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Brokenwood Mysteries (S13) – TV Series
Production Title: Brokenwood Mysteries (S13)Type: TV SeriesCountry of Origin: New ZealandShooting Location: AucklandProduction Company: South Pacific Pictures Producers: Sally CampbellDirector: VariousWriter: VariousUPM: TBCProduction Coordinator: TBC Prep Start Date: 15 June
Black Diamond – TV Series
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‘Freedom’ – Feature Film
Production Type: Feature FilmCountry Of Origin: USAProduction Company Name: Sony PicturesShooting Location: Auckland, Kumeu Film Studios UPM: Carey JohnsonProduction Start: Currently in Pre ProductionFirst Shoot Date: Late August 2026Last Shoot
DEAD AHEAD S2 – TV Series
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Anya Taylor-Joy to Star in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt For Gollum’ as an Elf
Anya Taylor-Joy is the latest star to join the cast of “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.” The New Line and Warner Bros. film is directed by
Jennifer Onyeiwu
2026 Vincent Burke Scholarship Recipient, Jennifer Onyeiwu, talks about using the scholarship to advance her career.
Executive Officer – New Zealand Cinematographers Society (NZCS)
Mō mātou | About us The New Zealand Cinematographers Society is the professional body for cinematographers and camera practitioners working across all genres of the New Zealand screen industry. We
HBO Max live in NZ
Auckland, New Zealand – 16 June 2026: HBO Max is officially live in Aotearoa New Zealand, bringing together HBO Originals, Warner Bros. blockbuster films, Max Originals, DC franchises, beloved fan
NZ On Screen Tuesday Spotlight: Curry Munchers (2011)
Also known as Vindaloo Empire, this Auckland-shot romantic comedy stars Anand Naidu, who also co-wrote the screenplay. The feature offers an early screen showcase for Naidu, who later produced and
Anya Taylor-Joy to Star in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt For Gollum’ as an Elf
Anya Taylor-Joy is the latest star to join the cast of “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.” The New Line and Warner Bros. film is directed by
Jennifer Onyeiwu
2026 Vincent Burke Scholarship Recipient, Jennifer Onyeiwu, talks about using the scholarship to advance her career.
Executive Officer – New Zealand Cinematographers Society (NZCS)
Mō mātou | About us The New Zealand Cinematographers Society is the professional body for cinematographers and camera practitioners working across all genres of the New Zealand screen industry. We
HBO Max live in NZ
Auckland, New Zealand – 16 June 2026: HBO Max is officially live in Aotearoa New Zealand, bringing together HBO Originals, Warner Bros. blockbuster films, Max Originals, DC franchises, beloved fan
NZ On Screen Tuesday Spotlight: Curry Munchers (2011)
Also known as Vindaloo Empire, this Auckland-shot romantic comedy stars Anand Naidu, who also co-wrote the screenplay. The feature offers an early screen showcase for Naidu, who later produced and
NZ Box Office Report: 14 June 2026
Lots of change at the top over the weekend, with Backrooms, the #1 for the last couple of weeks, gone from the podium positions. Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day opened on
Sukundimi Walks Before Me wins in Sydney
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Are We Training for Jobs That No Longer Exist?
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NZ’s First Stop-Motion Feature to premiere at NZIFF
Marking a major milestone for Aotearoa animation, Kiri and Lou Go Raaa! is New Zealand’s first stop-motion animated feature film. The film will premiere at Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International
BSS keeps the speakers coming
BSS has named five more presenters, one Hawai’ian and four more locals. Hawaiian screenwriter Thomas Paʻa Sibbett will reflect on the journey that led to Chief of War, tracing the
NZ Box Office Report: 14 June 2026
Lots of change at the top over the weekend, with Backrooms, the #1 for the last couple of weeks, gone from the podium positions. Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day opened on
Sukundimi Walks Before Me wins in Sydney
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Are We Training for Jobs That No Longer Exist?
