Rupture '26 - Application Form

Rupture '26 - Application Form
Submissions due: Thurs 6 Nov 2025, 5pm
Lead Applicant
Name of writer/creator*

First NameLast Name
Email address*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Co-creator (if applicable)

Only fill this out if you are applying to the programme as a duo / co-creator team. If you have a co-writer(s) attached to a series idea you are developing you can list them in the Collaborators section of the EOI Submission document.
Name of co-creator (if applicable)

First NameLast Name
Email of co-creator (if applicable)
example@example.com
Level of Experience
To be eligible for Rupture, you need to have been writing or making screen work for some time. This programme is not for beginners or emerging practitioners.

We are looking for applicants who have produced screen credits as a lead writer or have produced artistic work in another form that demonstrates their creative voice e.g. published writing or poetry.

If you are unsure of your eligibility, please email eloise@rupture.co.nz
I have the following experience (the lead applicant must have at least one of these to be eligible to apply)*

A screen credit as a lead writer on a produced web series or seriesA screen credit as a lead writer on a produced feature filmIf no lead writer credits: more than one credit as a contributing writer on a web series, series or feature filmA screen credit as a director on a web series, series or feature film (you must still provide a writing sample in Prior Work below)A published work of fictional writing e.g. novel, collection of poetryMore than one credit as a playwright of produced theatreOther (to use this option you must email eloise@rupture.co.nz to gain approval)
Rupture '26 EOI Submission Document
- Download the .doc template, complete it and upload as a .pdf
- Feel free to format the document how you like and make it your own or transpose the questions into your own document format
- Max 2500 words
- Make sure lead applicant name is in the file name and the document header
DOWNLOAD HERE: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u9il-KT6ZaafWo915mx4p2KjOkY0a41Yf0bHO7S6jN8/edit?usp=sharing
Upload your completed Rupture '26 EOI Submission Document as a .PDF (Ensure your name is in the document title and header)*

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Optional - Video with any of your responses to the Rupture '26 Submission Document questions - max. 3 mins. Paste link to video here:
Prior Work
Please provide a link to a produced work you have written:*
Access code if required
Please provide ONE piece of fictional writing that represents you. If you have a script (past or present) that demonstrates your ability and voice, please submit this. Alternatively, if you feel you haven’t had authorship over your scripted work, you can submit a poetry anthology, novel or short story.*

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Availability
Being part of Rupture '26 requires you to make yourself completely available for the programmed workshop days which must be attended in person along with other time commitments to the development of your series.

Domestic travel costs and accommodation for those outside of Auckland to attend the workshops will be covered by Rupture.
Tick to confirm you have time to dedicate to these programme elements:*

Attend compulsory in-person workshop dates in February, March, July and August 2026 (one two-day workshop in mid-late February and four one-day workshops spread across these months)*Plan and execute your story table(s) between March - July 2026Prepare final materials e.g. pilot script and series outline by 16 October, 2026
*Confirmed workshop dates will be published before applications close and shortlisted participants will be asked to confirm their availability for the confirmed dates.
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Rupture '26 - Application Form

Lead Applicant

Co-creator (if applicable)

Level of Experience

Rupture '26 EOI Submission Document

Prior Work

Availability