WIFTers at the helm after change of guard at The Spinoff

WIFTers at the helm after change of guard at The Spinoff

Posted Tuesday 31 Jan 2023

Amber Easby takes over from Duncan Grieve as CEO of The Spinoff after Grieve announced his resignation yesterday. Easby has been with The Spinoff since 2017 and was the founding leader of its video production company, Hex Work Productions. 

Sophie Dowson, an experienced and highly…

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This year's GSTV Tāhuna Residency announcement

This year's GSTV Tāhuna Residency announcement

Posted Tuesday 31 Jan 2023

Woop woop! Let's hear it for Matasila Freshwater, one of the four lucky writers selected for the 2023 Tāhuna Writers Residency in Queenstown.

Matasila (Nusa Hope, Roviana Lagoon (Western Province) /Matakota, Dugaha and Baguri / Vuregare / Pākeha) was one of about 80 applicants. The

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Talent times two: Foster forms new creative collaboration

Talent times two: Foster forms new creative collaboration

Posted Tuesday 31 Jan 2023

There must be something entrepreneurial in the water some WIFT members are drinking! Media industry magazine mad-daily.com reports that WIFT member Belinda Foster, formerly of B&M Creative Artists, and Tanya Horo (Taranaki iwi) of TMH Management have teamed up to create Collaborate Management.

The collaboration…

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Wells' doco The Climate Canary to sing at Australian pitching event

Wells' doco The Climate Canary to sing at Australian pitching event

Posted Tuesday 31 Jan 2023

Exciting news for intrepid director Vanessa Wells, our Christchurch Board member! Her documentary The Climate Canary has been selected to pitch at the Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC) pitching event The FACTory in Melbourne, which runs from 5-8 March 2023.

Wells' documentary is executive-produced by…

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Carney wins Wellington Write Room producer internship

Carney wins Wellington Write Room producer internship

Posted Tuesday 31 Jan 2023

Ka pai Francesca Carney! We're pleased to hear the news that Fran (Te Āti haunui a pāpārangi) will join the Wellington Write Room programme’s mentor team as this year’s Producer Intern.

Franesca brings a wide range of experience to the role including her work at…

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Catch WIFTer's debut play: Not Woman Enough

Catch WIFTer's debut play: Not Woman Enough

Posted Tuesday 17 Jan 2023

Written by WIFT member Hweiling Ow, Not Woman Enough is a shocking, gut-wrenching and snort-laughingly bare-all conversation into the wonder of womanhood through the lens of three different Asian women. 

Bubbly Vivian is rearing to explore sex but is finding the act immensely painful. 26-year-old…

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Special screening of Revolt She Said on International Women's Day 2023

Special screening of Revolt She Said on International Women's Day 2023

Posted Tuesday 31 Jan 2023

Support a fellow WIFT member and go along to this special screening of WIFT member Louise Lever's documentary Revolt She Said. Find out why feminism is still being fought today from key figures including former Prime Minister of New Zealand Helen Clark and award-winning…

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Presentation is everything: Making pitch decks that hook

Presentation is everything: Making pitch decks that hook

Posted Tuesday 31 Jan 2023

Join NYWIFT and Film Fatales for an online workshop about Making Pitch Decks That Hook, with Film Fatales member Jenny Deller (writer-director of Future Weather and producer of Claire in Motion) and moderated by Sekiya Dorsett (director of Stonewall 50).

In this workshop filmmaker and…

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Larianova selected for South Shorts programme with Briar Grace Smith

Larianova selected for South Shorts programme with Briar Grace Smith

Posted Tuesday 31 Jan 2023

Well done to Paige Larianova, one of eight filmmakers selected to participate in this year's South Shorts Mentorship Programme. Over six months, the programme enables South Auckland-affiliated talent to develop their short film projects through group sessions and script-focused mentorship under the leadership and guidance…

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We'll be there for you!

We'll be there for you!

Posted Tuesday 31 Jan 2023

If the current "atmospheric river" has flooded your home or office and your WIFT membership fees are due, please do get in touch so we can work something out until you're back on your feet. 

