WIFT Queensland

09/03/2026

🌎 To mark International Women’s Day this Sunday, 8 March 2026, Standard Candle HR is thrilled to invite you to an inspiring virtual event: the “Menopause in the Workplace” webinar, happening next Thursday, 12 March 2026 at 10am.

⚖️ This year’s IWD theme, Balance the Scales, urges us to address the structural inequalities shaping women’s experiences at work. What better moment to spark a conversation about menopause education in Australian workplaces?

💥Guided by Christine Kotsapas, a renowned workplace health and well-being expert, and Anja Lineen, a specialist in health and menopause, this 60-minute session will delve into menopause and why open discussion in the workplace matters.

Key Learning Outcomes:
Understand menopause and how it affects women in the workplace.
Discover practical steps you can take in your business to educate and support staff.
Understand how menopause awareness and education impacts the bottom line and corporate culture.

Date: Thursday, 12 March 2026
Time: 10:00am-11.00am (AEDT)
Venue: Zoom
Cost: Complimentary
RSVP:

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08/03/2026

✨HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY ✨

Come and spend International Women’s Day with WIFT Queensland.

TODAY, Sunday 8 March, 7pm with a screening of 500 DAYS IN THE WILD at New Farm Cinemas!
Plus Q&A with Director Dianne Whelan

Join us for a beverage beforehand, we’ll be at The Junk Bar across the road from 6pm.

Book: https://bit.ly/IWD-500-days-in-the-wild
RSVP: [email protected]
Join our Fb group: www.facebook.com/wiftqld

27/02/2026

Girls night out!
Come and spend International Women's Day with WIFT Queensland.

Sunday 8 March, 7pm with a screening of 500 DAYS IN THE WILD at New Farm Cinemas!
Plus Q&A with Director Dianne Whelan

Join us for a beverage beforehand, we'll be at Gerties bar across the road from 6pm.

Book: https://bit.ly/IWD-500-days-in-the-wild
RSVP: [email protected]
Join our Fb group: www.facebook.com/wiftqld

10/02/2026

WEBINAR for WIFTIES: Bridging the Gap: Working on American Productions in Australia and Beyond.

Join producer and WIFT QLD Co-Chair Annisa Belonogoff and Sam Sokolow (CEO of Stage32) for a practical, information-focused webinar exploring what Australian crew need to know when working on American film & tv productions both here in Australia and overseas.

Registration Link: https://bit.ly/wift-stage32-webinar

10/02/2026

WEBINAR for WIFTIES: Bridging the Gap: Working on American Productions in Australia and Beyond.

Join producer and WIFT QLD Co-Chair Annisa Belonogoff and Sam Sokolow (CEO of Stage32) for a practical, information-focused webinar exploring what Australian crew need to know when working on American film & tv productions both here in Australia and overseas.

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JM3TtrDNTgeNKQkR1ZVUhw

21/11/2025

You know it’s that time of year when you need to rush out and grab your Queensland Screen Industry Christmas Drinks ticket.

Come say hello to the WIFT QLD team and also network the-house-down-boots with some jolly seasonal spirit.
Looking forward to seeing you there!

- Annisa & Bobbi-lea (Co-Chairs WIFT QLD)

Details:

Queensland Screen Industry Christmas Drinks

Thursday 18th December 6.00-10.00 pm
The Pig ‘N’ Whistle - 318 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley,

$15 for members
$20 for non-members

One standard drink is included with the ticket purchase.

Tickets: https://QLDScreenXmasDrinks.eventbrite.com.au

21/11/2025

🌟 WIFT Queensland is proud to bring Post Code Doesn’t Matter to the Asia Pacific Screen Forum! 🌟

Join us on Monday, 24 November for a full-day workshop designed to empower regional storytellers and strengthen industry pathways across Australia.
This hands-on program is part of the 7th Asia Pacific Screen Forum: Beyond Borders, and we’re excited to see it reaching the Gold Coast.

🎬 Because talent lives everywhere — Post Code Doesn’t Matter.
⏰ 24 November 2025
📍 The Langham Gold Coast, Australia

🎟️ Don’t miss out! 🎟️
https://www.asiapacificscreenawards.com/asia-pacific-screen-forum/post-code-doesnt-matter-wift-australia

📣The first 10 tickets sold will receive a complimentary ticket to the Asia Pacific Screen Forum Opening Night! 📣

Asia Pacific Screen Awards City of Gold Coast Screen Queensland Essential Screen Skills WIFT Australia WIFT Queensland Motion Picture Association - Asia Pacific WIFT Australia Membership Group The Post Lounge

20/11/2025

🎬 Understory Film Festival, CAIRNS: POST CODE DOESN’T MATTER: PITCHING WORKSHOP – Have you got your tickets yet?!

