Posted Tuesday 01 Mar 2016
For the third year running the Loading Docs initiative will fund, create and distribute ten local 3-minute documentaries online, with support from NZ On Air and The New Zealand Film Commission. The documentary makers each need to raise $2000 via crowd funding. Once that ta…
/news/news-archive/2016/mar/loading-docs-2016-short-docs-get-set-to-get-boosted/Posted Tuesday 01 Mar 2016
Representing New Zealand Cinematographers Society (NZCS) on the selection panel for the inaugural Cinefem scholarship recently caused cinematographer Mairi Gunn to reflect on her own career for NZCS. It's a story involving focus pulling, shooting while pregnant, balancing family life and winning awards, intertwined…
/news/news-archive/2016/mar/mairi-gunn-in-her-own-words/Posted Tuesday 01 Mar 2016
Let the good times roll at Nga Taonga! In the next few weeks they have films by three women directors and two of them are WIFT members - Leanne Pooley and Annie Goldson. Keep up the good work down in Wellie, Nga Taonga!
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Posted Tuesday 01 Mar 2016
We have not one but THREE movie giveaways for you to enjoy thanks to Trigger Marketing and Rebecca Tansley...
So.... drum roll.... Starting close to home we have
1) 5 x double passes to giveaway for MAHANA - produced by Robin Scholes (look out for…
/news/news-archive/2016/mar/we-re-in-the-celebratory-mood-so-lots-of-tickets-to-give-away-this-week/Posted Tuesday 01 Mar 2016
The 2016 WIFT Awards have been and gone and if you were lucky enough to snaffle a ticket you'll know it was a fabulous night, full of laughter, tears (happy ones), surprises and best of all incredible talent from our women in the TV …
/news/news-archive/2016/mar/what-a-swell-party-it-was-1/Posted Tuesday 01 Mar 2016
Congratulations to WIFT member Maxine Fleming who has secured one of the most sought after jobs on Shortland Street - Producer. Fleming has more than two decades of experience as a writer, script and story editor and is one of the top creators of televi…
/news/news-archive/2016/mar/go-girl/Posted Tuesday 01 Mar 2016
THE INTERNATIONAL FLICKS4CHICKS SHORT FILM CONTEST IS NOW OPEN FOR SIGNUPS!
Make a film in one month and win big during this unique international contest and follow-on festival. Sign-up and build your team now for an April 1st start date.
https://filmfreeway.com/festival/Flicks4ChicksFilmContest
Flicks4Chick…
/news/news-archive/2016/mar/flicks4chicks-entries-open/Posted Tuesday 01 Mar 2016
Screening of Stutterer by Benjamin Cleary, ASFF 2015 Opening Night. Photo: Jim Poyner
Entries are open for the 6th edition of the BAFTA Qualifying Aesthetica Short Film Festival, one of the UK's leading short film festivals and most exciting cinematic events. ASFF celebrates …
/news/news-archive/2016/mar/bafta-qualifying-aesthetica-short-film-festival-2016-call-for-entries-1/Posted Tuesday 01 Mar 2016
NZIFF 2016 - Materials and Content Assistant: http://www.nziff.co.nz/about/work-with-us/
Internship Program for Film & TV Production - Camera, Sound, Editing, LighitngBroadcast & Film New Zealand Ltd
Internship in a Film & TV production company. We currently supply trainees to reality TV.
Online Video JournalistMaori Television
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/news/news-archive/2016/mar/all-the-latest-jobs-hot-off-the-press/Posted Thursday 03 Mar 2016
New screen industry publication leaps into being on Leap Day
Launched on Leap Day, 29 February, Crewed is a new monthly magazine. It's published by, WIFT member Kelly Lucas. We congratulate her on this exciting move!
Get Crewed is for, by and about the …
/news/news-archive/2016/mar/get-crewed/Posted Tuesday 15 Mar 2016
CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Gibson Group, a film/television development and production company seeks applicants for its volunteer experience programme in Wellington. The Gibson Group is a multi-faceted screen and visitor attraction production company with decades of knowledge and experience in the New Zealan…
/news/news-archive/2016/mar/gibson-group-volunteer-programme/Posted Tuesday 15 Mar 2016
Check out the list of intermatioal festivals and events below - and good luck! 09 March: Palm Springs International ShortFest |
Posted Tuesday 15 Mar 2016
This competition must have been written for a NZ fim maker... we're small but interesting and we don't have any money so we have to THINK (ok I stole that from Ernest Rutherford) BUT money never stood in the way of a brilliant idea …
/news/news-archive/2016/mar/calling-all-innovative-kiwi-film-makers/Posted Tuesday 15 Mar 2016
Look out for the RFP from TVNZ for Sunday Specials!
| Documentaries and factual programmes spanning a wide range of subjects are set to add to the diversity on local free-to-air television, with support from NZ On Air. A series of six independently-produced one-off doc… |
Posted Tuesday 15 Mar 2016
One of the great docos of our time... if you are in Wellington and somehow missed this epic, or like many of us you just want to see it again, then here's your chance to see WIFT member Leanne Pooley's hit film...
