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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
Justin Zoras & Jeremy McCracken – The Bookstore That Never Sleeps
Justin Zoras and Jeremy McCracken talk The Bookstore That Never Sleeps, which has its world premiere in Doc Edge Festival, opening in Auckland this week. The Bookstore That Never Sleeps
NZ Box Office Report: 21 June 2026
31 years on from the original outing of Woody, Buzz et al, Toy Story 5 opened on 101 screens, picking up an impressive $1,350,854 for a non-school holiday weekend. Steven
NZSA ready to open 2026 doors
The New Zealand Screen Awards are officially back, and will open the doors for entries on Tuesday next week, 30 June. The event again recognises film and TV work, with 20 film
What the Hell Happened at Woofington’s is NZ’s latest true crime must-watch
The Spinoff: Tara Ward reviews a new series about a luxury dog retreat hiding a sinister mystery. The opening 45 seconds of TVNZ’s new docuseries make for astonishing television. What
How the Shanghai Film Festival Is Embracing Cinema’s Future: From AI to iPhone Moviemaking
The continued blurring of the lines between film festivals and tech showcases has been witnessed in Shanghai across the past week, as panels, screenings and assorted displays of where the
Justin Zoras & Jeremy McCracken – The Bookstore That Never Sleeps
Justin Zoras and Jeremy McCracken talk The Bookstore That Never Sleeps, which has its world premiere in Doc Edge Festival, opening in Auckland this week. The Bookstore That Never Sleeps
NZ Box Office Report: 21 June 2026
31 years on from the original outing of Woody, Buzz et al, Toy Story 5 opened on 101 screens, picking up an impressive $1,350,854 for a non-school holiday weekend. Steven
NZSA ready to open 2026 doors
The New Zealand Screen Awards are officially back, and will open the doors for entries on Tuesday next week, 30 June. The event again recognises film and TV work, with 20 film
What the Hell Happened at Woofington’s is NZ’s latest true crime must-watch
The Spinoff: Tara Ward reviews a new series about a luxury dog retreat hiding a sinister mystery. The opening 45 seconds of TVNZ’s new docuseries make for astonishing television. What
How the Shanghai Film Festival Is Embracing Cinema’s Future: From AI to iPhone Moviemaking
The continued blurring of the lines between film festivals and tech showcases has been witnessed in Shanghai across the past week, as panels, screenings and assorted displays of where the
McCann New Zealand Surges Ahead In NZ’s Second Wave Of Cannes Lions Shortlists
Cannes Lions has released shortlists today across Design, Digital Craft, Direct, Entertainment, Entertainment Lions for Gaming, Entertainment Lions for Music, Entertainment Lions for Sport, Film Craft, Industry Craft, Media, PR
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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.
McCann New Zealand Surges Ahead In NZ’s Second Wave Of Cannes Lions Shortlists
Cannes Lions has released shortlists today across Design, Digital Craft, Direct, Entertainment, Entertainment Lions for Gaming, Entertainment Lions for Music, Entertainment Lions for Sport, Film Craft, Industry Craft, Media, PR
Why don’t we go to the cinema?
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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 Hello,
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 and
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 champion
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 favourites
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
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
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