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I was told when asked to make this address that I should be bold. So I thought that like Captain James Tiberius Kirk I might boldly go where no man had gone before but I was then told that I…

Melissa George (The Mosquito Coast) will star in Ms. X, a darkly comic crime drama commissioned by Warner Bros. Discovery’s TV3 in New Zealand. The series is created by New Zealand duo Hannah Marshall and David de Lautour, and produced…

The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) announced today its plan to launch an International Placement Initiative giving local filmmakers the opportunity to apply for internships at selected global film companies in New Zealand, Australia, UK, and Ireland.   The International Placement…

The French industry is bracing itself for the impact of Canal+’s reduced investment in French cinema over the next three years that it is estimated will result in some 30 to 40 less films made a year, mostly auteur-driven European…

In 2023, SAG-AFTRA film and television performers stayed out on strike for a grueling 118 days in no small part due to AI. With DALL-E and ChatGPT still a relatively recent phenomenon but the tech rapidly encroaching on Hollywood, the…

YouTube is frequently giving studios and streamers a run for their money when it comes to capturing audiences, and now it’s coming for their awards, too.  On Sunday night in West Hollywood, Hot Ones‘ Sean Evans, Good Mythical Morning‘s Rhett…

The New Zealand Government will invest an additional $577 million in the International Screen Production Rebate over the next five years, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis announced today. The top-up lifts total forecast funding for the rebate scheme to $1.09…

The stars and director of the Australian-made horror movie Together have been sued in the US for allegedly “blatantly ripping-off” an independent 2023 film. Filmmaker Michael Shanks, married stars Alison Brie (Community) and Dave Franco (21 Jump Street), their agency WME, and…

US President Donald Trump has pledged to introduce a 100 per cent tariff on all films produced outside of the United States – and while details are light, it could have a large impact on New Zealand’s growing film production…

Australia’s screen industry, a beacon of creativity and opportunity, is facing a serious mental health crisis, according to a new report from Griffith University. The Pressure Point Report, a two-year study based on 864 survey responses, reveals alarming levels of burnout…

ARRI, a name synonymous with cinematic excellence, has long been a leader in the film and media production world. Known for its top-tier camera systems, innovative lighting technology, and high-end production gear, ARRI’s products have been the gold standard for…

Doc Edge turns 20 this year, with the festival set to play Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. The first crop of titles has been announced, including some local titles and others with local connections. The NZ titles are Edward Sampson’s Devils…

This year’s Sydney Film Festival has announced its first titles, with Ursula Williams’ debut doco feature Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua – Two Worlds one of two music-focused docos in the line-up. Kevin Macdonald’s One to One: John &…