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Continuing to light up audiences and critics, THE WEED EATERS has cemented its status as Aotearoa’s latest cinematic cult classic (including recent 4-star reviews in NZ Herald, NZ Listener, and […]
THE LATEST
Continuing to light up audiences and critics, THE WEED EATERS has cemented its status as Aotearoa’s latest cinematic cult classic (including recent 4-star reviews in NZ Herald, NZ Listener, and […]
THE LATEST
The Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) is the only real protection New Zealand has against lies, abuse or misinformation in broadcasting. Since 1989, it has done an excellent job supporting our […]
THE LATEST
Samoan-Kiwi tenor Pene Pati says he is “humbled” to have been bestowed a French knighthood for services to the arts. The opera star received the prestigious Chevalier de l’ordre des […]
THE LATEST
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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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DAISY CHAIN – Feature Film
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NZIFF names a dozen
The NZIFF has named more titles, bringing its total to date for 2026 up to a dozen. The festival has previously announced its first title for 2026, Kaouther Ben Hanias

Doc Edge names 2026 line-up
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Special screenings of THE WEED EATERS to stretch the senses
Continuing to light up audiences and critics, THE WEED EATERS has cemented its status as Aotearoa’s latest cinematic cult classic (including recent 4-star reviews in NZ Herald, NZ Listener, and

Special screenings of THE WEED EATERS to stretch the senses
Continuing to light up audiences and critics, THE WEED EATERS has cemented its status as Aotearoa’s latest cinematic cult classic (including recent 4-star reviews in NZ Herald, NZ Listener, and

How authentic?
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NZIFF names a dozen
The NZIFF has named more titles, bringing its total to date for 2026 up to a dozen. The festival has previously announced its first title for 2026, Kaouther Ben Hanias

Doc Edge names 2026 line-up
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Special screenings of THE WEED EATERS to stretch the senses
Continuing to light up audiences and critics, THE WEED EATERS has cemented its status as Aotearoa’s latest cinematic cult classic (including recent 4-star reviews in NZ Herald, NZ Listener, and

Special screenings of THE WEED EATERS to stretch the senses
Continuing to light up audiences and critics, THE WEED EATERS has cemented its status as Aotearoa’s latest cinematic cult classic (including recent 4-star reviews in NZ Herald, NZ Listener, and

How authentic?
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BPM launches petition against scrapping the BSA
The Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) is the only real protection New Zealand has against lies, abuse or misinformation in broadcasting. Since 1989, it has done an excellent job supporting our

Tenor: My Name is Pati star knighted in France
Samoan-Kiwi tenor Pene Pati says he is “humbled” to have been bestowed a French knighthood for services to the arts. The opera star received the prestigious Chevalier de l’ordre des

PASC launches pilots from emerging Pan-Asian filmmakers
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TIFFNZ ready for brand launch
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Layout Environment Td For Feature Film Vfx
Wētā FX is looking for experienced Layout Technical Directors to join our Layout team, working on high end feature film and VFX projects. Layout artists determine the position of the

BPM launches petition against scrapping the BSA
The Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) is the only real protection New Zealand has against lies, abuse or misinformation in broadcasting. Since 1989, it has done an excellent job supporting our

Tenor: My Name is Pati star knighted in France
Samoan-Kiwi tenor Pene Pati says he is “humbled” to have been bestowed a French knighthood for services to the arts. The opera star received the prestigious Chevalier de l’ordre des

PASC launches pilots from emerging Pan-Asian filmmakers
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TIFFNZ ready for brand launch
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Layout Environment Td For Feature Film Vfx
Wētā FX is looking for experienced Layout Technical Directors to join our Layout team, working on high end feature film and VFX projects. Layout artists determine the position of the

Jason Momoa stars as guest DJ at Queenstown bar
Hollywood actor Jason Momoa has been spotted behind the DJ decks at a popular Queenstown bar months after becoming a shareholder in the business. Social media posts from Upstairs at The

Assistant Accountant
Job description We are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our team for a TV show shooting in Queenstown. This is a full-time contract role (50 hours per week) running

Leo Koziol – Wairoa Māori Film Festival
Leo talks about 21 years of Wairoa Māori Film Festival, and the importance of Māori movies. .

The Trailer Park
Sky series Bust Up, rolling out from 27 May East of Eden, coming to Netflix later this year New trailer for Te Arepa Kahi’s Sgt. Haane, now in cinemas The Time

Neon gives NZ Something to Stream About
Neon is unveiling a refreshed brand identity and new campaign today, marking a new chapter for the local streaming service, alongside a stellar lineup of new and returning content for audiences

Jason Momoa stars as guest DJ at Queenstown bar
Hollywood actor Jason Momoa has been spotted behind the DJ decks at a popular Queenstown bar months after becoming a shareholder in the business. Social media posts from Upstairs at

Assistant Accountant
Job description We are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our team for a TV show shooting in Queenstown. This is a full-time contract role (50 hours per week)

Leo Koziol – Wairoa Māori Film Festival
Leo talks about 21 years of Wairoa Māori Film Festival, and the importance of Māori movies. .

The Trailer Park
Sky series Bust Up, rolling out from 27 May East of Eden, coming to Netflix later this year New trailer for Te Arepa Kahi’s Sgt. Haane, now in cinemas The

Neon gives NZ Something to Stream About
Neon is unveiling a refreshed brand identity and new campaign today, marking a new chapter for the local streaming service, alongside a stellar lineup of new and returning content for

Peter Jackson Receives Cannes Palme d’Or
Despite a selection light on Hollywood fare, the Croisette got whipped into frenzy nonetheless by boldfaced names like Demi Moore, Chloe Zhao, Jane Fonda, Diego Luna and Heidi Klum on

Te Waiarangi Ratana – ‘Honey Kaha Returns’
In this interview, I sat down with Te Waiarangi Ratana to talk about the follow up to his short film ‘Honey Kaha’ which will be presented as a stage show

Choir Games a double winner at SeriesFest
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Ande Schurr talks Lord of the Flies
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Hayu to relaunch as premium, general entertainment streaming platform!
Auckland – May 12, 2026: Hayu – the direct-to-consumer reality subscription video-ondemand (SVOD) service from NBCUniversal – today announced an evolved product proposition and expanded content offering, introducing blockbuster movies,

Chelsie Preston Crayford – Caterpillar
Chelsie talks about the 8-year journey to Caterpillar and telling the story of three generations of women.

To earn some countries’ film tax incentives, you have to pass the test
Promising rebates of up to 40% on an infamously expensive art form, tax incentives for film and television production — now offered by nearly four dozen countries — have been

Canela Media Launches AI-Driven Vertical Video App Zully, Aiming For Bilingual Microdrama Fans
Hispanic upstart Canela Media has launched Zully, a new app for microdramas in both Spanish and English. While Canela is smaller than legacy players TelevisaUnivision and Telemundo, it has a












