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, dressed to the nines, to celebrate the accomplishments of women in our film and tv industry, meet, greet, mingle, network, and enjoy the evening’s must-see surprise entertainment!
See below for the complete list of 2024 finalists:
SOUTH PACIFIC PICTURES AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN FILM
Alex Reed
Desray Armstrong
Paula Whetu Jones
SAE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING NEWCOMER
Luana Barnes
Marianne Infante
Stephanie Damm-Logan
Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne
HINTERLAND WOMAN TO WATCH AWARD
Abba-Rose Vaiaoga-Ioasa
Angela Cudd
Mia-Marama Henry-Teirney
Morgan Leigh Stewart
IMAGEZONE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARD
Chelsea Winstanley
Nanette Miles
Sharlene George
IMAGES & SOUND AWARD FOR SUCCESS IN TELEVISION AND DIGITAL
Bronwynn Bakker – producer
Carly Turner – editor
Fiona Copland – producer
PROFESSIONAL LIGHTING SERVICES AWARD FOR UNSUNG HEROINE OF THE NZ SCREEN INDUSTRY
Alice Shearman
Billie Lusk
Jane Anderson
TE MĀNGAI PĀHO TE REO MĀORI CHAMPION AWARD
Libby Hakaraia
Mihingarangi Forbes
Miriama Kamo
WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY AWARD FOR MOANA EXCELLENCE IN THE SCREEN INDUSTRY
Karin Williams
Lisa Taouma
Ngaire Fuata
QUEENSTOWN CAMERA COMPANY CRAFT AWARD
Ashlee Fidow – stunt performer
Kirsty Griffin – stills photographer
Maria Ines Manchego NZCS – director of photography
WĒTĀ FX CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY AWARD
Beck Veitch – compositing supervisor
Cushla Dillon – editor
Kara Vandeleur – vfx producer
And the GREAT SOUTHERN FILM & TELEVISION AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE NZ SCREEN INDUSTRY winner will be announced on the night!
Get your tickets now on Eventfinda
Special prices for WIFT Members.