The new zealand film school is an industrytutored course. The international new zealand screen production grant is a key contributor to the nations economy, according to a new report. Creative story tellers with a passion to grow your business. Film construction is a new zealand film company with production outposts in sydney and singapore. Immigrant groups have generally tended to assimilate into the european lifestyle, although traditional customs are still followed by many tongans, samoans, and other pacific peoples. Although film sets have been dismantled and the park returned to its natural state, the area where rivendell was set is a beautiful picnic spot with river swimming and bush walks. Today we have members from all image related fields.
Dec 08, 2017 the international new zealand screen production grant is a key contributor to the nations economy, according to a new report. In figures released by stats nz on monday, auckland s share of new zealand s annual film production. To what extent is the screen production industry growing and what are some of the underlying factors influencing this growth. An agile and creative production company crossbred with a video marketing agency. The film factory, hong kong, worked with big pictures on a series of concert videos for hong kong singer and actress miriam chin wah yeung. And if you want to have a big film industry in new zealand you have to. Were experts in using video content to position and promote brands, drive sales and generate leads, increase online engagement and train and motivate corporate staff. Meet our graduates working in media production and find out how they got their big break. Sources at the new zealand film commission confirmed a postponement. Oct 19, 2016 established in 2001 pure productions is a boutique video production agency based in auckland new zealand. New zealand filmmakers niki caro, philippa boyens, prime minister jacinda ardern and us film producer charles king will headline global screen inclusion summit, power of inclusion, which will take place 34 october in auckland. Nz film production company film construction new zealand. Henderson valley studios is new zealands largest film studio complex, located in henderson, west auckland. New zealand cinema can refer to films made by new zealand based production companies in new zealand.
In figures released by stats nz on monday, aucklands. Way more than just a camera crew that creates artistic, beautiful images and tells compelling stories. Made in auckland for more than a decade, power rangers is one of the top rated and longest running kids liveaction television shows. Broadcast is looking for an intern to work with our equipment. A hilarious map labelled new new zealand has gone viral on. Founded in 20, our studio has grown from a small indie studio into a. Maori culture suffered greatly in the years of colonization and into the 20th century, and many. Locations were all in the otago area of new zealand, including the desolate old dunstan road which once brought miners to the gold fields during the 1860s.
North of wellington lies the kaitoke regional park, the location used for rivendell, the home of the elves, in middle. Nz video productions has a large royalty free high definition hd stock footage library that covers new zealand cities, various nz industries, plus extensive travel and tourism scenery of both the north and south islands. However, it may also refer to films made about new zealand by filmmakers from other countries. Lord of the rings tv series set to be filmed in auckland insiders. I am based in nelson new zealand, but have clients in marlborough, blenheim and nationwide. Media production and film directing the university of auckland. Government announces paid internships for beneficiaries in. So far 20 international features, drama and factual series have committed to new zealand for the 201819 year, sheehan said.
This is a list of feature films produced or filmed in new zealand, ordered by year of release. Established in 2001 pure productions is a boutique video production agency based in auckland new zealand. Film studios inaugural project, built in the hopes of luring more big. Nz studio execs are desperate for space as us film productions book.
Aucklands fullyresourced film studios are adaptable to your production needs, offering plenty of choice in facility type, size and features. Postproduction is a hightech industry where innovation is a key driver of success, the new zealand institute of economic research described in its report on the screen industry late last. You laugh, but that is why we are here, and what we do best. How big is the screen production industry in new zealand. Screen production drops in new zealand if magazine. Film jobs 22 vacancies job search new zealand jora. Film production internships in auckland new zealand. How many firms are there and how many people are employed.
Our six main studios cover the full scope of screen production, from music video to feature films, and all are within a 30minute drive of the city centre and auckland airport. The international guide to the most innovative and professional film, television and commercial production services companies across the world. Founded by gerben cath in 1991 using his film production studio facilities on auckland s north shore, our south seas film and television training is grounded in intensive, handson courses. We offer full service video production and marketing including. We also saw big increases in international series drama from late 2018. When saban brands reacquired power rangers in 2010, the production remained in the country. Established in 1997 by director and cinematographer peter young, weve been producing creative and captivating stories for near on. West auckland is gearing up to host the most expensive television. Kumeu film studios new zealand s newest film studios nestled in the heart of the regions filmmaking hub in auckland s west, kumeu film studios is an exciting new addition to the studio landscape. Auckland is new zealands largest city and the hub of the countrys film industry. Specialising in tvcs, brand films, video content, documentary and tv programming. Theyre big in building our profile and we should really welcome.
Due to the comparatively small size of its film industry, new zealand produces many films that are cofinanced by overseas companies. Gaming auckland has several training institutions dedicated to keeping the local industry on top of evolving gaming technology. Weve earned an international reputation as a filming destination that offers a. Auckland closes the gap on wellington as the home of new. Mar 17, 2020 production of three avatar sequels in new zealand has been put on hold as a precaution against the coronavirus outbreak.
Kumeu is close to a wide range of cinematic locations including parks, beaches, forests. View all our film or television vacancies now with new jobs added daily. Figures show the auckland councils involvement in the film industry is. Learn more about new zealand film and the locations that make them special. Po box 28455, remuera, auckland 1541, new zealand modestly starting sixteen years ago, new zealand has its very own bollywood production house, which has just released its 4th movie with three more feature films in the making including coproductions with india and china. Aucklands kumeu film studios built an underwater tank to host this. Eight local feature films have already gone into production.
Avatar film series means big business in new zealand. Kumeu film studios new zealands newest film studios. Watch out wellywood, auckland is closing in as the countrys premiere film production location. Find your ideal job at seek with 1 film or television job found in all new zealand. Australians demand to be annexed by new zealand and. Big pictures provides film production and location services in new zealand to commercial, television and film production companies from around the world. The new zealand film school, wellington, new zealand. The series was originally produced in new zealand by the walt disney studios.
The intern will learn how to operate professional film equipment, and help us in shoots. How does the screen production industry compare with other parts of the economy. The auckland team are looking for two camera operator floor manages to work in studio producing consistently high quality footage. Apr 10, 2019 the 201819 year is already looking very strong. Keen to get involved with one of new zealand s most innovative tv film production agencies. Australians demand to be annexed by new zealand and renamed. Kiwi film studios booked chocka by hollywood and us. Big names to speak at film summit in auckland arts, film. New zealands film industry has always been about location, location.
Production of three avatar sequels in new zealand has been put on hold as a precaution against the coronavirus outbreak. We support the vibrant screen industry of aotearoa new zealand through making and promoting new zealand films, attracting international productions and developing careers for our filmmakers. We are ideally located near the countrys central creative industry and transport hubs. Find out what you need to know before filming, how screen auckland can help you with your screen production, and information on our film studios, skills, talent, and digital and post production expertise. Bigbudget animation feature beast of burden has been set up as the first movie to be made under a coproduction treaty between china and new zealand. Sources at the new zealand film commission confirmed a. The figures are a strong indicator that international production companies see new zealand as a safe pair of hands to make large scale. Corporate video production auckland perpetua productions.
The new zealand cinematographers society was established in 2008 to foster the profession of cinematography. Fisheye films is a new zealand media company with bases in auckland and christchurch. Avatar sequels halt production in new zealand due to. Corporate video production agency auckland kor creative. The most populous urban area in the country, auckland has an urban population of about 1,570,100 june 2018. New zealands cultural influences are predominantly european and maori. New zealand s popularity as an international film making destination means movie buffs are spoiled for choice when it comes to film locations to visit. These include the older auckland film studios, used for pre. A44 games is a world leading video game developer based in wellington, new zealand.
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