WIFT NZ, Women in Film and Television Incorporated, is an organisation with over 700 members working in film, television and associated industries which works to support growth and sustainability in the screen industries with a particular emphasis on equal opportunity and participation for women. WIFT NZ belongs to a global network and runs a full and varied programme of workshops, events, and  mentoring; offers a varied range of purchasing discounts; issues a regular newsletter and provides networking, research, advocacy, information and support services.
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2018 WIFT NZ Awards

See the list of winners and finalists here.

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HP48 Hours offers female filmmaker award

Here's your chance to have a wild weekend away from your normal routine! Enter the HP48HOURS Filmmaking Competition and test your skills, creativity, patience and caffeine tolerance. This year the competition will offer an 'outstanding female filmmaker' award, so there's even more incentive f ...read more.

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Learn the 5 arts of acting with Vicky Yiannoutsos

Here's the guru to help you develop and polish your acting skills: Vicky Yiannoutsos has worked for more than 30 years in the film industry as an editor, director, actor and acting coach, and currently teaches Screen Acting to actors and directors at Unitec in Auckland. Her courses focus ...read more.

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Niccol's scripts well-placed in US contests

We're giving a big round of applause for Linda Niccol for her semifinals placement in Women Who Write In Film for her screenplay 'Too Close to the Edge' and for her finals placement in the Inroads Screenwriting Fellowship for 'Poppy'. About 1000 people entered the Inroads competitions, so we ...read more.

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See you in Cannes?

Members with Cannes accreditation, here's a great opportunity to hobnob, schmooze, rub shoulders and network for all you're worth and more! You're invited to the WIFT UK international drinks reception at Cannes Film Festival - details below. When: Monday 14 May, 7pm to 8.30 pm Where: UK ...read more.

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NZ Dance Company's Lumina lives up to its name

The New Zealand Dance Company, in co-production with Holland Dance Festival, presents one of its most sought after and celebrated programmes - 'Lumina'. Three incomparable pieces of contemporary dance explode off the stage in ground-breaking and hypnotic (NZ Herald) spectacles, resulting ...read more.

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