WIFT NZ News (14)
A big, warm welcome to our new members!
Posted Tuesday 08 Jul 2025
We’re thrilled you’re here! Let us all welcome our newest WIFT members:
Jodi O’Donnell, Lou Proudfoot, Cilla Harnett, Lea McLean, Ella Claridge, Brydie Morton, Leah Macmillan, Amelie Boyle, Lucy Heath, Harriett Guy, Emma Tietjens, Hazel Jones, Jana Te Nahu Owen, Lucy Appleby, Hera Cook, Angelina Cariga, Prema Cottingham, Karen Mackenzie, Lisa Burd, Ellise MacMahon, Hazel…
Members’ projects to watch
Posted Tuesday 08 Jul 2025
Motuhaketanga This double episode documentary follows three wāhine Māori preparing to leave prison, and the challenges they face once they walk out the prison gates on the path to creating their own versions of motuhaketanga. Stream on Māori+
The Bones of Our Past A documentary about Takahanga Marae in Kaikōura. Rangi Soloman (Kāti Kuri) said…
Video Slot: WIFT cinematographer shoots advocacy documentary series
Posted Tuesday 08 Jul 2025
Congratulations to Steph Damm (producer and cinematographer) and the team at Guardian Films for their powerful series Voices of Denniston, created in collaboration with Forest & Bird. This impactful series sheds light on the unique landscape, history, and ecological importance of the Denniston Plateau, amplifying the voices of those dedicated to protecting it.
Right now,…
Calls for Submissions (1)
Kōpere Ake is now open
Posted Tuesday 24 Jun 2025
Kōpere Ake is now open for 2025. There are two series development grants available for writers or teams of writers.
Successful Recipients will receive $35,000.00 development funding administered by NZOA, and $7,000 for story and professional development assistance administered by NZWG. This series development fund is for writers only and provides development funding for quality,…
On our Radar (10)
NZ on Air update
Posted Tuesday 08 Jul 2025
NZ on Air published a Statement of Performance Expectations (SPE) for the 2025/26 year. This document sets out how they will administer the taxpayer funds they are responsible for, their aims, and how they will measure outcomes. It also gives an overview of their work programme for the year ahead.
Against a back-drop of government…
2025 NZCS Cinematography Awards entries closing this week
Posted Tuesday 08 Jul 2025
The NZCS Cinematography Awards are open for 2025, and entries are now being accepted across 15 categories, including two brand-new additions:
Socials – for punchy, beautiful short-form work on digital platforms
Technology & Innovation – for cinematographers using new tools and techniques in wildly creative ways
This is your chance to celebrate the craft, the…
Practical Producing Series
Posted Tuesday 08 Jul 2025
Share the Knowledge and Compton School are preparing for the fourth season of the Practical Producing Series which is due to kick off in August this year.
Their new season will cover the following subjects:
Session 1 - Local Distributors
Thursday, 7th August at 8:00pm
Session 2 - Sales Agents
Thursday, 21st August at 8:00pm
Session…