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SUMMARY:Doc Edge Festival 2026 - Auckland
DESCRIPTION:Experience the 21st edition of New Zealand’s premier\, Oscar-qualifying Doc Edge Festival! \nFrom 24 June to 12 July\, Auckland will come alive across various venues with an extraordinary celebration of documentary storytelling.  \nThis year’s festival features world-class screenings\, thought-provoking talks\, prestigious awards\, industry networking events\, and an immersive exhibition that pushes the boundaries of documentary art. Plus\, the Doc Edge Schools Programme inspires the next generation of filmmakers and storytellers. \nStay connected for the latest updates: sign up for the Doc Edge newsletter and follow us on Facebook\, Instagram\, and LinkedIn.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/doc-edge-festival-2026-auckland/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Conference,Festival,Industry Talk,Master Class,Networking,Screening,Training
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SUMMARY:NZFC Feature Film Production Investment
DESCRIPTION:Deadline for Feature Film Production Investment  \nFeature Film Production Investment provides grants or equity financing to support the production of high-quality feature films with significant New Zealand content and strong market appeal.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/nzfc-feature-film-production-investment/
LOCATION:online
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SUMMARY:WIFT Women in Governance — Wellington
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to sit on a board and how do women get there? \nJoin WIFT NZ to explore what it takes for women to step into and reshape governance in Aotearoa New Zealand. This panel brings together leading directors and governance executives whose careers span public broadcasting\, screen funding\, production and Crown entity governance. The conversation will map the pathways into board roles\, the responsibilities and risks of directorship\, the governance challenges facing Aotearoa\, and what genuine gender equity around the boardroom table looks like in practice. \nOur panel includes: \nJane Wrightson CMInstD  \nJane Wrightson has spent most of her working life both serving on and serving boards. She has recently concluded two terms as New Zealand’s Retirement Commissioner\, leading the board-less Crown entity Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission.  Jane chairs the Charities Registration Board and the Workforce Development Fund\, an industry training funding entity. She is a Governor of Radio NZ and chairs its Audit and Risk Committee.  \nPrevious board appointments include chairing Experience Wellington\, a Council-appointed board\, and directorships with Netball NZ\, Swimming NZ\, and the Digital Media Trust. Her executive career included stints as chief executive of NZ On Air (Crown-apponted board); the Broadcasting Standards Authority (Governor General-appointed board) and of SPADA (elected board).  \nShe holds an MBA with distinction\, a BA in literature\, is a chartered member of the Institute of Directors\, and is a Distinguished Alumnus of Massey University. \nReikura Kahi \nReikura Kahi (Waikato\, Ngāti Porou\, Ngāti Hine\, Te Whanau ā Apanui\, Cook Islands) is the newly appointed Chairperson of the crown funding agency Te Māngai Pāho\, having served as the Co-Chair of Te Mātāwai – an independent Māori language statutory entity from 2019 to 2025.  \nShe continues to work as a Lead Producer in Television and Film with a track record that stretches across 30 years. Her award winning films and documentaries include – Muru\, POI E: The story of our Song\, No Māori Allowed and the crime drama series – The Gone. Her most recent film\, Sgt. Haane was released this year on Anzac Day.  \nHer wide spectrum of experience and excellence also reaches across to the arts\, community and culture\, where she is also the board chair of Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hoani Waititi Marae and tutor and composer for Ngā Tumanako. The Kapa Haka and Māori language space are her passion\, where she also serves as the Tāmaki Representative on Te Matatini Board – the National Body for Māori Culture and Arts.  \nLorna Travers \nLorna is a governance professional specialising in Crown entity board appointments across the arts\, heritage\, sports\, and media sectors in Aotearoa. A Principal Advisor at Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage\, she is known for clear\, trusted advice that supports Ministers and boards to make confident decisions and lift governance performance. \nHer work spans end‑to‑end appointment processes across three Ministerial portfolios\, board capability development\, and supporting Crown‑funded agencies to meet their statutory and accountability obligations. Lorna has held governance advisory and secretariat roles across the public sector\, including at Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the Department of Conservation\, giving her a practical understanding of appointment processes and how boards operate in complex environments.  \nThis session will be moderated by Kelly Martin\, CEO of South Pacific Pictures.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/wift-women-in-governance-wellington/
LOCATION:129 Park Road Wellington
CATEGORIES:Industry Talk
