NZ Web Fest

Congratulations to all our 2020 selections, award nominees, and winners!

Submissions for #NZWF21 will open on 1 February 2021.

Since 2015 NZ Web Fest has curated and celebrated online entertainment. Since 2017 the festival has been a proud participant in the Web Series World Cup.

We accept submissions in open, international and New Zealand categories. NZ Web Fest also runs a Pitch competition, which accepts submissions in August and September. Follow our social media channels for info.

#NZWF21 will present awards, information about which is noted in individual category listings. Some categories are open to NZ entries only, some to non-NZ entries only, and some to all-comers.
All award winners receive trophies, and we have a small selection of other prizes from sponsors as noted.

InkTip: Where producers go for scripts and writers.
Winners of three of our Best Show categories will receive an InkTip Script Listing to promote themselves and their scripts to InkTip’s entire network of producers, managers, and agents.
Companies who are InkTip members include: ABC, Anonymous Content, APA, CBS Films, HBO Films, ICM, Paradigm, Paramount Pictures, Hallmark Channel, FX, Universal, WME, Echo Lake, Zero Gravity, Bad Robot, 20th Century Fox, and many more.
Producers have made more than 375 films from scripts and writers found through InkTip.

*** Please note ***
We DO NOT offer fee waivers or discounts, except as part of promotions (follow our social media channels for these), or as part of arrangements with partner festivals. Don't waste your time asking :)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. By submitting to the NZ Web Fest, you:
a. acknowledge you have read, understood and agreed to these terms & conditions
b. confirm you own or hold appropriate rights to all content submitted, including licensed material eg music.
c. release NZ Web Fest from any and all claims and/or liabilities arising from NZ Web Fest's use of material submitted

2. Submissions made to NZ Web Fest are valid on receipt by NZ Web Fest or its agents of all required material and payment of the submission fee, if any.
3. All submissions not in English must be subtitled in English.
4. Submission does not guarantee selection. Submissions are final. They may not be withdrawn, and fees are not refundable.
5. By submitting you grant NZ Web Fest non-exclusive rights to:
a. use still images and clips of up to 30 seconds each from your submission(s) for the purposes of documenting and promoting NZ Web Fest
b. screen your submission (in whole or part) during NZ Web Fest
6. NZ Web Fest decisions on selection, awards nomination and judging are final and binding.
7. In the event of any dispute with NZ Web Fest, NZ laws shall apply.
8. PLEASE also read category-specific T&C in the list below CATEGORIES AND FEES

Overall Rating

Quality

Value

Communication

Hospitality

Networking

April Audia

I REALLY enjoyed having “Long Island South Shore” be part of NZwebfest 2020!! Despite all of our Covid challenges!! I feel like NZwebfest did an AMAZING job! Was so thrilled to be part of the pitch competition! I HIGHLY recommend all shows submitting to this festival next year. Quick responses to any questions! Great communication! 5 STARS!!

November 2020

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Viviana Di Capua

NZ Web Fest is a must for all filmmakers. Unique and extraordinary! The festival, clearly run by professionals, provides a very supportive environment, great promotion and crystal clear notifications -the communication was outstanding. Everything was at the highest level! This was such a fantastic experience, especially the awards ceremony, and I look forward to attending the festival in person in the future!

November 2020

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Tserruya Nili

Fantastic experience at NZ Web Fest despite COVID forcing an online edition. Super friendly team. Wish we could physically attend, hopefully next time. Many thanks on behalf of all the One Woman web series team!

November 2020

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Steven Becker

Great festival that provides an excellent opportunity for independent creators to show their projects in a supportive environment. Couldn't recommend more highly. The award ceremony MC''d by Keith Barclay was was a master class in dry comedy. Only thing missing was the chance to frolic in Aukland with the very international gaggle of creators. Will def come back again!!

November 2020

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DAVID PELECH

Really good, communicative team running this fest. Fantastic.

November 2020

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Dates & Deadlines

February 1, 2021
Opening Date
March 31, 2021
Earlybird Deadline
May 31, 2021
Regular Deadline
July 31, 2021
Late Deadline
August 31, 2021
Extended Deadline
September 21, 2021
Notification Date
November 13 – 14, 2021
Event Date

