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WCOS Screenwriters 2024
We are excited to be heading to the World Conference of Screenwriting in Galway, Ireland this year.
Visit WCOS
Seed Grants
Seed & Seed Advanced - Judging in Progress!
TABLE READS
Round 4 of the 2024 Table Reads is now open.
Visit Table Reads

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We represent the professional interests of writers in the fields of film, television, theatre, radio, comics and new media. NZWG members include most of the professional script writers working in New Zealand. Join the NZ Writers Guild and gain access to a supportive community, professional resources, and industry advocacy.

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Become a member of the NZ Writers Guild and gain access to a range of benefits designed to support and empower screenwriters. From industry advocacy to networking opportunities, our membership offers valuable resources to help you succeed.

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NZWG website is now LIVE! Sept 2024

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September 20, 2024

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December 13, 2024

Kōpere Ake Grant Recipients Announced!

New Zealand Writers Guild (NZWG) and Irirangi Te Motu | NZ On Air are pleased to congratulate the recipients of Kōpere Ake for 2024.NZWG in partnership with NZ on Air launched Kōpere Ake as a pilot programme in 2023, enabling Aotearoa screenwriters to create high quality world-class scripted proposals for series. The grants are for writers only and provide development funding for quality, premium series proposals and pilot script development.‍
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