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I spoke with Annabelle Snelling who founded Horrorbelle Productions, to talk about her latest short film ‘Dance The Light Away’ a fluorescently colourful, scary and darkly comedic horror short. We […]
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The NZIFF has named more titles, bringing its total to date for 2026 up to a dozen. The festival has previously announced its first title for 2026, Kaouther Ben Hanias […]
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Continuing to light up audiences and critics, THE WEED EATERS has cemented its status as Aotearoa’s latest cinematic cult classic (including recent 4-star reviews in NZ Herald, NZ Listener, and […]
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The Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) is the only real protection New Zealand has against lies, abuse or misinformation in broadcasting. Since 1989, it has done an excellent job supporting our […]
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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DAISY CHAIN – Feature Film
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Expat’s Sunshine Murders hits Prime
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Fergus Grady – French Film Festival
Fergus Grady talks about the 20th edition of the French Film Festival, taking 24 films to 24 centres, including one straight from this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
NZ Box Office Report: 18 May 2026
On the weekend when the government announced it would introduce legislation to remove consideration of character references from the sentencing of sex offenders, enough Kiwis went to see Michael to
Interview: Annabelle Snelling, Dance The Light Away
I spoke with Annabelle Snelling who founded Horrorbelle Productions, to talk about her latest short film ‘Dance The Light Away’ a fluorescently colourful, scary and darkly comedic horror short. We
Freeview to introduce world-first free-to-air streaming TV
Freeview is set to launch Freeview NextGen, a new service expanding its ability to deliver New Zealanders’ favourite TV channels in an increasingly streaming-led world. Built on the global DVB-I standard,
Expat’s Sunshine Murders hits Prime
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Fergus Grady – French Film Festival
Fergus Grady talks about the 20th edition of the French Film Festival, taking 24 films to 24 centres, including one straight from this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
NZ Box Office Report: 18 May 2026
On the weekend when the government announced it would introduce legislation to remove consideration of character references from the sentencing of sex offenders, enough Kiwis went to see Michael to
Interview: Annabelle Snelling, Dance The Light Away
I spoke with Annabelle Snelling who founded Horrorbelle Productions, to talk about her latest short film ‘Dance The Light Away’ a fluorescently colourful, scary and darkly comedic horror short. We
Freeview to introduce world-first free-to-air streaming TV
Freeview is set to launch Freeview NextGen, a new service expanding its ability to deliver New Zealanders’ favourite TV channels in an increasingly streaming-led world. Built on the global DVB-I standard,
NZ On Screen Relaunches with New Website and On-Demand Film Platform
A dedicated home for New Zealand screen culture — free content, feature film rental, and18 years of curatorial expertise, all in one place. 18 MAY 2026 — NZ On Screen
NZIFF names a dozen
The NZIFF has named more titles, bringing its total to date for 2026 up to a dozen. The festival has previously announced its first title for 2026, Kaouther Ben Hanias
Doc Edge names 2026 line-up
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Special screenings of THE WEED EATERS to stretch the senses
Continuing to light up audiences and critics, THE WEED EATERS has cemented its status as Aotearoa’s latest cinematic cult classic (including recent 4-star reviews in NZ Herald, NZ Listener, and
How authentic?
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NZ On Screen Relaunches with New Website and On-Demand Film Platform
A dedicated home for New Zealand screen culture — free content, feature film rental, and18 years of curatorial expertise, all in one place. 18 MAY 2026 — NZ On Screen
NZIFF names a dozen
The NZIFF has named more titles, bringing its total to date for 2026 up to a dozen. The festival has previously announced its first title for 2026, Kaouther Ben Hanias
Doc Edge names 2026 line-up
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Special screenings of THE WEED EATERS to stretch the senses
Continuing to light up audiences and critics, THE WEED EATERS has cemented its status as Aotearoa’s latest cinematic cult classic (including recent 4-star reviews in NZ Herald, NZ Listener, and
How authentic?
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BPM launches petition against scrapping the BSA
The Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) is the only real protection New Zealand has against lies, abuse or misinformation in broadcasting. Since 1989, it has done an excellent job supporting our television
Tenor: My Name is Pati star knighted in France
Samoan-Kiwi tenor Pene Pati says he is “humbled” to have been bestowed a French knighthood for services to the arts. The opera star received the prestigious Chevalier de l’ordre des Arts
PASC launches pilots from emerging Pan-Asian filmmakers
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TIFFNZ ready for brand launch
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Layout Environment Td For Feature Film Vfx
Wētā FX is looking for experienced Layout Technical Directors to join our Layout team, working on high end feature film and VFX projects. Layout artists determine the position of the CG
BPM launches petition against scrapping the BSA
The Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) is the only real protection New Zealand has against lies, abuse or misinformation in broadcasting. Since 1989, it has done an excellent job supporting our
Tenor: My Name is Pati star knighted in France
Samoan-Kiwi tenor Pene Pati says he is “humbled” to have been bestowed a French knighthood for services to the arts. The opera star received the prestigious Chevalier de l’ordre des
PASC launches pilots from emerging Pan-Asian filmmakers
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TIFFNZ ready for brand launch
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Layout Environment Td For Feature Film Vfx
Wētā FX is looking for experienced Layout Technical Directors to join our Layout team, working on high end feature film and VFX projects. Layout artists determine the position of the
Jason Momoa stars as guest DJ at Queenstown bar
Hollywood actor Jason Momoa has been spotted behind the DJ decks at a popular Queenstown bar months after becoming a shareholder in the business. Social media posts from Upstairs at
Assistant Accountant
Job description We are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our team for a TV show shooting in Queenstown. This is a full-time contract role (50 hours per week)
Leo Koziol – Wairoa Māori Film Festival
Leo talks about 21 years of Wairoa Māori Film Festival, and the importance of Māori movies. .
The Trailer Park
Sky series Bust Up, rolling out from 27 May East of Eden, coming to Netflix later this year New trailer for Te Arepa Kahi’s Sgt. Haane, now in cinemas The
Neon gives NZ Something to Stream About
Neon is unveiling a refreshed brand identity and new campaign today, marking a new chapter for the local streaming service, alongside a stellar lineup of new and returning content for
Peter Jackson Receives Cannes Palme d’Or
Despite a selection light on Hollywood fare, the Croisette got whipped into frenzy nonetheless by boldfaced names like Demi Moore, Chloe Zhao, Jane Fonda, Diego Luna and Heidi Klum on
Te Waiarangi Ratana – ‘Honey Kaha Returns’
In this interview, I sat down with Te Waiarangi Ratana to talk about the follow up to his short film ‘Honey Kaha’ which will be presented as a stage show
Choir Games a double winner at SeriesFest
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