Wift NZ Events

Wednesday
03
May
2023
CAPITAL CHAMPIONS: Cine Queens Speak
Wellington

CAPITAL CHAMPIONS: Cine Queens Speak

Posted Tuesday 11 Apr 2023

WIFT NZ Patron and Academy Award Winner Philippa Boyens, Dame Gaylene Preston and Dame Miranda Harcourt have all made international names for themselves, whilst remaining rooted in Wellington, New Zealand. With the recent release of Gaylene’s Take: Her Life in New Zealand Film, we take this opportunity to celebrate their careers, their ups and downs, and their commitment to Wellington. 

What has been their career path, what are their high and lowlights, how do they face knockbacks and what do they think about the status for women in the industry right now? So many questions, and so much more to explore!

Moderated by Miranda Manasiadis who has gamely agreed to manage the discussion between these very feisty women!

This special event is brought to you by WIFT NZ and Wētā FX. Bubbles and nibbles will be served!

Book your seat now at the link below! WIFT NZ members FREE.
Non-members $20* Students $10. Includes wine and nibbles.
*plus Eventfinda booking fee $2.75

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Date: Wednesday 03 May 2023
Location: Park Road Post
Time: 6pm drinks for a 6:30pm start

Wednesday
03
May
2023

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RSVP essential to office@wiftnz.org.nz

WIFT NZ members FREE, non-members $15 cash at the door (includes wine and nibbles).

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