5 July, Members $45 / Non-Members $90
Join Paul Reynolds for a workshop covering the basic skills needed for using the online environment as a delivery platform. This is a hands-on workshop especially for women with computer access. Topics covered will range from uploading material to sites such as YouTube to setting up your own video blog or channel. To register call (09) 378 7271 or email office@wiftauckland.org.nz before Tuesday 1st July.

Monday 11 August 6-10pm, SKYCITY Theatre

Celebrate the achievements of the industry, enjoy a great party and support the ongoing work of WIFT through attendance at the WIFT NZ Awards 2008.

Pre-ceremony bubbles hour with antipasto
Awards Ceremony
Post-ceremony party with full canapes and beverage service

Everybody welcome. Members tickets $45 / Non-members $55.

To book your seat contact WIFT Auckland on 09 378 7271 or office@wiftauckland.org.nz

From French classic The City of Lost Children to children’s films such as Garfield and Stuart Little 2, via Hollywood blockbusters like Charlie’s Angels and X-Men2, international specialist Arnon Manor has worked his visual effects magic to the delight of audiences around the world.

Join us in June for a unique opportunity to hear Arnon’s introduction to visual effects. He’ll be discussing some basic methodology and terminology, and the theory behind the process of visual effects for the motion picture industry, with examples of his own work. Don’t miss this chance to get up close to visual effects with one of the world’s leading practitioners.

Cost $20 members / $25 non-members

7-10pm, Thursday 12 June
Lecture Theatre WE 240, School of Art and Design
AUT, St Paul’s Street, Auckland City

For more information or to register call (09) 378 7271 or email office@wiftauckland.org.nz before Tuesday 10th June.

This workshop is for people who are familiar with and have a working knowledge of Final Cut. It will focus on upping the skill levels of participants, and will also include a briefing on the latest guidelines from the marketplace.

Members: $40
Non-members: $80

Location: DVT, Level 2, 45 Fairfax Avenue, Penrose

WIFT is delighted to work in association with DVT and Renaissance Apple Division in bringing this event to you.

Join us for the AGM 2008, on Wednesday 23rd April at the St Columba Centre, Vermont Street, Ponsonby.

This is your opportunity to shape the organisation for the year,vote for Board members and catch up with friends over nibbles and a glass of wine when the business is done.

New Zealand Film Commission Head of Development Marilyn Milgrom has generously agreed to be our AGM special guest. Marilyn has a distinguished career in producing, directing and script development in Europe and the UK, and will talk a little about her work as well as current issues for the Film Commission. Don’t miss this great chance to meet Marilyn.

Please RSVP your attendance or, if you are unable to attend, forward your votes by written proxy as per Clause 15.2 of the Constitution. (Advice on board nominations will be forwarded to you after the closing date.)

Ample parking available.

Come and celebrate Christmas with friends and colleagues at the combined Christmas party for WIFT, Screen Directors Guild, Nga Aho Whakaari, Actors Equity, DOC NZ, SPADA, Writers Guild and Film Auckland.

Nibbles provided. Cash bar.
6pm, Thursday 6 December, 17 Galatos Street, Newton

Join us on 8 October, Sky City Theatre, Auckland, for a wonderful evening.
6:00pm for welcome bubbles
7:00 Awards Ceremony
7:45 Film
9:20 Party with drinks and nibbles

This powerful film opened the Auckland and Wellington film festivals.
Starring Academy Award winner Angelina Jolie as Mariane Pearl, and Dan Futterman, Oscar-nominated for his Capote screenplay, as Daniel Pearl, and directed by Michael Winterbottom.
On January 23, 2002, Mariane Pearl’s world changed forever. Her husband Daniel, the South Asia Bureau chief for the Wall Street Journal, was researching a story on shoe bomber Richard Reid. The story drew them to Karachi where a go-between had promised access to an elusive source. As Danny left for the meeting, he told Mariane he might be late for dinner. He never returned.