WIFT NZ News (75)
WIFT AWARDS 2026: Time to Call Your Stylist!
Posted Tuesday 24 Feb 2026
It's happening people - Patricia has opened the doors on her red carpet Wift Awards Wardrobe and her selections for the 2026 fit have begun! And we know how top notch her shoe collection is - will it be Prada again this year or will she mix it up?
ALL will be revealed of course…
Grounds for Action: Crowdfunding Campaign Launched
Posted Tuesday 24 Feb 2026
Tākitimu Films and View Road are thrilled to announce the completion of development on their powerful new 30-minute documentary debut Grounds For Action.
The production team is now seeking community support through a vital crowdfunding campaign to cover post-production costs and ensure these inspiring Southern New Zealand stories reach a national audience.
Grounds For Action…
Award-Winning Film Sirāt Opens in NZ: WIFT Ticket Giveaway
Posted Tuesday 24 Feb 2026
Cannes-Winner and Oscar-Nominated film Sirāt lands in kiwi cinemas on March 5 and we have FIVE double passes to giveaway to some lucky WIFT members!
A film by Oliver Laxe, Sirāt is described as an 'exhilarating' and 'life-changing' film about a father and his son who arrive at a rave deep in the mountains of…
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SCREENRIGHTS CULTURAL FUND OPENS: LEARNING THROUGH STORY
Posted Tuesday 24 Feb 2026
Screenrights has today opened applications for its 2026 Cultural Fund, inviting bold new initiatives to apply for a share of a $300,000 grant pool.
With the 2026 annual focus revealed as Learning Through Story, the Fund seeks to award grants of up to $50,000 for projects that foster the creation and appreciation of screen content…
Screen Canterbury Production Grants: Final Round
Posted Tuesday 10 Feb 2026
The dates for the Screen Canterbury Production Grant’s final round of the 2024-2026 cycle have been set.
Round 3 2024-26
Applications open: Wednesday 18 March 2026, 9am
Applications close: Sunday 19 April 2026, 11.59pm
Decision by: Tuesday 19 May 2026
$67,500 will be distributed to eligible productions by an independent advisory panel made up of…
Whakaata Māori Funding Portal: Deadlines and Decisions
Posted Tuesday 27 Jan 2026
Ngā mihi o te Tau Hou Pākehā!
As we head into the year ahead, Whakaata Māori is excited to reconnect and continue working closely with Wifties to produce even more outstanding content for their audiences. They value the creativity, collaboration, and dedication you all bring to your projects and they're looking forward to another year…
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Spada Launches 2026 Vincent Burke Scholarship
Posted Tuesday 24 Feb 2026
Spada is proud to launch the 2026 Vincent Burke Scholarship, which aims to support the next generation of New Zealand producers by providing a grant of $5,000 to assist the advancement of their projects, companies, or careers.
2026 marks the second year this scholarship is offered with the inaugural 2025 Vincent Burke Scholarship awarded to…
WAFF 2026: Wellington's International Celebration of Animation
Posted Tuesday 24 Feb 2026
The Wellington Animation Film Festival (WAFF) returns from 19 - 22 to March 2026 at the Roxy Cinema, celebrating the artistry, innovation, and storytelling of animation from around the world. Now in its third edition, WAFF offers an international programme of nine feature films, five short film collections and a series of industry-focused panels, showcasing…
DEGANZ: Aotearoa New Zealand Screen Editors (ANZSE) Accreditation Established
Posted Tuesday 24 Feb 2026
The Directors and Editors Guild of Aotearoa New Zealand (DEGANZ) is proud to announce the establishment of the Aotearoa New Zealand Screen Editors (ANZSE) Accreditation for the art of editing.
ANZSE Accreditation recognises a master editor with a significant body of work that consistently meets a world-class standard.
The desire to establish ANZSE was driven…