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In Focus
Wānaka Filmmakers receive $10,000 boost to capture Aotearoa New Zealand’s fascination with the Southern Lights.

In Focus
Wānaka Filmmakers receive $10,000 boost to capture Aotearoa New Zealand’s fascination with the Southern Lights.
The Southern Documentary Accelerator is helping a locally made story about Aotearoa’s aurora chasers move into production.
The Southern Documentary Accelerator is helping a locally made story about Aotearoa’s aurora chasers move into production.


Announcement
New process for transport decisions: what it means for filming in Tāmaki Makaurau

Announcement
New process for transport decisions: what it means for filming in Tāmaki Makaurau
From 1 October, Auckland Council becomes the Road Controlling Authority (RCA) for Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.
From 1 October, Auckland Council becomes the Road Controlling Authority (RCA) for Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.


Member Spotlight
Member Spotlight: Julian Herrera

Member Spotlight
Members
Member Spotlight: Julian Herrera
Julian Herrera on finding his place in the camera department, learning on set and why no two jobs in film are ever quite the same.
Julian Herrera on finding his place in the camera department, learning on set and why no two jobs in film are ever quite the same.


Regional Wrap
Regional Wrap: Wellington

Regional Wrap
Members
Regional Wrap: Wellington
With productions underway at Stone Street and new projects on the horizon, here’s what’s happening for Wellington crew this spring.
With productions underway at Stone Street and new projects on the horizon, here’s what’s happening for Wellington crew this spring.


Regional Wrap
Regional Wrap: Auckland



Event
Behind Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant: A Conversation with Bayley Broome-Peake & THUNDERLIPS

Event
Behind Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant: A Conversation with Bayley Broome-Peake & THUNDERLIPS
NZCS brings together the filmmakers behind Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant for an honest conversation about making a first feature in Aotearoa.
NZCS brings together the filmmakers behind Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant for an honest conversation about making a first feature in Aotearoa.


Announcement
Māori & Pasifika Impact Producing Lab - Submissions Open

Announcement
Māori & Pasifika Impact Producing Lab - Submissions Open
The programme will help Māori and Pasifika practitioners build audience, engagement and impact strategies around their screen projects.
The programme will help Māori and Pasifika practitioners build audience, engagement and impact strategies around their screen projects.


In Focus
Indigenous Screen Organisations from Canada, Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia Launch New International Co-Production Initiative

In Focus
Indigenous Screen Organisations from Canada, Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia Launch New International Co-Production Initiative
A new international co-production initiative will connect Indigenous screen storytellers from Aotearoa, Australia and Canada.
A new international co-production initiative will connect Indigenous screen storytellers from Aotearoa, Australia and Canada.


Feature
Heart of the Beast Trailer Showcases New Zealand’s South Island

Feature
Heart of the Beast Trailer Showcases New Zealand’s South Island
Brad Pitt survival thriller Heart of the Beast showcases South Island locations and New Zealand screen talent in its newly released trailer.
Brad Pitt survival thriller Heart of the Beast showcases South Island locations and New Zealand screen talent in its newly released trailer.


Event
Greenlit: Sustainability Training & Placements

Event
Greenlit: Sustainability Training & Placements
New sustainability training and funded placements from Greenlit are creating more opportunities for screen crews and producers.
New sustainability training and funded placements from Greenlit are creating more opportunities for screen crews and producers.


Announcement
Doc Edge Opens Submissions for 2026 Festival





