Storytellers
'Storytellers' is Aotearoa New Zealand's High School public speaking competition. 'Storytellers' is New Zealand's High School Public Speaking Contest.
21/02/2024
It’s with great sadness we farewell one of South Auckland great community leaders Fa’anānā Efeso Collins who sadly passed away yesterday morning. We are still in shock.
Efeso was one of our main judges at Storytellers for many years and was always the first to put his hand up because in his own right he led the way as an incredible storyteller and orator himself who served people with empathy, love and action.
Our prayers, love and condolences go to his wife Fia and their two precious girls, as well as Efeso’s mother at this time.
Ia manuia lou malaga, Fes . 🙏🏽🤍🕊️
From all our Storytellers alumni to one of the great storytellers
Alofa atu, Iosefo
28/07/2023
Great to have the MEMORY! Looking forward to creating more moments like this for all our future winners.
19/07/2023
BACK SOON • 2024
25/08/2021
LOCKDOWN VIEWING
Covid-19 has really hit us hard with one of our big events Storytellers for our Rangatahi, but here's a look back on previous competitions via our Storytellers YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu9HN1AOMl7uFNoKpH5rJJQ/videos from previous finalist.
11/09/2020
This week on the Pacific Media Network programme: To kick start Tongan Language Week, The Shades popped through to sing the Tongan national anthem in their own beautiful way - this year’s theme is “Fakakoloa 'o Aotearoa 'aki 'a e Lotu Mo'oni" Enriching Aotearoa New Zealand through Prayer and Faith; Dr Linda Manu’atu, Chair of the Tongan Language Committee is in the studio; the team from Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School (Wellington) - Tanea Heke (Tumuaki/Director), Fe’ao Katoa (Operations Manager & Co-Producer) & Brett Taefu (1st Year Actor) talk about the upcoming Maori & Pasifika information evening, being held on 14 September; Joseph Fa’afiu, Founder of Storytellers NZ High School Public Speaking Competition, which for the first time in it’s history, is going virtual in 2020.
This Sunday 13 September, 4.30pm-5.30pm, on Oriana TV, Freeview Channel 200 (Kordia TV) or live stream on www.orianatv.com/live-tv
‼️‼️ 2020 VIRTUAL STORYTELLERS COMPETITION ‼️‼️📱💻
THEME: WHAT DID 2020 TEACH ME?
STEP 1:
RECORD a 4 TO 6 MINUTE VIDEO
(Any videos over 6minutes will not qualify for judging stage)
STEP 2: UPLOAD your VIDEO using https://wetransfer.com send email to [email protected] before SUNDAY 4TH OCTOBER 12noon. Please also send a seperate email to same address with your:
FULL NAME:
AGE:
YEAR LEVEL:
SCHOOL YOU ATTEND:
SPEECH TITLE:
CONTACT NUMBER:
STEP 3:
After JUDGING our TOP 10 FINALIST will be NOTIFIED before the PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT on MONDAY 12TH OCTOBER on STORYTELLERS Facebook
STEP 4:
PUBLIC VOTE starts on TUESDAY 13th OCTOBER once all TOP 10 VIDEOS are loaded to STORYTELLERS page and concludes Saturday 30th October at 6pm.
(The most views based on Facebook analysis is crowned the 2020 VIRTUAL CHAMPION)
STEP 5:
Third place, Runner Up and Winner will be announced via Storytellers NZ page.
RECORDING SETTINGS (if using iPhone)
* Settings > Camera > Record Video > 1080p at 30fps (If using an android phone – try and record with the same HD settings)
* Settings > Camera > Formats > Most Compatible
* Record in a well-lit place indoors (or outdoors) using the back camera on the phone preferably on a tripod. If you have another form of recording feel free to use that as well.
* Please use www.wetransfer.com to send video’s
SOME RECORDING TIPS
1. Place the camera at eye level with wide view of waist up and full body view. This also gives you opportunity to use your hands and body language to add value to your speech.
2. Be careful to check what is behind you as it can sometimes be a distraction to the viewers – don't be too close to the wall, watch for shadows and backgrounds that are disruptive.
3. Let the natural light be on your face and not behind you.
4. Avoid rooms that create an echo – sound is important.
5. Speak into the camera – look at the camera. This helps you to make that connection with the people.
6. Don't yell – speak boldly & normally, smile and have good energy. Be yourself – be authentic. Be original!
7. Be mindful of clothes with stripes and patterns – can be hard to get your camera to focus. Darker colours are always better. We encourage all participants to wear formal school uniform or formal wear.
8. Keep it short (4 mins minimum to 6 minutes max). Remember Intro, Body of speech and summary or wrap up with a challenge.
Check out previous finalist speeches for inspiration: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu9HN1AOMl7uFNoKpH5rJJQ
9. Record in Landscape Mode – side ways.
10. A ZOOM Q & A will be advertised to ask your questions. Please keep your eyes open for this.
PRIZES:
• Top 10 will received their finalist certificates
• Third Place receives a trophy & certificate
• Runner Up receives a trophy & certificate
• Winner receives the school trophy to display at school, personal trophy, certificate and $500 cash prize.
FIND YOUR VOICE • SHARE YOUR STORY
God bless
IOSEFO (JOSEPH) FA’AFIU
Founder • Co-ordinator
STORYTELLERS NZ
❤️❤️😊🙌🏽
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