WIFT NEWS

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

Our thoughts are with our Cantabrian sisters, their whanau and families during these extremely difficult times.  Kia kaha, kia maia, kia manawanui.  Our Christchurch Board member - Janine Morrell-Gunn - has e-mailed to say: "So scary but all safe. Still no power and water…

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Board News

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

One of our newly elected Vice Presidents, Debra Kelleher, has relocated to Auckland and is currently contracted to Eyeworks NZ producing This Is Your Life for TV1.  It's great to have Deb K in the neighborhood. Deb is also working on other projects an…

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Office News

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

WIFT now has 3 part-time administrative assistants, as well as the ED, and the office is fast becoming a favourite hangout of Awa, Nia Phipps' scrumptious baby, who has her own toy box in the corner.  We are going to start embedding videos s…

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NZFC Working Group Statement of Intent

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

WIFT NZ collaborated with SPADA, SDGNZ, NZWG and NAW in a working group, which worked together to created an industry response to the review of the NZ Film Commission. The full letter can be found on our website along with Minister Finlayson's respo…

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Ewa Bigio Distribution Workshops

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

Please note the Distribution Workshop is now live for ticket purchasing, but that the advanced workshop has been pushed back until the new yea…

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Dress for Success: Suit & Salad� Fundraising Luncheon

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

November 5th, The Grand Tearoom, Heritage Auckland.

If there are any WIFT members who would like to attend this annual event to raise funds to support women in need, please let us know.  We would like to book a table for 10 - and…

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Audit Report

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

Our Audit Report for 2009-2010 was completed last week and has been mailed out to all WIFT members.  If you did not receive a copy and would like one, please get in touch with the offic…

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Website

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

There has been an increase of over 400% new, unique, visitors to the website in the past 7 months and is increasing all the tim…

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2011 WIFT NZ Awards

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

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Stat of the week (thanks to our intern Ghaz)

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

Only 4% of American films are made by women.  In Iran it's 25%…

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2 for 1 Movie Passes Up For Grabs

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

We've got two 2 for 1 passes for movies to give away in the WIFT office, one for I Am Love and one for Mother And Child. The first email, which correctly names the lead actress in I Am Love, will receive the I…

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Deaf Women in Film Blog

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

'Deaf Women in Film' is a blog run by filmmaker Julia Dameron that seeks to recognize and support women in film who are hearing impaired and to create a place where they can be identified as a group. The site features interviews, advice and resou…

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Documentary Filmmaker Rebecca Sommer with Indigenous Leaders In Central Brazil

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

Activist / documentary film maker Rebecca Sommer filmed several statements from the Indigenous leaders of the Alto Xingu region in Central Brazil with regard to REDD (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation). See her videos and photographs below:

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Survey of Female Screenwriters

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

The Bang2write Script Reading Blog has posted some survey questions for female scriptwriters on behalf of Nicola Depuis who is a MA student conducting research into female screenwriters. If you are a screenwriter and have time to answer a few questions you can check…

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Call for Nominees for TVNZ Board

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

Each year the term of a number of TVNZ directors expires and decisions will be made to appoint new directors, which fall in October 2010 and April 2011. Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman, Minister of Broadcasting, is calling for nominees for TVNZ Board.

Candidates with …

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Our Condolences on the Loss of Rei (Ray) Tukupai Rakatau

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

We were sad to hear of the passing of Rei Tukupai Rakatau (Ng?ti Haua) on the 24th August 2010. Rei was an inaugural Kaum?taua for the New Zealand Film Commission in the 1980s, providing spiritual and tikanga guidance. Rei also provided cultural guidance and sup…

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Documentary Edge calls out to New Zealand filmmakers!

