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The countdown is on. Doc Edge—New Zealand’s Oscar-qualifying documentary festival—has officially unveiled its landmark 20th anniversary programme, now live and on sale at docedge.nz. Running from 25 June to 24 August, the 2025 festival offers a bold and unmissable line-up…

Writing on his Truth Social platform last Sunday, Trump announced plans to hit movies made in foreign countries with 100% tariffs, as he attempts to stop Hollywood dying “a very fast death”. His threat comes as studios increasingly shift productions…

Uwe Boll means different things to different people. He is one of the most prolific filmmakers of his generation, with more than forty features to his name. He has raised and spent hundreds of millions in production capital, often independently.…

Wairarapa Film Festival is celebrating Masterton-born, acclaimed film editor Annie Collins with a curated collection of her works. Collins will also present a Masterclass on chaos and creativity during the festival which runs between May 21 and May 25. Ahead…

As L.A. sound stages sit empty, fat tax incentives and saner politics are turning Britain’s capital into a mecca for streamers, studios and stars. Will Trump’s tariffs halt the exodus? Rumor has it that when London‘s luxury hotel Chiltern Firehouse…

Donald Trump’s tariffs continue to loom over the film industry.  The New Zealand Film Commission is embarking on an international trade mission of its own.  The team is headed to India, the UK, and France to look for new investment…

The New Zealand Film Commission is working to strengthen ties with India and Europe as the United States threatens to slap a 100 percent tariff on any films made here. Film Commission chief executive Annie Murray spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.…