They may not appear in the credits, but these four-legged teammates are very much part of the crew.

Multiple productions active across New Zealand, spanning fresh stories and returning favourites. Below is a short look at what’s currently on set.

New supplier JOEY delivers production essentials - coffee and film radios - with tiered ProdPerks exclusive discounts!

APA outlines general considerations around negotiation, experience-based rates, and kit fees in commercial production.

NZFC is proud to announce that Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant and Big Girls Don’t Cry will have their world premieres at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival 2026, one of the world’s leading platforms for independent cinema and emerging voices. 

The research covered three areas: economic activity in New Zealand screen production, the cultural impact on NZ screen production, and how our screen content influences global perceptions of New Zealand. 

On set, reliability matters. Jarrod Hayson, Media Solutions Account Manager at Broadtech explains how they support crews with fast, practical tech solutions, from clean audio to stable connectivity in challenging environments.

From documentary producer to Sustainability Manager, Gemma Murcott Ward talks about the growing role of sustainability in screen production. 

As the year draws to a close, we’re seeing meaningful shifts that point toward a stronger 2026 for the screen sector. Below are five updates that will have a major impact on the work ahead.

 As productions wrap and new ones prepare to roll, the region is heading into 2026 with full hearts and plenty to look forward to.

Queenstown’s production pace has slowed this year, with RPTD S2 carrying most of the load. 

Auckland is finally showing the early signs of the upswing many have been waiting for, with fresh energy returning to studios, commercials, and crew bookings.

After a challenging start to the year, Canterbury has seen some modest production activity across commercials, TV, and local projects. While the broader outlook remains uncertain, these shoots have provided short-term work for parts of the crew base and a sense of cautious steadiness heading into summer.

This Friday at 2:00 p.m., productions across Aotearoa are asked to pause for two minutes in honour of the colleagues we lost this week.

Bringing decades of technical expertise and industry support to the departments that keep productions running, whether it be camera, sound, tech, network or post-production.

A look back at the year - its challenges, achievements, and the incredible people who keep our Guild moving forward.