We are thrilled to see a stellar list of WIFT members as the recipients of this funding round!
NZ on Air announced their funding commitments for scripted drama, comedy and animation projects. $13.4 million will be invested in new scripted content!
The Ridge, 6 x 44’, Great Southern Television for viewing on Sky Open and Neon, up to $3,500,000
The Ridge tells the story of a Scottish woman who comes to New Zealand to reconnect with her sister only to discover she is missing, and soon, dead.
Ms. X, 8 x 45’, Plus6Four Entertainment for viewing on ThreeNow and Three, up to $2,750,000 (Hannah Marshall)
Ms. X is a dark comedy crime series with a uniquely Kiwi twist. When a Mum teams up with an old school friend to scare her cheating husband faithful, it all goes wrong and she finds herself pulled into a criminal underworld.
Educators 4, 6 x 22’, South Pacific Pictures for viewing on TVNZ+, up to $1,923,500
Returning to screens also will be a fourth season of the Educators, the 2023 NZTV Best Comedy award winner!
The End Of The World, 8 x 44’, Green Sugar Media for viewing on TVNZ+ and TVNZ 1, up to $1,899,982, (Kerry Warkia & Greenstone TV)
The End Of The World, is an adaptation of Kirsten McDougall’s best-selling novel, She’s A Killer. Set in Wellington in the near future, it poses the question – what if we don’t fix any of the contemporary issues we’re facing?
Island Of Mystery 3, 10 x 11', Adrenalin Group for viewing on YouTube Kids and local platform tbc, up to $803,603
They are back with a third season of this te reo Māori children’s animated series Island Of Mystery.
Pike, 1 x 100’, POP Film for viewing on ThreeNow and Three, up to $84,000 (additional).
We are excited for those of you receiving funding in this round. Keep us posted on your projects.
A reminder, as leaders in the industry who are at the helm of producing content, do what you can to fill your teams with talented women. We have 1300 incredible women in our membership with a vast array of industry skills. If you need connections, we can help!