Our five Your Big Break finalists are going to face many challenges when they touch down in New Zealand. This could well be their first experience at the helm of a film with a full crew; they’ll have logistical decisions to ponder, major creative calls to make and deadlines to meet.
But there’s one thing I [...]

STAND BY!
If you’re one of the five finalists, you’re in for an wild ride – so now’s the time to think about how to fasten your seatbelt.
Preparation is the key. After all, you don’t want to see your name among the finalists – then find that a logistical hitch prevents you from travelling to New [...]

Now that we’re in the final days of the submission process, we’re working hard to keep up with the large volume of new entries being submitted.
Rest assured that while it’s taking us some time to get through them all, we’ve got all hands on deck to approve and post your entries as quickly as possible. [...]

We’re heading into the last two weeks before Your Big Break entries close. Some of you have already submitted your entry (or entries), while others will still be working hard. So, what’s the best strategy – use every second you have, or upload as soon as you can?
As you know, there are two ways to [...]

Tuesday: WHERE WE’RE AT
So I have a couple of days off for Christmas, and when I get back THERE ARE NEARLY 40 NEW ENTRIES! Sorry to shout, but that’s the best Christmas present you guys could have given Your Big Break Critic. I’m writing this blog entry … and then I’m diving in!
A few of [...]

Your Big Questions
Who can enter?
Your Big Break is a global competition. Provided you are over the age of 18 you can take part.
Do we have to write the screenplay with shooting in Queenstown in mind? Moreover, only Queenstown?
Yes, you will be filming in the Queenstown region only (but you are not shooting a film ‘for’ [...]