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Auckland, NZ – June 30, 2026 – Bryn & Ku’s Singles Club returns for season 2 bringing with it, new relationships, big milestones, but with the same heartfelt friendship and […]
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Having already announced the Sundance-premiered Mum I’m Alien Pregnant and Annecy-premiered Kiri and Lou Go Raaa!, plus a couple more local titles as the festival opener (Paloma Schneiderman’s Big Girls […]
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New Zealand took home a total of 10 Lions this year — 3 Gold, 2 Silver and 5 Bronze. See who won what on CampaignBrief.
JUMP – Feature Film
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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
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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 Production *ON HOLD*First Shoot Date: Late August
How do people end up directing a top-grossing movie?
(Stephen Follows) I studied the career paths of 1,765 directors of top-grossing movies in order to discover what led them to the coveted directors chair. I have received a few
Bryn & Ku’s Singles Club back for more
Auckland, NZ – June 30, 2026 – Bryn & Ku’s Singles Club returns for season 2 bringing with it, new relationships, big milestones, but with the same heartfelt friendship and
“Silence Is a Sort of Failure”: Baz Macdonald on the Truth Behind Woofingtons (Interview)
I spoke to Baz Macdonald, the director and journalist behind What the Hell Happened at Woofingtons?, about uncovering the story behind the series, building trust with vulnerable contributors, and the responsibility
NZ On Screen Tuesday Spotlight: Taking the Waewae Express (2008)
Co-directed by Andrea Bosshard and Shane Loader, this semi-improvised feature was shot on a low budget in Wellington’s Island Bay. A moving ensemble drama, it explores grief, guilt and renewal
NZ Box Office Report: 28 June 2026
Toy Story 5 held the top spot on its second weekend. On 102 screens, it picked up an impressive $782,466 to gross $2,402,415 and no doubt generate plenty of good
How do people end up directing a top-grossing movie?
(Stephen Follows) I studied the career paths of 1,765 directors of top-grossing movies in order to discover what led them to the coveted directors chair. I have received a few
Bryn & Ku’s Singles Club back for more
Auckland, NZ – June 30, 2026 – Bryn & Ku’s Singles Club returns for season 2 bringing with it, new relationships, big milestones, but with the same heartfelt friendship and
“Silence Is a Sort of Failure”: Baz Macdonald on the Truth Behind Woofingtons (Interview)
I spoke to Baz Macdonald, the director and journalist behind What the Hell Happened at Woofingtons?, about uncovering the story behind the series, building trust with vulnerable contributors, and the responsibility
NZ On Screen Tuesday Spotlight: Taking the Waewae Express (2008)
Co-directed by Andrea Bosshard and Shane Loader, this semi-improvised feature was shot on a low budget in Wellington’s Island Bay. A moving ensemble drama, it explores grief, guilt and renewal
NZ Box Office Report: 28 June 2026
Toy Story 5 held the top spot on its second weekend. On 102 screens, it picked up an impressive $782,466 to gross $2,402,415 and no doubt generate plenty of good
The Ridge off to US
AMC Global Media-owned streamer Acorn TV has picked up the US rights to UK-New Zealand psychological thriller The Ridge. The acquisition comes eight months after the six-part show debuted on
New Screen Auckland Protocol comes into force
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NZIFF loves local
Having already announced the Sundance-premiered Mum I’m Alien Pregnant and Annecy-premiered Kiri and Lou Go Raaa!, plus a couple more local titles as the festival opener (Paloma Schneiderman’s Big Girls
NZ takes 10 at Cannes Lions
New Zealand took home a total of 10 Lions this year — 3 Gold, 2 Silver and 5 Bronze. See who won what on CampaignBrief.
Smell the Betrayal: indie darling does AI deal
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The Ridge off to US
AMC Global Media-owned streamer Acorn TV has picked up the US rights to UK-New Zealand psychological thriller The Ridge. The acquisition comes eight months after the six-part show debuted on
New Screen Auckland Protocol comes into force
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NZIFF loves local
Having already announced the Sundance-premiered Mum I’m Alien Pregnant and Annecy-premiered Kiri and Lou Go Raaa!, plus a couple more local titles as the festival opener (Paloma Schneiderman’s Big Girls
NZ takes 10 at Cannes Lions
New Zealand took home a total of 10 Lions this year — 3 Gold, 2 Silver and 5 Bronze. See who won what on CampaignBrief.
Smell the Betrayal: indie darling does AI deal
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Aslihan Exer Çakmak – For Life
Producer Aslihan Exer Çakmak talks about For Life, playing in the Doc Edge Festival. See more about the film here.
‘Helldivers’ Production on Hold During Recasting
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Line Producer
LINE PRODUCER PERMANENT FULLTIME Bring world class fitness content to life. At Les Mills International, our content is seen by millions across the globe, and behind every seamless release is a
Film funding battle 2: Waikato Screen gains another backer amid unknown future
Waikato Screen is meeting success in scraping up funding for the next 12 months from smaller councils, but the region’s biggest city is not committing to a sequel just yet. Matamata-Piako
The Trailer Park
Andrew Niccol’s I, Object, opening in cinemas 23 July Taika Waititi’s Klara and the Sun, opening 22 October Sky series Bust Up, now playing Lomu, playing the NZIFF before a general
Aslihan Exer Çakmak – For Life
Producer Aslihan Exer Çakmak talks about For Life, playing in the Doc Edge Festival. See more about the film here.
‘Helldivers’ Production on Hold During Recasting
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LINE PRODUCER PERMANENT FULLTIME Bring world class fitness content to life. At Les Mills International, our content is seen by millions across the globe, and behind every seamless release is
Film funding battle 2: Waikato Screen gains another backer amid unknown future
Waikato Screen is meeting success in scraping up funding for the next 12 months from smaller councils, but the region’s biggest city is not committing to a sequel just yet.
The Trailer Park
Andrew Niccol’s I, Object, opening in cinemas 23 July Taika Waititi’s Klara and the Sun, opening 22 October Sky series Bust Up, now playing Lomu, playing the NZIFF before a
NZ gets a sniff at LMGI award
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Matasila Freshwater – Sukundimi Walks Before Me
Matasila Freshwater talks about Sukundimi Walks Before Me, recently a winner in Sydney and playing here in the Doc Edge Festival. See the film trailer here.
Stories About My Body to return to cinemas
Following a sold-out run at this year’s New Zealand International Comedy Festival, acclaimed actor and writer Morgana O’Reilly (Mean Mums, The White Lotus) is bringing the filmed adaptation of her
BSS names keynote speaker and more
With just about a week to go, Big Screen Symposium continues to roll out the names, with Cliff Curtis topping the latest announcement. Curtis will present a keynote on his
Sky confirms Commonwealth Games coverage
As the exclusive New Zealand broadcaster, Sky will bring fans closer to the action than ever before, with extensive live and on-demand coverage across Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky
Logies name 2026 nominees
The nominees for the 66th annual TV Week Logies are now out ahead of the August ceremony, with a smattering of Kiwi in the mix. Sam Neill (above) is up
International Attraction & Inbound Production Coordinator
Bring global screen stories to Aotearoa The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is offering a unique opportunity to contribute to positioning Aotearoa New Zealand as a world-class destination for international
Taika Waititi’s Klara and the Sun film slated for October 2026 release
Oscar-winning director Taika Waititi has dropped a first look at his film Klara and the Sun, shot in New Zealand more than two years ago. “Klara and the Sun. My most
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