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

The Documentary Edge Festival would love to see more local content in their festival programme for 2011. If you have recently made a film or know someone that has, please encourage them to contact Documentary Edge. The deadline is approaching soon 15th September. For deta…

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First Annual Global Social Change Film Festival & Institute (1)

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

A call for submissions has been announced for the inaugural Global Social Change Film Festival & Institute to be held in Ubud, Bali from April 13th - 17th 2011. The institute supports filmmakers and activists in creating inspired film and media, reaching a wide audi…

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Wellington Creative Communities Funding Opportunities (1)

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

Applications are now open for the Creative Communities Local Funding Scheme in Wellington. The scheme supports local communities to create and present opportunities for arts participation. Applications close 5pm 31st August 2010 and are for projects starting after 15th September 2010. For more information p…

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Festival de Cannes R�sidence 2011

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

Every year, the Festival de Cannes R�sidence welcomes 12 young filmmakers from all over the world who are working on their first or second feature film. A jury selects 6 candidates for each of the two four-and-a-half-month sessions per year. Nearly fifty filmmakers emerging …

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Inaugural Scriptwriters Awards NZ 2010 (1)

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

The NZ Writer's Guild is now accepting entries for the inaugural Scriptwriters Awards 2010. For information about the award categories as well as the terms and conditions involved please visit the NZWG website. Entries close at 5pm on 17th September 2010. The Awards evening…

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DigiSPAA 2010 Call For Submissions (1)

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

New Zealand filmmakers with completed Indie features are invited to apply to the DigiSPAA Digital Feature Film Competition 2010. The film competition supports filmmaking that is affordable, creative and appealing to audiences. There is a $15,000 cash prize and $20,000 worth of post-production, a guaran…

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The Northland Amateur Film-Makers Festival Seeks Submissions (1) (2)

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

The Northland Amateur Film-Makers Festival is seeking submissions of short films 10 minutes or under in length. The festival runs from 14th -15th October and the deadline for entries is 24th September. For more information and entry details, visit the Big Idea website or co…

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Young and Hungry Playwrights Initiative 2011 (3)

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

Young & Hungry are currently accepting ideas submissions for the 2012 festival season. They are looking for fresh and funky New Zealand voices to create plays for young people aged 15-25 years. The theme for 2011 is Win or Die Trying and submissions clos…

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FIFO 2011 Call for Submissions (1)

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

The 8th edition of the Pacific International Documentary Film Festival of Tahiti will take place in Papeete from 24 - 30 January 2011. The competition is open to anyone having directed a documentary in Oceania within the last three years. All films screened at…

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Berlinale Talent Campus

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

The talent campus is a six-day creative summit for up-and-coming Filmmakers. It will occur alongside the Berlin Film Festival, February 12th - 17th, 2011. The summit consists of lectures, discussions, workshops, and excursions for Directors, Screenwriters, Actors, Cinematographers, Producers, Editors, Sound Designers, Composers, and Produ…

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FIFO 2011 Pitch Event (1)

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

Calls for entries to the second international pitch event for Oceania films during the 2011 FIFO are now open. The event will take place during the festival from 24th - 30th January 2011. Entries close October 15th 2010. More information can be found on…

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TE M?NGAI P?HO Television Funding Round 2

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

Te M?ngai P?ho, the Maori Broadcasting Agency is accepting proposals for its Television Funding Round 2 for the 2010/2011 financial year. The deadline for submissions is 5pm, 17th September 2010 and decisions will be advised by email on 15th October 2010. For more information pl…

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Auckland Fringe 2011 (1)

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

Artist registrations are open for the second installment of Auckland Fringe to be held in six months time. Auckland Fringe invites performers and visual artists to sign up for events happening all over Auckland with the only rules being that no laws are broken…

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Symposium on M?ori and Indigenous Screen Production � Call for Papers

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

The organisers of the Symposium on Indigenous Screen Production are calling for research abstracts on any theme or issue relevant to indigenous screen production. Presentations of accepted Papers will be scheduled between 11.30am on 4th December and 2pm 5th December 2010. Individual or group presenta…

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Florida Film Festival 2011

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

The 20th annual Florida Film Festival, April 8th -17th, 2011 is now open for submissions. The Florida Film Festival is accredited as a qualifying festival for the Oscars� in the Live Action and Animated Short film categories. The winner of the Grand Jury Award…

