Regional Wrap

Dunedin's Production Highlights

Netflix and local productions create opportunities for new talent and showcase Otago’s stunning locations.

On the day that I write this wrap, it is absolutely a wrap for the recent Netflix 'The Royal Treatment' that has today finished its 5-week shoot.

Nice work Dunedin hosting the shoot, and word on the street is that it was an excellent place to base the production.

Also currently shooting down in this region is 'Under The Vines' in Central Otago, and GSTV's series 2 of 'One Lane Bridge' in and around Queenstown.

With Auckland and Wellington also busy with projects these productions have really endeavoured to source local crew, and with these three projects all coming at the same time this has provided fabulous opportunities for local crew - offering many the chance to step up and some the chance to work in entirely new departments. Lots of lovely new young faces enjoying their first foray into the world of filmmaking.

Looking forwards I personally can't think beyond a 4-day weekend at Easter. What an absolute blessing!

And then winter coming... the snow right now seems a lifetime away.

Let's hope there is a break come the end of whatever-project-we-are-currently-working-on, to enable us all to get our lives back and enjoy this lovely tourist-free NZ. And let’s hope that the viewers love what they see when our region is showcased on the airwaves.

See you out there.

Nicola MacAllan

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