(Script Writer Awards NZ & Unproduced Script Competition)
Congratulations to our winners in nine categories at last night’s 2016 SWANZ Awards ceremony.
Hosts Jackie van Beek and Jesse Griffin set a fun and furious pace, entertaining our lively audience!
Thanks to our incredible sponsors NZ on Air, New Zealand Film Commission, South Pacific Pictures and Filthy Productions for making the SWANZ a platform to celebrate and recognise New Zealand Writers. Thanks also to amazing Taste Catering NZ for delicious food and wonderful service.
SWANZ Awards
South Pacific Pictures – Best Feature Film
Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Taika Waititi
Best Short Film
Every Moment, Gabriel Reid
Best Play
The Quiet Room, Renee Liang
Best Episode TV Series – Comedy
Step Dave Series 2, Episode 3, Shoshana McCallum
Best Episode TV Series – Drama
Westside Series 2, Episode 1, James Griffin
Best Factual Script – Film or TV Documentary
25 April, Leanne Pooley and Tim Woodhouse
2016 NZWG Mentorship Award
Bill Manhire
New Writer Award
Casey Whelan
Unproduced Script Competition (USC)
USC – TV Pilot
Firebug, David Mamea
USC – TV Pilot – Highly Commended
Best Friend Ever, Allan George
Wanted Men, Fiona Samuel
USC – Feature Film
The Floating World, Jacqueline Owens
Full list of nominees found on NZWG SWANZ page
Alice Shearman Executive Director – New Zealand Writers Guild
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