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Davis Feminist Film Festival (1)

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

The University of California Consortium for Women and Research is accepting submissions for the 2011 Davis Feminist Film Festival that will be held on April 14th & 15th 2011 in Davis, California. This is a short film festival that accepts films no longer than 35minu…

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SIFF 2011 Call for Entries (1)

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

The 37th Seattle International Film Festival is seeking features, documentaries, short films and animation for their 2011 programme, which will be held from May 19th - June 12th 2011. The largest film festival in the United States, SIFF is a great way to get …

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Donate to the Christchurch City Mission Earthquake Appeal

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

GrabOne has an appeal for $5 donations to go towards the Christchurch City Mission in order, "to help our fellow Kiwis get back on their feet." The appeal closes on Friday. Visit the GrabOne website for more informati…

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The Vagina Monologues at The Basement Theatre (1)

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

August 25th-September 11th

The global theatrical phenomenon The Vagina Monologues has returned to Auckland. "Searingly funny, sometimes shocking, moving and unashamedly honest, The Vagina Monologues moves beyond embarrassment and fear and examines how 'down there' is a means of female empowerment and the ultimate embo…

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Choreofest: Te Mahuru Spring 2010 (1)

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

Choreofest Rua
7 - 9pm, 8th - 11th September

Choreofest Toru
7 - 9pm, 22nd - 25th September

All to be held at the dance studios at Unitec's Mt Albert Campus in Auckland

Unitec is celebrating the arrival of spring with their annual dance …

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Heritage Queenstown Film Crew Special (3)

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

July 14th - 30th September 2010

The Heritage Hotel in Queenstown is offering a film crew special consisting of Deluxe rooms for $130+GST, Villas for $310+GST and Internet Packaged Villa Rates for Production Offices only for $340+GST. The deal also includes free onsite parking…

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Manukau Festival of Arts 2010 (1)

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

October 15th - 31st 2010

Manukau is revving up for an Arts Explosion this October with the third Manukau Festival of Arts when Manukau will once again become the centre stage for the diverse, colourful and eclectic arts community. This year's instalment consists…

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Dress for Success Auckland (1)

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

5th November 2010

11:30am - 2pm, The Grand Tearoom, The Heritage Auckland

The Dress for Success charity helps women in need feel great, get jobs and keep working by providing free clothes and advice to boost their self esteem and independence. Their goa…

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Sales Coordinator

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

The MediaWorks TV (TV3/C4) department is looking for a new Sales Coordinator. This is an entry-level position based in Auckland, which reports to a General Sales Manager. The successful candidate is responsible for assisting the Account Directors, and performing the administrative tasks of the s…

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Online Editor (Auckland)

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

Sky Television is looking for a new Online Editor who will be responsible for developing, co-ordinating and maintaining a new video website operations related to entertainment and delivering associated revenue targets. The technical and professional skills sought are as follows:

  • 1+ years in e…
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Part-time Receptionist

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

TVWorks Limited is looking for a part-time receptionist to work Monday - Friday from 11am to 4:30pm. The Auckland-based role reports to the Head receptionist and the main responsibilities include:

  • Front Reception duties
  • Maintaining company security procedures
  • Incoming/outgoing mail and couriers
  • Handling view…
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Senior Creative

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

The TVWorks Limited (TV3) Promotions Department is seeking a Senior Creative who will report to the Creative Director and On-Air Promotions Manager. The primary function of the role is to produce quality on-air promos, brand and launch campaigns for MediaWorks TV by:

  • Creating and pr…
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Post Production Producer

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

Native Post Ltd, a central Auckland Broadcast Post Production Company, is looking for an experienced person for this newly created position. Experience in either the post production or advertising industries would be an advantage. This is a marketing and post producer position and candidates …

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General Manager � Creative Hub

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

The Creative Hub is an exciting new initiative from TVNZ that brings together creative talent from promotions, Branding, Commercials and Sponsorship, production and Graphic Design to deliver solutions for channels, sponsors, advertisers and programme makers. The General Manager will drive forward the development of…

