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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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Wed

11

Dec

Welcome new members we're glad you're on board!

Members are our lifeblood so it's always heartwarming to review the last few months and find a healthy list of newbies and returnees to the WIFT family. A big tēnā kotou to: Trish Ingle, Louise Saunders, Bella Bollinger, Sally Campbell, Benn Jae, Bayley Broome-Peake, Sara Shirazi, Vita M ...read more.

Tue

10

Dec

Amazing films made against the odds

How women of colour have been treated - and represented - in film is shameful, but despite this, some brilliant movies have been made against the odds, writes Katarina Hedrén for the BBC. Click here to read the full article    

Tue

10

Dec

Enjoy docs in the square over summer

Aucklanders, did you know there's a giant digital screen behind the Town Hall? It towers over a grassy green and comes with bean bags, shade and a cafe / bar. Check out the programme of FREE entertainment below and be part of the first Auckland Live Summer in the Square programme, a ...read more.

Tue

10

Dec

Wifters receive NZOA funding for comedy and horror series

We're glad to see more hardworking Wifters have been funded by New Zealand On Air in the last funding round of 2019. Tikilounge receives up to $660,000 for Aitu for Prime, and Brown Sugar Apple Grunt receives up to $500,000 for Good Grief for TVNZ On Demand. Good Grief is a new com ...read more.

Tue

10

Dec

How can cinema attract younger audiences?

It's an issue that affects us all: the number of younger people going to movies is declining, so can the film industry halt the decline of young audiences in cinemas? Film industry data hound Stephen Follows surveyed 1,000 11-to-15-year-olds in the UK, looking at their attitudes and interacti ...read more.

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