New Zealand short film ‘Warbrick’ honoured in an international film festival in Montreal, Canada. New Zealand film making brothers Meihana and Pere Durie have been awarded the TEUEIKAN prize at Montreal First People’s Film Festival. Warbrick is a short drama based on the true story of Joe Warbrick and the 1888 New Zealand Natives rugby [ Read More ]
The Six Dollar Fifty Man short film takes out Flickerfest 2010 top award
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New Zealand Short Film – The Six Dollar Fifty Man wins award in Cannes
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Annie Goldson gets another award for An Island Calling
March 11, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Renowned film-maker Annie Goldson recently scooped the Grand Prix at the 6th Pacific Documentary Film Festival for her acclaimed documentary An Island Calling. The jury commended the film for its ability to interweave numerous complex story strands while retaining clarity and great story telling, as well as for its openness and refusal to pass judgment. [ Read More ]
Pollywood Film Showcase celebrates 7th year
March 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Now into the 7th year, POLLYWOOD continues to celebrate the talents of Pacific Island directors, producers, writers and actors by acting as a showcase for Pacific Island people working in film and multimedia art. This annual event offers an opportunity for Pacific Islanders to share their stories and ideas from grass roots and established practitioners. [ Read More ]
ONEDREAMRUSH 42 Second Film Showcase Enlists 42 World-Class Directors To Create Short Films About Dreams; Debut in Beijing
February 18, 2009 By 2 Comments
42BELOW, in partnership with China’s largest film studio, the Beijing Film Studio, announces today the upcoming launch of ONEDREAMRUSH, a curated exhibition of 42-second short films by 42 of the world’s most innovative and respected filmmakers. Four of New Zealand’s most celebrated directors: Niki Caro (Whale Rider, North Country), Florian Habicht (Woodenhead, Kaikohe Demolition), Taika [ Read More ]
Vincent Ward’s new feature Rain Of The Children wins film festival selection
September 11, 2008 By 1 Comment
Vincent Ward’s new feature Rain Of The Children is winning selection in some of the world’s leading film festivals. It has been selected for two competitions: at the Hawaii Film Festival and the Chicago Film Festival. “The Chicago selection is full circle for me,” says Ward. “The new film evolved from my 1980 documentary In [ Read More ]
Katie Wolfe's This is Her selected for New York Film Festival
September 9, 2008 By 3 Comments
Toa Fraser's Dean Spanley feature film to premiere in Toronto
August 20, 2008 By 1 Comment
Confirming its position as the prime North American launch pad, the Toronto International Film Festival has added more world premieres to its line-up. Among the new titles announced today is director Toa Fraser’s Dean Spanley starring 8-times Academy Award nominee, Peter O’Toole. The film will have a red carpet Gala screening during the opening weekend [ Read More ]
C4 to feature 48 Hours Film competition TV Special
July 2, 2008 By Leave a Comment
‘The V’ 48HOURS is officially the largest filmmaking competition in the Southern Hemisphere. Now in its sixth year, the competition is drawing to a thrilling conclusion on July 3rd at 8.30pm on C4 Television. The two hour TV special was created by Two Heads and is jammed packed with all the cheers and tears of [ Read More ]