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.

In the news...

Tue

22

Jan

Preston made a Dame in New Year's Honours list

What a great start to the new year! Huge applause from us on behalf of all WIFT members to Gaylene Preston, who was made a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Preston has written, produced and directed numerous feature films and documentaries that have been screened at festivals ...read more.

Tue

22

Jan

Horrocks and Dellabarca receive MNZOM

Keep that applause going, this time for Shirley Horrocks and Gina Dellabarca who have been appointed Members of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the New Year Honours for services to the film industry. Award-winning documentary maker Horrocks is being honoured for her work chronicling the li ...read more.

Tue

22

Jan

Loading Docs submissions due on Friday!

Loading Docs wants your stories that speak to the theme of POWER. As a creative motivation, be it physical, internal, social, political, emotional or psychological, POWER challenges documentary makers to propose shorts that can excite audiences with the power of a documentary story well told. ...read more.

Tue

22

Jan

Get set for the Raupapa Whakaari Funding Initiative

Writers and producers it's time to team up! Set up by the New Zealand Film Commission and NZ On Air, the Raupapa Whakaari Funding initiative is designed to stimulate and grow opportunities for New Zealand feature film and drama producers and writers to participate in the global series drama m ...read more.

Tue

22

Jan

Catalyst He Kauahi offers new funding support for Kiwi filmmakers

Here's a fantastic and inspiring funding opportunity for filmmakers. Catalyst He Kauahi is a new fund that aims to support New Zealand filmmakers to progress their talents to the next stage and make exceptional, high-end narrative short films that will ignite the flame and be the catalyst for ...read more.

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