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Wellington-born, Emmy award-winning cinematographer John Bartley has died. The cameraman was known for his work on the first three seasons of the 1990s television series The X-Files, where his suspenseful, atmospheric and dark filming style helped create the show’s signature look.…

“When AI hit us two years ago, my organization was very much focused on working on the streaming economy,” Cecile Despringre, secretary general of the Society of Audiovisual Authors, said during a panel discussion on the topic of “Artificial Intelligence,…

Despite fears it may threaten the industry’s very existence, Artificial Intelligence has quickly become a commonly used tool in film and television production. In Aotearoa, few rules or regulations are in place to control the rapidly evolving tech. Many in…

“The last time I used my New Zealand accent was on Shorty,” says KJ Apa, a faint twang of an American accent now peeking through. It’s been 10 years since the actor left Shortland Street and Kane Jenkins, the character that brought him…

It’s no secret that Hollywood’s unique cocktail of high-pressure sets, big egos and freelance workers can produce some pretty toxic work environments. In recent years, news reports have emerged about talk shows, reality shows and scripted TV productions alike that…

He tracked his first credits in a paper notebook in 1981. Now his IMDb is the go-to site for film and TV fans around the world – and worth a fortune. Col Needham greets me with a big smile and…

Marvel Studios has shifted most of its production out of Georgia in favor of the United Kingdom — a move that has gutted the Peach State’s film industry, wiping out nearly half its spending and leaving once-bustling soundstages largely empty.…

YouTube is eyeing Hollywood’s biggest stage. According to Bloomberg, the Google-owned platform has expressed interest in acquiring broadcast rights to the Academy Awards once ABC’s current deal expires in 2028. While ABC has long been the Oscars’ home, the rise…

In this high-energy short from Rob Sarkies, a veteran radio announcer embarks on an epic quest through streets and sewers to retrieve a special record for a devoted listener. A big seller overseas, Signing Off won attention at film festivals…

New Zealand’s television industry is in trouble – and it won’t recover unless it stops “belly gazing” and starts making shows the world wants to watch, says pioneering reality TV producer Dame Julie Christie. Speaking to Brodie Kane on her …