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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New internship offers filmmakers Singapore experience

Calling all motivated documentary makers! Doc Edge, Beach House Pictures (Singapore) and the Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono have announced a new internship which will see recipients working with one of Asia's leading production houses in Singapore. The two-month internship is be ...read more.

Wed

15

May

DEGNZ intensive workshop with Mark Travis

This is an excellent opportunity to polish your directorial skills! The five-day Travis Technique Intensive Workshop with California-based Mark Travis is designed to fully immerse a small number of directors (max. 5) into story (autobiographical storytelling), characters (interrogation proces ...read more.

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MTV recruits Sheila Nevins to launch Documentary Films division

Multi-award-winning producer and former head of HBO Documentary Films, Sheila Nevins has been recruited by MTV to launch its documentary films division. Realscreen.com reports that the new unit will develop documentary films and specials for third-party streaming services, premium networks an ...read more.

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Hellreigel's latest coming to you live in July

Support a fellow Wifter and make the most of this unique opportunity to see her perform live! Jan Hellreigel will perform her latest work, Sportsman of the Year - A Suburban Philosophy at Substation, a new venue within the Powerstation, in Auckland this July. Sportsman is Jan's 4th ...read more.

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14

May

The politics of representation Script To Screen event

Navigating the balance between staying true to your story while satisfying the audience's expectations for your character is tough at the best of times, but what about when those characters are the first of their kind on screen? Come to this Script To Screen panel discussion with Shuchi Kotha ...read more.

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