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When even Shortland Street is no longer safe, you know screen production in Aotearoa is feeling the pinch.  Spada – New Zealand’s Screen Production and Development Association – has its finger on the pulse of the sector, a pulse that…

The media and entertainment industry is on the cusp of a pivotal transformation as we enter 2025. While innovation across broadcasting, streaming, and content production continues to unlock unprecedented opportunities, it has also given rise to a pressing issue: the ‘complexity…

This story was originally published on The Spinoff I grew up in front of the TV. For me, it was more than just background noise: it was connection. Shows like bro’Town, Street Legal, and Outrageous Fortune weren’t just entertainment, they were a reflection…

If you want to understand the cataclysmic impact generative AI is about to have on the film industry, this one short video should make it very clear. Only one shot is ‘real’ – and that includes the ‘behind-the-scenes footage.’ Read…

The return to Pandora — and its sweeping, bioluminescent seascapes — will not take as long as last time, director James Cameron assured, teasing that progress on his threequel is “well ahead of the curve.” Speaking to Empire ahead of…

Writer and actor Vishnu Manchu has now disclosed the reason for choosing New Zealand over places in India to shoot his upcoming historical magnum opus ‘Kannappa’, which is based on an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. At a press briefing…

Screen CanterburyNZ has released a captivating new showreel highlighting productions from its first grant cycle. The reel showcases the region’s diverse talent, breathtaking locations, and compelling storytelling, offering a glimpse into Canterbury’s burgeoning screen industry. The showreel is designed to…

Fear that ministers have come down too firmly on side of big tech The government’s plan to use AI technology to “turbocharge growth” in the economy across the coming decade have been criticised by screen sector experts, who warn AI…

After crunching a million+ datapoints on 10,000+ film festivals, I have found which are best for horror filmmakers. Get the data and adjust the weightings to create your own rankings and action plan. When it comes to film festivals, horror…

Azimuth head of audio Kate Davis and HHB CTO John Johnson speak about how AI could assist future post workflows For this edition of the Broadcast Tech Talks Podcast, senior reporter Max Miller speaks to Azimuth head of audio Kate Davis…

In the new series Sound Advice, Tony Stamp meets people working at the intersection of music and film. This week, music supervisor Karyn Rachtman (a part-time Kiwi) talks about working on iconic movies like Boogie Nights and her mission to get music composed…

Movie and television scoring work is the latest Hollywood industry being threatened with potential devastation unless action is taken to save it. So warns Peter Rotter, a music and orchestra contractor who worked on movies such as Avatar, Frozen, and …