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Executive Creative Director

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

TVNZ is seeking an Executive Creative Director for their new initiative, the Creative Hub. The successful applicant will lead and inspire the creative output of a large team of creatives from diverse disciplines, ensuring that clients are blown away each time. The role will ove…

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Media Manager

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

TVNZ is seeking a Media Manager who will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operational requirements of their Media Operations department. The role incorporates functions such as media handling, programme censorship, QA, QC, playout, edit and MCR, and ensuring transmission is carried out to…

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Rentals Co-ordinator

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

Rocket Rentals hires broadcast camera equipment throughout New Zealand, servicing industries such as TV advertising, prime time dramas corporate videos and documentaries. They are seeking a Rentals Coordinator for their Auckland office who will be responsible for:

This position will be responsible for:

  • Che…
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Video Production & Website Development Crew Wanted

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

A private advertiser is seeking an experienced and professional crew to help develop products and services for their clients. Candidates with relevant experience in the following areas are being sought:

  • Video Camera Operators (own video equipment a must)
  • Voice-Over Actors
  • Web Developers (Wordpress…
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Audio Visual Technicians

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

Staging Connections, one of NZ's most dynamic audiovisual events companies, is looking for experienced audiovisual technicians with operational and technical knowledge to join their permanent and casual teams in Auckland. Good all round skills in the AV industry with proven 'in the field' experience…

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Motion Graphics Artist

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

A Motion Graphics Artist with strong design and animation skills and ability to demonstrate a good balance of creativity and software skills is being sought. The role will require help with treatment ideas and the ability to carry a project from concept to delivery. Candid…

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TV Presenters Wanted

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

Brand Developers Ltd, an Auckland-based direct marketing company that advertises a range of products on TV, is looking for female and male presenters to present on The Good Morning Show Advertorials on TV One, and upcoming TV Commercials. Applicants will need to be confiden…

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Promotions Producer

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

The Promotions Department at TVWorks Limited is seeking a new Promotions Producer. The primary function of the position is to produce quality on-air promos for MediaWorks TV by:

  • Creating and producing accurate and creative promotions to achieve both programme and channel goals
  • Achieving hig…
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Help Desk and training Executive, Sales (RMS)

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

TVNZ Sales is seeking a Help Desk and Training Executive to support their users in the day-to-day use of their Sales management Software within the Revenue Management Team. The successful applicant will be the primary point of contact with the Sales Teams and will en…

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Political Reporter: News and Current Affairs � �Keeping them honest� - Wellington

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

TVNZ is looking for a Political Reporter who knows what it is like to work in a fast paced, future-focused news and current affairs setting and who can deliver reliable and accurate stories from the gallery, across all TVNZ platforms and programmes. An intense inter…

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News Journalist

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

Canterbury's only Regional Television station, CTV, is looking for a qualified journalist to work in their newsroom. The successful candidate will have a good knowledge of Christchurch and the ability to source and write up their own strong, lively news stories. For more information a…

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News Camera Operator/ Editor

Posted Wednesday 08 Sep 2010

A Camera Operator/ Editor is being sought for the CUE Television Team based in Invercargill. The successful applicant would be required to shoot and edit 15 minutes of News each day, Monday through Friday, and also be available on a rostered basis for our Out…

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2010 Qantas Film & Television Awards

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

Congratulations to all winners at the 2010 Qantas Film & Television Awards! For full details of who won what go here http://bit.ly/9T59…

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Office News (1)

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

We have a vacancy in our cosy office for up to 10 hours per fortnight preparing and sending the fortnightly e-news. Training given!  If you are interested, please contact the office by e-mail:  office@wiftnz.org.nz or by phone (09) 373 4…

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An Evening with Stephanie Bennett

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

Don't forget that if you are in Wellington or Christchurch this week WIFT NZ is hosting "An Evening with Stephanie Bennett" at Park Road Post on Wednesday evening at 6.30pm and then at Whitebait TV in Christchurch on Thursday evening at 6.30pm.  Fabulous clips…

