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SAG-AFTRA has inked a deal with the AI company Ethovox as it creates a “foundational voice model” that serves as the basis for digital replicas. According to the union, the contract “leads the field in performer compensation,” because it requires…

Dame Julie Christie as the 2024 Television Legend. 2024 TV Legend Dame Julie Christie has transformed the television landscape in New Zealand. A former journalist and a multi-award-winning creator and producer of unscripted formats in 30 countries, her work on…

For the past year, I have been crunching the numbers on all aspects of horror movies.  The end result is the Horror Movie Report – an epic study of all 27,000+ horror films ever made through the lens of data,…

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday announced a proposal to more than double the state’s film and tax incentives, which he says will create more competition among other states and countries offering similar perks to the entertainment industry. The new…

When Curry Barker moved to Los Angeles a few years ago, he thought getting his short films on the festival circuit would be his path to making it as a director. But soon he discovered just uploading his films directly…

Ryan Bradley and Hattie Adams are part of a trio which won the NZ on Air Best Music Video award at the Show Me Shorts Film Festival earlier this month. The music video, for the song ‘Tōtara’ by husband-and-wife duo…

Hollywood celebrities filming in New Zealand is helping bring in more than $1 billion to Auckland’s economy. The latest film in the works is action comedy The Wrecking Crew starring Jason Momoa, Morena Baccarin, and Dave Bautista. A Piha campground…

Cinematographer Of The Year COTY Legacy Trophy – NZCS Plaque – Callan Green NZCS ACS Al Guilford Emerging Cinematographer Award NZCS Plaque – Torrin Linkhorn

Turtz Award For Contribution To Cinematography NZCS Plaque – Henry West Accreditation Accreditation Certificate –…

You can stream the entire festival’s selection of incredible short films this Labour Weekend, from the comfort of your home. It’s a great option if you couldn’t make it to one of our screenings, or if you’d love to experience…

As filmmakers, we are always looking for new ways to push creative boundaries, especially when faced with the typical limitations of independent film production. For our latest project, Con Job, we decided to experiment with something that’s still relatively uncharted territory…

Despite the recent production contraction, women and people of color are still getting more opportunities to direct episodic television. However, diversifying the entire directorial team on projects remains a struggle, according to a new report from the Directors Guild of…

Congrats to Shortland Street and South Pacific Pictures for being the best. The list of Actors, Crew and Above the line talent that cut the teeth on Shortland Street is a very long one. Check out the other 99 here…

Richard E Grant has said that his daughter was treated “appallingly” by “very well known household names” in the British film and TV industry while working as a runner. On a film and TV set, a production runner is someone…

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has confirmed that Doc Edge will maintain its prestigious Oscar® qualifying status through 2025, 2026, and 2027. This reaffirmation highlights Doc Edge’s standing as a world-class documentary film festival and a…