Jane Campion's Wave in the Ocean cohort of filmmakers have their work showcased at this years NZIFF, and with many a Wiftie in the fold - congrats to all!
A Wave in the Ocean
A cohort of emerging writers and directors were selected for A Wave in the Ocean, a 12-month intensive driven by filmmaking powerhouses Dame Jane Campion and Philippa Campbell. The programme offers an incredible opportunity for developing filmmakers to deepen their craft and encourages steps towards feature filmmaking, through short-film development.
“To share and encourage the talent of new filmmakers and storytellers in New Zealand, through the Wave in the Ocean programme and more generally, is simply the most satisfying and exciting part of my career to date,” says Campion. “I love to be part of a multigenerational community that dares, cares, and creates.”
Five titles from A Wave in the Ocean will also screen as a part of the Ngā Whanaunga Aotearoa: New Zealand’s Best programme: Kurī, Lion Rock, Socks, The Girl Next Door, & In Conversation with Jack Maurer.
- NZIFF
A Very Good Boy (2025)
Producer: Ashleigh Roworth
Cast: Simon Leary, Max Currie
The Brightness (2025)
Cinematography: Tammy Williams
Girl Time (2025)
Director, Screenplay: Eleanor Bishop
Producer: Letisha Tate-Dunning
Cinematography: Tammy Williams
Editors: Eleanor Bishop, Gretchen Peterson
Kurī (2025)
Director, Screenplay: Ana Chaya Scotney
Producer: Julie Zhu
Lion Rock (2025)
Directors: Prisca Bouchet and Nick Mayow
Editor: Prisca Bouchet
The Girl Next Door (2025)
Producers: Emma Mortimer & Olivia Shanks
To find screenings in your town, please click here for the full online programme