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Screen Guild Members Nominated for the 2026 NZ Screen Awards
Congratulations to our members recognised among this year’s NZ Screen Awards nominees.
Published on:
October 15, 2026
We’re incredibly proud to see so many of our members among this year’s NZ Screen Awards nominees!
A huge congratulations to everyone nominated. It’s wonderful to see your work recognised, and we wish you all the very best for the awards!
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