Category: Film and Entertainment

Source: New Zealand Film Commission – Press Release/Statement:

Headline: 125 Fund Announced

At the National Library of New Zealand tonight, Annabelle Sheehan, CEO of Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga New Zealand Film Commission announced a new investment fund to celebrate 125 years since New Zealand women won the right to vote, promoting New Zealand’s international leadership in women’s rights.

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Source: New Zealand Film Commission – Press Release/Statement:

Headline: The Meg First Look Trailer Launches

New Zealand’s marine locations are featured prominently in the epic, action-packed 3D adventure The Meg, the first major motion picture to be filmed on Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf, as well as at the city’s new Kumeu Film Studios.  Audiences got a first look at the film – and these locations – with the just-released teaser trailer for The Meg. 

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Source: New Zealand Film Commission – Press Release/Statement:

Headline: Yellow Is Forbidden to Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival

Yellow is Forbidden, directed by Pietra Brettkelly is to be the first New Zealand film to screen In Competition at New York’s Tribeca Film Festival.  The film’s world premiere will also feature in the festival’s prestigious Opening Weekend.

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Source: New Zealand Film Commission – Press Release/Statement:

Headline: Partnership with Universal Pictures and MRC’s Film Mortal Engines to Bring Significant Economic, Cultural and Industry Benefits to New Zealand

The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) and Education New Zealand (ENZ) have partnered with Universal Pictures, MRC and Hungry City Limited on the upcoming film Mortal Engines as a part of the New Zealand Screen Production Grant 5% uplift. The large-scale production of Mortal Engines is of great significance for the New Zealand screen industry, with production taking place entirely in New Zealand.

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