WIFT NZ Events

Monday

Jun

2026

Wellington Ngila Dickson Academy Award BAFTA Costume

In Conversation With: Ngila Dickson

Posted Monday 08 Jun 2026

Few people in the screen industry have shaped the way we see a story quite like Ngila Dickson.

Not only is she a winner of an Academy Award and BAFTA, she is one of New Zealand's most celebrated screen artists, Ngila's work spans some of the most iconic films ever made. From the sweeping grandeur of The Lord of the Rings to the immersive world-building of The Last Samurai. Her costumes tell us who they are before a single word is spoken.

Check out here IMDb page for her extensive credits here:

Join WIFT NZ for an intimate evening in conversation with Ngila, reflecting on a career built on craft, instinct, and a deep love for the visual. We'll hear about her journey through the industry, the lessons learned along the way, and what it means to do this work with intention and longevity.

We will also be showcasing some of Ngila's costumes from Lord Of The Rings and other films, thanks to Wētā Workshop!

This session will be moderated by Linda Niccol

Date: Monday 15 June 2026
Time: 6:00pm | Drinks & networking, 6:30–8:00pm | In conversation
Location: Weta Workshop Group Space, 129 Park Road

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER VIA HUMANITIX

Free for WIFT Members, $20 for non-members. Drinks & Nibbles Provided

Date: Monday 15 Jun 2026
Location: Wētā Workshop Groupspace, 129 Park Road, Miramar, Wellington
Time: 6-8:30pm

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Jun

2026

Upcoming events...

Saturday 20 Jun 2026

Creative Matchmaking/Speed dating (Auckland)

The best creative partnerships work a lot like relationships.

They're built on trust and shared values.

Strong foundations don't happen overnight, and definitely not in the week before a funding deadline.

The goal is to start conversations worth continuing. Whether you've got a project in development, you're a producer wanting to meet new voices, or you're building relationships before the next opportunity lands, this is the room.

Writers/directors, you may attend as a team.

Creative Matchmaking is a structured day of short one-on-one meetings hosted by WIFT NZ.

We're looking at:

The format and scale of work you're drawn to (feature, series, short, doc, hybrid)
Where you are in your career, and who you're ready to work with
What you're hoping to find; a project, a producer, a director, a long-term creative relationship, or just new connections

Producers will be split into groups: