New Zealand Film Commission
Changes underway for media industry, but it's a messy process
Media oversight and regulation is described as messy, and screen productions desperately need help.
Shaking up the media landscape
Media oversight and regulation is described as messy, and screen productions desperately need help. Changes are in the wind. Audio
At The Movies for Wednesday 18 September 2024
Simon Morris asks Annie Murray, CEO of the New Zealand Film Commission why local audiences for New Zealand films are currently so low - around just three percent of the total box office? Is it poor… Audio
The Screen Sector Recovery Package - who wins?
This week the Government acknowledged the importance of the screen industry to New Zealand - feature films, local and international... television series for home and overseas audiences... as well as… Audio
Maōri Screen Excellence - Michael Bennett
Award-winning film and TV writer and director Michael Bennett is this year's recipient of Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga New Zealand Film Commission's Te Aupounamu Maōri Screen Excellence award. Audio
Diversity in front of, or behind the camera?
CEO of the New Zealand Film Commission Annabelle Sheehan has been making her presence felt in the industry with a series of initiatives, often inspired by the idea of more diversity. Audio
New Zealand Film Production and the Future
Last week we spoke to the New Zealand Film Commission CEO Dave Gibson about a new initiative to bring more producers to the fore. A to Z of Producing is a course being run by top Australian producer… Audio
The A - Z of Producing
A new course is teaching New Zealand producers what they need to know to produce a feature film ready to take to market. Audio
Trans-Tasman movies on demand
A new service offering only Australian-made films launched with a patriotic hiss and a roar on Australia Day this week. We already have such a service for Kiwi films - but who knew? Audio
Filmmakers say it's time for NZ to make its mark
The New Zealand Film Commission believes the country has what it takes to make a mark on the world's stage. Audio
At the Movies for 24 April 2014
On At The Movies, Simon Morris talks to the new head of the New Zealand Film Commission, Dave Gibson. After over 40 years in the local industry, Dave has had plenty of time to formulate some strong -… Audio
