Excellent news for swathe of WIFTNZ screen professionals awarded funding for their projects by the New Zealand Film Commission.
Feature Film Development Funding, March 2026 – May 2026
- Eira, Alyx Duncan
- Sweet Lips, Catherine Fitzgerald, Maea Tamasese, Tusi Tamasese
- Taniwha, Kingi Rummler, Lani Feltham, Emma Mortimer
- When the Law Falls, Julia Parnell, Lizzie Gillett, Sarah Noonan, Karen Bartlett
- Zahra, no H, Rouzie Hassanova, Amanda Jenkins, Gergana Stankova
Feature Film Production Investment, March 2026 – May 2026
- Untitled Music Documentary, Alex Reed, Gemma Gracewood, Oscar Kightley
- The Rebirth of Barbara Luggate, Jackie van Beek, Alix Whittaker, Ilai Amar
- Sweet Lips, Catherine Fitzgerald, Maea Tamasese, Tusi Tamasese
He Kauahi - Catalyst Short Film Fund (May 2026) Decisions
- Fishbowl, Tū Māia Curtis, Anahera Parata
- This Ordinary Life, Ghazaleh Gol, Ashleigh Roworth
- A Dog’s Show, Mark Westerby, Celia Jaspers, Alex Galvin
- Be Merry, Gwen Isaac
- Ranginui: Call of the Ice, Julia Sartorio, Miriama Kamo, Rangi Matamua, Mataia Keepa
Industry Development Fund – Strand 1 Funding Decisions
- First Market – Vicky Pope, POP Film
Click HERE for the full funding list.