The winners of Kōpere Ake 2024 have been announced!
But first - this year saw 196 applications, created by 235 writers! NZWG have said "The number of applications is a testament to the level of talent in the screenwriting community of Aotearoa New Zealand.”
Congratulations to the WIFT members who made the TOP 18!
A Cat Called Fred, by Dana Leaming
Basmati Bitch by Ankita Singh & Bala Murali Shingade
Dot. by Larissa Allen & Sarah Oemcke & Joss King & Melissa Mae
I, Elizabeth by Pennie Hunt
Ways to Love by Ash Reid & Nathalie Reid
And… the WIFT members who made the TOP 6!
Dead Men Can’t Dance - An Emma Rose Mystery by Stephen Campbell & Amanda Alison & Michelle Ang
I Am An Iceberg, by Florence Hartigan & Mara Marski
Sylvie, by Ro Bright & Stephanie Brown & Fen Ikner
And, the winner is... WIFT member Matasila Freshwater with their project, The Aunties Are Coming! Winners receive $35,000.00 in development funding administered by NZOA and $5,000.00 for story development administered by NZWG. Matasila's project is one of two awarded.
When their niece goes missing, three estranged Island Aunties undertake a mission of vengeance in a retro small town known as the “butthole” of NZ.
We wish you all the very best with your project Matasila!