Screen Wellington

25/05/2026

A reminder our Doc Edge Industry scholarship applications close this Thursday at noon! Apply now 💫

21/05/2026

We are so proud! Sir Peter Jackson received the Honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes! ✨🎬

A defining honour for an extraordinary career. Peter has helped bring New Zealand storytelling, talent and filmmaking innovation to the global stage, supporting a screen industry in Aotearoa that continues to grow, inspire and connect creatives around the world.

Congratulations, Sir Peter! 👏

On his beginnings…and his first experience at Cannes I was filming Bad Taste on the weekend when I was a photoengraver. And then, suddenly, I went from photoengraver to Cannes.…

20/05/2026

Vista Foundation 48Hours: Make a film in a weekend! 🎬🦍

The countdown is on for Aotearoa’s greatest film competition. The Vista Foundation 48Hours is back, July 31st to August 2nd.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-timer, get ready to write, shoot, cut, and survive one wild weekend of creative chaos.

Grab the Early Bird special from June 1st. Join the community, find your crew, and you could see your work on the big screen at the Embassy Theatre.

Register your team at https://www.48hours.co.nz/

15/05/2026

✨ CALLING ALL FACTUAL FILMMAKERS ✨

Screen Wellington is offering two scholarships for a screen practitioner to attend Doc Edge Industry 2026 in Auckland, June 29th - 31st! 📽️🥳🎥🎉

Screen Wellington particularly encourages applications from individuals whose work aligns with the Wellington UNESCO City of Film focus areas.

Check out the full programme here 👉 https://docedge.nz/

16/04/2026

LAST CHANCE to apply for our Big Screen Symposium scholarship! Screen Wellington has 4 x scholarships available. Applications close tomorrow 5:00 PM. ‼️

The Big Screen Symposium is a unique place to connect and network with other industry professionals, be inspired and invest in yourself and your future projects. 🎬

Our scholarship includes:
✅ A full event ticket.
✅ A $400 travel and accommodation grant.

Eligibility criteria:
✅ Be based within the wider Wellington region.
✅ Currently working or studying in the screen industry.
✅ Agree to media posts and provide a small report on what you gained by attending the BSS.

To apply, email [email protected] with your CV and a 400 words or less statement explaining why you should be selected for this scholarship.

✨ Please note that Screen Wellington particularly encourages applications from individuals whose work aligns with the UNESCO City of Film focus areas.

16/04/2026

🏆 We're thrilled to see the team behind the beautifully animated short film "The Catch" take home the Wellington UNESCO City of Film Supreme Award at the Wellington Animation Film Festival (WAFF)! 🏆

Well done to the entire team behind this film, and to the organisers at WAFF for curating such a wonderful selection of inspiration short films to chose from. 👏

The Supreme Award includes this EPIC trophy from WAFF (photographed), and travel contribution from Screen Wellington toward attending this years Annecy International Animation Festival. ✨

31/03/2026

🎬 Want to attend BBig Screen Symposium2026?

Screen Wellington is offering scholarships to help our region’s screen practitioners to attend the event in Auckland!

🟡 Screen Wellington has 4 x scholarships available (Full ticket + $400 grant)
🗓 Closes: Friday 17th April 2026

The scholarship includes:
✅ A full event ticket.
✅ A $400 travel and accommodation grant (Paid on the 20th of the month following receipt of a valid invoice).

Eligibility criteria:
✅ Be based within the wider Wellington region.
✅ Currently working or studying in the screen industry.
✅ Agree to media posts and provide a small report on what you gained by attending the BSS.

How to apply:
📥 Email - [email protected]:
🟡 Your CV
🟡 A statement (400 words or less) explaining why you should be selected to attend.

⭐ Note: Screen Wellington particularly encourages applications from individuals whose work aligns with the UNESCO City of Film focus areas.

Big Screen Symposium 3–4 July 2026 The Faculty of Arts and Education at the University of Auckland

📷 Photography by Jinki Cambronero

25/03/2026

So Peter Jackson and Stephen Colbert from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert are working on the next LOTR film? Have to admit, that wasn't on our bingo card - but we're excited!! 😍🎬

24/03/2026

We're proud to see Aotearoa’s screen industry come together to celebrate the power of local stories.🎬

The New Zealand Film Producers Alliance (NZFPA) has launched a beautiful new tribute to champion New Zealand cinema. At its heart, the tribute is a reminder that our films don’t just entertain - they reflect who we are and help shape who we want to be. 💛

A 30-second tribute to New Zealand film screening ahead of the theatrical re-release of Hunt for the Wilderpeople.The New Zealand Film Producers Alliance, re...

22/03/2026

‼️ Today is the last day to apply for Market Ready: The Audience and Packaging Lab. 🎬

Built for producers, writers and directors who want to strengthen audience strategy, packaging, and international readiness, this four-day, in-person intensive with Iris Lamarr and Kirstin Winkler is delivered on site in Wellington across two weekends, with mentor feedback and 1:1s in the week between.

Applications close tonight at 7pm! ⏰
For more information and to apply, visit:
https://www.reframe-collective.net/market-ready