WIFT NZ News (12)
Last Home Renters, watch now
Posted Tuesday 05 Dec 2023
Last Home Renters, is a must-see documentary out now on The Spinoff.
Meet Rodney Patea, one of a growing number of pensioners who do not own a home. Surrounded by vacant houses, he struggles to find a long-term rental.
Retirement was once synonymous with relaxing, but what if your income is $550 a week and…
Very important doco needs a boost
Posted Tuesday 05 Dec 2023
The Climate Canary is on the home stretch of their Boosted campaign and they need your help to get to the finish line! Vanessa Wells and the team at Elanti are raising funds for the animation and music of this important doco on three wonderful women from different generations, and their remarkable work in Antarctica.…
New appointments at Te Reo Tātaki
Posted Tuesday 05 Dec 2023
We celebrate the WIFT members who join this powerhouse team at Te Reo Tātaki, TVNZ as they welcome changes aligned with a new five-year digital strategy.
Nevak Rogers – Chief Content Officer
Summer Wharekawa - General Manager Commissioning
Nicola van der Meijden - General Manager Production
Ben Quinn - GM Programming
Phil Hobden - GM…
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Reo Māori Content Co-Fund
Posted Tuesday 05 Dec 2023
Te Māngai Pāho and Irirangi Te Motu | NZ On Air have joined forces to support the Māori media sector. Up to $8m has been allocated for the co-fund to support and promote high-quality Scripted Māori content with a strong Māori world view and 30% or more te reo. They are also looking to fund…
Upcoming NZFC Funding Deadlines to note
Posted Tuesday 21 Nov 2023
We want you to enjoy your holidays...and we want to remind you that this funding opportunity is just around the corner .
NZFC Applications that are closing in early 2024:
Documentary Development Fund, which supports the development of documentary films that have the potential to become compelling cinematic releases.
Monday, 15 January 2024 - 1:00pm…
'Springboard' a fellow artist for $15K
Posted Thursday 16 Nov 2023
Springboard, an Arts Foundation initiative, aims to kickstart arts careers for artists at a formative stage of their career in Aotearoa, and is open for nominations until Midnight on Friday 15th December 2023! There's $15k available for this one!
Click this link to watch this great video on the experience of past recipients.
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A must-see studio for hire - Hawaikirangi
Posted Tuesday 05 Dec 2023
Hawaikirangi, vibrant new studios based in East Tamaki, have released their beautiful website, which includes video content, a virtual tour, and downloadable floor plans of each space. They have so much to offer for all kinds of studio-hire needs. Take a look at this inspiring venue here.
Submissions open for Spirit of Independence
Posted Monday 04 Dec 2023
Spirit of Independence Film Festival is open for submissions! The festival is looking for features over 60 minutes and shorts under 30 minutes.
This festival is a unique celebration of raw, and passionate independent films made from all corners of the world. They aim to spotlight brave and bold filmmaking regardless of genre, country of…