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WIFT NZ, Women in Film and Television Incorporated, is an organisation with over 900 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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VIDEO SLOT Marks Of Mana

This week's video slot is filled by Marks of Mana, directed by Lisa Taouma. Across the Moana the art of tatau is legendary, but the marks for women contain stories and meanings that are often little known, especially for new generations. Marks of Mana explores the female history o ...read more.

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Catch WIFTers' work at the Doc Edge Festival!

Watch out for producer Ruth Korver and director Ness Patea's wonderful doco Tapu Te Ranga Marae which will be premiering online at the upcoming Doc Edge Festival 2020. Six years in the making, their documentary tells the rich history of the marae as told by its builder, kau ...read more.

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EAT screenwriting workshop on crafting a feature film

Screenwriters, here's a great opportunity to hone your craft. The next Emerging Artists Trust (EAT)  writers' course in Wellington will be Crafting the Feature Film, a seven-session workshop facilitated by Dr Gavin McGibbon. This course is about exploring the idea you have, finding in ...read more.

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Wellington Write Room Screenwriter’s Resident announced

Wellingtonian theatre director and writer Stella Reid is the recipient of the Toi Pōneke Arts Centre's 2020 Write Room Screenwriter's Residency. Stella will be in residence at Toi Pōneke Arts Centre from June to September to work on her project The Band of the True Prophet. Stella will ...read more.

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Upskilling opportunity: Techno Dolly training on offer

Wouldn't it be amazing if more women were employed in the technical craft side of the screen industry? Well, here's an excellent opportunity to get some technical training! The Techno Dolly training course (an initiative of Victoria Dabbs and Emma Slade) will run in Auckland through Share ...read more.

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