December is upon us again. Before we hit the beaches or mountains, it’s time to reflect on what has been a tumultuous year for the New Zealand screen industry. On the positive side, we’ve had a great crop of New Zealand films and television, none more so than the Premium Fund drama series After The […]
We have just wrapped the eighth and last Emerging Women Filmmakers Incubator. This also brings to a close the year-long Incubator programme in its current manifestation as we have been unable to secure funding for it. In reflecting on women directors working in the scripted space, either in feature film or TV drama, it would […]
Well, it’s done and dusted. We have another Trump presidency. So what does that mean for our screen industry? Unfortunately, it would seem we have a volatile future in store. As Trump has been telling us pretty much from Day 1, he wants to ‘Make America Great Again’. He’s clearly indicated he wants to put […]
In May of 2024 in France, New Zealand showcased export products, and promoted inbound investment into New Zealand at the largest industry market event of its kind in the world for this particular sector. The trade mission was attended by industry partners, global conglomerates, foreign government entities and individual businesses looking to partner with New […]
TVNZ has to find another $30 million in savings. Advertising revenue fleeing to offshore companies operating digital platforms is just one of the broadcaster’s major issues. While audience viewing habits are stabilising on platforms in New Zealand, free-to-air broadcasting as we know it is going into its death rattle here. It looks like all efforts […]