Samuel Te Kani is a queer Ngapuhi writer from New Zealand. He writes critically about art and cinema. His first short story collection Please, Call Me Jesus (2021) is mostly erotic sci fi. He recently pivoted to film, attending a Netflix funded directors intensive in 2023, mentored by Dame Jane Campion. He intends to make sexy/horrendous films from here on out. He is currently working on a novel.
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Samuel Te Kani
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Friday 6 September, 8PM
Do You Think I’m Sexy?
From sensual dreams, to awkward encounters, fan fiction to personal fantasies, this night will be a veritable feast of words and wonder.
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Sunday 15 September, 11AM
Pitch-It! sessions
Publishers are always on the lookout for new and exciting voices, so here’s your chance to show them yours. Use your 5-minute pitch as a professional development exercise that has the potential to be much, much more.
Saturday 14 September, 4PM
Journal Crawl
You’ve heard of, and likely have ventured on a pub crawl, but how about a lit mag crawl? EWF presents our first ever journal crawl.
Sunday 8 September, 3:15PM
Between Chapters
Hear from these celebrated writers, about the precarity, challenges and strengths of the mid-career phase.
Tuesday 10 September, 8:30AM
Morning Pages: Embodied Writing
Start the morning with an intuitive walk around Melbourne followed by a writing session. Walking can allow the mind to process information and shake new ideas loose. Likewise, exploration and observation of built and natural environments can inspire thought and help us create new connections for our writing.
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