Wednesday
26
Jul
2023
Sharon Menzies: What I've learned along the way (WTN)

Sharon Menzies: What I've learned along the way (WTN)

Posted Monday 24 Jul 2023

Sharon Menzies is coming to the Capital! For the past 25 years Sharon Menzies has grappled with, and solved, cashflow finance; 15 of those years for 450 film and television projects across Australasia.  

Producers know that without the cashflow they would be generally unable to complete production. And in some cases innovative and creative financing solutions are needed to get stories to screen.

What is cashflow finance? How are productions being financed in our post-COVID world? How has finance changed over the 15 years Sharon led Fulcrum? Sharon will share tips to make cashflow financing easier and decrease financing costs.

So many questions and so much information to be shared!  AND, what is Sharon going to do now?  Come along to this essential workshop to find out!

Facilitator: Sarah Cull
Sarah is an entertainment lawyer with over 20 years experience in the film and television industry.  Her clients include producers, government funders, private financiers, directors, writers, distributors and international studios.

RSVP essential to office@wiftnz.org.nz

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

Date: Wednesday 26 Jul 2023
Location: Taia Studios, 4 Bay Rd, Kilbirnie
Time: 6pm drinks for a 6:30pm start

Wednesday
26
Jul
2023

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Tuesday 06 May 2025

REBATE 101 AUCKLAND : An introduction to the NZ Screen Production Rebate

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

Wednesday 07 May 2025

REBATE 101 WELLINGTON : An introduction to the NZ Screen Production Rebate

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

Thursday 08 May 2025

REBATE 101 NATIONAL: An introduction to the NZ Screen Production Rebate

WIFT and Ngā Aho Whakaari present

REBATE 101: An Introduction to the NZ Screen Production Rebate - ONLINE VIA ZOOM

SECURE YOUR SPACE FOR THIS ZUI 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.

RSVP HERE

Wednesday 14 May 2025

Animating Aotearoa: A Conversation on Craft and Creativity - CHRISTCHURCH

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