WIFT NZ News (14)


A big, warm welcome to our new members!

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

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

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,…

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NZ on Air update

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

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

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…