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The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is delighted to announce the latest recipient of its International Placement initiative, with filmmaker Dana Leaming selected for a six-month placement at Picking Scabs, […]
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Vertical drama is entering Australia’s mainstream screen industry conversation, with Cairns Crocodiles set to host a dedicated microdrama panel that brings together platform executives, broadcasters and content creators at the […]
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The third series of K Road Chronicles embeds community journalist and former rough sleeper Six within the support networks tackling Auckland’s homelessness crisis. Spanning organisations from Orange Sky’s mobile laundry […]
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Graphic artist Ant Sang made a name for himself as head designer of the hit animated series Bro’Town in the early 2000s. But he’s never tackled animation and always felt “like a
‘Friendly Fire’ – Feature Film
Production Type: Feature FilmCountry Of Origin: USAProduction Company Name: Sony PicturesShooting Location: Auckland, Kumeu Film Studios Line Producer: *to be released shortly*Production Start: TBCFirst Shoot Date: TBCLast Shoot Date: TBC
DEAD AHEAD S2 – TV Series
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DAISY CHAIN – Feature Film
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MINECRAFT 2 – Feature Film
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Opinion: The Reports of Our Industry’s Death Are Greatly Exaggerated
Written By Jarl Devine I read an article in The Guardian this morning with the headline “Why are respected directors suddenly embracing AI?” In the context of other recent headlines
Moss & Freud drops trailer
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Alyssa Medel – PASC Short Cuts
Alyssa talks about the people and projects selected for PASC’s Short Cuts programme, which will lead to two teams picking up production support. See the list of selected teams here.
PASC names 2026 Short Cuts filmmakers
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NZFC announces Picking Scabs international placement recipient and Lantern Pictures opportunity
The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is delighted to announce the latest recipient of its International Placement initiative, with filmmaker Dana Leaming selected for a six-month placement at Picking Scabs,
Opinion: The Reports of Our Industry’s Death Are Greatly Exaggerated
Written By Jarl Devine I read an article in The Guardian this morning with the headline “Why are respected directors suddenly embracing AI?” In the context of other recent headlines
Moss & Freud drops trailer
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Alyssa Medel – PASC Short Cuts
Alyssa talks about the people and projects selected for PASC’s Short Cuts programme, which will lead to two teams picking up production support. See the list of selected teams here.
PASC names 2026 Short Cuts filmmakers
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NZFC announces Picking Scabs international placement recipient and Lantern Pictures opportunity
The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is delighted to announce the latest recipient of its International Placement initiative, with filmmaker Dana Leaming selected for a six-month placement at Picking Scabs,
Microdrama Takes Center Stage at Cairns Crocodiles as FlareFlow Data Shows Australia Outperforming Global Markets
Vertical drama is entering Australia’s mainstream screen industry conversation, with Cairns Crocodiles set to host a dedicated microdrama panel that brings together platform executives, broadcasters and content creators at the
NZ On Screen Tuesday Spotlight: K Road Chronicles (2023)
The third series of K Road Chronicles embeds community journalist and former rough sleeper Six within the support networks tackling Auckland’s homelessness crisis. Spanning organisations from Orange Sky’s mobile laundry
Paolo Rotondo – Italian Film Festival
Paolo talks us through some highlights from this year’s Italian Film Festival, opening in Auckland on 28 April and touring the country until January 2027. Check out the festival programme
Bro’Town creator bringing Kung Fu short to life
Graphic artist Ant Sang made a name for himself as head designer of the hit animated series Bro’Town in the early 2000s. But he’s never tackled animation and always felt “like a
NZ Box Office Report: 19 April 2026
Fot the second weekend running, the top three titles retained their placings. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie again ended the weekend on top of the heap, taking $762,505 from 119
Microdrama Takes Center Stage at Cairns Crocodiles as FlareFlow Data Shows Australia Outperforming Global Markets
Vertical drama is entering Australia’s mainstream screen industry conversation, with Cairns Crocodiles set to host a dedicated microdrama panel that brings together platform executives, broadcasters and content creators at the
