National Film Unit Collection launched

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 ]

Catching The King Of The Benefit Cheats- Documentary special

Catching The King Of The Benefit Cheats Special documentary screening Thursday August 12th at 9:30pm on TV3. The documentarary takes a look at the life of Wayne Peterson the worlds biggest benefit fraudster and how he was caught.

Ipad now has NZ on screen coverage

New Zealanders looking for brilliant content to watch on their new Apple iPads will find it close to home. NZ On Screen has launched a major upgrade to its website to coincide with the iPad’s local launch.

Top ten rating NZTV programmes

Here is a copyof the top ten programmes on NZTV, recorded as of the 19th of July 2010 via Nielsen TV Audience Measurement. The top programme being watched as of the 19th of July is One news TV ONE, and a new entrant Outrageous Fortune is close behind in second place.

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 ]

NZ on screen showcases NZ SHORT FILMS

NZ On Screen has launched a very important compilation of classic NZ short films. The first in a series – in partnership with the NZ Film Commission – it showcases award-winning examples of Kiwi short filmmaking. From the seminal Kitchen Sink to the sleazy charms of The Lounge Bar, from Cannes to Ngawi; this collection [ 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 ]