Categories & Fees

AR, MR, VR, 360
Open to submissions from all countries. The only requirement for consideration in this category is that we must be able to present your work, if selected, at NZ Web Fest. Work submitted for consideration must have not released before 1 January 2020. Submissions not in the English language must be subtitled in English. An award will be presented for Best Show. The jury may present additional awards at its discretion.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Gold Members: $31.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40.50
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $65
- Gold Members: $58.50
Pilot (International)
Open to submissions from all countries EXCEPT New Zealand. A pilot for a show or series that, if completed, would qualify for consideration as a web series, ie animation, anthology or episodic fiction, anthology or episodic non-fiction. All genres are accepted excluding vlogs. Work submitted for consideration must have not released before 1 January 2020. Submissions not in the English language must be subtitled in English. The pilot must be for a show or series that has not released more than 3 episodes at time of submission. An award will be presented for Best Pilot.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Gold Members: $22.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Gold Members: $27
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Gold Members: $31.50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Gold Members: $36
Web Series (International Animation/Puppetry)
Open to submissions from all countries EXCEPT New Zealand. A show or series, ie anthology or episodic fiction, anthology, episodic or non-episodic non-fiction, containing a minimum of 50% animated content or puppetry. All genres are accepted excluding vlogs. Work submitted for consideration must have not released before 1 January 2020. Submissions not in English must be subtitled in English. For selection purposes we prefer a first episode or season opener, as it usually makes more sense on a cold viewing. The maximum 15-minute requirement is for the episode used for selection purposes. Please DO NOT submit a whole season as one file. An award will be presented for Best Animated or Puppetry Show.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Gold Members: $31.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40.50
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $65
- Gold Members: $58.50
Web Series (International Factual)
This category open to submissions from all countries EXCEPT New Zealand. Episodic non-fiction, magazine-style series, or anthology series of three episodes or more. All genres are accepted excluding vlogs. Work submitted for consideration must have not released before 1 January 2020. Submissions not in English must be subtitled in English. For selection purposes we prefer a first episode or season opener, as it usually makes more sense on a cold viewing. The maximum 15-minute requirement is for the episode used for selection purposes. Please DO NOT submit a whole season as one file. Subject to the number of submissions in this category, we wish to present awards for Best Director, Best Show (Anthology), Best Show (Episodic), Best Show (for Children/Young Adults). The jury may present additional awards at its discretion.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Gold Members: $31.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40.50
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $65
- Gold Members: $58.50
Web Series (International Narrative)
Open to submissions from all countries EXCEPT New Zealand. Anthology or episodic fiction of three episodes or more. All genres are accepted excluding vlogs. Work submitted for consideration must have not released before 1 January 2020. Submissions not in English must be subtitled in English. For selection purposes we prefer a first episode or season opener, as it usually makes more sense on a cold viewing. The maximum 15-minute requirement is for the episode used for selection purposes. Please DO NOT submit a whole season as one file. Subject to the number of submissions, we wish to present awards for acting, writing, directing, Best Show (Anthology), Best Show (Episodic) and Best Show (for Children/Young People). The jury may present additional awards at its discretion.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Gold Members: $31.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40.50
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $65
- Gold Members: $58.50
Pilot (NZ)
Open to submissions from New Zealand ONLY. A pilot for a show or series that, if completed, would qualify for consideration as a web series, ie animation, anthology or episodic fiction, anthology or episodic non-fiction. All genres are accepted excluding vlogs. Work submitted for consideration must have not released before 1 January 2020. Submissions not in the English language must be subtitled in English. The pilot must be for a show or series that has not released more than 3 episodes at time of submission. An award will be presented for Best Pilot.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Gold Members: $22.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Gold Members: $27
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Gold Members: $31.50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Gold Members: $36
Web Series (NZ Animation/Puppetry)
Open to submissions from New Zealand ONLY. A show or series, ie anthology or episodic fiction, anthology, episodic or non-episodic non-fiction, containing a minimum of 50% animated content or puppetry. All genres are accepted excluding vlogs. Work submitted for consideration must have not released before 1 January 2020. Submissions not in English must be subtitled in English. For selection purposes we prefer a first episode or season opener, as it usually makes more sense on a cold viewing. The maximum 15-minute requirement is for the episode used for selection purposes. Please DO NOT submit a whole season as one file. An award will be presented for Best Animated or Puppetry Show.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Gold Members: $31.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40.50
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $40.50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $65
- Gold Members: $58.50
Web Series (NZ Factual)
Open to submissions from New Zealand ONLY. Episodic non-fiction, magazine-style series, or curated/themed collections of three episodes or more. All genres are accepted excluding vlogs. Work submitted for consideration must have not released before 1 January 2020. Submissions not in the English language must be subtitled in English. For selection purposes we prefer a first episode or season opener, as it usually makes more sense on a cold viewing. The maximum 15-minute requirement is for the episode used for selection purposes. Please DO NOT submit a whole season as one file. Subject to the number of submissions in this category, we wish to present awards for Best Director, Best Show (Anthology), Best Show (Episodic), Best Show (for Children/Young Adults). The jury may present additional awards at its discretion.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Gold Members: $31.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40.50
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $65
- Gold Members: $58.50
Web Series (NZ Narrative)
Open to submissions from New Zealand ONLY. Anthology or episodic fiction of three episodes or more. All genres are accepted excluding vlogs. Work submitted for consideration must have not released before 1 January 2020. Submissions not in English must be subtitled in English. For selection purposes we prefer a first episode or season opener, as it usually makes more sense on a cold viewing. The maximum 15-minute requirement is for the episode used for selection purposes. Please don't submit a whole season as one file. Awards will be presented for acting, writing, directing, and Best Show. The jury may present additional awards at its discretion.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Gold Members: $31.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40.50
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $40.50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $65
- Gold Members: $58.50

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