Staples VR has generously offered free desks at CLICK Studios…

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WIN tickets to Women Talking

WIN tickets to Women Talking

Posted Tuesday 31 Jan 2023

Acclaimed writer-director Sarah Polley delivers this Academy Award-nominated adaptation of Miriam Toews' novel, with a stellar ensemble cast.

Academy Award-winner Frances McDormand joins Oscar nominees Rooney Mara (Carol) and Jessie Buckley (The Lost Daughter) alongside Emmy Award-winners Claire Foy (The Crown) and Ben Whishaw…

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Use your WIFT discount and take a deep dive into the craft of acting

Use your WIFT discount and take a deep dive into the craft of acting

Posted Tuesday 31 Jan 2023

Calling all actors, adults or teens! Here's your chance to take a deep dive into learning, laughs, and the craft of acting with the Actor’s Lab. Choose any single block of nine sessions, with two different tutors in each block. Terms are always eight or…

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Dame Valerie Adams doco starts festival journey

Dame Valerie Adams doco starts festival journey

Posted Tuesday 31 Jan 2023

Directed by Briar March and produced by Leanne Pooley, the feature documentary More Than Gold has been selected for competition in the Festival International du Film Documentaire Océanien (FIFO) in Tahiti next month.

The feature-length film tells the extraordinary story of four-time Olympic shot put…

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Deadline looming for Whakaata Māori funding rounds

Deadline looming for Whakaata Māori funding rounds

Posted Tuesday 31 Jan 2023

You have until 9 am Tuesday 7 February to get your proposals in for the current Whakaata Māori funding rounds. These are:

TMP/NZOA Co-fund

TMP Special Projects

Whakaata Māori is looking for projects suitable for prime-time broadcast and align with its content priorities. You can…

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SXSW Sydney 2023

Posted Tuesday 31 Jan 2023

Looking for a place to premiere your feature film, short, episodic or XR project? SXSW Sydney could make those dreams come true.

With a spotlight on the Asia-Pacific region, but inclusive of all corners of the globe, the SXSW Sydney 2023 Screen Festival brings together…

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New year funding opportunities from NZ On Air

New year funding opportunities from NZ On Air

Posted Wednesday 14 Dec 2022

Ding ding! NZ On Air's first funding round for 2023 is now open for applications. Dust off that keyboard, flex those fingers and get typing!

This round is open to Content Development and Industry Development applications. However, funding for both streams is limited and applications will…

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Extension to NZOA Screen Production Recovery Fund

Extension to NZOA Screen Production Recovery Fund

Posted Tuesday 31 Jan 2023

Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage has announced an extension to the Screen Production Recovery Fund (SPRF), designed to provide crucial additional support to the New Zealand Screen industry through the busy summer filming period and into 2023. 

Access to the Screen Production Recovery…

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Get serious with your series and apply for Series Bootcamp

Get serious with your series and apply for Series Bootcamp

Posted Tuesday 31 Jan 2023

If you’re an emerging to mid-career filmmaker developing a series concept, Series Bootcamp is for you! Run by Script To Screen, the organisers are looking for teams that can present a unique and interesting story, and convince them their idea is viable for production. Six…

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Apply now for PASC's Short Cuts development lab and production grant

Apply now for PASC's Short Cuts development lab and production grant

Posted Tuesday 31 Jan 2023

The deadline to apply for this awesome opportunity is 10 March so don't leave it too late! The Pan-Asian Screen Collective's Short Cuts is a development lab accompanied by one production grant of $15,000 available to fund a scripted short film under 10 minutes in…

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Time is ticking on NZFC Boost Funding applications

Time is ticking on NZFC Boost Funding applications

Posted Tuesday 31 Jan 2023

Yes that's right, the deadline is Monday, 13 February 2023 at 1:00pm. Provided by the New Zealand film Commission, Boost Funding supports the growth of screen practitioners and screen businesses with a slate of strong projects to develop, along with a strategic vision and a…

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Nominate a deserving Māori filmmaker for Te Aupounamu Māori Screen Excellence Award