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SUMMARY:WIFT Women in Governance — Auckland
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to sit on a board and how do women get there? \nJoin WIFT NZ to explore what it takes for women to step into and reshape governance in Aotearoa New Zealand. This panel brings together leading directors and governance executives whose careers span public broadcasting\, screen funding\, production and Crown entity governance. The conversation will map the pathways into board roles\, the responsibilities and risks of directorship\, the governance challenges facing Aotearoa\, and what genuine gender equity around the boardroom table looks like in practice. \nOur panel includes: \nJane Wrightson CMInstD  \nJane Wrightson has spent most of her working life both serving on and serving boards. She has recently concluded two terms as New Zealand’s Retirement Commissioner\, leading the board-less Crown entity Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission.  Jane chairs the Charities Registration Board and the Workforce Development Fund\, an industry training funding entity. She is a Governor of Radio NZ and chairs its Audit and Risk Committee.  \nPrevious board appointments include chairing Experience Wellington\, a Council-appointed board\, and directorships with Netball NZ\, Swimming NZ\, and the Digital Media Trust. Her executive career included stints as chief executive of NZ On Air (Crown-apponted board); the Broadcasting Standards Authority (Governor General-appointed board) and of SPADA (elected board).  \nShe holds an MBA with distinction\, a BA in literature\, is a chartered member of the Institute of Directors\, and is a Distinguished Alumnus of Massey University. \nSandra Kailahi \nSandra Kailahi is an award-winning Pacific producer\, journalist\, director and governance leader with extensive experience across media\, film\, and public sector organisations. Of Tongan and New Zealand heritage\, she is recognised for championing Indigenous and Pacific stories through authentic and culturally grounded storytelling. \nHer screen credits include producing the acclaimed documentary For My Father’s Kingdom\, the feature film Uproar\, and projects including The Messiah\, Meet Munch Jr.\, Testimony\, and the bilingual Tongan drama series Brutal Lives – Mo‘ui Faingata‘a. \nAlongside her creative career\, Sandra has held significant governance roles\, including Trustee of the New Zealand Film Commission\, member of the Strong Public Media Business Case Governance Group\, and Deputy Chair and Trustee of the National Pacific Radio Trust\, overseeing strategic planning\, financial stewardship\, and organisational performance. She has also chaired the Auckland War Memorial Museum Pacific Advisory Group and served on the Museum Trust Board. She currently sits on The Cause Collective Board and the Digital Media Trust. \nSandra brings a unique perspective on leadership\, governance\, cultural representation\, and creating pathways for diverse voices to thrive. \nLorna Travers \nLorna is a governance professional specialising in Crown entity board appointments across the arts\, heritage\, sports\, and media sectors in Aotearoa. A Principal Advisor at Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage\, she is known for clear\, trusted advice that supports Ministers and boards to make confident decisions and lift governance performance. \nHer work spans end‑to‑end appointment processes across three Ministerial portfolios\, board capability development\, and supporting Crown‑funded agencies to meet their statutory and accountability obligations. Lorna has held governance advisory and secretariat roles across the public sector\, including at Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the Department of Conservation\, giving her a practical understanding of appointment processes and how boards operate in complex environments.  \nThis session will be moderated by Kelly Martin\, CEO of South Pacific Pictures. \nWIFT members free | Non-members $20 | Drinks and nibbles provided.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/wift-women-in-governance-auckland/
LOCATION:The Spinoff Chambers
CATEGORIES:Industry Talk
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SUMMARY:VF 48Hours 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Vista Foundation 48Hours is NZ’s largest guerrilla filmmaking competition! There is nothing quite like it. Over 10\,000 short films have been produced in the 48Hours competition over the 22 years it has run. \nOver 500 teams of filmmakers enter each year with just 48 hours to write\, shoot and cut a film with a given genre and a collection of assigned elements. Filmmakers compete for awards in their regions\, culminating in a grand final event where the national winner takes the title of Grand National Champion. \nThe Vista Foundation 48Hours aims to create a dynamic event that provides opportunities for emerging and established filmmakers to make short films in an environment that encourages innovation\, creative risk-taking\, and builds long term collaborations and community. We offer a screening opportunity and an enthusiastic inbuilt audience within the competition for teams to showcase their talent.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/vf-48hours-2026/
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