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Documentary Producer/Director

Sumner Burstyn has just won the Hot Docs Pitch Forum in Toronto with her new film Some Kind of Love. See our Q and A with her here... read more >

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Under The Mountain
When teenage twins Rachel and Theo Matheson investigate the creepy old house next door they discover the Wilberforces shape-shifting creatures that lurk beneath Auckland's ring of extinct volcanoes. Guided by the mysterious Mr Jones and with...
Apron Strings
Food and Love are intertwined in this tale of two mothers who must find the courage to confront the secrets and misunderstandings of the past, in order to set their sons free.
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WIFT NZ Events

Event Calendar

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Upcoming Auckland Events

26 June 2013
Roseanne Liang and JJFong on creating a web series

Upcoming Wellington Events

29 May 2013
Working with a Lawyer - James Thompson
12 June 2013
Employment Law: The Obligations of Contractors and Producers
26 June 2013
Using and protecting your IP!

Upcoming South Island Events

21 June 2013
TBC

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WIFT NZ, Women in Film and Television Incorporated, is an organisation with over 500 members working in film, television and associated industries which works to support growth and sustainability in the screen industries with a particular emphasis on equal opportunity and participation for women. WIFT NZ belongs to a global network and runs a full and varied programme of workshops, events, mentoring and internships; offers a varied range of purchasing discounts; issues a regular newsletter and provides networking, research, advocacy, information and support services.
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Some Kind of Love

In the news...

Tue

May

WIFT members get NZIFF discount

The NZIFF is almost here so remember to use your WIFT discount when you book tickets... There are some exciting NZ films rolling out this year including new work from Jess Feast and Amy Taylor - see a selection below and remember to book early! Antarctica: A Year on Ice Director Antho ...read more.

Tue

May

Statement of Intent: 2013 - 2016 - NZ On Air

Ok, it's not everyone's idea of bedtime reading, but this IS an important document for our industry and deserves your attention. See the press release below from NZ On Air and there is a link at the bottom that takes you direct to the document. Happy reading. ...read more.

Tue

May

Like us - please!

As most of you know WIFT has a facebook page and we regularly cover member news, events, and opening discussion points on it. But it doesn't work without traffic so please be sure to LIKE our WIFT NZ page so we can tag you. Then we can notify you when there is activity on the site and particularly ...read more.

Tue

May

NZWG UNPRODUCED FEATURE FILM SCRIPT COMPETITION 2013

Distinguish yourself as a writer! Meet filmmakers! Get connected! Back by popular demand, the New Zealand Writers Guild are pleased to announce entries are now open for the Unproduced Feature Film Script Competition. This is run as part of the Scriptwriter Awards NZ (SWANZ ...read more.

Tue

May

Script to Screen May Writer's Room

For Script to Screen's May Writer's Room will be joined by innovative US filmmaker Jake Mahaffy, whose shorts and microbudget features have screened in A-list festivals all over the world. His project War, which he wrote, directed and produced, screened at Sundance in 2004, and earne ...read more.

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