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NZ’s First Stop-Motion Feature to premiere at NZIFF
Marking a major milestone for Aotearoa animation, Kiri and Lou Go Raaa! is New Zealand’s first stop-motion animated feature film. The film will premiere at Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International
BSS keeps the speakers coming
BSS has named five more presenters, one Hawai’ian and four more locals. Hawaiian screenwriter Thomas Paʻa Sibbett will reflect on the journey that led to Chief of War, tracing the
Rosie Hole – Hinterland
Recently in Cannes for the market events, Hinterland’s Rosie Hole talks about what’s easier and harder to finance in the present climate, what’s replacing pre-sales and the industry’s current appetite – or lack of appetite
Moves Team Technician
This role is a nine-month fixed term contract as a Moves Team Technician, joining a small, tightknit team responsible for moving crew members between Wētā FX’s twelve facilities in Wellington’s Eastern
Lead FX Artist (Contract)
WELCOME TO CAUSE & FX! Our studio is celebrated for its dynamic atmosphere and a team of committed artists known for consistently delivering exceptional work. We embrace innovation and state-of-the-art technologies
NZ On Air and Netflix back industry training programme
NZ On Air will partner for the first time with Netflix to fund an NZQA-recognised screen workforce development programme to produce industry-ready screen production crew through classroom and on-the-job training. The
Paula Boock – BustUp
Lippy Pictures’ Paula talks bringing buddy cop series Bust Up to the screen, and the benefits of bringing more voices to the table.
Rosie Hole – Hinterland
Recently in Cannes for the market events, Hinterland’s Rosie Hole talks about what’s easier and harder to finance in the present climate, what’s replacing pre-sales and the industry’s current appetite – or lack of
Moves Team Technician
This role is a nine-month fixed term contract as a Moves Team Technician, joining a small, tightknit team responsible for moving crew members between Wētā FX’s twelve facilities in Wellington’s
Lead FX Artist (Contract)
WELCOME TO CAUSE & FX! Our studio is celebrated for its dynamic atmosphere and a team of committed artists known for consistently delivering exceptional work. We embrace innovation and state-of-the-art
NZ On Air and Netflix back industry training programme
NZ On Air will partner for the first time with Netflix to fund an NZQA-recognised screen workforce development programme to produce industry-ready screen production crew through classroom and on-the-job training.
Paula Boock – BustUp
Lippy Pictures’ Paula talks bringing buddy cop series Bust Up to the screen, and the benefits of bringing more voices to the table.
NZ Box Office Report: 7 June 2026
Backrooms continued to play well, ending its second weekend in the top spot, and playing 75 screens for $480,550 to take its earnings here to $1,731,702. In 10 days in
Ainsley Gardiner – NZFC
The NZFC’s Ainsley Gardiner talks about the mood and market in Cannes, being realistic and maximising opportunities.
Stay up late with the NZIFF
The home of blood-soaked slashers and surrealist nightmares, a place for all things crazed, kooky, cooked and crooked, our Nocturnal strand always creates a buzz! New to this year’s Nocturnal
The Trailer Park
Andrew Niccol’s I, Object, opening in cinemas 23 July Sky series Bust Up, now playing Lomu, playing the NZIFF before a general release from 3 September Sukundimi Walks Before Me,
Cameras roll on Daisy Chain in Auckland
Principal photography is now underway on Daisy Chain, a contemporary Auckland-set romantic comedy written by Emmy Award-winning writer Shoshana McCallum (Madam, Inside) and produced by The HeartBeaters in association with
HBO Max Coming To Prime Video as a Subscription
AUCKLAND, New Zealand – June 9, 2026: HBO Max will be available as a subscription via Prime Video when it launches in New Zealand on June 16, giving customers access
BSS adds more
Big Screen Symposium has named the first of its international guests, in the shape of Causeway Films founders Samantha Jennings and Kristina Ceyton. They’ll talk about the company, the decisions,
Film Dunedin a finalist in US
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