Screen Wellington

11/06/2026

We're thrilled to support two free entries for Wellington teams to enter the Vista Foundation 48Hours competition this year. 🎬🦍

If the entry fee is standing between you and the most creatively wild weekend of the year, please enter your details in the form for a chance to receive a free registration. ✨

See the website page for details and form link:
https://www.48hours.co.nz/register/scholarship-opportunites

09/06/2026

🎉 Screen Wellington is honoured to announce our scholarship recipients for the Big Screen Symposium 2026! These five screen practitioners come from varying disciplines and have been selected to receive a full event ticket and a $400 travel grant. 🌟 They'll be off to Auckland for the Aotearoa screen industry's pinnacle event for learning and connecting this July 3rd & 4th!

Congratulations...

Elizabeth Hodgson Co-Founder of Snap Shot Shorts and Producer / 1st AD extraordinaire🎥
Guillaume Renier Creative Director at 37Degrees Studio and VFX specialist🎨
Jessica George Production Coordinator, Producer and emerging directorial talent🎬
Molly Power 2nd AC, Editor and Camera Assist who has brought excellence to many onset roles 🎞️
William Philipson Prolific Composer crafting original music for film and television 🎼

05/06/2026

From NZ's 48 Hour Film Festival to Tribeca and Annecy, 'Grounded' is taking off to two of the worlds most significant film festivals! 🐞✈️🕷️

We couldn't be prouder of this awesome Wellington duo and we're wishing Chris Callus and Adam Reynolds all the best for their travels with their stunning animated short film. Go get 'em team! 💛

Left behind as others take flight, a young ladybug discovers that sometimes in life you need a helping hand… or eight. Told without dialogue, is about feeling stuck and the quiet power of emotional support... https://thatladybugfilm.com/

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. ✨