Nominate a deserving Māori filmmaker for Te Aupounamu Māori Screen Excellence Award

Posted Tuesday 31 Jan 2023

Nominations are open for Te Aupounamu: Māori Screen Excellence Award, which recognises and celebrates members of the Māori film making community who have displayed a high-level of contribution and/or achievement in screen storytelling. Applications for this award are by nomination through the NZFC application portal.…

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Read all about it: Whakaata Māori content priorities

Read all about it: Whakaata Māori content priorities

Posted Tuesday 31 Jan 2023

Calling all producers! Whakaata Māori has laid out its content priorities for 2023-24. For scripted drama, docu-series/factual and scripted comedy they’ll consider production-ready ideas and development projects, but they seek only production-ready ideas for tamariki programming and unscripted reality/observational documentaries.

Click here for all the…

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Hot Docs Podcast Festival Showcase

Hot Docs Podcast Festival Showcase

Posted Tuesday 31 Jan 2023

Catch the early bird discount for access to this special part of the 30th Hot Docs Film Festival!

The Hot Docs Podcast Festival Showcase will feature five live public presentations of some of the best non-fiction podcasts along with a programme of conference sessions where…

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Sarah Polley's journey from director to writer - and back again

Sarah Polley's journey from director to writer - and back again

Posted Tuesday 31 Jan 2023

This quote from Canadian director Sarah Polley about her experience in the screen industry may resonate with some of you! 

Variety.com quotes Polley, the writer and director of Women Talking:  "I can’t tell you how many women I’ve met who’ve made one film and then…

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Renae Maihi on making 'We Are Still Here'

Renae Maihi on making 'We Are Still Here'

Posted Tuesday 07 Feb 2023

We Are Still Here is out in cinemas now so catch it while you can! 

WIFT member Renae Maihi wrote and directed The Bull and the Ruru, a segment of the anthology film We Are Still Here, a unique Indigenous film that interweaves eight tales…

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Director Anna Duckworth: Why you should apply for an EQ grant

Director Anna Duckworth: Why you should apply for an EQ grant

Posted Tuesday 14 Feb 2023

In 2021 Anna Duckworth was one of the three female directors paired with a musician to create a music video supported by the inaugural Equaliser (EQ) grant. Three project grants of $10,000 were available, in addition to access to mentors, crew, and technical equipment.

Anna…

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Show Me Shorts Screenwriting Lab recipients announced

Show Me Shorts Screenwriting Lab recipients announced

Posted Tuesday 14 Feb 2023

Congratulations to WIFT NZ members Florence Hartigan and Victoria Boult who have been selected for this prestigious lab which supports filmmakers in developing their short film ideas.

Florence (pictured top) and Victoria will receive tailored insight from industry pros during the weekend lab, followed by…

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Apply now for the EQ grant 2023

Apply now for the EQ grant 2023

Posted Monday 13 Feb 2023

Calling all female directors keen on directing a music video! After a successful pilot programme in 2021/2022, Equaliser (EQ) is back with three more opportunities for talented female musicians to be partnered with three outstanding female directors from the New Zealand screen industry. Unlike last…

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Sharon Menzies steps down from Fulcrum Media Finance

Sharon Menzies steps down from Fulcrum Media Finance

Posted Monday 13 Feb 2023

Sharon Menzies, the founding managing director of Fulcrum Media Finance has announced she is stepping down to pursue new opportunities. The WIFT NZ Awards sponsor and former WIFT NZ President set up the company 15 years ago and has been instrumental in propelling Fulcrum to…

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Sign up for Professional Respect Training Workshop

Sign up for Professional Respect Training Workshop

Posted Monday 13 Feb 2023

The ScreenSafe/SWAG Screen Industry Professional Respect Training Project is back for 2023. These workshops are fully funded and a great opportunity for everyone in a position of responsibility to upskill accordingly.

