Breaking Down War Machine with Aaron Morton NZCS (19 May 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Join us in Auckland for a relaxed evening with cinematographer Aaron Morton NZCS, as he shares insights from his recent work on War Machine.

Fresh off a shoot and back in New Zealand between projects, Aaron will walk us through a selection of sequences, unpacking how he and his team approached them from both a creative and technical perspective. War Machine is a large-scale, action-driven production, and Aaron will speak to the realities of shooting at that level, from prep through to execution, and the collaboration required across departments to bring it together.

Aaron is one of New Zealand’s leading cinematographers, with credits spanning The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Orphan Black, and The First Omen. He also currently serves as President of NZCS, making this a great opportunity to connect with him while he’s briefly back on home ground.

The session will be super casual and conversational, where we'll watch a few sequences and then open up for a Q & A. We’ll also kick things off first with drinks and pizza before moving into the presentation so everyone has a chance to socialise first.

WHEN: Tuesday 19 May. Doors open 6 PM for drinks and pizza. Presentation starts 7 PM
WHERE: Department of Post, Auckland

We’ll also be offering a live stream for members outside Auckland. Details on how to watch will be shared closer to the event. No registration is required for the live stream, registration is only needed if you’re attending in person.

REGISTER HERE

Free for NZCS members | $40 for non-members
Attendance is limited — reserve your seat early.

Member priority registration: This event will open to NZCS members first for 48 hours. Any remaining places will then be released to non-members. If you’ve been thinking about joining, this is a great opportunity to be part of events like this.

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With thanks to Department of Post for their support

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Breaking Down War Machine with Aaron Morton NZCS (19 May 2026)