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Some of the country’s leading and emerging film industry talent will be in Oamaru this weekend attending New Zealand’s first regional story incubator that aims to support local film-makers and help creatives from the region generate copyright and intellectual property…

The director of a film entirely written using artificial intelligence has spoken of his shock after the Prince Charles Cinema in London cancelled its world premiere screening. The world premiere of Peter Luisi’s The Last Screenwriter, whose script was created…

As New Zealand considers the future of its news and broadcasting industries, global streamers and tech platforms are set to face enhanced statutory obligations in the United Kingdom. These steps by the UK Parliament come at a time when governments…

The seventh outing of the NZ Cinematography Awards is now open for business and accepting entries. 12 categories are on offer, and – for many – this year may well be offer last chance to see a substantial amount of…

On indie features, budget constraints don’t always allow for every role to be filled like large studio movies, so the filmmakers oftentimes must wear multiple hats. Director Chris Lawing can speak on this subject, as he is primarily both the…

The future of NZ On Air and the Film Commission as separate, standalone organisations is on the Government’s radar. National’s Paul Goldsmith, who holds the arts and media ministerial portfolios, on Tuesday morning confirmed public speculation that the Government was…

Some of Aotearoa’s biggest names in film and television are celebrating the launch of the latest Māori-made feature film to hit cinemas. Thousands gathered in Hamilton on Monday night for the New Zealand premiere of Ka Whawhai Tonu – Struggle…