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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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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
Moves Team Technician
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Lead FX Artist (Contract)
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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.
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
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
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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 Vendetta
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 to
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, partnerships
Film Dunedin a finalist in US
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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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Kiwi James Fink-Jensen’s New Film ‘Smoky’ Shortlisted for Best Young Director Award – Interview
In this interview, I sat down with James Fink-Jensen to discuss his new independent feature film ‘Smoky’, how he got it funded and made, to the eventual selection for Best
Social Content Lead
Come work with us! 📣 There are exciting things in motion so we are on the hunt for a Social Content Lead to join our crew. This isn’t a traditional
TIFFNZ sets dates
The Indian Film Festival New Zealand presented its launch events this week in Auckland and Christchurch. Indian actors and producers Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha were in attendance, presenting and
Alice and Steve looking good
Dubbed a ‘wrong-com’, recent CanneSeries winner Alice and Steve, with Jemaine Clement as Steve, is picking up positive reviews ahead of its appearance on screens next week. Much of the
HBO Max unveils NZ plans & pricing
HBO Max has announced its plans, pricing and promos ahead of its launch here on 16 June. Having clawed back plenty of content from Sky, HBO Max will now be the only place to
BSS names second round of speakers
This year’s Big Screen Symposium has named seven more speakers. Chelsie Preston Crayford (Caterpillar) and Callum Devlin (The Weed Eaters) talk first features and the step up to long-form directing:
NZ Game Developers Break $1 Billion Revenue Target
The New Zealand game development sector has reached its $1 billion revenue target two years ahead of schedule. The milestone confirms game development is now a substantial contributor to the
Jade Kent – Film Bay of Plenty
Film BOP’s Jade Kent talks about the search for a new board chair and what’s happening in the region.
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