Archive Jul 2022

For those who may have missed the announcements, here are the recipients for the 11 award categories of the WIFT NZ Awards 2022, held Friday 8 July at the ASB Waterfront Theatre, Auckland. 

SAE Award for Outstanding Newcomer
Presented by Dr Suzette Major, Director SAE Institute,…

Following the success of Waru (NZIFF 2017) and Vai (2019), the production team (Kerry Warkia, Kiel McNaughton, Shuchi Kothari) completes the trilogy with Kāinga, bringing in eight Pan Asian filmmakers to craft eight unique stories chronicling the diverse, ever-changing, yet familiar experiences of Asians trying…

A big congratulations to all our members who received funding in NZ On Air's latest Factual round.

NZ On Air has announced just under $10.4m of funding for Factual projects that include content bringing important social issues in Aotearoa into the spotlight. These include a…

Congratulations to all members who received funding in the June funding round from the New Zealand Film Commission. The NZFC Board approved two new feature films for production financing totalling over $3.7 million. We've listed you below in bold.

Production Funding decisions

Babylon
A Māori warrior priest…

Script supervisor Dianne Moffat won the Professional Lighting Services Award for Unsung Heroine of the New Zealand Screen Industry at the 2022 WIFT Awards. Dianne won for her 'consistent excellence as a script supervisor and her industry support through Covid'.

We thought it was worth…

A big woop woop! for Lindsay Christopherson whose short film A Girl Called Elvis won Best Short and the Audience Award at this year's LISFF! The film is about two sisters growing closer through a family quest.

Lindsay wrote, directed and co-produced the film which…

Cáit is a nine year-old girl from an overcrowded, dysfunctional and impoverished family. Quietly struggling at school and at home, she has learnt to hide in plain sight from those around her.

As summer arrives and her pregnant mother’s due date approaches, Cáit is sent to…

WIFT members are among those receiving funding for Public Interest Journalism from NZ On Air – one for regional video news and the other to introduce tamariki and rangatahi to journalism.

Cinco Cine Film Productions (Nicole Hoey), T2t Teina 2 Tuākana, receives up to $800,000…

When she doodled a little rhyme about a scrappy dog on the back of a shopping list, Lynley Dodd didn't realise she would be making literary history. But when Hairy Maclary was released in Aotearoa in 1983, a character was born that would go on…

If you haven't already, please take our latest survey - you will be helping untold screen industry women who earn significantly less than men. 
There are more than 12,000 people working in the industry here, and so far nearly 1000 people have participated in the…

The deadline to apply for funding to the Extended Screen Production Recovery Fund – Alert Level Strand, is 31 July, so get on to it! This strand is open to eligible productions affected by COVID-19 alert level changes that occurred between 1 July 2021 and…

The good folk at NZ On Air have put together this pānui for all Scripted, Factual, and Industry Development funding. It's focused on production applications intended to reflect and/or appeal to targeted audiences which includes funding for Children’s content. Information for producers intending to make…

Yes folks, the deadline is fast approaching - applications close at 7pm NZT Thursday, 21 July 2022.

Aiming to create original New Zealand and Australian content that resonates with global online audiences, Every Voice is an initiative for TikTok creators or creators who want to…

More deadlines for your diaries! Just note that all applications for these must be received by 1pm on the deadline day. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Early Development/Documentary Development/Hāpaitia I te Kaupapa Kiriata: Māori Feature Film Support and Tuhinga Reo Māori: Te…

Are you a Wellington-based producer seeking to strengthen your feature film development skills? Apply now for this fantastic opportunity! 

Write Room Wellington is a screenwriter residency programme offered in partnership with Toi Pōneke Arts Centre, the Wellington City Council Aho Tini 2030 Arts, Culture and…

After weeks of teasing us with snippets of info and news, Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival 2022 has revealed its full programme! It features an outstanding line-up of the most anticipated films from the world’s most celebrated filmmakers, including award-winning films direct from…

Do you have a feature film story that needs to be told? Story Camp Aotearoa is a residential feature film workshop that cultivates exceptional filmmaking by fostering voice, honing craft, and clarifying vision and kaupapa. Selected storytellers workshop their film project with esteemed advisors from…

Get your entries in for these international awards which recognise the best in global scripted creativity! 

