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Mahika Kai Wins at Australian International Documentary Awards
Feature
Mahika Kai Wins at Australian International Documentary Awards
Wānaka-based short docomentary MAHIKA KAI has won Best Short Form Documentary at the 2025 Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC) Awards.
Wānaka-based short docomentary MAHIKA KAI has won Best Short Form Documentary at the 2025 Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC) Awards.
In Focus
Trump Tariff Talk: More Bluster Than Business?
In Focus
Trump Tariff Talk: More Bluster Than Business?
Proposed US tariff on offshore productions sparks global concern, threatening stability for New Zealand’s screen industry.
Trump, Tariff, Voight, Jon, John, Donald,
Proposed US tariff on offshore productions sparks global concern, threatening stability for New Zealand’s screen industry.
In Focus
Reason8 lands US deals across slate, including New Zealand horror ‘Forgive Us All’
In Focus
Reason8 lands US deals across slate, including New Zealand horror ‘Forgive Us All’
Reason8 has landed a suite of US deals on its slate ahead of Cannes, including New Zealand horror Forgive Us All, which has sold to Samuel Goldwyn Films for a July 2025 release.
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Reason8 has landed a suite of US deals on its slate ahead of Cannes, including New Zealand horror Forgive Us All, which has sold to Samuel Goldwyn Films for a July 2025 release.
Spotlight
Te Puna Creative Hub - Open Studio Invitation!
Spotlight
Te Puna Creative Hub - Open Studio Invitation!
Te Puna Creative Hub is opening in Henderson—a new space for innovation, storytelling, and connection. Meet the people bringing this creative vision to life!
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Te Puna Creative Hub is opening in Henderson—a new space for innovation, storytelling, and connection. Meet the people bringing this creative vision to life!
Upskill
Lights, Camera, Geek Out! - Rob Marsh NZCS & Niki Winer Talk SONY’s Venice
Upskill
Lights, Camera, Geek Out! - Rob Marsh NZCS & Niki Winer Talk SONY’s Venice
Join NZCS in Auckland for an exciting, hands-on event with DP Rob Marsh NZCS and 1st Assistant Camera Niki Winer!
Join NZCS in Auckland for an exciting, hands-on event with DP Rob Marsh NZCS and 1st Assistant Camera Niki Winer!
Upskill
NZCS Gender Diversity Program invites female Camera Trainee applications for an Auckland-based Feature Film
Upskill
NZCS Gender Diversity Program invites female Camera Trainee applications for an Auckland-based Feature Film
The NZCS Gender Diversity Program offers a Camera Trainee role on Big Girls Don’t Cry, Auckland, March 2025.
The NZCS Gender Diversity Program offers a Camera Trainee role on Big Girls Don’t Cry, Auckland, March 2025.
Media and Resource Releases
Joint statement from NZ On Air and NZ Film Commission on Media Reform Consultation
Media and Resource Releases
Joint statement from NZ On Air and NZ Film Commission on Media Reform Consultation
Acknowledging the importance of ensuring public funding delivers the best possible outcomes for audiences and the wider sector.
Media, reform, consultation, NZ On Air, NZFC, New Zealand Film Commission,
Acknowledging the importance of ensuring public funding delivers the best possible outcomes for audiences and the wider sector.
Media and Resource Releases
Release of Spada Cultural Capability Handbook
Media and Resource Releases
Release of Spada Cultural Capability Handbook
A guide to fostering authentic, respectful, and inclusive screen productions in Aotearoa New Zealand.
cultural, capability, Handbook, Spada, Greenlit, Sustainability, Tools,
A guide to fostering authentic, respectful, and inclusive screen productions in Aotearoa New Zealand.
In Focus
What makes a Maori Film?
In Focus
What makes a Maori Film?
What is a Māori Film? This is a difficult bloody question. There is no easy answer and most genuine responses contain some degree of truth.
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What is a Māori Film? This is a difficult bloody question. There is no easy answer and most genuine responses contain some degree of truth.
Regional Wrap
Wellington: Autumn 2024
Regional Wrap
Wellington: Autumn 2024
Farewell from GT: Reflecting on a decade of filming highlights and the supportive local film community.
Wellington, Miramar, Upper Hutt, TVCs, Stone Street, Location Manager, Screen Wellington, Crew Wellington, filming permits, city council, film crews, production office, farewell, decade, film highlights
Farewell from GT: Reflecting on a decade of filming highlights and the supportive local film community.
In Memory Of
Remembering Katharine McCoy (ex Curtis)
In Memory Of
Remembering Katharine McCoy (ex Curtis)
A cherished friend, mentor, and steadfast pillar in the film industry.
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Katharine McCoy, Kate Curtis, film industry, Greymouth Hospital, Production Manager, Filmcrews, mentor, support, Line Producer, farmer, creative, sewing, weaving, woodwork, pottery, gardening, chef, animal lover, acerbic wit, loyal friend, Sioux, Linda Fenwick
A cherished friend, mentor, and steadfast pillar in the film industry.
