


Regional Wrap
Southern Film Scene Flourishes

Regional Wrap
Southern Film Scene Flourishes
Dunedin and Otago celebrate achievements in filmmaking, workshops, and regional growth despite industry uncertainties.
Dunedin film industry, Otago filmmaking, Screen Production Grant review, Aotearoa Public Media, regional collaboration, The Girl The Lamb and The Man, The Finding, Equilibrists, Voyager / Tal, 48-hour film competition, Cinnamon Cinemas, Miranda Harcourt, directing masterclass, Share the Knowledge course, Bollywood shoots, One Winter, Springbok protest scene, Dunedin extras, regional crew development, SPG review, Rebecca Rowe.
Dunedin and Otago celebrate achievements in filmmaking, workshops, and regional growth despite industry uncertainties.


Regional Wrap
Dunedin's Untapped Film Potential

Regional Wrap
Dunedin's Untapped Film Potential
A call to filmmakers: explore Dunedin’s compact, diverse, and screen-ready locations waiting for discovery.
Dunedin film industry, location scouting, Gothic architecture, unique interiors, compact locations, South Island filming, petrol savings, VFX plating, untapped film spots, creative crew, Tom Sainsbury, Simon Bridges, acrostic poem, New Zealand film diversity, summer filming, enchanting landscapes, location proximity, regional filmmaking, filming challenges, South Island attractions.
A call to filmmakers: explore Dunedin’s compact, diverse, and screen-ready locations waiting for discovery.


Regional Wrap
Winter Sparks Creative Success

Regional Wrap
Winter Sparks Creative Success
Despite the chill, local filmmakers thrive with new projects, funding, and international festival success.
winter filmmaking, TVC shoots, music videos, short films, post-production, international film festivals, The Finding, Millie Cossou, Jacinta Compton, David Hay, The High Road, Glenn Standring, Babylon, Te Puna Kairangi, NZFC funding, international investments, NHNZ Worldwide, FOS support, DCC support, film workshops, studio facilities, production spaces, domestic feature, international TV series, regional filmmaking, creative resilience, Rebecca Rowe.
Despite the chill, local filmmakers thrive with new projects, funding, and international festival success.


In Focus
Saddling up With Anna Low and Rory Mctavish

In Focus
Saddling up With Anna Low and Rory Mctavish
Exploring the profound bond between horse trainers and their cinematic roles in New Zealand's film industry.
horse training, film industry, New Zealand, NZ Film Horse Alliance, Anna Low, Rory McTavish, horse master, animal roles in film, medieval performances, horse archery, animal welfare, stunt coordination, equine actors, horse action scenes, film set challenges, animal training ethics, horse versatility, cinematic animals, equine performance, career highlights in horse training, stunt riding, mounted archery, animal handlers in film, crew safety, film production techniques, animal casting.
Exploring the profound bond between horse trainers and their cinematic roles in New Zealand's film industry.


Regional Wrap
Covid's Impact on Film Work

Regional Wrap
Covid's Impact on Film Work
A reflection on industry challenges, creative resilience, and hopes for a thriving post-Covid future.
Covid-19, film industry, contractors, Dunedin film, Rebecca Rowe, Covid testing, industry resilience, domestic projects, international projects, financial stability, resurgence support payments, cultural sector relief grant, secondary skillsets, mushroom foraging, winter opportunities, ARL awards, NHNZ productions, NZFC, FOS, NZOA, virtual production spaces, studio setups, tertiary training programs, Covid challenges.
A reflection on industry challenges, creative resilience, and hopes for a thriving post-Covid future.


Regional Wrap
Ōtepoti's Film Potential

Regional Wrap
Ōtepoti's Film Potential
Exploring Dunedin’s locations and celebrating local stories with optimism for future filmmaking projects in the city.
Ōtepoti, Dunedin, film locations, storytelling, local stories, city-based filming, Victorian architecture, forests, beaches, historical drama, film scout, New Zealand films, filmmaking opportunities, Christmas Rom Com, festive storytelling, film development, Dunedin Railway, local production, holiday season, creative inspiration, 2022 filmmaking, scenic sights, New Zealand filmmakers, festive films.
Exploring Dunedin’s locations and celebrating local stories with optimism for future filmmaking projects in the city.


Regional Wrap
Ōtepoti Film Industry Update

Regional Wrap
Ōtepoti Film Industry Update
Reflecting on regional development, local achievements, and opportunities in the Ōtepoti film scene following Amazon's departure.
Ōtepoti, Amazongate, regional development, NZFC funding, Frank and the Warriors, Chris Gillman Gable, Sue Marshall, Stefan Roesch, Trina Ambrose, Pennie Hunt, Millie Cossou, Jacinta Compton, Paerangi Project, Nat Geo, Greenstone, Otago University Flume Pool, local talent, documentary shoot, film collective, infrastructure, studio capacity, training platforms, Education sector, NZIFF, The Power of the Dog, There is no I in Threesome, film projects, Dunedin crew, regional filming opportunities.
Reflecting on regional development, local achievements, and opportunities in the Ōtepoti film scene following Amazon's departure.


Regional Wrap
Dunedin Screen Industry Update

Regional Wrap
Dunedin Screen Industry Update
Dunedin's screen industry is thriving with record-breaking productions and exciting developments in crew training, business growth, and new projects.
Dunedin, film industry, The Royal Treatment, One Lane Bridge S2, Under The Vines, Otago Region, local crew, Film Dunedin, Film Otago Southland, Film Queenstown Lakes, training, crew shortages, businesses for film productions, engineering, electrical services, catering, accommodation, recruitment, workshops, ScreenSafe, Rodney Cook, Stunt Workshop, Screen Ready Workshop, NHNZ, Te Puna Kairangi Premium Fund, Wildbear Aotearoa, Ollie Luck, There is no "I" in Threesome, NZIFF, Canvass, Emmy Awards, ARL, StatCast 3D, feature films, television projects, studio builds.
Dunedin's screen industry is thriving with record-breaking productions and exciting developments in crew training, business growth, and new projects.


In Focus
In Pursuit of as Sustainable Future

In Focus
In Pursuit of as Sustainable Future
Exploring Dunedin’s growth as a prime filming location and the thriving local content creation scene.
Dunedin, film industry, filming locations, Māori heritage, Scottish heritage, Otago Gold Rush, Larnach Castle, Out of the Blue, The Power of the Dog, The Royal Treatment, film crews, local production, Dunedin crew, NHNZ, ARL, Infinitum Studios, Theatreworks, local filmmakers, film infrastructure, regional development, documentary production, film studios, local content, creative industries, regional funding, sustainable film industry, Te Puna Kairangi Premium Fund, local storytellers, South Island productions.
Exploring Dunedin’s growth as a prime filming location and the thriving local content creation scene.
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