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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 magazine; and provides networking, research, advocacy, information and support services.
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In the news...

WIFT Member Angel McNamara and Spinning Top

In early November, WIFT NZ member Angel McNamara is heading to Mae Sot, Thailand to teach two groups of kids the basics of stop-motion animation and shooting a short documentary about the whole experience. Angel will help the kids create 30 second animation, they will build characters out of recyc ...read more.

Kid With A Bike: Film Giveaway

Thanks to the nice people at Trigger Films we have three double passes to give away to Kid With A Bike, winner of the Grand Jury Prize at this year's Cannes Film Festival and a Golden Globe nominee for Best Foreign Language Film. This deeply moving new film by the Dardenne brothers delves in ...read more.

Members Making Waves

More good news from members getting their work out there. WIFT Member Raewyn Turner's music video Stave: Oh That I Had 'was selected for Muvi3 this year. You can watch the vid here or read more about the festival here. In addition, Shona McCullagh's Break screened at the recent Dance/Sc ...read more.

WIFT Discount Partner Profile: OnFilm Magazine

WIFT Members get a great discount on subscriptions to NZ's screen production industry magazine, OnFilm You get 50% off 1 year, which is a very reasonable $33.98 plus GST.

Film to Look Out For

We came across this trailer for new documentary The Boxing Girls of Kabul, which indie distributor In Demand has just picked up the U.S. rights to. In this feature by director Ariel Nasr, a remarkable group of young Afghan women dream of representing their country as boxers at the 2012 Olym ...read more.