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In Focus
Queenstown's film industry: A bold plot to go large



Event
Screen Accelerator Project: Unscripted 2026 with Jon Kroll is back for the 5th year!

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Screen Accelerator Project: Unscripted 2026 with Jon Kroll is back for the 5th year!
The Screen Accelerator Project aims to help bring productions into New Zealand, create opportunities and build international connections.
The Screen Accelerator Project aims to help bring productions into New Zealand, create opportunities and build international connections.


Media and Resource Releases
New Zealand Film Commission Welcomes Cannes Honour for Sir Peter Jackson

Media and Resource Releases
New Zealand Film Commission Welcomes Cannes Honour for Sir Peter Jackson
The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is delighted to see Sir Peter Jackson honoured with the Palme d’Or d’Honneur.
The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is delighted to see Sir Peter Jackson honoured with the Palme d’Or d’Honneur.


In Focus
"Heads must roll" if 1News issued second article as a result of pressure from the TVNZ board

In Focus
"Heads must roll" if 1News issued second article as a result of pressure from the TVNZ board
The Better Public Media Trust is deeply concerned that TVNZ’s 1News may have adjusted its news coverage to appease pressure from Government ministers.
The Better Public Media Trust is deeply concerned that TVNZ’s 1News may have adjusted its news coverage to appease pressure from Government ministers.


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FutureFrames: NZ 2026 Launches Short Films. Big Shifts

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FutureFrames: NZ 2026 Launches Short Films. Big Shifts
MSG is proud to launch FutureFrames:NZ 2026, a nationwide AI short film competition designed to bring filmmakers together to explore one of the biggest technological shifts currently facing our industry.
MSG is proud to launch FutureFrames:NZ 2026, a nationwide AI short film competition designed to bring filmmakers together to explore one of the biggest technological shifts currently facing our industry.


Media and Resource Releases
New Zealand And Brazil Co-Production Agreement Opens New Opportunities For Screen Producers

Media and Resource Releases
New Zealand And Brazil Co-Production Agreement Opens New Opportunities For Screen Producers
Agreement supports creative exports and unlocks new routes to international finance and markets.
Agreement supports creative exports and unlocks new routes to international finance and markets.


Point of View
Crew and Business Surveys March 2026



Industry Insight
Industry Insight: Summit Shoot

Industry Insight
Industry Insight: Summit Shoot
Queenstown-based Summit Shoot founder Alex McCrossin shares insights on production trends, location scouting and filming in the South Island.
Queenstown-based Summit Shoot founder Alex McCrossin shares insights on production trends, location scouting and filming in the South Island.


In Focus
ACC CoverPlus Extra: What Screen Crew Should Know



Blue Book
Billable Travel Time: Out-of-Zone Travel and Remote Parking

Blue Book
Billable Travel Time: Out-of-Zone Travel and Remote Parking
Travel Time is not just about the 20km zone. This article outlines two common scenarios where travel may be charged: production-required travel outside the Travel Zone and remote parking arrangements.
Travel Time is not just about the 20km zone. This article outlines two common scenarios where travel may be charged: production-required travel outside the Travel Zone and remote parking arrangements.


Member Spotlight
Member Spotlight: Nic Widfeldt

Member Spotlight
Member Spotlight: Nic Widfeldt
From Invercargill to London and back to Aotearoa, Nic reflects on sound, strong crew culture, and why looking after each other matters on set.
From Invercargill to London and back to Aotearoa, Nic reflects on sound, strong crew culture, and why looking after each other matters on set.




