WIFT NZ Events

WIFT and Ngā Aho Whakaari present

REBATE 101: An Introduction to the NZ Screen Production Rebate  

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

Anyone who has a budget over 2 million $ needs to know about the production rebate!!

You’ve heard of it - but what does it mean for you and your work?         

Even if you’re not quite ready to apply for the NZSPR, now is the perfect time to learn from the experts about how it might help finance your project.

Delivered by NZFC : Mel Read, Senior Incentives Executive; and Jennifer Wilton and Marc Ashton, Co-production and Incentives Executives.

This interactive wānanga will cover:

• Introduction to the Co-Production and Incentives Team
• Overview of the NZSPR  
• Eligibility criteria for New Zealand productions
• Application requirements and process   
• Official Co-Productions and the NZSPR  

To get the most out of the workshop we recommend that you do some pre-reading here: New Zealand Screen Production Rebate for New Zealand Productions

And then bring your questions for our panel of specialists from the NZFC.

YOUR SPECIALISTS ARE:

Mel Read - Mel has been with the NZFC’s incentives team since 2017, as an administrator of the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate for both domestic and international productions.

Jennifer Wilton - Jennifer Wilton has worked with the Co-Production and Incentives Team at the NZFC since 2023 and assesses applications for both the NZSPR and Co-production Certification.

Marc Ashton - Marc Ashton has been with the NZFC’s Co-Production & Incentives team since August 2024. This follows a previous role with the NZFC’s Funding team with a background in Film and TV production both here and overseas.

FREE FOR WIFT AND NAW MEMBERS.  $20 FOR NON MEMBERS.

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

WIFT and Ngā Aho Whakaari present

REBATE 101: An Introduction to the NZ Screen Production Rebate  

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

Anyone who has a budget over 2 million $ needs to know about the production rebate!!

You’ve heard of it - but what does it mean for you and your work?         

Even if you’re not quite ready to apply for the NZSPR, now is the perfect time to learn from the experts about how it might help finance your project.

Delivered by NZFC : Mel Read, Senior Incentives Executive; and Jennifer Wilton and Marc Ashton, Co-production and Incentives Executives.

This interactive wānanga will cover:

• Introduction to the Co-Production and Incentives Team
• Overview of the NZSPR  
• Eligibility criteria for New Zealand productions
• Application requirements and process   
• Official Co-Productions and the NZSPR  

To get the most out of the workshop we recommend that you do some pre-reading here: New Zealand Screen Production Rebate for New Zealand Productions

And then bring your questions for our panel of specialists from the NZFC.

YOUR SPECIALISTS ARE:

Mel Read - Mel has been with the NZFC’s incentives team since 2017, as an administrator of the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate for both domestic and international productions.

Jennifer Wilton - Jennifer Wilton has worked with the Co-Production and Incentives Team at the NZFC since 2023 and assesses applications for both the NZSPR and Co-production Certification.

Marc Ashton - Marc Ashton has been with the NZFC’s Co-Production & Incentives team since August 2024. This follows a previous role with the NZFC’s Funding team with a background in Film and TV production both here and overseas.

FREE FOR WIFT AND NAW MEMBERS.  $20 FOR NON MEMBERS.

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

In Conversation: Animation in New Zealand with Fiona Copland and Vanessa Wells

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Join filmmaker and theatre practitioner Vanessa Wells as she sits down with renowned producer Fiona Copland for an insightful discussion on developing animation in New Zealand. 

Drawing on Fiona's extensive experience producing the acclaimed series Kiri and Lou, this conversation will explore the creative process behind New Zealand’s vibrant animation scene, the challenges of producing high-quality children’s content locally, and the global success of homegrown projects. 

A unique opportunity to hear from two industry experts on the growing impact of Kiwi animation, both home and abroad.

Fiona Copland 

Fiona Copland is a distinguished New Zealand producer with over three decades of experience in film and television. She is best known for producing the award-winning animated series Kiri and Lou, which has earned international acclaim, including a BAFTA nomination and numerous international awards. Copland’s career also includes producing films like The Strength of Water, the 90’s cult classic Topless Women Talk About Their Lives, The Price of Milk and others. She has also produced and directed documentaries and factual series.

Vanessa Wells 

Vanessa Wells is a filmmaker and theatre practitioner with over 20 years’ experience in the arts industry. She has collaborated on award-winning interactive works, feature-length and short documentaries, including multi-disciplinary projects focused on Antarctica. Vanessa is also the Co-Vice President of WIFT NZ and is currently working on her second feature documentary, Mighty Indeed — a story about three remarkable women and their work on the sea ice.

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