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Stephanie Bennett on �Nine to Noon� and �Reel Late with Kate�

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

Stephanie Bennett was a featured guest on Radio NZ's 'Nine to Noon' programme last Friday. The interview is available to listen to online here. Stephanie was also a guest on 'Reel Late with Kate' on Sunday evening, which can be viewed h…

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Screen Talk with Rachel Lang

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

NZ On Screen has a Screen Talk interview with Rachel Lang featured on its website. The interview covers Rachel talking about how Shortland Street changed the face of drama on New Zealand television, the inspiration behind Outrageous Fortune, Sex in the City's influence o…

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Two NZ Films to Screen in the 54th BFI London Film Festival

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

Two New Zealand short films about "troubled teenage boys forced to make difficult choices" have been selected for the 54th British Film Institute London Film Festival. The two films are Zero, written and directed by Leo Woodhead and produced by WIFT NZ member Jackie De…

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Women in View Conference: SexMoneyMedia

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

Oct 14-16, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, BC, Canada

SexMoneyMedia is a 3-day international symposium on the art, technology, business and politics of media and women's place within it. Women are seriously under-represented in most media jobs, especially at the top. At a time of unprecedented …

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Dress for Success: Suit & Salad� Fundraising Luncheon (1)

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

November 5th, The Grand Tearoom, Heritage Auckland.

If there are any WIFT members who would like to attend this annual event to raise funds to support women in need, please let us know.  We would like to book a table for 10 - and…

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The NZ Film Archive is �Saving Frames�

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

The NZ Film Archive has partnered up with Park Road Post to create a new four-year programme called 'Saving Frames', which is seen as an opportunity to save crucial taonga of New Zealand's film history. The project will identify the most endangered New Zealand f…

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Jane Campion�s Top of the Lake

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

Variety is reporting that Jane Campion will be returning to New Zealand to film a brand new, six-hour television miniseries called Top of the Lake. The miniseries is described as "a small-town tale of a detective brought in to solve the case of a 12-year…

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Sofia Coppola Wins Top Prize at Venice

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

Sofia Coppola took home the Golden Lion for best film at the Venice International Film Festival for her film Somewhere. The film is a comic drama about "a bad-boy actor who's stumbling through a life of Hollywood excess, until his adolescent daughter comes to …

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Women Will Dominate at the 2010 BFI London Film Festival

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

A record number of female directors will have their films screened at the 54th British Film Institute London Film Festival in October. The festival programme boasts 57 women directors for the 197 feature films and 112 shorts. To read more about the festival and …

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Support for Shadow Plays

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

Documentary filmmaker Jeanne Hallacy has sent out a call for support on facebook for help with the completion of her film Shadow Plays a co-production with the Democratic Voice of Burma. The film tells the story of one man's fight on behalf of political priso…

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Arts on Sunday

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

The latest Radio NZ Arts on Sunday programme featured a segment on pioneering filmmaker Rudall Hayward. Hayward is remembered in the programme for his significant contribution to New Zealand's film industry, not only making films and documentaries but making his own cameras as well.…

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Appeal from the Editor of Theatreview

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

Creative New Zealand has rejected Theatreview's application for further Sector Investment funding so Theatreview is therefore appealing to all performing arts practitioners and related organisations - in theatre, dance, comedy, circus, etc - to join the Performing Arts Directory as professional members. Such suppo…

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Marama Davidson on The Insatiable Moon

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

Rawiri Paratene's daughter Marama Davis has written an article entitled 'Point of Difference' about her father's role in the New Zealand film The Insatiable Moon. The article also serves a biography about Paratene from a personal perspective. You can check the article out here.