NZ On Screen Tuesday Spotlight: K Road Chronicles (2023)
The third series of K Road Chronicles embeds community journalist and former rough sleeper Six within the support networks tackling Auckland’s homelessness crisis. Spanning organisations from Orange Sky’s mobile laundry
Paolo Rotondo – Italian Film Festival
Paolo talks us through some highlights from this year’s Italian Film Festival, opening in Auckland on 28 April and touring the country until January 2027. Check out the festival programme
Bro’Town creator bringing Kung Fu short to life
Graphic artist Ant Sang made a name for himself as head designer of the hit animated series Bro’Town in the early 2000s. But he’s never tackled animation and always felt “like a
NZ Box Office Report: 19 April 2026
Fot the second weekend running, the top three titles retained their placings. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie again ended the weekend on top of the heap, taking $762,505 from 119
The Weed Eaters add heavy hitters to host final Big Forking Tour screenings
Fresh off the back of multiple sold-out screenings in both Wellington and Christchurch, the filmmaking team behind acclaimed local film The Weed Eaters is now chomping through the first South Island dates of The
TENOR: MY NAME IS PATI passes $1 million
The applause hasn’t stopped for Tenor: My Name Is Pati with the New Zealand documentary passing $1 million at the local box office over the weekend and cementing its place among the country’s
TVNZ Launches Next-Generation TVNZ+, Set to Deliver Better Viewing Today and Innovation Tomorrow
A new TVNZ+ platform began rolling out over the weekend, built to unlock even more great viewing ahead for audiences. TVNZ has a strong track record of digital innovation. TVNZ’s website
Liam Hansen and Corey Fuimaono – Live At The Void
Corey and Liam talk about making Live at the Void, their Auckland-shot concert film with captions. Get tix for the Monday 27 April premiere in Auckland here.
Taika Waititi to voice Willy Wonka in Netflix-Sony animated film ‘Charlie vs the Chocolate Factory’
Netflix has announced New Zealand filmmaker Taika Waititi will voice Willy Wonka in a Sony-animated feature film reimagining the Roald Dahl classic. Titled Charlie vs the Chocolate Factory, the animated film
The Weed Eaters add heavy hitters to host final Big Forking Tour screenings
Fresh off the back of multiple sold-out screenings in both Wellington and Christchurch, the filmmaking team behind acclaimed local film The Weed Eaters is now chomping through the first South Island dates
TENOR: MY NAME IS PATI passes $1 million
The applause hasn’t stopped for Tenor: My Name Is Pati with the New Zealand documentary passing $1 million at the local box office over the weekend and cementing its place among the
TVNZ Launches Next-Generation TVNZ+, Set to Deliver Better Viewing Today and Innovation Tomorrow
A new TVNZ+ platform began rolling out over the weekend, built to unlock even more great viewing ahead for audiences. TVNZ has a strong track record of digital innovation. TVNZ’s
Liam Hansen and Corey Fuimaono – Live At The Void
Corey and Liam talk about making Live at the Void, their Auckland-shot concert film with captions. Get tix for the Monday 27 April premiere in Auckland here.
Taika Waititi to voice Willy Wonka in Netflix-Sony animated film ‘Charlie vs the Chocolate Factory’
Netflix has announced New Zealand filmmaker Taika Waititi will voice Willy Wonka in a Sony-animated feature film reimagining the Roald Dahl classic. Titled Charlie vs the Chocolate Factory, the animated
A prickly issue
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Sony Technologies to Transform Media and Entertainment at NAB Show
LAS VEGAS, April 15, 2026 – Sony Electronics will return to NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) Show 2026, a leading event for the media and entertainment industry. From April 19-22, the company
Geoffrey Rush and AJ McLean Praise Kiwi filmmakers after wrap on ‘Shearing the Love’
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Mike Minogue – Frank Podcasts
Mike talks about the deal with TVNZ that brings titles from the Frank Podcasts stable on to the TVNZ+ platform, putting them in front of new audiences.
The Trailer Park
Live at the Void, for one night only, at Auckland’s Capitol Cinema on 27 April New trailer for Te Arepa Kahi’s Sgt. Haane, which opens in cinemas 30 April The
Kelly Davis – NZ On Air
Kelly talks about NZ On Air’s final funding round of the financial year, the results of which are now announced, and what’s coming down the pipe in preparation for the
‘Helldivers’ announced at Cinema-con. Set to film in NZ
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Doc Edge names first titles for 2026
The Oscar®-qualifying Doc Edge Festival marks its 21st year with a bold opening slate (sixteen films that take audiences inside a Gaza conflict zone, into the world of AI companionship, onto the
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