Archive Dec 2015

Look up profiles of over 50 international film festivals. As this is from an Australian screen site you can read about not only the festivals but also find out the Aussie films that have screened over the last 10 years. Don't be disappointed about t…

The Aesthetica Short Film Festival 2016 is now open for entries. The BAFTA Qualifying Aesthetica Short Film Festival, celebrates innovation and excellence in filmmaking, and provides a chance for both emerging and established filmmakers to get their work seen by industry, filmmakers and thousands of…

Do you come out of a film itching to read the screenplay?  We know some of you do, so to satisfy your cravings we have provided the No Film School link to scripts. Now you can read some of the top hits this year, s…

Congratulations to WIFT member Rebecca Tansley whose feature film documentary Crossing Rachmaninoff has secured theatrical release in New Zealand in early 2016 as part of an Australasian distribution agreement with Rialto Distribution.

Under the deal, the film, which premiered to a standing ovation …

What better Xmas pressie can you give than a helping hand to other women in the industry? WIFT member Robin Murphy has been working on her Pot Luck webseries this year. Click on the links here to see Episode One "The Pact".

https://www.boosted.org.nz/projects/pot-luck-webseries

http://www.potluckwebseries.…

That wise man of film research Stephen Follows continues his investigation into crowdfunding with some practical tips.

In previous articles there have been a few correlations with success, some predictable (projects which ask for less money do better) and some less so (projects whic…

We thought we would be drowning in nominations for next year's WIFT Awards but it seems too many of you WANT to hide your light under that god damn bushel... SO here is your official reminder because it's time� for nominations for the 2016 …

Producer and WIFT member Arani Cuthbert has managed the Topp Twins for 25 years, so she knows talent when she sees it.

So we are delighted to announce that Arani has selected some of NZ's finest entertainers and formed a new Talent Agency, Diva the A…

We know that Dec/Jan is traditionally a bit quiet in our industry but we've found a few roles out there that might fit the bill for you in 2016... Good Luck! And remember to email us before Tuesday December 22 - which is our l…

Xmas has come early for some of our WIFT sponsors (and members who will be working on these projects) who have secured funding from NZ on Air for various projects next year.

So congratulations to:

WIFT member Arani Cuthbert who has ensured that Jo…

WIFT member Kathleen Winter is currently looking for participants for a film project called 'Minimum'.

Minimum is a feature-length film project, which will follow a day in the life of a range of different women working minimum wage and under-appreciated jobs in Aotearoa New Zealand…

The trailer is out for WIFT member Robyn Scholes' new feature Mahana and you can see it here courtesy of

NZ on Screen....Enjoy!

You've read the rave previews, you might even have had a sneak peak - but from Boxing Day every woman will be able to see the inspiring, gritty sensational film Suffragette in cinemas throughout the country.

You can also read our exclusive intervi…

2015 has been an exciting year for Documentary Edge celebrating the 10th edition of the Festival. And the team are not resting on their laurels. While you are getting a tan they are already working in full force and getting excited about the 11th edi…

Here is yet another delightful French film that the whole family can enjoy (how do they keep on doing it?)

If the weather dives and you can't face another ham sandwich then this film will fill you with joy and some tears (and make…

No we aren't talking about frivilous things like Father Xmas being a woman (though if he was he would organise this crazy time of year better, wouldn't he???)

Instead we have the launch of a major initiative in Australia aimed at getting so…

Just because it's Xmas and you will have some time...check out

Circuit - Artist Film and Video Aotearoa last blog posts for the year...

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Congratulations to WIFT members Catherine Fitzgerald, Jessica Bond, Robyn Paterson and Paula Boock for securing Fresh Short Funding in the October round:

October Fresh Shorts $10,000

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Drama

Writer/Director: Jack Barrowman, Producers: Tom Webb & Catherine Fitzgerald

When a teenage boy's grandmother fa…

This will excite you! WIFT member Cass Avery has produced Richie McCaw, the film, and it is coming to New Zealand cinemas in 2016.

The first teaser trailer is available now, online here. (www.richiemccawfilm.com )

The title of the film will be reveale…

Here you go - your chance to bring joy and peace this Xmas for an excellent cause. Life Fight need an impactful, professional television commercial made for early 2016. They need funds to keep them in the air.  If you love what they do …

We all know this is not the greatest time of year for work in this industry, but we film/tv types can turn our hands to many things so there might be something here for you... Good Luck!

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It took producer Faye Ward over five years of brainstorming and campaigning to produce Suffragette, the narrative feature about women's struggle for the right to vote in Britain a century ago. The film, opening on Boxing Day at a time when feminism in filmmak…