Archive May 2023

Exciting news for producer Marilyn McFadyen, whose documentary, titled I of the Water, was one of 20 documentaries presented at the recent Hot Docs’ marquee market event, the Forum. Variety.com reports that I of the Water has won the First Look first prize of CAD$50,000…

What a significant milestone for the team at Images & Sound! We hope they're planning an equally significant party to celebrate their success and hard work! 

The Auckland-based company is a long-time sponsor of the WIFT NZ Awards offering the Award for Success in Television…

Ka rawe! Producers Eva Trebilco and Matt Noonan's psychological thriller/black comedy The Televangelist will feature at Cannes Marché du Film’s prestigious Fantastic 7 finance market this May. Eva will take the floor and present the pitch (her first ever market pitch) with director Tom Levesque.

The Actors Lab in Auckland is running classes for teens and adults this term, and WIFT NZ members get a 10% discount when enrolling in a class (select the option showing that you're a WIFT NZ member at the checkout). This term no classes will…

During this five-day course, three highly skilled film industry professionals will run modules on producing/development/storytelling, directing/safety/interviews, audio, camera work, editing, special effects, with a final day of student editing and mentorship.

The tutors are Trinity Ludlow-Hudson, Ross Mackay and Peter Young.

Participants will learn insider…

Here's a nice surprise! Submit your work to the Austin Film Festival and receive a US$15 discount on your entry fee. Get inspired and submit to any of the nine film categories by the Regular Deadline May 17 2023. 

And here's a taster of some…

The NZCS invites you to hear renowned Australian cinematographer, Erika Addis, share her experiences, particularly in equity, diversity and inclusivity.

In 2022, cinematographer Erika Addis became the first woman National President of the ACS, and is the current Australian Cinematographers Society National President.

Erika is…

New Zealand On Air has announced a Special Scripted round due to open 29 June, with a deadline of 4.00pm 20 July and decisions notified 22 September.

The timing of this round has been deliberate to take into account an expected decision from government about…

This significant grant fund is a first of its kind in New Zealand and will provide finance to eligible productions that choose to film in the picturesque Canterbury & West Coast regions.

Applications from productions with a range of budgets are encouraged to apply, including…

The highly anticipated Past Lives, EO, Afire, Saint Omer and Beyond Utopia are the first of what promises to be a fabulous line-up in this year's New Zealand International Film Festival.

NZIFF will open in Auckland on Wednesday 19 July 2023, followed by Wellington on…

Doco fans you're in for a treat! Running from 24 May – 9 July 2023, this year's Doc Edge Festival features 71 films, 22 XR projects, a photo exhibition celebrating the work of the late documentary photographer Ans Westra, and an honorary recognition for this…

Come along to this NZCS event with award-winning cinematographer Casimir Dickson. Casimir will be joined by Creamsource CTO, Sasha Marks, to introduce to you Creamsource's FrameSync Technology. It promises to be an amazing, informative event you shouldn't miss.

Since becoming accredited by the Australian Cinematographers…

This opportunity is for a mid-career cinematographer, and is a placement on an international TV series based in Auckland.

The attachment provides the opportunity for a female intern to shadow the Directors of Photography on set and experience advanced aspects of the craft in a…

This year’s Forum theme is “Courageous Conversations in Documentary” which will explore topics that challenge and provoke filmmakers:

Disruptive Documentary challenges filmmakers to experiment with new and unconventional approaches to documentary filmmaking, pushing the boundaries of the genre to create more immersive and engaging experiences.…

For those who missed it, you can now view sessions, photos and get survey links on the website from this hui. Hear from Whetu Fala, Cate Slater and Nevak Rogers, Chelsea Winstanley, Libby Hakaraia and Cliff Curtis on Indigenous led pathways to the world, Ella…

Aspiring students wanting a career in the music, audio, or film industry can now apply to SAE Creative Media Institute for the 2024 academic year. With state-of-the-art facilities, experienced faculty, and a student-centered learning approach, SAE aims to help students develop their creativity, technical skills,…

The Screen Production Relief Fund, set up to assist productions with COVID-19 related costs, is coming to an end on 30 June. To ensure the processing of any further claims to the SPRF before the financial year end, NZ On Air is asking for all…

A huge congratulations to all the winners at the NZCS Awards, but especially, of course, to our members. It was wonderful to see so many women recognised this year for their achievements in camera; the NZCS reports that these Awards saw record numbers of female…

Here's a wonderful cause that needs a financial Boost within the next two weeks! Award-winning documentary maker Shirley Horrocks aims to tell the important story of one New Zealand’s top musical artists – the much-loved singer and composer Don McGlashan. Over four decades Don has…

Congratulations to Cate Slater on her appointment by TVNZ to the newly created role of chief transformation officer.

Mad.daily.com reports that Slater, who has been at TVNZ for more than 10 years, will lead a transition from a broadcast-based business to a digital-first media organisation.…

Homai te paki paki for Celia Jaspers whose comic adventure short has been selected to screen at the Dances With Films festival in Los Angeles in June.

Directed, written, and produced by Celia, The Polycees was chosen as one of the festival's 250 finalists.

The…

Here's something for the young person in your life! Wellington's Rata Studios is hosting a five-day acting intensive for teenagers, led by internationally renowned acting coach and WIFT NZ member Miranda Harcourt.

Miranda will lead a team of top professionals to help up to 30…

These Professional Respect Training workshops are fully funded and we encourage everyone in a position of responsibility to make the most of them and upskill accordingly. Be a part of this screen sector culture change and help make the sector a safe environment for everyone.

Yes, there is still time to get your entry in to the Show Me Shorts Film Festival but who wants to leave it until the lasat minute?! The Late Entry Deadline is Thursday 1 June, then it’s only a month until the the Extended Deadline…

Good things come in small packages so here's the perfect festival offshore for your short film!
The Smalls Film Festival showcases the very best short films and content from around the world and this year returns for its 16th annual edition. Submissions are open now…

Director and journalist Carol Dysinger directed the short film Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (if you're a girl) which won both the OSCAR® and the BAFTA for best short documentary. Her latest doco, One Bullet, screens at this year's Doc Edge Festival. 

Dysinger will…

Calling all directors! The Actors Program will be running a workshop for directors of all experience levels in June with award-winning director Danny Mulheron.

Mulheron has been involved in original screen developments, television dramas, documentaries and theatre productions.

Whether you are experienced or just starting…

Creative professionals are still earning considerably less than New Zealand wage earners.

Research just released shows that New Zealand’s creative professionals’ median income is $37,000, compared to the median of $61,800 for salary and wage earners. Forty four percent of creative professionals supplement their creative…

If you’re in need of a super-mobile hair and makeup person for your production, Laura King's swanky truck may be what you're looking for.

Makeup artist Laura says she designed the 10 metre-long truck from scratch, with the help of industry experts. It has multi-functional…

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880 Productions is looking for an office-based production assistant to join its full-time production team in Wellington. 

Here's their job description: "We're a small team so someone who has had some previous production office experience and has a genuine desire to…