WIFT NZ News

Congratulations to WIFT members, Isla Macleod and Maddie Dai for their selection into the A Wave in the Ocean 2025 intensive under the guidance of Jane Campion. 

This is a 15 week film intensive, intended as a place of learning, and experience. It is based on the belief that each filmmaker has a sacred psyche…

Congratulations to member Sam Ramlu for the release of the demo for her narrative adventure game - How Was Your Day?!

Caught in a strange time loop and with her beloved dog, Beans, missing, 13-year-old Diya discovers that building meaningful connections is key to solving the sinister mystery in this beautifully illustrated 80s-themed narrative adventure.…

We are thrilled to share the upcoming series brought together by a handful of WIFT members:

Shooting is underway in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington for the Sky New Zealand Originals’ all-new comedy Small Town Scandal, a screen adaptation of celebrated comedian Tom Sainsbury’s hit iHeartRadio NZ original podcast of the same name.

Producers Georgina Conder and…

We’re thrilled to announce that The Seed of the Sacred Fig will be opening in cinemas on March 27. Directed by renowned Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof, the film has already received significant international recognition, including awards at the Cannes Film Festival and nominations at the Golden Globe and BAFTA Awards.

An investigating judge struggles with…

Two of our members have exciting projects featured in the latest Boosted X Moana program:

Pele- Goddess of Fire, is a Hawaiian dance theatre production that is programmed to be in the Pacific Dance New Zealand Festival on 19 – 20 June at the Mangere Arts Centre.  It will be the first Hawaiian hula production…

The 12th annual Māoriland Film Festival’s (MFF2025) industry program is here, with the festival commencing next week!

They are bringing together filmmakers, storytellers, and industry professionals for an inspiring industry program! This is a unique opportunity to wānanga, network, and grow alongside some of the most exciting voices in Indigenous cinema. Whether you're an emerging…

We are delighted to offer a chance to win one of five double passes to see GRAND TOUR, which opens in cinemas from 3 April!

Winner of Best Director from Cannes Film Festival. GRAND TOUR follows a mischievous chronicle of a runaway groom with his sunny bride in pursuit across Asia. An era-spanning, genre-bending and…

The 2025 Screen Accelerator Project: Unscripted with Emmy-award winning Producer Jon Kroll, is happening on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd May in Te Whanganui-a-Tara. 

Running hot off the success of SAP 2024, producers in Aotearoa and abroad are working RIGHT NOW with last year’s attendees on their projects - so get your application in quick…