Archive January 2025 2025

In a study and article by Stephen Follows, he analyzes which festivals are most beneficial for horror filmmakers. His detailed lists can be a valuable resource if you're deciding where to submit your horror films. However, keep in mind that his opinions are subjective. As…

The NZ Mountain Film and Book Festival provides an opportunity for filmmakers to showcase their work, receive merit and win cash prizes. You are invited to submit your film for pre-screening consideration. All films selected as finalists will be screened at the festival in June,…

In an article “Bring Female Directors to the front” from The Location Guide, written by Kianna Best, she noted that, “According to the Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film at San Diego State University, women directed 16% of the top 250…

Edinburgh International Film Festival is open for submissions.

Running from 14 to 20 August 2025, the latest edition of EIFF will honour 70+ years of festival history, showcasing the very best talent in filmmaking in its re-energised format that is rooted in a local Scottish…

The Day One Film Challenge is all about giving filmmaking a shot, and amplifying youth voices!

The challenge is open to anyone up to 24, with two deadlines throughout the year participants stand a chance to win exciting prizes and take part in unique experiences.…

Submissions are now open for Doc Edge Pitch – Wayfinding 2025, where collaboration meets innovation.

This unique pitching event reimagines traditional formats, connecting filmmakers with industry professionals (Wayfinders) to guide your non-scripted factual projects toward success. Whether it’s a feature film, TV one-off, series, or…

There are three sessions left in Season 2 of the Practical Producing Series.

This producer series is designed to equip New Zealand and Australian producers with a comprehensive toolbox covering every stage of filmmaking, including Development, Casting, Financing, Packaging, Closing, Prep, Production, Post-Production, Delivery, and…

South Shorts will help you develop your story idea/s (short film or web series), write a script, share your unique perspective, and advance your screenwriting career within a supportive framework.

In this six-month mentorship programme (Dates to be confirmed; likely May-September 2025), you will attend…

In Auckland on February 9th, Brita McVeigh is hosting a one-day acting intensive: Inner Work, Together.

This intensive is intended to be nourishing. This day is divided into three stages, firstly a deep dive into the self, opening out into group work, concluding with partnered…

Join the Actors Studio Elena Stejko Classes starting the week of 3rd February in Auckland. See below for more details.

Term 1: Psychological Gesture - UNVEIL THE TRUTH

The lines in your script are merely the tip of an iceberg—only 10% is visible. 

It’s imperative…

Day One are looking for a volunteer Trust Board Member to join the board of Connected Media Charitable Trust to help the organisation to reach their fundraising goals.

Connected Media runs Day One Hāpai te Haeata - Stories for a better tomorrow. Day One aims…

Lighting and Video Technician
The Production Company 

Social Media Creative
The Attention Seeker

Film & NZSL Production Coordinator
Ko Taku Reo Deaf Education New Zealand

Content Producer
Mental Health Foundation

Content Producer
BNZ

Art Production Manager - Asset Production
Prismatic Studios

Finance Business Partner
Wētā FX 

Associate Software Engineer
Wētā FX 

Expressions of Interest…

The Moon is Upside Down, written and directed by WIFT member, Loren Taylor, has been chosen as one of ten international films for the Best Non-U.S. Release at this year's Online Film Critics Society Awards!  Congratulations to the entire team behind this film. 

Composed of…

We are thrilled to see many of our WIFT members selected for Story Camp Aotearoa 2025! Congratulations on this positive momentum forward in your growing projects. 

• Hide the dog
  Jamie McCaskill, Nathan Maynard and Hamish Bennett – Writers
  Angela Cudd and Richard Finlayson – Producers
  
  
• Hudson…

We are delighted to celebrate WIFT member Jon Kroll on his welcome to the NZFC Board, as well as Aimee McCammon. We trust their expertise and passion will undoubtedly bring valuable perspectives to the NZFC, and we look forward to collaborating with them.

Jon is…

Episode one, Lau Yuet Seen is directed by WIFT member Lynda Chanwai-Earle (herself a descendent of Chinese refugees).

We are excited to be offering 5 double passes up for grabs for TINĀ to be released in Aotearoa cinemas February 27.

This film won the Best Narrative Feature Award at the 2024 Palm Springs International Film Festival. 

Featuring renowned theatre actress Anapela Polata'ivao, marking…

We are delighted to share a 5 double pass giveaway for BIRD coming to cinemas February 20.

BIRD is directed by Oscar winning female director, Andrea Arnold (Fish Tank, American Honey) and stars Oscar nominee Barry Keoghan (Saltburn, Banshees of Inisherin).

Bailey (Nikiya Adams in…

STUDIOCANAL New Zealand in association with Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) have revealed the trailer and poster for KŌKĀ, a feature film brought to life from a tribal story – it is the first feature film shot in the original…

Vicky Yiannoutsos, award-winning director & acting coach with 35 years experience in the film industry, is hosting a twice weekly, four-week masterclass, in Wellington that trains actors to create believable characters and emotionally connected relationships on screen through the Art of Relating.

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS…

A stunning region of our country showcasing its offerings for the film industry, presented by Screen CanterburyNZ. ShowReel features members' projects. 

Watch the ShowReel Here