-Pacific Producers’ Network (APN) is a group of more than eighty leading screen producers, primarily from China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore and New Zealand.  Formed in 2005 with the aim of encouraging co–productions, collaboration and joint projects, it is an organisation made up of powerful producers, studios and distributors all interested in getting business done.


APN Membership is open to experienced screen professionals who are engaged in film production at a senior level. Please contact Michael Brook at Film Auckland for further detail – michael@filmauckland.com 


One of the key initiatives of the APN is an annual symposium where members meet to network, discuss projects and identify opportunities.  Last year in Korea, over 15 projects were pitched and discussed at the gathering.

In 2011, Auckland will host the 6th APN Symposium from 11-13 November, bringing to New Zealand shores one of the most powerful groups of filmmakers ever to visit this country.
 
APN members wishing to register for the symposium can click the link below to begin the registration process. The first 15 registrations received from international APN members will be entitled to a $400 travel subsidy.

Members of the New Zealand industry can register online with a credit card for the forum component of the Symposium which is taking place on Sunday 13 November at UNITEC from 9am-3.30pm. A keynote address, panel discussions, and a pitching forum will be open to local industry, at a cost of $172.50 (GST incl.) including a catered lunch.

For further information go to:

http://www.filmauckland.com/apn