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Rialto Cinemas Wins Best Cinema in NZ

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

Rialto Cinemas New Market has been awarded "Best New Cinema" at the Australian International Movie Convention, which was decided by members of the Australian Independent Distributors Association (AIDA) through voting. According to AIDA president Robert Slaviero,

"It's an award to recognize excellence in supp…

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Milestone Year for the Show Me Shorts Festival

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

November marks the fifth birthday of the Show Me Shorts Film Festival and according to festival Director Gina Dellabarca, "selecting our programme line up this year has been the toughest and most rewarding yet due to increased numbers of entries from filmmakers with an ever-increa…

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The Northland Amateur Film-Makers Festival Seeks Submissions (1) (3)

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

The Northland Amateur Film-Makers Festival is seeking submissions of short films 10 minutes or under in length. The festival runs from 14th -15th October and the deadline for entries is 24th September. For more information and entry details, visit the Big Idea website or co…

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Young and Hungry Playwrights Initiative 2011 (4)

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

Young & Hungry are currently accepting ideas submissions for the 2012 festival season. They are looking for fresh and funky New Zealand voices to create plays for young people aged 15-25 years. The theme for 2011 is Win or Die Trying and submissions clos…

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FIFO 2011 Call for Submissions

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

The 8th edition of the Pacific International Documentary Film Festival of Tahiti will take place in Papeete from 24 - 30 January 2011. The competition is open to anyone having directed a documentary in Oceania within the last three years. All films screened at…

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Berlinale Film Festival Advisor to Visit NZ

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

Maryanne Redpath, a representative of the 61st Berlin International Film Festival, will be visiting New Zealand in October and will be viewing films that may be eligible for screening at the festival. If you would like Maryanne to view your film please ensure tha…

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FIFO 2011 Pitch Event

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

Calls for entries to the second international pitch event for Oceania films during the 2011 FIFO are now open. The event will take place during the festival from 24th - 30th January 2011. Entries close October 15th 2010. More information can be found on…

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Auckland Fringe 2011

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

Artist registrations are open for the second installment of Auckland Fringe to be held in six months time. Auckland Fringe invites performers and visual artists to sign up for events happening all over Auckland with the only rules being that no laws are broken…

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Symposium on M?ori and Indigenous Screen Production � Call for Papers (1)

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

The organisers of the Symposium on Indigenous Screen Production are calling for research abstracts on any theme or issue relevant to indigenous screen production. Presentations of accepted Papers will be scheduled between 11.30am on 4th December and 2pm 5th December 2010. Individual or group presenta…

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Florida Film Festival 2011 (1)

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

The 20th annual Florida Film Festival, April 8th -17th, 2011 is now open for submissions. The Florida Film Festival is accredited as a qualifying festival for the Oscars� in the Live Action and Animated Short film categories. The winner of the Grand Jury Award…

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Davis Feminist Film Festival

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

The University of California Consortium for Women and Research is now accepting submissions for the 2011 Davis Feminist Film Festival that will be held on April 14th & 15th 2011 in Davis, California. This is a short film festival that accepts films no longer …

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SIFF 2011 Call for Entries

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

The 37th Seattle International Film Festival is now seeking features, documentaries, short films and animation for their 2011 programme, which will be held from May 19th - June 12th 2011. The largest film festival in the United States, SIFF is a great way to…

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Women�s Voices from the Muslim World: A Short Film Festival

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

Women's Voices Now is hosting Women's Voices from the Muslim World: A Short-Film Festival giving voice to women of all faiths living in Muslim-majority countries and Muslim women living as minorities around the globe. The Festival is a unique project that highlights pro-women voices …

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San Francisco International Women�s Film Festival 2011

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

The Women's Film Institute has announced its call for film and video submissions in all lengths and genres for the 7th annual San Francisco International Women's Film Festival which will take place April 4th - 10th 2011. The SFWFF was founded in 2004 and celebr…

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Upcoming Courses at the Wellington Actors Studio

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

The new Meisner Weekend Workshop will be held on October 9th and 10th. $169 with an early bird discount of $29 if paid by 30th September. The new Camera & Audition Weekend Workshop will be on November 6th & 7th. $179 with an early…

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Heritage Queenstown Film Crew Special

