NZ On Screen has launched a significant collection showcasing the work of the National Film Unit. The collection celebrates the incredibly diverse output of the government body, that, for nearly 50 years filmed everything from wartime newsreels and tourism promos to historical TV epics.
PREMIERE SHORTS – NZ FILM COMMISSION GUIDELINES
The NZ Film Commission has appointed the following three executive producer groups to manage the development and production of 6 short films for the 2010/2011 financial year. Applications may be made to all three executive producer groups based on the following criteria. Applications will only be accepted by POST (not courier).
World war II Horror film starts filming in Wellywood
Principle photography has begun in Wellington, New Zealand on World War II Horror pic, THE DEVIL’S ROCK. Written by Paul Finch, Paul Campion and Brett Ihaka, The Devil’s Rock is award-winning short film director Paul Campion’s debut feature film. His short films Night of the Hell Hamsters and Eel Girl have screened at every major [ Read More ]
Ipad now has NZ on screen coverage
Top ten rating NZTV programmes
NZ Film Commision approves new plan for low budget short films
The NZ Film Commission is delighted to announce Fresh Shorts, a new low budget short film scheme for promising and emerging filmmakers. Fresh Shorts will be run in-house by the short film team at the NZFC. Each year Fresh Shorts will fund eight $10,000 short films and eight $30,000 short films, with the level of [ Read More ]
‘The Almighty Jonhsons’ new TV3 series
A well experienced all-star cast joins together in TV 3′s new primetime series THE ALMIGHTY JOHNSON’S, produced by South Pacific Pictures. The series is due to start shooting today, Monday July 5th 2010. Tim Balme (Maddigan’s Quest, Mercy Peak, Shortland Street), Dean O’Gorman (McLeod’s Daughters, Shortland Street), Jared Turner (Go Girls, Power Rangers) and newcomer [ Read More ]
Top Ten NZTV programmes
The highest rating top ten NZTV programmes as of the 26th of June via Nielson TV Audience Measurement. Programme: Channel: 1. One News TVOne 2. National Bank Country Calendar TVOne 3. Shortland Street TV2 4. Rapid Response TVOne 5. Border Patrol TVOne 6. Wild Vets TVOne 7. Close Up TVOne 8. Sunday TVOne 9. Coronation [ Read More ]