Welcome to the

Qantas Film and Television Awards 2010

Recognising the best of the best in the New Zealand film and television industries.
 

Finalists

It is an absolute pleasure to announce the 2010 Qantas Film and Television Awards Finalists.
 
To view a list of the News and Current Affairs, General Television, Documentary and Film Finalists click here

Awards Ceremonies

• Friday, 17 September, will be a special day for the crafts-people in film and television, with an afternoon of a fine food, awards and entertainment. This event has always sold out. In 2010, the Craft Awards lunch will grow to include some of the categories previously celebrated on the Saturday evening, and will be held for the first time at the Auckland Town Hall.
• On Saturday, 18 September, everyone will come together at Auckland's Civic Theatre. The evening will commence with a red carpet, VIP entry to the Civic Theatre. In previous years, the media pack have been kept on their toes, with live television crews vying with the paparazzi for the best shots.

For further information on the awards ceremonies and to book your place click here  

New Idea People's Choice Award

As part of New Idea's sponsorship of the Qantas Film and Television Awards, they are running a consumer promotion in their weekly magazine. The public can vote for their favourite TV star in the New Idea People's Choice Award competition.
 
The New Idea People's Choice Awards Finalists are:
 
Beth Allen: Shortland Street
Jason Gunn: Cheers to 50 Years
Kimberly Crossman: Shortland Street
Robyn Malcolm: Outrageous Fortune
Jacquie Brown: The Jacquie Brown Diaries
Mike McRoberts: 3 News
Bernadine Oliver Kerby: One News
Paul Henry: Breakfast
Pippa Wetzell: Breakfast
Kevin Milne: Fair Go
 
For further details check the weekly edition of New Idea http://nz.lifestyle.yahoo.com/new-idea/ 

Qantas commitment to Cure Kids - your support 

Cure Kids is the face of the Child Health Research Foundation, to which Qantas is a key partner. Cure Kids raises funds for research into life-threatening childhood illnesses in New Zealand.  If you would like to find out more about Cure Kids please go to http://www.curekids.org.nz     

Major Support

Qantas has been a major supporter of the awards and its association continues in 2010. We are delighted to be working with Qantas and a number of other sponsors in our quest to identify the best of the best in New Zealand film and television.