The course will address predominately sexual harassment and also includes bullying, harassment, definitions, disclosures,…

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WIN Double passes to 'Aftersun'

WIN Double passes to 'Aftersun'

Posted Monday 13 Feb 2023

This first-time feature from writer-director Charlotte Wells has been bowling critics and audiences over since its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival last year.

With beautiful subtlety, Aftersun tells the story of a father and daughter, flitting between the past and the present through…

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VIDEO SLOT Lost and Found - Lou'ana

VIDEO SLOT Lost and Found - Lou'ana

Posted Tuesday 14 Feb 2023

Directed by Anna Duckworth, this music video premiered on 24 November 2022 and has had 8,242 views so far! Inspired by the nostalgic 70's disco era, Lost & Found is a fun, dance-ready, feelgood anthem. Filmed in the now-closed Khuja Lounge on Auckland's Karangahape Rd,…

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Helpful list of flood relief resources available for you

Helpful list of flood relief resources available for you

Posted Monday 13 Feb 2023

The Centre For Social Impact has released this useful online guide to flood relief funding information and resources, commissioned by Foundation North.

It’s aimed at helping the Auckland and Northland communities access the support they need to respond to the impact of the recent floods,…

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Check out the Māoriland Film Festival 2023 Programme!

Check out the Māoriland Film Festival 2023 Programme!

Posted Monday 13 Feb 2023

Hari huri tau!* to the Māoriland Film Festival (MFF) which celebrates a decade of Indigenous storytelling in Aotearoa this year. 

For the tenth anniversary, MFF will present over 140 short and feature films from 150 Indigenous Nations across five days (15th - 19 March 2023)…

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A major music conference, a workshop and two scholarships on offer

A major music conference, a workshop and two scholarships on offer

Posted Monday 13 Feb 2023

Don't miss the Aotearoa SyncPosium, a two-day conference presented by WIFT NZ member Karyn Rachtman's company Mind Your Music. The Auckland conference will feature some of the world's biggest industry leaders in music made for the screens.

The conference will be followed by a FREE…

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Join them online: Melbourne Women in Film Festival 2023 discussion panels

Join them online: Melbourne Women in Film Festival 2023 discussion panels

Posted Monday 13 Feb 2023

You're invited to two online panel discussions at the Melbourne Women in Film Festival 2023. The first, Making An Impact, is FREE, and the second, Global Connections, features WIFT NZ member Kerry Warkia and Nahyeon Lee and will be livestreamed and available for audiences outside…

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Check out The Female Lead on Rialto Channel in March

Check out The Female Lead on Rialto Channel in March

Posted Monday 13 Feb 2023

To celebrate and acknowledge International Women's Day on 8 March, Rialto Channel is premiering a very special event which will see you spoilt for entertainment choice!

The Female Lead is a documentary focus on those women who made a mark, and those who continue to…

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Have your say: Auckland Council's proposed creative sector budget cuts

Have your say: Auckland Council's proposed creative sector budget cuts

Posted Monday 13 Feb 2023

Next month Auckland Council will begin consultation on its draft budget for the 2023/24 year. The draft budget proposes $74 million in funding cuts in services that directly support the arts, culture and creative sector. 

The proposals would see cuts to funding for arts and…

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Unique opportunity to see vintage Kiwi classics on the big screen

Unique opportunity to see vintage Kiwi classics on the big screen

Posted Monday 13 Feb 2023

To celebrate its 100th year of operation, Auckland’s Capitol Cinema has curated a festival of classic Kiwi films courtesy of New Zealand Film Commission Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga and the Aotearoa New Zealand Film Heritage Trust Te Puna Ataata. The programme runs from February to…

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New work opportunities for February

Posted Monday 13 Feb 2023

Part-time Administrator
Film Otago Southland 

Manager, Legal
DISCOVERY

Senior Producer - Evening News Programmes
DISCOVERY

Manager: Live Music Venue and Recording Studio
Creative Sounds Society Inc

Videographer
Whakaata Māori Māori Television

Caption Producer
Able

Senior Video Producer
NZ Defence Force

Videographer
Great Scott Communications

Video Lecturer - Bachelor of Creative Media
UCOL

TV Props…

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