Monday
26
Jul
2021
A special WIFT NZ screening of The Justice of Bunny King

A special WIFT NZ screening of The Justice of Bunny King

Posted Monday 21 Jun 2021

Don't miss this very special WIFT NZ preview screening - before the official premiere!

Written by Sophie Henderson (Baby Done, Human Traces), produced by Emma Slade (Rage, Come To Daddy, The Changeover), and directed by Gaysorn Thavat, The Justice of Bunny King is a gritty tale of triumph over adversity about women fighting their way back from the bottom of society.

Bunny King (Essie Davis) is a mother of two, a woman best described as a rough diamond with a sketchy past. Attempting to leave this past behind, she works intersections as a squeegee bandit using her quick wit to charm money from motorists. However, Bunny finds her frustrations difficult to contain, leading her to clash with the public and police.
Bunny is only able to see her children during supervised meetings. Convinced that everything will fall into place if they can all be together as a family, she continually makes reckless promises she can’t keep and then a spur-of-the-moment decision with huge consequences … Click here to watch the trailer

“Davis brings a rough-edged authenticity to this spirited portrait of a mother in crisis … the actor is as compellingly watchable as a car crash” – Screendaily.com

Enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbles before the screening and, afterwards, Newshub Entertainment Editor and Film Reviewer Kate Rodger will host WIFT NZ members Sophie and Emma onstage for a discussion about making the film.

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Let’s celebrate the work of the many hugely talented WIFT NZ members who worked so hard on The Justice of Bunny King!

Date: Monday 26 Jul 2021
Location: Capitol Cinema, 610 Dominion Rd, Balmoral, Auckland
Time: 6pm drinks, screening starts at 6.30pm sharp

Monday
26
Jul
2021

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Wednesday 25 Jun 2025

Wift & Wine AUCKLAND

“A Toast to Creativity, Connection, Community and Cinema!”

Join us for a special edition of WIFT & Wine — an evening of relaxed networking, connection, and celebration before we head out to support wāhine-led films at DOC EDGE’s Auckland opening night!

We’ve shifted the timing slightly so you can enjoy a drink, some cheese (who doesn't love cheese), and great company with fellow WIFT members — then head out to one of two DOC EDGE WORLD PREMIERE screenings, both directed and produced by incredible wāhine storytellers.

A big ngā mihi to The Spinoff for hosting and helping bring us all together.

PLEASE NOTE IF YOU CAN NO LONGER ATTEND EMAIL US AND LET US KNOW!  THERE IS A WAIT LIST FOR THIS EVENT!

We look forward to seeing you there!

📅 Date: Wednesday 25 June 2025
📍 Location: The Spinoff, access between 6 & 6A Western Springs Road, Morningside, Auckland
🕠 Time: 5:30PM – 7:30PM
💵 Cost: Free for WIFT NZ members; $20 for non-members
👉 WIFT AND WINE TICKETS HERE


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Time: 8:00 PM
Location: The Capitol Cinema, Auckland

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Time: 8:15 PM
Location: Bridgeway Cinema, Auckland

Please note: Tickets for the DOC EDGE screenings must be purchased directly via the Doc Edge website.

Programme is brought to you with generous support from the NZ Film Commission and Foundation North.