Monday: Acting Lab
7:30–9:30pm
Led by Kat Hawkes. Primarily acting-focused, with room for workshopping scenes, screenplay ideas and other project development when the work calls for it.
A home for screen creatives · Auckland
Tamaki Labs
A relaxed, generous space for actors, writers and film professionals to strengthen their craft, develop work and find their people.
Tamaki Labs in association withGrindspot Studios
Bring the work. Build the next version of it.
Tamaki Labs connects the energy of a workshop with the practical possibilities of a working studio. Come to train, test an idea, develop a project, or meet collaborators who care about the details.
Writers Development
Led by Darryl Jones. Screenplay development, character, subtext, exercises, collaboration and constructive review — a place to move a script forward.
Young Creatives
A daytime class for young people is in development, with a Thursday afternoon currently being explored. Register your interest to hear first when dates are confirmed.
Guest voices & real-world pathways
Industry-leading guest lecturers will bring fresh perspectives into the room. The Labs also opens a pathway toward independent film opportunities as Grindspot projects and productions develop.
At a glance
Your week at the Labs.
No intimidation, no posturing — just serious creative work in a welcoming room.
Monday adult acting sessions have already started. Wednesday writer sessions and youth-class timing will be shared directly with interested creatives.
- Monday · Adult Acting Lab7:30–9:30pm · Kat Hawkes
- Wednesday · Writers DevelopmentLed by Darryl Jones
- Young Creatives · Under 18sDaytime class · Thursday afternoon proposed · starting soon
Soft lighting. Sharp thinking. Actual support.
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Creative confidence
Space to take risks, ask questions and make the work more alive — whether you arrive with a scene, a character or a blank page.
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Collaboration with care
Develop alongside actors, writers and makers in a supportive environment built for useful feedback and generous exchange.
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Connected to production
Tamaki Labs is part of Grindspot Studios: a living film environment with creative projects, screen culture and independent production at its core.
Make your way to the studio.
Grindspot Studios77 Line Road
Auckland
Use Omaru Lane.
Please use the Omaru Lane entrance and carpark — the road that threads between Pak'nSave / Sonsk8 and TAB. It is the easiest way into the studio.
Interested in Tamaki Labs?
For adult sessions, writers development, young creatives updates, or guest-lecturer conversations, send Tamaki Labs a note and we’ll point you in the right direction.