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Sky New Zealand has elevated senior commissioner for scripted Tina McLaren to commissioning editor for free Sky TV streaming platform Neon and recently acquired Three and ThreeNow. Tina McLarenThe integrated […]
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Continuing our spotlight series of the work of Ian Mune. This week we feature Stella, a 2023 short film featuring Mune in one of the lead roles as Stanley. In […]
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Wellington’s Wētā FX has received an Academy Award nomination this morning for their visual effects work on James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash Read on
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Hawley won an Academy Award for her work on Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein, adding to her Bafta win from last month. Read on
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Costumes made in New Zealand for the latest instalment in the Avatar film series are up for the Best Costume Design award at this year’s Oscars. The costumes were designed […]
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DAISY CHAIN – Feature Film
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INTERNATIONAL FILMS WITH HOLLYWOOD ACTORS Do you want an extra income? Do you want to work with Famous Hollywood Actors? Do you want to see your face on the BIG
SBS won’t go there: Government shelves broadcaster’s Western Sydney hub plans
The Federal Government has abandoned plans to establish an SBS production hub in Western Sydney, nearly eight months after shortlisting proposals submitted through an expressions of interest process. Communications Minister
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TĀ TĀTOU WHĀINGA | OUR PURPOSE Kōrero tuku iho. Share stories. | Taonga tuku iho. Share possibilities. | Mana tuku iho. Share joy. KO WAI MĀTOU I ABOUT SKY We’re a proud Aotearoa New Zealand business with the ambition to become the most essential
The Trailer Park
Here’s the local fare and some honorary local fare coming to screens near you. Lisa Burd’s No Tears on the Field, now cinemas Rebecca Tansley’s Tenor: My Name is Pati
Melissa Conway & Graeme Revell – Future Frames:NZ
SMSG’s Melissa Conway and Graeme Revell talk about Future Frames, opening for registration on 27 March, and the expanded programme it offers this year.
ACTORS, MODELS AND TALENT NEEDED!
INTERNATIONAL FILMS WITH HOLLYWOOD ACTORS Do you want an extra income? Do you want to work with Famous Hollywood Actors? Do you want to see your face on the BIG
SBS won’t go there: Government shelves broadcaster’s Western Sydney hub plans
The Federal Government has abandoned plans to establish an SBS production hub in Western Sydney, nearly eight months after shortlisting proposals submitted through an expressions of interest process. Communications Minister
Imagery Editor
TĀ TĀTOU WHĀINGA | OUR PURPOSE Kōrero tuku iho. Share stories. | Taonga tuku iho. Share possibilities. | Mana tuku iho. Share joy. KO WAI MĀTOU I ABOUT SKY We’re a proud Aotearoa New Zealand business with the ambition to become the most essential
The Trailer Park
Here’s the local fare and some honorary local fare coming to screens near you. Lisa Burd’s No Tears on the Field, now cinemas Rebecca Tansley’s Tenor: My Name is Pati
Melissa Conway & Graeme Revell – Future Frames:NZ
SMSG’s Melissa Conway and Graeme Revell talk about Future Frames, opening for registration on 27 March, and the expanded programme it offers this year.
Angela Cudd – Aho Shorts
Angela Cudd talks about the 2026 Aho Shorts programme, now accepting applications. Aho Shorts closes applications on Friday 24 April
Sydney Film Festival names new board members
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Sky NZ promotes Tina McLaren to group commissioning editor in restructure
Sky New Zealand has elevated senior commissioner for scripted Tina McLaren to commissioning editor for free Sky TV streaming platform Neon and recently acquired Three and ThreeNow. Tina McLarenThe integrated
NZ On Screen: Tuesday Spotlight – Stella (2023)
Continuing our spotlight series of the work of Ian Mune. This week we feature Stella, a 2023 short film featuring Mune in one of the lead roles as Stanley. In
Lisa Burd – No Tears on the Field
Lisa Burd talks about her Taranaki-shot doco No Tears on the Field, premiered last year in the Doc Edge Festival, and now heading to general release from 19 March.
