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Feature Film Tinā Is Now In Production

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…
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FilmLA Releases New 2021-2022 Scripted Content Study

FILMLA research presents a new, first of its kind report analyzing U.S.-produced, first-run, English-language scripted projects distributed in years 2021 and 2022. The purpose of this report – representing an evolution in FilmLA’s tracking methodology – is to analyze production…
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Is Video Killing The Public Radio Star?

The next government’s broadcasting and media minister, if this outmoded cabinet portfolio survives the election, will face the challenge of untangling the unholy mess that Labour’s three broadcasting ministers have made of state-owned television and radio over the last six…
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RED V-Raptor Goes Face-Tracking-Auto-Focus

RED Digital Cinema has released the new firmware for its DSMC3 flagship, V-Raptor VV 8K camera. One of the major features is the Face Tracking Auto Focus (alpha form). That’s an indication that RED continues to sharpen DSMC3 AF capabilities.…
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NZ dramedy ‘Madam’ Underway

Rachel Griffiths is to New Zealand to lead the cast of “Madam,” a half-hour dramedy that delves into the life of a woman who embarks on an unconventional journey. She establishes an ethical brothel in a quaint New Zealand town…
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Short Film Award Nominees Announced

Winners will be revealed on Sunday 8th October FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Show Me Shorts Film Festival has announced the finalists for the Show Me Shorts awards. New Zealand’s largest and most important short film festival kicks off on 6 October and runs through the…
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The WGA’s New Streaming Residual: How It Works

The Writers Guild of America’s tentative agreement with studios and streamers includes several firsts for the union, including protections against artificial intelligence encroaching on writers’ work and guarantees on minimum staffing levels for many series. It also can cut writers…
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Feature Film Tinā Is Now In Production

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…
Read More »

FilmLA Releases New 2021-2022 Scripted Content Study

FILMLA research presents a new, first of its kind report analyzing U.S.-produced, first-run, English-language scripted projects distributed in years 2021 and 2022. The purpose of this report – representing an evolution in FilmLA’s tracking methodology – is to analyze production…
Read More »

Is Video Killing The Public Radio Star?

The next government’s broadcasting and media minister, if this outmoded cabinet portfolio survives the election, will face the challenge of untangling the unholy mess that Labour’s three broadcasting ministers have made of state-owned television and radio over the last six…
Read More »

RED V-Raptor Goes Face-Tracking-Auto-Focus

RED Digital Cinema has released the new firmware for its DSMC3 flagship, V-Raptor VV 8K camera. One of the major features is the Face Tracking Auto Focus (alpha form). That’s an indication that RED continues to sharpen DSMC3 AF capabilities.…
Read More »

NZ dramedy ‘Madam’ Underway

Rachel Griffiths is to New Zealand to lead the cast of “Madam,” a half-hour dramedy that delves into the life of a woman who embarks on an unconventional journey. She establishes an ethical brothel in a quaint New Zealand town…
Read More »

Short Film Award Nominees Announced

Winners will be revealed on Sunday 8th October FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Show Me Shorts Film Festival has announced the finalists for the Show Me Shorts awards. New Zealand’s largest and most important short film festival kicks off on 6 October and runs through the…
Read More »

The WGA’s New Streaming Residual: How It Works

The Writers Guild of America’s tentative agreement with studios and streamers includes several firsts for the union, including protections against artificial intelligence encroaching on writers’ work and guarantees on minimum staffing levels for many series. It also can cut writers…
Read More »
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