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

July 14th - 30th September 2010

The Heritage Hotel in Queenstown is offering a film crew special consisting of Deluxe rooms for $130+GST, Villas for $310+GST and Internet Packaged Villa Rates for Production Offices only for $340+GST. The deal also includes free onsite parking…

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Manukau Festival of Arts 2010

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

October 15th - 31st 2010

Manukau is revving up for an Arts Explosion this October with the third Manukau Festival of Arts when Manukau will once again become the centre stage for the diverse, colourful and eclectic arts community. This year's instalment consists…

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Dress for Success Auckland

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

5th November 2010

11:30am - 2pm, The Grand Tearoom, The Heritage Auckland

The Dress for Success charity helps women in need feel great, get jobs and keep working by providing free clothes and advice to boost their self esteem and independence. Their goa…

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Digital Switchover Programme Team

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

The Ministry for Culture and Heritage is looking for 10 people to help with New Zealand's switchover to digital television. They are looking for:

  • 8 x Community Relations Advisers (Full Time/ Part Time - Dunedin, Christchurch, West Coast, Wellington, Palmerston North, Hawke's Bay, Hamilton, Au…
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Programme Leader Role in Creative Industries and Media Technology

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

NorthTec in Whangarei is in the process of developing a new Arts Precinct and is looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate leader to inspire and guide the Arts team to become a centre of excellence in arts education in Tai Tokerau. For more informa…

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Editorial and Management Role

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

Flicks.co.nz is looking for someone to take on an editorial and management role within their small team. The successful candidate will:

  • Co-edit Flicks.co.nz
  • Organise a team of writers, source and create Flicks' editorial content
  • Be involved in a management role, liaising with clients and …
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Editor

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

TVNZ is seeking an experienced Senior Video Editor to join Post 4, one of Auckland's premier post facilities, and who will be working across a variety of genres from documentaries to commercials. The successful applicant will be a dynamic customer-focused Editor with strong story tel…

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Online Editor TV and TVNZ

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

TVNZ is looking for a digital content and social media expert to take TVNZ's content to new levels. The position is responsible for all TV programme content on TVNZ.co.nz and TVNZ On demand and will work with multiple departments, including Marketing, Sales, Programming, Commissioning…

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General Manager � Creative Hub (1)

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

The Creative Hub is an exciting new initiative from TVNZ that brings together creative talent from promotions, Branding, Commercials and Sponsorship, production and Graphic Design to deliver solutions for channels, sponsors, advertisers and programme makers. The General Manager will drive forward the development of…

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Executive Creative Director (1)

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

TVNZ is seeking an Executive Creative Director for their new initiative, the Creative Hub. The successful applicant will lead and inspire the creative output of a large team of creatives from diverse disciplines, ensuring that clients are blown away each time. The role will ove…

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Media Manager Media Manager

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

TVNZ is seeking a Media Manager who will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operational requirements of their Media Operations department. The role incorporates functions such as media handling, programme censorship, QA, QC, playout, edit and MCR, and ensuring transmission is carried out to…

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Editor/ Visual Effects

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

Ellacott & Ewing Limited is looking for a part time VFX/ Editor to join their team. They run a studio in the Apollo Drive, North Shore business district and combine with a number of associated businesses internationally and locally. The ideal candidate would be fami…

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Video Producer

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

Fairfax Digital is looking for a multimedia producer to create and develop video and audio content on Stuff.co.nz and other Fairfax sites. The appointee will have excellent camera skills, a great sense of story telling, technical and production skills. For more information on the …

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Seeking a Passionate Producer in the Wellington/Kapiti Area

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

We're applying for the $30K Fresh Shorts Program (NZFC) and the application is due October 8th, 2010. We have drafted most of the components for the application and are now looking at bringing on a producer to fine tune a budget and begin talks w…

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Lecturer in Media Studies

Posted Tuesday 21 Sep 2010

Victoria university of Wellington is seeking to appoint a new Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in their Media Studies Programme. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the development of the programme's postgraduate studies, contribute actively to the research culture of the programme,…

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