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.

In the news...

Wed

10

Oct

She Shears in cinemas tomorrow

Make Thursday night movie night and go see She Shears, the documentary produced by Ainsley Gardiner and Georgina Conder, and released in New Zealand cinemas tomorrow. She Shears focuses on five female shearers as they head for black shirt glory at the Golden Shears in Masterton, and premiere ...read more.

Wed

10

Oct

WIFTers get green light for factual series funding

We're delighted that a number of you successfully applied for NZOA funding. The projects are on topics as diverse as religion, homelessness, music, suicide, nature and living with disabilities. We're looking forward to seeing the finished products! Here are the successful candidates: Tikil ...read more.

Tue

09

Oct

WIFTers feature in Web Fest nominations

It's a bit difficult to spot the WIFT members in these finalists so please forgive us if we don't mention you! We can see Ness Simons, Annie Duckworth, and the team at Attitude. Congratulations to you and any of you we have missed! All up, 41 local and international shows achieved 75 nominat ...read more.

Tue

09

Oct

Taouma and Horrocks docos celebrate the Pacific at Nga Taonga

You can catch these wonderful Wifters' works this week at Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision. First up is Lisa Taouma's Marks of Mana in its New Zealand premiere. In this new documentary, the filmmaker, academic and founder of the Coconet.tv expands the record of knowledge about the artform ...read more.

Tue

09

Oct

Your chance to see Rafiki and hear from Wanuri Kahiu

Here are opportunities around the country to see the film Rafiki and hear more from Kenyan filmmaker Wanuri Kahiu, presented by Marian Evans #directedbywomen. Kahiu kicks off #BIGSCREEN18 (click here for tickets!) with an opening address, and has recently sued the classification office in her ...read more.

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