Screen Accelerator Project: Unscripted 2026 with Jon Kroll is back for the 5th year!

The Screen Accelerator Project aims to help bring productions into New Zealand, create opportunities and build international connections.
Published on:
March 12, 2026

Emmy-award winning Hollywood producer Jon Kroll will work with producers to develop their idea(s) for unscripted content - specifically documentaries, docu-drama series or formatted TV shows so they can pitch to genuine global buyers.

The project is a 6-week programme consisting of one in-person workshop in Wellington (2 days), followed by 5 weeks of online mentoring from Jon and the team from Tall Poppy Films.

Registrations open: Wednesday 4th March

Registrations close: Monday 30th March

Workshop Dates: Friday 1st May and Saturday 2nd May

Workshop Venue: Yoobee College of Creative Innovation, Wellington Railway Station, 2 Bunny St, Te Whanganui-a-Tara

Cost: Free-of-charge with kai provided (participants will need to cover their own travel & accommodation costs)

Online Pitching: Wednesday 17th June

Who can apply: Screen producers, emergent through to seasoned professionals, from across Aotearoa New Zealand

To find out more and register, use the link below:

https://tallpoppyfilms.co.nz/#courses

There are only 5 places, so we encourage early registration - get in quick!

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