Archive Oct 2015

WIFT member Claudia Pond Eyley has gathered together a new publication HELEN CLARK - INSIDE STORIES which is sourced from the transcripts of the HELEN documentary she made with Dan Salmon for Mediaworks.  It's published by AUP and goes on sale this week and word…

The BAFTA Qualifying Aesthetica Short Film Festival (ASFF) takes place from 5-8 November in York and its programme for 2015 has an even bigger line-up of films, masterclass sessions and networking opportunities to celebrate the festival's 5^thanniversary.

With over 300 films selected for screening across 11 cat…

As you read this edition of E News, the AGM is taking place in Auckland, so as you can't all be there, here is a list of the year's highlights from President Sharon Menzies' report which is being tabled tonight.

We're pleased to infor…

Our own Patricia Watson reports on a Capital evening...

"Oh what a night - our not-to-be-missed film party of the year to launch The Dressmaker was a big hit in Wellington recently with lots of members and friends and supporters turning out and looking fabu…

Piv Bernth, Head of Drama, DR Fiction, DR Danish Broadcasting is coming to Auckland! We are very excited to have one of the most influential broadcasters in the world coming for a Summit for feature film producers with support from the NZ Film Commission.  While…

NZ on Air have generously agreed to sponsor the biennial WIFT awards 2016 which will be held on February 25. The news comes as we prepare to open nominations. So it's time to start thinking about worthy recipients NOW.  If you need a refresher…

Then you need some relief and an intelligent look at our national game. Check out the screenings below for WIFT member Miriam Smith's documentary The Ground We Won.

Our generous discount provider The Basement theatre is presenting Young and Hungry - a festival of hot new talent. The 21st Narcissus and The First 7500 Days of My Life will be back-to-back throughout the next two weeks (including Mondays!) so you'll have ample opportuni…

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We have FIVE double passes to give away to what looks like a terrific film... (Thanx Trigger!)

FREEHELD opens in NZ Cinemas November 5

Just answer this simple question: Name the film where Julianne Moore finds out her husband is gay...

Answers emailed to office@wift…

Moneypenny has announced a new initiative tailored to first-time and low budget filmmakers.

After fifteen years of a shared location, website and direction Moneypenny Production Accounting Services and its namesake, Moneypenny Business & Taxation Services, is formally separating. Business and Tax will now have a new brand focus and distinctive approach, headed by Ja…

Saturday 5^th December 12:30pm - 5:30pm at Park Road Post Production

The Miramar Events Trust is proud to present this workshop for emerging filmmakers, silver screen enthusiasts and anyone interested in learning about the creative filmmaking process.

Come and enjoy and afternoon with t…

Check out the latest NZ on Screen's screen culture showcase featuring a Screentalk with WIFT member Kerry Warkia. Kerry started her career as an actress, but is increasingly making a name for herself as a successful producer in the web world. She is the prod…

Show Me Shorts Film Festival has announced the line-up for their 10th anniversary event, which takes place across the country from 11 November and, fittingly, includes ten world premieres.

The festival's 40 top local and international shorts will be joined by six New Zeala…

Money, money, money - how to source it, apply for it and get your production funded - it's all available now on the NZFC website at http://www.nzfilm.co.nz/funding. Pop this address into your browser and click your way through a comprehensive and up to date …

WIFT member Tracy Roe has co-produced (with Peter Young) a stunning, must-see doco called The Art of Recovery. It opens in Auckland cinemas on November 5 and Wellington on November 19.

The premieres are open to the public and WIFT members are encouraged to head…

Now in its fourth week of release, Born to Dance, produced by WIFT members Jill Macnab and Leanne Saunders has taken one million dollars at the New Zealand box office and remains in the top ten chart of films currently in theatrical release.

We are delighted that WIFT members Emma Slade, Vicky Pope and Robin Scholes are recipients of the New Zealand Film Commission's (NZFC) one-off business development scheme, Boost.

Jump Film and Television, Centron Pictures, Pop Film, Four Knights Film and Firefly Films will be supported t…

Fancy a fast-paced, energetic and original devised theatre piece, collaboratively created by Unitec's 3rd year acting students and director/dramaturg, Pedro Ilgenfritz? It is the students' graduation project and it's described as "a whirlwind of a show that will leave audiences breathless."

Dates: 13-20 November @7.30pm

Hot Docs 2016 Festival - NOW OPEN

Early-Bird Deadline: November 18, 2015

Deadline: December 9, 2015

Late submissions accepted to January 6, 2016. Higher fees apply.

Hot Docs 2016 DocX Program - NOW OPEN

Deadline: December 9, 2015

DocX is an interactive and immers…

After another phenomenal year LOADING DOCS once again seeks proposals from New Zealand filmmakers for creative and original 3-minute documentary shorts. The theme of CHANGE will unite the 2016 collection of documentaries.

LOADING DOCS has established itself as the pre-eminent platform for the distribut…

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Congrtulations to WIFT member Claire Van Beek who has secured a place on the Short Film Lab 2015.

The Short Film Lab is a hothouse mentoring scheme for New Zealand writers to workshop fresh new ideas for short film.  Each year the Lab off…

Heart breaACHE is a play written by WIFT member and NZWG President, Pip Hall and is currently playing at Circa Theatre in Wellington until November 21st after opening to packed out audiences over the weekend.

In turns, funny and sad, ACHE is about love, t…