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SURVEY – NZ Screen Industry Snapshot Mid Year 2025
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Second Producers Roundtable survey paints bleak picture for UK independent producers
Almost nine in 10 UK independent producers say the job is not currently sustainable, according to the second survey by the Producers Roundtable organisation, released today. The second survey was

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Spain’s Film Industry Tests the Waters on Artificial Intelligence
In March, Spain’s government became one of the first countries in Europe to approve a draft law concerning AI, almost a year to the date after formal approval of the landmark

Welcome back to the chaos and comedy of Homebound 3.0
This story was originally published on The Spinoff. In a week where good news has felt scarce on the ground, it was with unexpected joy that I found myself sitting

Government Pledges $577 Million to Back International Production Rebate
The New Zealand Government will invest an additional $577 million in the International Screen Production Rebate over the next five years, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis announced today. The top-up

Second Producers Roundtable survey paints bleak picture for UK independent producers
Almost nine in 10 UK independent producers say the job is not currently sustainable, according to the second survey by the Producers Roundtable organisation, released today. The second survey was

Video Editor
Are You a Master of the Cut? An Editing Extraordinaire? 🎞️ Join the Post-Production Powerhouse at Digital Simple! Do you live for clean cuts, seamless transitions, and storytelling that sparks

Spain’s Film Industry Tests the Waters on Artificial Intelligence
In March, Spain’s government became one of the first countries in Europe to approve a draft law concerning AI, almost a year to the date after formal approval of the landmark

Welcome back to the chaos and comedy of Homebound 3.0
This story was originally published on The Spinoff. In a week where good news has felt scarce on the ground, it was with unexpected joy that I found myself sitting

Government Pledges $577 Million to Back International Production Rebate
The New Zealand Government will invest an additional $577 million in the International Screen Production Rebate over the next five years, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis announced today. The top-up

NZIFF names first titles
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Cannes do
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imagineNATIVE lines up Kiwis
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Breaking the Silence – Addressing Mental Health in the NZ Screen Industry
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George Teagle & Liam Stevens – THE SIREN
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NZIFF names first titles
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Cannes do
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Breaking the Silence – Addressing Mental Health in the NZ Screen Industry
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George Teagle & Liam Stevens – THE SIREN
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‘Blatant rip-off’: Hit Aussie film slapped with copyright lawsuit in US
The stars and director of the Australian-made horror movie Together have been sued in the US for allegedly “blatantly ripping-off” an independent 2023 film. Filmmaker Michael Shanks, married stars Alison Brie (Community) and

Amazon’s Patents Point to an AI-Driven Future for Film Development
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About Us The Pan-Asian Screen Collective (PASC) supports emerging and experienced screen practitioners of Pan-Asian heritage in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our goal is for New Zealand’s cultural landscape to honestly and equitably

Tom Cruise Urges Young Actors to Learn Filmmaking Tech, Which Is ‘Not Taught in Film Schools’: ‘Brando Understood Lighting. All the Greats Did’
Tom Cruise took a moment while receiving a British Film Institute Fellowship (via Times of London) to urge young actors to learn about the craft of filmmaking. The A-list actor bemoaned film schools

Major Hollywood Unions Call on Trump to Revive U.S. Film Production
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‘Blatant rip-off’: Hit Aussie film slapped with copyright lawsuit in US
The stars and director of the Australian-made horror movie Together have been sued in the US for allegedly “blatantly ripping-off” an independent 2023 film. Filmmaker Michael Shanks, married stars Alison Brie (Community)

Amazon’s Patents Point to an AI-Driven Future for Film Development
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General Manager
About Us The Pan-Asian Screen Collective (PASC) supports emerging and experienced screen practitioners of Pan-Asian heritage in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our goal is for New Zealand’s cultural landscape to honestly and

Tom Cruise Urges Young Actors to Learn Filmmaking Tech, Which Is ‘Not Taught in Film Schools’: ‘Brando Understood Lighting. All the Greats Did’
Tom Cruise took a moment while receiving a British Film Institute Fellowship (via Times of London) to urge young actors to learn about the craft of filmmaking. The A-list actor bemoaned film

Major Hollywood Unions Call on Trump to Revive U.S. Film Production
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Production Co-ordinator
The ideal candidate will have the following skills. – Must have a minimum 2 years’ experience scheduling teams. [not necessarily in TV production] – Proficient in Microsoft 365 full package.

Peter Thompson – Better Public Media Trust
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The Camera Strength Chart 2024: What the Industry’s Most Prestigious Festivals Tell Us About Filmmakers’ Gear of Choice
The Camera Strength Chart 2024, exclusively developed by YMCinema Magazine, provides the ultimate breakdown of the most used cinema cameras in the narrative feature selections of the top global film festivals:

Queenstown Film Studio Fast-Tracked, Promises Major Economic Boost
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Bring Mercury’s Story to Life – Visually and Powerfully At Mercury, we’re on a mission to inspire New Zealanders to enjoy energy in more wonderful ways – and that story deserves

Production Co-ordinator
The ideal candidate will have the following skills. – Must have a minimum 2 years’ experience scheduling teams. [not necessarily in TV production] – Proficient in Microsoft 365 full package.

Peter Thompson – Better Public Media Trust
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The Camera Strength Chart 2024: What the Industry’s Most Prestigious Festivals Tell Us About Filmmakers’ Gear of Choice
The Camera Strength Chart 2024, exclusively developed by YMCinema Magazine, provides the ultimate breakdown of the most used cinema cameras in the narrative feature selections of the top global film festivals:

Queenstown Film Studio Fast-Tracked, Promises Major Economic Boost
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Videographer
Bring Mercury’s Story to Life – Visually and Powerfully At Mercury, we’re on a mission to inspire New Zealanders to enjoy energy in more wonderful ways – and that story deserves