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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Notable doco series shines light on women in minimum wage jobs

Kudos to producer Julia Parnell and the team at Notable Pictures for the launch of their wonderful new documentary series, Minimum, ahead of the 125th anniversary of women's suffrage in New Zealand. Directed by Kathleen Winter Minimum highlights the predicaments of women in Aotearoa wor ...read more.

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Pioneering films by women on show at the Academy

Aucklanders, catch a free screening of Merata Mita's masterpiece Mauri, at the Academy Cinema on Wednesday 19th September at 8:30pm. It's screening as part of There She Goes, a selection of pioneering films made by women in the latter-half of the 20th century, in which the material experience ...read more.

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The Bookshop screening and director Q&A

Wellingtonians, make the most of this opportunity to watch a great film and talk to it's director afterward! This event, hosted by Kathleen Winter and Marian Evans involves a screening of The Bookshop followed (at 9pm) by a live Skype discussion/Q & A with writer/director Isabel Coixet. ...read more.

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Watch the Share Her Journey Rally live from the TIFF

Grab a cuppa and find a comfortable spot to watch this special live recording of the Share Her Story rally. The rally was held at the Toronto International Film Festival in support of women in the film industry. Speakers include Geena Davis, Amma Asante and Nandita Das. It's long (1.5 hours) ...read more.

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Let Sundance Ignite your creativity

This is a great opporunity for young filmmakers! The Sundance Institute and Adobe Project 1324 are teaming up to find the next 15 Sundance Ignite Fellows (or Fellow-ettes). They want emerging filmmakers who are creating stories that bring their passion, voice, and perspective to life. If you' ...read more.

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