These highly regarded awards are judged by more than 100 of the world’s leading drama commissioners and buyers, and will be presented at a gala event on December 1…

Following a successful reception of the first Lithuanian Film Festival in Auckland last year, local expats are again offering New Zealanders the latest film gems from their home country, both for kids and adults. Screened at the Academy Cinemas on Sunday, 17 July, the festival…

Calling all cinematographers! Here's your chance to gain experience filming underwater in this Masterclass with the experts. This course will appeal to Cam Ops and DPs who have a passion for this specialist field and wish to extend their knowledge; and camera assistants who want…

A poignant tale that follows three generations of strong Australian women, Ruby’s Choice stars two-time Golden Globe-winning actress Jane Seymour, and is coming to NZ cinemas on 4 August, 2022.

(Note, we ran a giveaway for this film in February but its release was delayed.…

The NZCS Cushla Lewis Gender Diversity Program invites female and those who identify as female applicants to apply for a Camera Trainee position on a local feature film, shooting in Auckland from 16 August 2022. 

The Attachment provides the opportunity to work under the guidance…

The final deadline to enter these awards is Thursday 11 August at 5pm. There are 39 categories recognising outstanding local television content and talent. Don't leave it until the last minute!!
And make sure you save the date for the Awards - 24 November: Shed 10,…

Are you a creative working with emerging technologies across the screen and/or video games industries in Aotearoa New Zealand? 

Get on down to Te Papa Tongarewa in Wellington on 20 August, for Convergence Day: 24 hours of expertise-sharing and networking opportunities for creatives working in…

Yes you read that right! The Aotearoa Screen Publicists Collective is offering selected productions a FREE two-hour consultation with a publicist or other publicity services provider at the outset of a production.

This involves a one-on-one strategy session with a publicist/social media expert or other publicity…

These are the last weeks for registering your team in the Vista Foundation 48Hours. The deadline is 9 August and the shoot weekend is August 12-14. 

Click here to register your team

There's a brand new award up for grabs for teams of one or…

This is your opportunity to shine! Don’t miss the last chance to enter and to be considered with some of the best! Last year WIFT NZ member Paula Jones from Film Bay of Plenty won the ‘Initiative to Grow Local Industry’ 2021 category for her…

The gender pay gap surveys all close on Sunday 14 August so if you haven’t completed your relevant survey, the time to do so is NOW!

Whatever your job, there is a survey for you, and by filling it out you will be helping untold…

Congratulations to our members who have received funding for their shows. Local audiences have two new drama series to look forward to, and a couple of funny ones too!

Great Southern Television receives up to $6,652,204 for Dry Creek, 6 x 44 mins for Three.…

Congratulations to the four WIFT NZ members who have been announced as this year’s New Zealand Film Commission 2022 Gender Scholarship recipients. Under the patronage of Producers Ainsley Gardiner and Desray Armstrong, five grants have been awarded to four wāhine Māori drama producers and one…

It's fantastic to see films by WIFT NZ members will be screening at the 75th Edinburgh International Film Festival, which this year runs from 12 -20 August 2022.

Whina and Nude Tuesday will have their European premieres at the festival while Juniper and Millie Lies…

A total of 94 television shows have received the ReFrame Stamp from the IMDb top 200 series table for the 2021-22 season. The Stamp is a distinction handed out to TV productions that have achieved gender-balanced hiring. 

A big congratulations to Greenstone TV, which produces…

Here's something worth braving the cold for! After a five year hiatus, the multitalented Sophie Henderson returns to the stage to tackle the titular role of The Writer. Recently known for her work in film screenwriting (Baby, Done and Fantail), Ella Hickson's script is one…

Leanne Pooley's documentary The Girl on the Bridge has been acquired by digital media distributor Premiere Digital. Audiences worldwide can now rent or buy it on digital platforms, such as iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, and more.

The Girl on the Bridge premiered at NZIFF 2020,…

We've had several enquiries recently about whether any WIFT NZ members offer discounts for legal services ... and the answer is YES! On the back of your membership card (which we're sure you have all put somewhere safe and easy to find) is a list…