Presented by WIFT Auckland in association with supporting sponsor Film Auckland.

Celebrate the film work of women with a one-off New Zealand screening of short films made by women, including our own Kirsty MacDonald.

Event will be presented at the Rialto Newmarket and ticket price includes a complimentary glass of bubbles on entry to the cinema and nibbles to accompany purchased drinks after the screening.

Tickets $20 WIFT members, $25 non-members.

More information and tickets available from WIFT Auckland, office@wiftauckland.org.nz or 09 378 7271

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.

Tena koutou

NZ On Air invites all practitioners and interested persons working in television to attend an important hui in Auckland. Nau mai koutou katoa.

The agenda for the hui will focus on matters that we believe will enhance the Maori presence in mainstream television: for the mutual benefit of viewers and programme makers.

Venue:
Robert Laidlaw Room, Heritage Hotel, Auckland

Date: 23rd May 2008

9.30am Coffee available

10.00
Welcome and Mihimihi. Review of NZ On Air Maori Policy and outcomes to date.

11.30 Coffee/Tea Break

12.00
The state of the Maori language and its application in mainstream television.

1.00 Lunch

1.45
Programming, production and talent development.

3.00
New Directions for NZ On Air Maori policy

4.00 Social hour

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.

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.

Catch up with colleagues and friends over a glass of wine and some nibbles in this South Island networking event, and enjoy the special opportunity to hear NZ Film Commission Head of Development Marilyn Milgrom talk about her work – she’s very clever and also great fun.

Members Free / Non-Members $10

Register your interest with the WIFT office early at office@wiftauckland.org.nz / 09 378 7271.

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.

Due to illness this workshop was rescheduled from 5 July to 19 July, 9am-midday, at the AUT Campus. As a result there are now two spare places on this unique hands-on workshop with internet expert Paul Reynolds, designed for women to learn how to put film material on internet sites such as YouTube and how to set up video channels/blogs etc. Contact the office on 09 378 7271 or office@wiftauckland if you'd like to attend.

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.

6-7pm Matua Bubbly Hour
7-8.30pm Awards Ceremony with entertainment & film clips
8.30-10.30pm Wine and canapes party with DJ Leza Corban;
10pm Raffle for LG 42in LCD television / Pacific Blue air travel / White Island trip drawn at 10pm.

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

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

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Any great film needs great vision and so too does a great life!

Join professional Life Designer Sian Jaquet for a group session to reassess your career and life and lay the foundations for your new vision. Learn techniques and ideas for setting goals, sticking to them and making tangible changes over the coming year.

From the UK to NZ, from NZ Idol contestants to ‘The Big Stuff’ participants, Sian has helped a vast range of people redefine and achieve their goals.

With an extensive background including residential social work and theatre experience, Sian is perfectly situated to share skills to others working in the film and television industry. Read more about her here.

To secure your place for an evening with Sian contact the WIFT office on (09) 378 7271 or office@wiftauckland.org.nz

Friday 19th September
7-9pm
Heritage Hotel, Hobson Street
$25 members/ $40 non-members. Places limited.