WIFT NZ, Women in Film and Television Incorporated, is an organisation with over 800 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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WIN double passes to Red Joan

Here's your chance to see another stand-out performance by Academy Award winner Dame Judi Dench! We have five double passes to give away to Red Joan, inspired by true events, and based on the novel of the same name. The year is 2000 and Joan Stanley is living in contented retirement ...read more.

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Doc Edge and Rei Foundation funding docos for a youthful audience

Here's an exciting opportunity and challenge for documentary makers! Doc Edge, in partnership with Rei Foundation Limited is offering the Rangatahi Film Fund, an innovative new fund for short documentaries for the next generation - our youth. The fund is among the first of its kind in the wor ...read more.

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How Game of Thrones redefined female roles on television

Ahead of the Game of Thrones final series trailer, the NZ Herald notes how the show redefined the way we see women on screen. Iain Glen, who plays Ser Jorah Mormont, says that "Right from the word go, there's been no division between male and female character influence," while Gwendoline ...read more.

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Hollywood embraces diversity but why are female director jobs still sparse?

Two weeks ago, the big movie studios showcased their 2019 lineups for multiplex executives, and diversity shone through! However, The New York Times laments, while moviegoers are responding favourably to diverse casting and stories, fewer ticket-buying decisions are made based on the gen ...read more.

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The forgotten women of film production

The meticulous, exhausting work of hand-colouring film was one of the first careers in film production available to artistic women, and they came to dominate the field at the turn of the 20th century. There are some amazing (but copyrighted so we couldn't share them) images in this article - ...read more.

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