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Win a double pass to PERFECT DAYS – Closed

Thanks to Madman Entertainment we have three double passes to giveaway to new Wim Wenders film, just leave a YES in the comments below to go into the draw. Finishing on the 22nd Jan. Synopsis: Hirayama seems utterly content with…

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Hollywood has a stack of remakes and reboots slated for 2024. This is why it’s Groundhog Day in Hollywood

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Everyone has experienced the bittersweet feeling of walking out of the cinema after watching a great film and realising you’ll never get to experience it for the first time again. But, if next year’s list of Hollywood releases is anything…

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Congratulations Sir Ian Mune

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Ian Mune, the multifaceted talent in the world of stage and screen, has been a trailblazer in New Zealand’s entertainment industry since the 1970s, dedicated to authentically portraying the stories of New Zealanders. In recognition of his significant contributions to…

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AI’s future is in the hands of the courts

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Before the zealous backers of AI can revolutionize the world, they’ll have to prove they aren’t violating copyright law. The New York Times has marshaled a major legal challenge against AI companies, alleging that Microsoft and OpenAI engaged in wide-scale…

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5 Essential Elements of Audio in Filmmaking

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Capturing the perfect visuals is only half the story when it comes to the art of filmmaking. A film’s sound matters just as much—and yours isn’t finished without these essential audio elements. Imagine a film with unintelligible dialogue. It would…

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LensRentals’ 2023 Numbers Provide Interesting Insights into the Industry

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LensRentals is among the largest, if not the largest, online rental providers for photography, videography, and lighting equipment in the United States. Unlike many rental houses focusing on cinema and film, LensRentals caters to an extremely broad spectrum of cine,…

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Screen Queenstown kicks off with inaugural meeting

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A newly established organization is dedicated to advancing the film industry in Queenstown and Central Otago, both domestically and internationally. Screen Queenstown (SQ) convened its inaugural meeting last Thursday, attended by 24 professionals from the industry. Brett Mills, a seasoned…

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Sofia Coppola: ‘I’m fighting for a fraction of what most male directors get’

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Cast your mind back not so long ago to the summer of 2022. Baz Luhrmann was making a dazzling return to the big screen with his eye-popping Elvis biopic, a riot of colour and glitz with a budget of around…

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The Kiwi ruling over American reality TV

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The 35th season of The Amazing Race had taken its 13 teams of two through Thailand, Vietnam, India, Germany, Slovenia, Sweden and Ireland, before finally sending the top three scrambling back to Washington in the US for the final leg. As the winners,…

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DGA Finds Little Progress on Diversity in Feature Film Hires

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There has been little improvement in diversity among film directors over the last five years, as the total number of features as plummeted, according to a new report from the Directors Guild of America. The DGA report found that women…

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The Philosophy Behind ARRI Cameras

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Filmmaker Patrick Tomasso went to ARRI to ask some challenging questions, to understand the philosophy behind their cameras. We gathered some fascinating insight, but moreover, we understood that it all starts from the story. Yes, even a high-end camera which…

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New Zealand Film Commission braces for funding cuts in new year as roles consolidate

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New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is braced for funding cuts in the new year with head count already consolidating. The Commission has been advised that the lottery fund from which it receives funding will change how it allocates lottery profits.…

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Jodi O’Donnell appointed TVNZ Chief Executive

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Jodi O’Donnell has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of TVNZ, marking a historic milestone as the first woman to lead the broadcaster. With over two decades of dedicated service at TVNZ, O’Donnell currently holds the position of Commercial…

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Documentary Film and TV Show Market Overview 2024

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‘WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS’ To End With Season 6

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FX‘s What We Do in the Shadows will end with its sixth season, Deadline has confirmed. Based on the 2014 feature film of the same name by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi, What We Do In The Shadows documents the…

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Author name: Mark It

Win a double pass to PERFECT DAYS – Closed

Hollywood has a stack of remakes and reboots slated for 2024. This is why it’s Groundhog Day in Hollywood

Congratulations Sir Ian Mune

AI’s future is in the hands of the courts

5 Essential Elements of Audio in Filmmaking

LensRentals’ 2023 Numbers Provide Interesting Insights into the Industry

Screen Queenstown kicks off with inaugural meeting

Sofia Coppola: ‘I’m fighting for a fraction of what most male directors get’

The Kiwi ruling over American reality TV

DGA Finds Little Progress on Diversity in Feature Film Hires

The Philosophy Behind ARRI Cameras

New Zealand Film Commission braces for funding cuts in new year as roles consolidate

Jodi O’Donnell appointed TVNZ Chief Executive

Documentary Film and TV Show Market Overview 2024

‘WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS’ To End With Season 6

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