Have an idea for a TV series, feature film, or web project? This is your chance to learn how to turn your concept into a pitch-ready project and get it in front of the right people.

📅 Saturday 22 November 2025
🕘 Doors open: 8:30 AM | Workshop: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Tanks Arts Centre – Tank 5, Cairns
🎟️ Tickets: $5
Hosted by WIFT Australia, WIFT Queensland, Understory Film Festival - Cairns, and Screen Queensland Queensland, this hands-on workshop will give you the tools, confidence, and insight to take your creative idea from spark to spotlight.
💡 Spots are limited — book now at
cairns.qld.gov.au/understory

The Understory Film Festival Awards Night is on Saturday 22 November at Tanks Arts Centre. Understory is a short film competition for local filmmakers in North Queensland.

14/11/2025

GOLD COAST FILM PRACTITIONERS!
WIFT's Post Code Doesn't Matter full day workshop is coming to the GC as part of APSA's Industry Forum - Beyond Boundaries.
This hands-on, ground-level industry training focuses on essential skills including pitching, project development, and sector pathways.

Bonus* First 10 registrations receive entry to APSA's Opening Gala that night!

⏰ 24-27 November 2025
📍 The Langham Gold Coast, Australia
Tickets are on sale now:
https://www.asiapacificscreenawards.com/asia-pacific-screen-forum/post-code-doesnt-matter-wift-australia

Asia Pacific Screen Awards City of Gold Coast Screen Queensland Motion Picture Association - Asia Pacific Essential Screen Skills WIFT Australia WIFT Queensland WIFT Australia Membership Group The Post Lounge

11/11/2025

🎬 POST CODE DOESN’T MATTER: PITCHING WORKSHOP – Understory Film Festival, CAIRNS

Have an idea for a TV series, feature film, or web project? This is your chance to learn how to turn your concept into a pitch-ready project and get it in front of the right people.

📅 Saturday 22 November 2025
🕘 Doors open: 8:30 AM | Workshop: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM (incl. break)
📍 Tanks Arts Centre – Tank 5, Cairns
🎟️ Tickets: $5

Hosted by WIFT Australia, Understory Film Festival, and Screen Queensland, this hands-on workshop will give you the tools, confidence, and insight to take your creative idea from spark to spotlight.

💡 Spots are limited — book now at
cairns.qld.gov.au/understory

06/11/2025

Shout out to QLD WIFTie Rae Leigh whose short film 🎬 Living For Today – by – is screening this week on the Gold Coast.

A heartfelt story exploring resilience, healing, and the courage it takes to choose hope again.

📍 HOTA, Home of the Arts
🗓️ Thursday 6th November
⏰ Doors 6:00pm | Screening 7:00pm

We would love to welcome our community to connect, watch, and celebrate local independent filmmaking.

04/11/2025

🎬 POSTCODE DOESN’T MATTER: PITCHING BOOTCAMP

Take your screen story from idea to pitch-ready!
Screen Queensland and WIFT Australia invite North and Far North Queensland creatives to a
hands-on, two-part pitching bootcamp designed to transform your concept into a confident,
market-ready pitch.

Held in person at Screen Queensland Studios, Cairns, this immersive experience will give you the
tools, materials, and feedback you need to pitch your project like a pro.

📍 Location: Screen Queensland Studios, Cairns
📅 Workshop 1: 18–20 November 2025
📅 Workshop 2: 25–26 February 2026
🕔 Applications close: Sunday 16 November, 5PM
☕ Morning tea & lunch provided

💡 About the two-part format:

🔹 Workshop 1: Build the foundation — explore the who, what, and why of your project, pitching
etiquette, and essential materials like loglines, one-pagers, and pitch decks.

🔹 Workshop 2: Refine and rehearse — perfect your pitch, receive feedback, and learn how to
tailor your delivery for different audiences and settings.

👋 Facilitators - WIFT QLD Co-Chairs
Annisa Belonogoff – Writer, Actor, Producer & Showrunner


Bobbi-Lea Dionysius – Producer & Impact Strategist
Open to practitioners of all gender identities with at least one project in development.lea

Participants must be available to attend both workshops in full to be eligible.

🎟 Apply now: screenqueensland.com.au