Archive Jan 2024

Here at WIFT we are sad to note that our previous Executive Director, Susi Newborn passed away on 31 December.  Susi ran WIFT from 2010 – 2012 with a dedication to emerging filmmakers, but her lifetime commitment was to social justice and activism.

A woman…

Congratulations to Libby Hakaraia whom Sundance Institute has announced as this year’s Merata Mita Fellow! Along with many other accomplishments Libby is also a WIFT Board Member, and in 2018 she won the Imagezone Women in Film and Television Entrepreneurship Award, as well as being…

In case you missed it – the WIFT AWARDS 2024 Finalists have been announced! This year’s winners will be announced at the biennial event on 29 February! Tickets here.

This is the event of the year where industry, members, friends, fans and family come together,…

Loading Docs returns for 2024! Submit your short documentary proposal before Feb 12 and selected filmmakers will receive funding and world-class mentoring from the industry’s most respected professionals.

Their guiding theme for this year is ‘Attention’ – ‘Te kimihanga, te hahaunga’, challenging you to uncover…

Congratulations to the team of We Were Dangerous for their selection into SXSW 2024 where they will have their world premiere in the Narrative Feature Competition! 

‘A powerful story about hope and the formidable spirit of female friendship.’

The film is directed by Josephine Stewart-Te…

Congratulations to the team of queer motherhood feature film Put a Baby in Me for their selection for early development funding from the New Zealand Film Commission to write the second draft of their script!

Clucky as f*@k and crushed when she miscarries, a young…

WIFT Member, Natalie Tozer of LOT23 Studio (Eden Terrace, Auckland) has three office spaces available for rent, and this is the first time in almost 10 years that the entire space has opened! There’s an opportunity available here for those of you who are looking…

NZ on Air are kicking off the new calendar year with an update on Round Toru. Applications are open now and the deadline is 4pm, 8 February. 

They will host a Q&A webinar on 1 February 2024 from 3-4pm where they will answer your questions…

The 11th Māoriland Film Festival takes place on March 20 -24, and invites you to be part of a global celebration of cinema that transcends borders and enriches the soul! Join for an unforgettable cinematic experience that celebrates diversity, creativity, and the power of Indigenous…

Web Fest 2024 is in its 10^th year and opening for submissions on 1 February! This is a local opportunity to present your work in podcasts, short films, or web series! Early deadline closes on 31 March, which means, lower submission fees! Get your submissions…

The Smalls Film Festival returns for its 17th annual edition this year, and submissions are officially open now. They’re inviting entries from inspiring, innovative filmmakers who share a passion for short film and video, so whether you're an established filmmaker or just starting out, The…

Early bird ticket pricing for the Big Screen Symposium ends today! The symposium takes place 5 & 6^th of April, at the Victory Convention Centre, Auckland. This is a wonderful opportunity to be immersed in two-days of conversations, workshops, panel discussions and case studies with…

There are some spaces available in the Actors Lab Studio Term 1, which begins on 11 February. Topics covered include Auditioning, Monologues, technique deep dive, scene workshops, and more, and WIFT members receive a 10% discount!

To enrol, or for more information, visit their website:

The days of a movie being a 'box office flop' is being redefined with streamers, according to a studying of Netflix films. The study found that there are films that failed at the box office but have been hits on Netflix, usually some years later.

A study was recently published by Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, examining how the representation of children on-screen has changed between 2018 to 2022. The study analyzed the inclusion and representation of six categories—gender, race, LGBTQIA+ identity, disability, age, and body size, in…

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