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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VIDEO SLOT On The Rag

Check out On the Rag, a new webseries based on the hilarious podcast of the same name, and where no subject is taboo! The crew is woman-led and includes our own Robyn Paterson as series director, Ainsley Calderwood on camera and Amber Easby as series producer. Made with the support of NZ On ...read more.

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Enter Aesthetica and showcase your wonderful work

Calling all emerging and established filmmakers who are committed to pushing filmmaking boundaries forward - that's definitely you dear members! Here's a wonderful opportunity to showcase your work. The BAFTA-Qualifying Aesthetica Short Film Festival (ASFF) celebrates innovation and excellenc ...read more.

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Time to enter SeriesFest's Women Writing Competition

Scriptwriters, we hope you're in application mode because here's another fabulous opportunity for you! SeriesFest has teamed up with Big Swing Productions (founded by Emmy®- and Golden Globe®-winner Kyra Sedgwick, Meredith Bagby and Valerie Stadler) for the Women Writing Competition, which ai ...read more.

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Precious taonga to be protected says TVNZ

TVNZ has removed Getty Images' access to the TVNZ archive of dedicated Māori screen but will retain footage from its flagship Māori news programme, Te Karere. This means taonga like Waka Huia, Koha and Marae are carved out of TVNZ's sales deal with Getty Images, and though this material has ...read more.

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Wifter wins Te Kai Ngakahi Melissa Wikaire Award

Congratulations to producer Desray Armstrong (pictured below), who won the $2000 Te Kai Ngakahi Melissa Wikaire Award at the recent annual conference, Hui-A-Tau, of the Māori screen organisation Ngā Aho Whakaari. Desray's projects include Stray, The Watercooler, Wellington Paranormal, and El ...read more.

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