WIFT Awards 2026 - Tickets on Sale NOW!
The most fun awards night on the industry calendar is back, and you're invited!
Date: Thursday 12th March 2026
Time: 7pm
Venue: St Matthew-in-the-City, Auckland
Forget everything you think you know about awards ceremonies. Yes, we're celebrating incredible women across our industry. From emerging talents to legends who've shaped New Zealand screen. But this is no stuffy gala…
You walk into the stunning St Matthew-in-the-City, welcome drink in hand. The room is buzzing. MC Kate Rodger brings the laughs and the heart. Surprises unfold throughout the night (we're not spoiling them; you'll have to be there). And when the formalities wrap? The dance floor opens, and we raise the roof.
Your ticket gets you:
- Entry to an unforgettable night of celebration
- Open bar (yes, really! Thanks to the legends at FAT Lighting)
- Delicious canapés courtesy of Little Wolf Catering
- Surprise appearances
- A room full of brilliant, inspiring screen industry people
- A chance to dust off that formal outfit
- All for a price that won't break the bank
Whether you're flying solo or bringing your crew (all genders welcome), this is the highlight of our social calendar.
Don't sleep, click here to get your tickets now!
With thanks to our supporters: NZ On Air, Great Southern Film & Television, Perpetual Entertainment, Hinterland, Images & Sound, Sky, Professional Lighting Services, Queenstown Camera Company, SAE Creative Media Institute, South Pacific Pictures, Te Māngai Pāho, Wētā FX & FAT Lighting.