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Posted Tuesday 15 Mar 2016
Kiwi kids were not used to seeing themselves on the big screen back in the 70s, so for many WIFT members this screening of Rangi's Catch will bring back some great memories. And it's a great film to take your kids to … |
Posted Tuesday 15 Mar 2016
2016 Women in Film & Television International Short Film Showcase
Check out the NZ finalist from WIFT New Zealand, Director, Pat Robins for Food For Thought. We congratulations Pat for being part of the 11th Anniversary of the Showcase which was celebrated on Inter…
/news/news-archive/2016/mar/women-in-film-and-television-international-wifti-announces-11th-annual-showcase-winners/Posted Tuesday 15 Mar 2016
Check out this Variety article which details a National Film Board of Canada initiative to allot half of its production spending to female-directed films... pop the link into your browser and read on...
http://variety.com/2016/film/news/national-film-board-of-canada-commits-50-of-production-budget-to-films-by-women-12017…
/news/news-archive/2016/mar/canada-does-it-for-the-gurlz/Posted Tuesday 15 Mar 2016
Susanne Bier doesn't pull any punches in this article, but it's a positive look at what women can achieve in the business right now...
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Posted Tuesday 15 Mar 2016
David Farrier and Dylan Reeve's Tickled was the documentary hit that no one saw coming at Sundance in January. Who knew a pop-culture feature about tickling contests would navigate such deep, dark waters? The New Zealand premiere screening opens NZIFF Autumn Events at the …
/news/news-archive/2016/mar/this-will-tickle-your-fancy/Posted Tuesday 15 Mar 2016
Robin Scholes, Producer of Mahana needs no introduction to WIFT members. She has had a frantic schedule since the film was launched, but found time to answer some burning questions put to her by E-News compiler, Josie McNaught.
WIFT: You've just returned from Be…
/news/news-archive/2016/mar/q-a-with-robin-scholes/Posted Tuesday 15 Mar 2016
Work on the Big Screen Symposium 2016
Programme Manager, The Big Screen Symposium 2016
Script to Screen is looking for a dynamic individual to successfully co-ordinate and manage the Big Screen Symposium's 2016 programme.
Ideally this position would suit a highly motivated, project based individual lo…
/news/news-archive/2016/mar/latest-jobs-just-waiting-for-you-2/Posted Tuesday 29 Mar 2016
WIFT member Marilyn McFadyen is back with another African Film Festival New Zealand. Last year's was a huge success, and Marilyn would like to give a big thanks to everyone who supported and attended. The Trustees of the African film festival once again invite yo…
/news/news-archive/2016/mar/african-film-festival/Posted Tuesday 29 Mar 2016
The new Broadcasting Standards in New Zealand Codebook. contains new codes of broadcasting practice for radio, free-to-air television and pay television, which will take effect from 1 April 2016.
Hard copies of the codebook have been posted to organisations and if you need additional c…
/news/news-archive/2016/mar/new-bsa-codebook-hot-off-the-press/Posted Tuesday 29 Mar 2016
The BAFTA Qualifying Aesthetica Short Film Festival, which is currently open for entries from around the world is delighted to announce the new Jury for 2016, including film-world professionals whose expertise span film production, directing, editing, TV, music, branding, fashion and more.
ASFF 2016 Jury…
/news/news-archive/2016/mar/bafta-qualifying-aesthetica-short-film-festival-2016-jury-and-new-award-announced/Posted Tuesday 29 Mar 2016
Script to Screen Event Sealing the Deal Tues 5 April, The Classic, Auckland, 7:30-8:30pm For so many in the filmmaking team, work is done when the picture is locked. But the producer's race to get the film an audience has only just begun. Pro… |
Posted Tuesday 29 Mar 2016
Though we are a little late with this it is a celebration not to be missed. WIFT NZ members had a magnificent presence at this year's FIFO festival.
Julia Parnell was on the judging panel and wins went to Miriam Smith, Christina Milligan, Lala…
/news/news-archive/2016/mar/wift-members-take-tahiti/Posted Tuesday 29 Mar 2016
Facilities ManagerFranklin Rd
Audio post-production, music composition and music licensing company looking for experienced post-production manager.
Account Manager / Talent AgentThe Pond
Posted Tuesday 29 Mar 2016
Some WIFT members get a gong in this article which we decided to keep until after our fabulous WIFT awards... Anyway have a read and decide whether you agree or not...
Liam Maguren: How badly did this year suck for New Zealand film?
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Posted Tuesday 29 Mar 2016
We are slightly shorter on content this week - but that's because we've been so busy putting together all manner of activities for you to come along to - check out the events bar on the right hand side. If you want to attend …
/news/news-archive/2016/mar/happy-easter-from-the-wift-team/Posted Tuesday 29 Mar 2016
Please join them at one of four sessions to be held in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch |
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They have been through a lot of change over the past three years, bringing New Zealand's Sound, TVNZ and Film archives into one organisation.
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