WIFT NZ, Women in Film and Televison Incorporated, is an
organisation with over 650 members working in film, television and
associated industries which works to support growth and
sustainability in the screen industries with a particular emphasis
on equal opportunity and particpation for women. WIFT
NZ belongs to a global network and runs a full and
varied programme of workshops, events, mentoring and internships; offers a varied range of
purchasing discounts; issues a regular
newsletter and magazine; and provides networking, research, advocacy, information and support services.
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Our thoughts are with our Cantabrian sisters, their whanau and
families during these extremely difficult times. Kia kaha,
kia maia, kia manawanui. Our Christchurch Board member -
Janine Morrell-Gunn - has e-mailed to say: "So scary but all safe.
Still no power and water. We have m
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One of our newly elected Vice Presidents, Debra Kelleher, has
relocated to Auckland and is currently contracted to Eyeworks NZ
producing This Is Your Life for TV1. It's great to
have Deb K in the neighborhood. Deb is also working on other
projects and we wait to see what else pops up in
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WIFT now has 3 part-time administrative assistants, as well as
the ED, and the office is fast becoming a favourite hangout of Awa,
Nia Phipps' scrumptious baby, who has her own toy box in the
corner. We are going to start embedding videos so -
please - if you have a favourite trai
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WIFT NZ collaborated with SPADA, SDGNZ, NZWG and NAW in a
working group, which worked together to created an industry
response to the review of the NZ Film Commission. The full letter
can be found on our website
along with Minister Finlayson's response.
Please note the Distribution Workshop is now
live for ticket purchasing, but that the advanced workshop has been
pushed back until the new year.