NZ film agencies support ‘Seeing More of New Zealand Actors on Screen’ initiative
Film New Zealand and the New Zealand Film Commission have been delighted with the positive response to the “Seeing More of NZ Actors on Screen” series…
NZIFF announces short film competition with cash prizes
The New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) has introduced its first ever competitive strand with three cash prizes for New Zealand short films…
NZFC backs next generation of filmmakers
The New Zealand Film Commission is getting behind the Inspiring Stories Trust to help aspiring young filmmakers make movies about people and projects making a difference in their communities…
ARRI launches new ALEXA Studio camera
The ALEXA Studio features a quiet, adjustable mirror shutter and an optical viewfinder that provides a real-time, high contrast image with true colours…
Uni Shorts presents films from emerging NZ and international filmmakers
Emerging filmmakers from New Zealand and around the world will put their work on show next month, with the launch of a new student film festival…
NZ box office 15 to 21 March 2012
Heralded as an international flop, John Carter – based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' John Carter of Mars – was the number one film in NZ last week, ahead of Marvel's Ghost Rider Spirit of Vengeance and the highly regarded My Week With Marilyn, starring Michelle Williams…
Tribeca Film Fest to host NZ shorts Whakatiki and 43,000 Feet
New Zealand short films 43,000 Feet and Whakatiki are to have their World Premiere’s at next month’s Tribeca Film Festival in New York…
Production starts on Medicine Woman
Shooting began this week on Medicine Woman, a new feature film from South Pacific Pictures (Whale Rider, Sione’s Wedding, Sione’s 2, My Wedding & Other Secrets), based on the novella by Witi Ihimaera…
Mt Zion commences filming in Pukekohe
Mt Zion, a new film starring Stan Walker and Temuera Morrison, starts shooting today in Pukekohe…
NZ films premiere in World Cinema Showcase 2012
Brand new New Zealand documentaries will have world premieres as part of the World Cinema Showcase 2012 programme, released today…
NZ box office 1 to 7 March 2012
The fourth instalment in the Underworld series, Underworld: Awakening opens in first place on $457,131, Contraband drops to second place with 167,581 (two week total of $431,389) and The Vow is third with $152,174 (four week total $1,378,505)…
Pre-production starts on debut feature from Mark Albiston and Louis Sutherland
Pre-production commences this month on Shopping, the much anticipated debut feature film from award-winning filmmakers Mark Albiston and Louis Sutherland. The film will be shot on the Kapiti Coast and in Wellington, New Zealand from mid-April…
Review: Brother Number One
From conception to direction to cinematography to sound design to musical score to editing to participation of its subjects, this brilliant, artful documentary is the result of the combined efforts of many extremely talented and creative people. It is also, unmistakably, a film to ensure Annie Goldson remains among the roll call of the world’s most consummate documentary filmmakers…
NZFC seeks Film Materials Manager
An exciting opportunity has arisen to manage the film collateral for the New Zealand Film Commission…
NZFC congratulates Ant Timpson and Marshall Smith
The New Zealand Film Commission congratulates Ant Timpson and Marshall Smith who were honoured last night by the Arts Regional Trust (ART)…
An evening with MIFF programme director Mark Woods
The New Zealand Film Commission is pleased to present in Auckland and Wellington, an evening ‘In Conversation’ with Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) director Mark Woods…
NZ box office 3 to 9 May 2012
The Unofficial Kiwi Movie Month
NZ box office 28 April to 2 May 2012
Review: The Most Fun You Can Have Dying
