CALLING YOUTUBERS

The hunt is on for New Zealand’s next big YouTube stars. Aspiring storytellers from Taranaki can apply for a share of a new joint $300,000 Skip Ahead fund to help develop and launch original web series. Google and NZ On Air have teamed up to provide $150,000 each to create the fund, with applications opening this week. In addition to receiving funding, the successful applicants will attend skills development workshops to help them create high quality, narrative driven web series. A growing number of

Kiwis are building successful careers through their YouTube channels and gaining loyal audiences around the globe. For more information about the funding, visit the NZ On Air website. Applications are open until August 30.