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A feature documentary project focussed on Jacinda Ardern has been in development for several years. In early 2023, funding of $5,000 was awarded including the Producer International Travel Fund and Boost business development funding. In February 2024, feature film funding…

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/oscars-2024-winners-list-1235847823/ NZ’s Wētā FX recognised as WAR IS OVER! wins Best Animated Short…

The Western Australian government will put almost $19 million into the state’s screen industry to attract international and domestic production and boost capacity. Announced at the premiere of the Kimberley-shot comedic crime thriller Population 11 on the weekend, the funding…

When Te Kohe Tuhaka first became an actor, it was rare to see anything to do with te ao Māori behind the scenes. “There was no karakia, there was no cultural sensitivities around anything. It was a gig. We were…

A group in favour of public media suggests TVNZ could be fully funded through levies. It comes as the government-owned broadcaster begins consultation on whether to cut up to 68 jobs – a week after Newshub announced it would axe…

It’s official: the 2024 American Film Market is moving from Los Angeles to Las Vegas.  The Independent Film & Television Alliance and its board of directors announced Friday that the AFM, its industry flagship event, will relocate to Palms Casino Resort in Las…

The New Zealand Film Commission has approved $800,000 in public funding for a $3.2 million documentary feature film on Dame Jacinda Ardern – commission bosses are confident it will be a success amid questions over its commercial potential. According to a synopsis provided…

Sadly we just learned that David has passed away. David was the editor of Onfilm Magazine back in the day and most recently has been running an advertising publication. David had a pretty illustrious career as you can see here.…

After seven years of dedicated service to Script to Screen, Executive Director Jackie Dennis has announced her decision to resign from full-time work. She will remain in the role for three months to ensure a smooth transition as the organisation…

Fair Go, one of New Zealand’s best-known and longest-running TV series, is joining Sunday and two of TVNZ’s daily news bulletins in being dumped from local screens within months. Consumer affairs show Fair Go has been showing on TVNZ since 1977. Over…

TOKYO – Nikon Corporation (Nikon) hereby announces its entry into an agreement to acquire 100% of the outstanding membership interests of RED.com, LLC (RED) whereby RED will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nikon, pursuant to a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement…