WAFF Industry Dayz Online Programme
As part of the Wellington Animation Film Festival, this series returns to inspire animation teams and encourage more folks into new collaborations ahead of upcoming animation funding opportunities. Delivered via the WAFF Industry Dayz Online Web App, the programme features inspiring talks from New Zealand and international speakers, roundtables, and 1:1 speed networking—all accessible from your home or studio.
This online programme is designed for animation writers, directors, producers, and animators developing projects or deepening their production knowledge, as well as those looking to step into animation. It’s built for those seeking new collaborations and partnerships, and gather more information on how projects move from concept to finance and into market.
WAFFI Online
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11 March - 2 April
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WAFFI Online ✳︎ 11 March - 2 April ✳︎
Session 1 | Info & Inspo | 11 March 6:30 PM
Bevin Linkhorn - NZ
With over twenty years’ experience in the screen industry, Bevin Linkhorn is an Investment and Development Executive at the New Zealand Film Commission. He has worked across film, television, animation, and factual entertainment as a producer, writer, and script editor, with a strong focus on story and supporting emerging talent.
Investment and Development Executive - NZFC
Abba-Rose Vaiaoga-Ioasa - NZ
Abba-Rose Vaiaoga-Ioasa (Puipa‘a, Toamua, Alafua – Samoa) is a Development and Investment Executive at the New Zealand Film Commission, with experience spanning development, producing, distribution, and marketing across a wide range of screen projects.
Investment and Development Executive - NZFC
Kate Goodwin - NZ
Kate Goodwin is a mixed-media producer whose credits include Stage Challenge (NZIFF Best Emerging Artist), Self Help, Rohe Kōreporepo – The Swamp, The Sacred Place, Listen to Me Marlon, and Let Me Be Me. She is currently producing the NZFC Catalyst-funded short Rat Qween alongside creators Rosie and Wade.
Producer
Wade Cowin & Rosie Howells - NZ
Wade Cowin and Rosie Howells are a creative animation duo behind Yap Trap and the in-progress short Rat Qween, combining illustration, animation, writing, and performance. Rat Qween is supported through the NZFC Catalyst fund.
Co-directorsSession 2 | Info & Inspo | 12 March 6:30 PM
Kirby Atkins - USA
Kirby Atkins wrote and directed Mosley, directed The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, and won Best Animated Short for Mutt at the Hollywood Film Festival.
Writer / Director
Executive Producer - FIN Design + EffectsJodie Camilleri - AU
Jodie Camilleri is a producer at Fin Design + Effects, with animation credits including Happy Feet Two and M3gan, working across large-scale character-driven visual effects productions.
Session 3 | Geek Out | TBC March 6:30 PM
Colin Bennet - AU
Colin has spent 15 years working with Toon Boom Harmony across all manner of traditional to rig based pipelines and loves exploring the balance of efficiency and quality.
Toon Boom Ambassador
SideFX AmbassadorTBC - AU
SideFX showcases Houdini animation software, delivering powerful procedural workflows, with a live demo exploring real-world production techniques for industry professionals.
Session 4 & 5 | Roundtables | 25th & 26th March 6:30 PM
Small-group sessions where attendees can choose from several roundtable options to pitch themselves or their concepts to connect with new potential collaborators or deep dive into special topics: software, development opportunities, markets etc. Roundtables will be announced after registration closes.
Session 6 & 7 | Speed Networking | 1st & 2nd April 6:30 PM
Pre-matched 1:1 meetings designed to connect attendees around active projects, creative alignment, and future collaboration. Participants can schedule sessions across the month, including dedicated matchmaking time slots.
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Online Event Partners
This event is funded & supported by the New Zealand Film Commission and delivered in partnership with VFXG, CAFE, DEGNZ & NZWG.