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Actor-turned director Rachel House sat down with FilmSpeak to discuss the development and response to her debut feature, The Mountain, which recently had its North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in early September. The film follows the…

Oscar-winning filmmaker James Cameron has joined the Stability AI Board of Directors. It was only a year ago when AI was thought to be a dirty word during the double strikes that shut down the business, when Cameron cited his…

Before The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power season one debuted, Amazon Studios revealed it was moving its production hub for season two from New Zealand to the UK.  The decision, in line with the streamer’s strategy of…

Professionals behind titles like ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘The Gilded Age’ argue that self-negotiating compensation is no longer benefiting the majority of their group: “It’s hard out there.” Though many core crafts in Hollywood have been members of organized labor organizations…

Filmmaking isn’t just about making a great film—it’s about getting that film seen. With traditional distribution models crumbling, independent filmmakers are finding new ways to connect directly with audiences. This episode explores how the indie film landscape is shifting, with…

Amazon is joining Hollywood’s top lobbying group as its seventh member. To be precise, Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios will become part of the Motion Picture Association on October 1, alongside six other heavy hitters in Paramount Pictures, Sony…

Even though professional, cinema-quality digital cameras are now commonplace, they’re generally not small or compact. (Take a look at Arri’s current lineup, for example, with its Mini LF, used to capture Deadpool & Wolverine.) However, Danny Boyle’s forthcoming zombie flick, …

Hollywood’s big open secret is that YouTube is dominating television. In July of 2024, the company broke two major Nielsen records — becoming the first streaming platform to top the Media Distributor Gauge chart, which measures TV usage by media…

I found myself caught up in a social media thread recently, where it seemed people weren’t really aware of the international success New Zealand productions have achieved. I decided that needed putting right. The Premium Production Fund was a special…

Alex Breingan, producer and owner of a group of failed TV production companies—currently in receivership and under investigation by the Serious Fraud Office—has been linked to a new alias and a slew of fresh projects in the United States. He…

Warner Bros Discovery has announced the appointment of Rachael Keereweer as Publicity Manager, NZ, to lead the Auckland-based publicity operations. Keereweer brings over 20 years of PR experience from senior roles at Mediaworks, South Pacific Pictures, and The Public Good.…

New Zealand is known for its stunning landscapes, innovative technology, and a thriving film industry. However, in recent years, the country has also become a hotspot for independent game development. What was once a small, niche community has rapidly grown…