October 4, 2023

In recent years, the state of independent films has been marked by a troubling trend: the decline of minimum guarantees paid by all-rights distributors.  Since minimum guarantees have traditionally been a necessary lifeline for independent filmmakers, this downward trend has…

The verdant farmland of Maungatautari, Putaruru, Te Poi and Te Awamutu could soon be seen on movie screens in Venice, Cannes and Los Angeles. Home Kills, a black comedy set and filmed in the Waikato, is being pitched for inclusion…

Academy Award winner Taika Waititi – and his stunt double – have taken time out of a big HBO production being filmed in Aotearoa to promote the country overseas. The writer, director, actor and producer helped make and starred in…

Production on Kiwi feature film Tinā, marking the feature film directorial debut of Miki Magasiva and The Brown Factory, is currently underway in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. Tinā is an inspiring and heartwarming drama that follows the story of Samoan teacher Mareta Percival. Struggling after the death of…