WIFT NZ News (111)
Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi: Springboard Recipients 2026
Posted Wednesday 06 May 2026
16 artists. 16 mentors. All culminating in one transformative year.
The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi has announce their 2026 Springboard Recipients, all exceptional early-career artists launching into a year of creating with the support of an experienced artist who has walked the same path. Made possible by generous New Zealanders, each recipient receives a…
TICKET GIVEAWAY: A PRIVATE LIFE
Posted Wednesday 06 May 2026
A PRIVATE LIFE is coming to kiwi cinemas May 21, starring Jodie Foster and Daniel Auteuil and directed by Rebecca Zlotowski.
TICKET GIVEAWAY: "CATERPILLAR"
Posted Wednesday 06 May 2026
We have a fabulous giveaway for a new kiwi film from Chelsie Preston Crayford - CATERPILLAR! And this time our giveaway is a treat for those who live outside of Auckland and Wellington.
What a chance to support your awesome local cinema!
The first 5 people who do NOT lived in Auckland or Wellington who…
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Boosted X Moana is Back for 2026
Posted Wednesday 15 Apr 2026
Boosted X Moana is back in its sixth year supporting Pasifika creatives to crowdfund their creative kaupapa through Boosted, Aotearoa’s only arts-dedicated crowdfunding platform.
This initiative is part of the ongoing and growing partnership between Boosted and the Creative New Zealand Pacific Strategy team, grounded in a shared commitment to uplift and invest in Pasifika…
NZ ON AIR: Round Tahi Applications Open
Posted Wednesday 15 Apr 2026
The Information for Applicants for the NZ On Air first funding round for the 2026/27 Financial Year, Round Tahi, is now available.
In Round Tahi they will accept applications across the following range of target audiences and content genres: Drama, Comedy, Documentary and General Factual, Children, Youth, Journalism, Podcasts, Content Development, Capability and Discoverability.
The…
CinemaStreet Women’s Short Screenplay Competition: Applications Open
Posted Wednesday 08 Apr 2026
The CinemaStreet Women’s Short Screenplay Competition invites women screenwriters to submit short dramatic scripts of any genre (20 minutes and under) to CinemaStreet Pictures for production consideration. The winning screenwriter will receive $1,000 USD for the option to produce the film.
Screenplays may be from anywhere in the world, but must be in English.
Films…
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CANNES 2026: What do Cannes first-timers get wrong?
Posted Wednesday 06 May 2026
What do Cannes first-timers get wrong?
The brilliant film industry guru Stephen Follows has published the definitive guide for first-timers (and experienced attendees!) at the Cannes Fim Festival, which kicks off this week.
Stephen covers off everything from:
- Accreditation: Which badge do I need?
- The badge colour thing: is the caste system real? (Yes. And…
NYWIFT: The Business of Adaptations for Film & TV 2026
Posted Wednesday 06 May 2026
NYWIFT is holding a virtual event for writers "The Business of Adaptations for Film & TV 2026" and is inviting WIFT NZ members to join.
Agents, Hollywood producers, and publishers are always searching for the next great story, but not all writers start from scratch. Oftentimes, ideas come from the things we see, read, write…
Second Round applications closing soon for this year's 37°South Market
Posted Wednesday 06 May 2026
Don’t delay – Second Round applications for this year’s 37°South Market are closing on 8 May. Apply now for discounted pricing and to get your projects in front of influential buyers and financiers.
MIFF 37°South Market (6–9 August 2026) is your passport to the global marketplace, right here in Melbourne. Past attendees of this unmissable…