Angela Cudd – Aho Shorts
Angela Cudd talks about the 2026 Aho Shorts programme, now accepting applications. Aho Shorts closes applications on Friday 24 April
Sydney Film Festival names new board members
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Sky NZ promotes Tina McLaren to group commissioning editor in restructure
Sky New Zealand has elevated senior commissioner for scripted Tina McLaren to commissioning editor for free Sky TV streaming platform Neon and recently acquired Three and ThreeNow. Tina McLarenThe integrated
NZ On Screen: Tuesday Spotlight – Stella (2023)
Continuing our spotlight series of the work of Ian Mune. This week we feature Stella, a 2023 short film featuring Mune in one of the lead roles as Stanley. In
Lisa Burd – No Tears on the Field
Lisa Burd talks about her Taranaki-shot doco No Tears on the Field, premiered last year in the Doc Edge Festival, and now heading to general release from 19 March.
Wētā FX wins Academy Award nomination for Avatar: Fire And Ash
Wellington’s Wētā FX has received an Academy Award nomination this morning for their visual effects work on James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash Read on
New Zealand costume designer Kate Hawley adds Oscar to trophy case
Hawley won an Academy Award for her work on Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein, adding to her Bafta win from last month. Read on
NZ Box Office Report: 15 March 2026
Closing its opening weekend in the #1 spot, romance Reminders of Him took $202,661 from 92 screens for $232,185 including previews. GOAT climbed back to #2 this weekend, playing 93 screens
The Kiwi creatives nominated at the 2026 Oscars
Costumes made in New Zealand for the latest instalment in the Avatar film series are up for the Best Costume Design award at this year’s Oscars. The costumes were designed by
TVNZ orders celeb version of quiz Tipping Point
NEWS BRIEF: New Zealand broadcaster TVNZ has commissioned a local celebrity version of Banijay Entertainment’s quiz format Tipping Point. Celebrity Tipping Point NZ will be produced by Banijay’s Screentime New Zealand.
Wētā FX wins Academy Award nomination for Avatar: Fire And Ash
Wellington’s Wētā FX has received an Academy Award nomination this morning for their visual effects work on James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash Read on
New Zealand costume designer Kate Hawley adds Oscar to trophy case
Hawley won an Academy Award for her work on Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein, adding to her Bafta win from last month. Read on
NZ Box Office Report: 15 March 2026
Closing its opening weekend in the #1 spot, romance Reminders of Him took $202,661 from 92 screens for $232,185 including previews. GOAT climbed back to #2 this weekend, playing 93
The Kiwi creatives nominated at the 2026 Oscars
Costumes made in New Zealand for the latest instalment in the Avatar film series are up for the Best Costume Design award at this year’s Oscars. The costumes were designed
TVNZ orders celeb version of quiz Tipping Point
NEWS BRIEF: New Zealand broadcaster TVNZ has commissioned a local celebrity version of Banijay Entertainment’s quiz format Tipping Point. Celebrity Tipping Point NZ will be produced by Banijay’s Screentime New
And the winner is …
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WIFT finds 2026 winners
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Show Me Shorts names participants for Short Film Lab
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Steve Barr – The Grey List
Steve Barr’s Requiem For An Assassin was recently named on The Grey List. He explains to benefits of such recognition, and navigating a chaotic landscape for creating screen content.
NZIFF announces dates
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And the winner is …
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WIFT finds 2026 winners
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Show Me Shorts names participants for Short Film Lab
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Steve Barr – The Grey List
Steve Barr’s Requiem For An Assassin was recently named on The Grey List. He explains to benefits of such recognition, and navigating a chaotic landscape for creating screen content.
NZIFF announces dates
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CLOSED – WIN a Double Pass to ‘No Tears on the Field’
Congratulations to our winners: •Nanie Taylor, Tony Forster, Kathleen Greer...
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