Regional Wrap
Creative Progress in Dunedin
Navigating production challenges in Dunedin with local efforts and regional filmmaking aspirations.
Published on:
March 1, 2023
From a forest in Makara …
These past few months have been a bit of a ghost town for Dunners. Some of us local crew have briefly flown the coop to Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland to build skillsets and pay mortgages.
Some of us remain focused on developing regional content, pitching to commissioners in the hope we get the next leap of faith and a chance at the funding pot.
All in all, we’re ready and chomping for the next green light, however it may come.
Bex
No items found.
Related articles


Regional Wrap
Challenges for Local Production

Regional Wrap
Challenges for Local Production
Rising costs and global competition impact New Zealand's film industry.
film industry, local production, advertising trends, New Zealand dollar, Australia, commercials, production budgets, Filmcrews, South Pacific Pictures, small features, industry competition.
Rising costs and global competition impact New Zealand's film industry.


Regional Wrap
Wellington's Revival

Regional Wrap
Wellington's Revival
With fresh commercials, a new Taika Waititi project, and Avalon Studios sold, Wellington's film industry is buzzing again.
Wellington, Crew Wellington, commercials, Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement, mockumentary, vampire, Two Little Boys, How to Meet Girls from a Distance, Avalon Studios, Paul Mainering, TVNZ, soundstage, production deals, Wellington AGM, Richard Bluck, Jen Metcalfe, Dave Brown, Jules Lovelock, film industry, New Zealand.
With fresh commercials, a new Taika Waititi project, and Avalon Studios sold, Wellington's film industry is buzzing again.


Regional Wrap
A Busy Few Months

Regional Wrap
A Busy Few Months
Despite a slow start to the year, Queenstown saw a burst of exciting TVC projects and industry events in recent months.
Queenstown, car commercials, Hyundai, Nissan, Samsung, Tourism New Zealand, TVC, Sam Strain, Shotover Camera Systems, UAV-style heli-rig, Coronet Peak, Speights, Mainland, Batch Films, Quaker Oats, Nevis Saddle, Behind the DoP, Alun Bollinger, Simon Raby, Southern Institute of Technology, Silver Fern Farms, Banks Peninsula, Schweppes, crane platforms, film industry, freelance work.
Despite a slow start to the year, Queenstown saw a burst of exciting TVC projects and industry events in recent months.


Regional Wrap
A Quiet Year in Film

Regional Wrap
A Quiet Year in Film
Despite challenges in 2012, optimism remains for a busier and more productive 2013 in New Zealand's film industry.
Auckland, commercial market, freelance crew, NZ dollar, South Pacific Pictures, Hope and Wire, Hercules feature, Power Rangers, Spartacus, production budgets, film industry, freelancers, film production, economic impact, technology, professional experience, film crew, industry challenges, job insecurity, 2013 predictions, New Zealand film, production opportunities.
Despite challenges in 2012, optimism remains for a busier and more productive 2013 in New Zealand's film industry.


Regional Wrap
Wellington Film Scene Buzzing

Regional Wrap
Wellington Film Scene Buzzing
Graeme Tuckett discusses a busy year with The Hobbit, Taika Waititi’s projects, and Wellington’s thriving film industry.
Wellington, The Hobbit, Stone Street Studios, Taika Waititi, film production, TVCs, music videos, Wellington crew, Avatar 2, underwater shooting, Miramar, feature films, Existence, How to Meet Girls From a Distance, Louis Sutherland, Mark Albiston, Rob Sarkies, Two Little Boys, crew Wellington, New Zealand International Film Festival, film industry, production facilities, accommodation, vehicle rentals, catering, local features, Auckland producers.
Graeme Tuckett discusses a busy year with The Hobbit, Taika Waititi’s projects, and Wellington’s thriving film industry.


Regional Wrap
Queenstown's Quiet Winter for Film Workers

Regional Wrap
Queenstown's Quiet Winter for Film Workers
Joshua Dunn reflects on a quieter winter season for Queenstown’s film industry, with a few standout projects and personal milestones.
Queenstown, film workers, Vodafone TVC, James Rolleston, Woo Sung Jung, Korean TVC, Japanese tyre job, Robbers Dog, Walking with Dinosaurs 3D, Top of the Lake, New Zealand Film Commission, Southern Institute of Technology, gripping, Southern Hemisphere, TVC shoots, documentary drama, Erebus crash, Great Wall of China project, rumors, snow shoots, winter film work, personal milestones, Stacy, baby.
Joshua Dunn reflects on a quieter winter season for Queenstown’s film industry, with a few standout projects and personal milestones.









































