NZIFF Awards for our members

Posted Tuesday 19 Aug 2025

NZIFF Awards for our members

Congratulations to our WIFT members whose short films were honoured in NZIFF's Aotearoa New Zealand’s Best short films awards. We’re so proud to see our members’ talent and storytelling celebrated on such a prestigious stage. These wins are a testament to their creativity, vision, and dedication. 

Auckland Live Spirit of the Civic Award: Growing Still by Alyx Duncan

Wellington UNESCO Creative City of Film Emerging Talent Award: Stage Challenge by Stella Reid

Best Performance Award: Nora Aati for I am Not Your Dusky Maiden

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