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Television show makers from Under the Vines and One Lane Bridge supportplans for a new $200 million screen hub at Ayrburn near Queenstown because of struggles with inadequate facilities. Paul Yates, producer of seasons two and three of Under The Vines for Libertine Pictures and Lisa…

The UK government’s Creative Industries Sector Plan, unveiled on Monday, is undoubtedly ambitious. With a headline pledge of £380m (US$517m) funding over the next spending review period and a target to nearly double business investment – from £17bn today to…

I don’t know about you, but I love going to the movies. I want theaters to be around forever. As much as I value my couch and my flat screen, the theater is magic. But according to a new report…

The UK government wants to make it easier for legacy broadcasters to consolidate and partner up. Revealed in its long-awaited Creative Industries Sector Plan this morning, the government has tasked the UK’s Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) and regulator Ofcom…

Amid a historic production slump in California, independent films are increasingly being tapped to receive tax credits to shoot in the state. Of the 48 titles selected to receive filming subsidies, only five are feature films, announced the California Film…

They say the key to success in filmmaking is persistence. Kiwi writer/director Gerard Johnstone is nothing if not persistent. A friend for more than 20 years, my most enduring early memories of Johnstone involve attempting to lure him out to…

This story was originally published on The Spinoff. A year-and-a-half ago, beloved local children’s series What Now made the hugest swing of it’s television tenure. After four decades as a live studio show, the series pivoted to be digital-first. YouTube …