WIFT NZ Events

We are partnering up with DEGANZ for a special screening of TENOR: My Name Is Pati. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with WIFT members Rebecca Tansley (Director and Producer) and Catherine Madigan (Co-Producer), along with Taualeo'o Stephen Stehlin (Executive Producer). 

The session will be moderated by WIFT member and fellow documentary maker Kim Webby. Also joining is special guest Torres Pati, Pene and Amitai's older sister.

DEGANZ and WIFT members get $20 tickets, which include a glass of bubbles! $25 for non-members.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS FOR THE SCREENING
(Scroll all the way to the bottom and click "submit")

The Women In Film & Television (WIFT NZ) Awards will take place on 12th March 2026 at St Matthew-in-the-City, Auckland.

A time for us to celebrate the achievements of the wonderful women in our screen industry!

Date: Thursday 12th March 2026
Time: 7pm - 11pm
Venue: St Matthew-in-the-City, Auckland

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS VIA HUMANITIX

Forget everything you think you know about awards ceremonies. Yes, we're celebrating incredible women across our industry. From emerging talents to legends who've shaped New Zealand screen. But this is no stuffy gala!

You walk into the stunning St Matthew-in-the-City, welcome drink in hand. The room is buzzing. MC Kate Rodger brings the laughs and the heart. Surprises unfold throughout the night (we're not spoiling them, you'll have to be there). And when the formalities wrap? The dance floor opens and we raise the roof.

Your ticket gets you:

• Entry to an unforgettable night of celebration

• Open bar (yes, really! Thanks to the legends at FAT Lighting)

• Delicious canapés courtesy of Little Wolf Catering

• Surprise appearances

• A room full of brilliant, inspiring screen industry people

• A chance to dust off that formal outfit 

• All for a price that won't break the bank

Whether you're flying solo or bringing your crew (all genders welcome), this is THE place to be.

Click here for the full press release and past winners.

Don't sleep, get your tickets now!

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With thanks to our supporters: NZ On Air, Great Southern Film & Television, Perpetual Entertainment, Hinterland, Images & Sound, Sky, Professional Lighting Services, Queenstown Camera Company, SAE Creative Media Institute, South Pacific Pictures, Te Māngai Pāho, Wētā FX & FAT Lighting.

WIFT and Tāmaki Makaurau Screen Industry Network (TMSIN) are super-keen to ensure parents of young children in our industry can remain connected to our community, at a time when that sense of professional and personal connection can be so important. 

We invite industry parents, especially those of babies and young children, to join us for a very casual catch up. Whether you're working, or taking an extended break from working, you're welcome to come along! Please register if you plan to come, so we can let you know about any changes like weather, etc.

Look out for Sam & James! (Photos in the banner above) We won't have a flag up, just come and introduce yourself.

We really encourage you to join us, so we can get a feel for whether there's an appetite for more of this. Come as you are, no fanciness required. Milk stains and sleep-deprivation all welcome. 

Date: Sunday 15th March

Time: 10am - 1pm

Location: Cornwall Park, meeting by the band rotunda (Click here for exact location via Google Maps)

Wet weather plans TBC

BYO children, blankets, snacks and games!

Please register with your phone numbers, in case of changes.

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