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Film Growth in Bay of Plenty

Promoting the region’s natural beauty and building partnerships to attract national and international productions.
Jade Kent
Elysia Gibb
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Hello everyone!

We wanted to share with all NZ content creators the exciting work happening here at Film Bay of Plenty. As a regional film office, our main focus is to attract and support productions in the stunning Bay of Plenty region.

We've been diligently promoting our region as a film-friendly environment, offering our incentive of free pre-production time, showcasing the natural beauty, unique locations, and diverse cultural richness that Te Moana-a-Toi has to offer.

Collaboration is the heartbeat of the film industry, and the 10 regional film offices are at the forefront of this dynamic partnership. By joining forces, we are transforming the landscape of the film industry, creating a ripple effect of success that reaches far and wide. Together, we are unstoppable!

Through these partnerships, we've been able to exchange knowledge, best practices, and creative ideas, strengthening the overall film industry in the Bay of Plenty and Aotearoa. We're proud to say that our efforts have paid off, with an increasing number of national and international productions choosing to film in Te Moana-a-Toi.

Our team provides comprehensive support to these productions, assisting with location scouting, permits, crew recommendations, and much more. So, let's continue to support and uplift one another as we work towards a thriving and vibrant film industry across our beautiful regions.

Thank you all!

Jade & Elysia - Film Bay of Plenty

Empowering the Screen Industry in Te Moana-a-Toi

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