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Brokenwood Mysteries (S13) – TV Series
🎬 Brokenwood Mysteries (S13) IN PRE PRODUCTION TV SERIES Production Title: Brokenwood Mysteries (S13) Type: TV Series Country of Origin: New Zealand Shooting Location: Auckland Production Company: South Pacific Pictures
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
Video Producer – Augusto Group
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‘Evil Dead Wrath’ Writer/Director Reveals Movie Is A Prequel: “Yet Another Great Departure”
With the latest take on the Evil Dead franchise hitting theaters next month, Francis Galluppi recently teased what’s in the franchise’s future… so to speak. The Evil Dead Wrath writer/director
Kim Webby and Mike Jonathan – Unlikely Kin
Directors Kim Webby and Mike Jonathan talk about Unlikely Kin, playing this year’s Doc Edge Festival, and already sold out for its first screening. Watch the trailer here.
Big Screen Symposium names a half-dozen more
Two and a half weeks out, the speaker and session info continues to flow from this year’s BSS. Six people were named on Monday, including Filipina writer-director Cathy Garcia-Sampana, whose
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
Video Producer – Augusto Group
Join Augusto Group and bring powerful stories to life through exceptional video content. We are looking for a creative and highly organized Video Producer who is passionate about turning ideas
‘Evil Dead Wrath’ Writer/Director Reveals Movie Is A Prequel: “Yet Another Great Departure”
With the latest take on the Evil Dead franchise hitting theaters next month, Francis Galluppi recently teased what’s in the franchise’s future… so to speak. The Evil Dead Wrath writer/director
Kim Webby and Mike Jonathan – Unlikely Kin
Directors Kim Webby and Mike Jonathan talk about Unlikely Kin, playing this year’s Doc Edge Festival, and already sold out for its first screening. Watch the trailer here.
Big Screen Symposium names a half-dozen more
Two and a half weeks out, the speaker and session info continues to flow from this year’s BSS. Six people were named on Monday, including Filipina writer-director Cathy Garcia-Sampana, whose
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
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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Crocodile takes a bite in New York
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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 Film
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 experiences,
Sukundimi Walks Before Me wins in Sydney
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Crocodile takes a bite in New York
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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
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
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