Dame Gaylene Preston and WIFT NZ Best Female / Gender Diverse Director Award - $1000 prize

Posted 7th July 2022

To support and encourage women and gender diverse filmmakers to take on creative roles in filmmaking Dame Gaylene Preston and WIFT NZ present the ‘Best Female / Gender Diverse Director Award’ with a $1000 prize.

Dame Gaylene Preston is passionate about encouraging women to direct films and we are proud to say that this award is now in its tenth year. Many of the winners have gone on to direct short films, series and features.

WIFT NZ has partnered with the Vista Foundation 48Hours for the regional awards. We have eight regional awards for Outstanding Female / Gender Diverse Filmmakers crossing all filmmaking disciplines. WIFT NZ will supply an annual membership for all eight winners.

“We are delighted to be an ongoing supporter of the Vista Foundation 48Hours! It is a unique opportunity for emerging filmmakers to get creative, sharpen their skills and be recognised throughout the motu.” Patricia Watson, WIFT NZ