WIFT NZ News (25)
WIFT NZ Icon Patricia Watson Makes Instagram Debut for WIFT Awards!
Posted Tuesday 04 Nov 2025
You don't need me to tell you that the wonderful WIFT Award's Nominations are open for business - and if you don't take my word for it, then obviously you'll take the indomitable WIFT Executive Director Patricia Watson's!
Patricia has entered the Instagram chat on the @wiftnz account with her non-nonsense reels, stories and posts…
FEATURE INTERVIEW: Chelsea Winstanley Shares Her TOITŪ: Visual Sovereignty Journey
Posted Tuesday 04 Nov 2025
“It needed to be captured”. That's what debut feature director and longtime Wiftie Chelsea Winstanley knew deep in her heart when she began to document the Toi Tū Toi Ora exhibition at the Auckland Art Gallery. That journey would take her all the way to the Venice Biennale where the Mataaho Collective won the prestigious…
Last Call for Final 2025 Actors Workshop Wellington: Vicky Yiannoutsos
Posted Tuesday 04 Nov 2025
Time to book the last weekend actors intensive workshop with Vicky Yiannoutsos for the year, in Wellington!
The workshop will be held on the weekend of November 22-23 and Vicky will work on:
- Strengthening acting muscles
- Deepening authentic connection
- Improving sight-reading skills
This weekend workshop trains actors to create believable characters and emotionally connected relationships…
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NZFC: News Funding Pathways & New Website!
Posted Tuesday 04 Nov 2025
The NZFC is delighted to share some new funding opportunities available to filmmakers.
Whether you’re exploring fresh technologies, new methodologies, or unique audience experiences, the NZFC team is eager to hear from you, champion fresh perspectives, and support you along your filmmaking journey.
As always, the NZFC remains committed to amplifying bold ideas and innovative…
Submissions Now Open for MIFF 2026
Posted Tuesday 04 Nov 2025
Calling filmmakers worldwide - especially YOU our beloved WIFT storytellers - submissions are now open for MIFF 2026!
Following a record-breaking MIFF 2025, submissions are now being taken for the 74th edition of the Melbourne International Film Festival, taking place from Thursday 6 to Sunday 23 August 2026. Be part of Australia’s leading film festival…
Whakaata Māori Seeks Short Proposals for Fluent Te Reo Māori Audiences
Posted Monday 20 Oct 2025
Whakaata Māori is seeking short proposals that deliver engaging, culturally resonant, and entertaining content that predominantly serves fluent te reo Māori audiences, especially rangatahi and whānau, with the goal of promoting te reo Māori in everyday life, supporting active learners in their language journey, fostering confident Māori identity among rangatahi, and strengthening Māori cultural connection.
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SPADA ANNOUNCES 30TH CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
Posted Tuesday 04 Nov 2025
It’s just under three weeks until the 30th Spada Conference, with screen sector discussions, presentations, and networking opportunities across Thursday 20 and Friday 21 November.
Spada is delighted to share more detailed information about speakers and sessions for this year’s anniversary event at The Pullman Hotel in Auckland - and don’t miss the two opportunities…
Content London Announces Full Agenda
Posted Tuesday 04 Nov 2025
Content London has published its full agenda, which is set to showcase opportunity across the global entertainment business, with more than 200 speakers in 80 sessions over four days.
You can view the agenda by CLICKING HERE.
This year’s event will continue to focus on how delegates can navigate, survive and thrive in The New…
NZ On Air: Year in Review
Posted Tuesday 04 Nov 2025
Year in Review 2024-2025
Each year NZ On Air is required to report to Parliament on their activities and achievements as a crown entity. This is done through their Annual Report.
This year, with new instructions from Government, the Annual Report is a very simple word document. But because they are a cultural entity, responsible…