The Sorta Unofficial New Zealand Film Awards revealed

The Sorta Unofficial New Zealand Film Awards revealed

[NZ Herald, TimeOut] New Zealand film-makers will not go unrecognised this year with an alternative awards show planned in December.

The Sorta Unofficial New Zealand Film Awards came about following a decision by the Screen Director's Guild of New Zealand (SDGNZ) to can the annual film industry prizegiving for 2012.

Previously, the Aotearoa Film and Television Awards brought together movie-makers and the television industry for a joint ceremony. However, due to funding and other factors, the SDGNZ said it would not be taking part in the 2012 awards.

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