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

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Director and actor Jackie van Beek on surrendering her ego

Jackie van Beek has a very special on-set memory of her first feature film, The Breaker Upperers. The actor and co-director had turned away from the set, and on turning back, noticed there were all of seven female camera crew working that day. "I wish I'd taken a photo, because it was a ...read more.

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Last call for entries for Down Under Berlin Festival

Now people, this just won't do! We have it on good authority that 85% of the films submitted to the Down Under Berlin Festival so far are from Australia! So you have until 29 April - yes, that's this Sunday - to submit your film to what is described as 'Europe's leading festival for Australia ...read more.

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Give a Boost to Memory Foam

We all need a boost sometimes: Memory Foam is a short film from award-winning filmmaker Paloma Schneideman, produced by Elspeth Grant, and supported by the New Zealand Film Commission. The film is an observational slice-of-life: Annette and Martin move around a furniture store on the hunt for ...read more.

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The most profitable $3 million and $10 million movies

The hardworking blogger Stephen Followes has come up with more fascinating results from his series of studies on the most profitable films, this time for films budgeted between $3 million and $10 million. This budget range makes up an important part of the independent film landscape, says Fol ...read more.

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Getty targets Maori women for new funding grant

Creative Māori wāhine, here's a fantastic opportunity for you: the brand new Getty Array Grant specifically identifies Māori filmmakers and photographers as eligible to take part in the contest for four grants of US$5000 each. The total US$20,000 grant will be awarded to two commercial creati ...read more.

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