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Film Auckland Presents Its New Board

Thursday, 28 September 2017, 4:09 pm | Film Auckland

Film Auckland Incorporated is proud to announce it has elected its New Board after the nominations were presented and accepted at its Annual General Meeting this past Monday 25th September. More >>

Film Auckland applauds Budget boost for the screen sector

Saturday, 13 May 2017, 3:48 pm | Film Auckland

Film Auckland Inc. applauds the Budget boost for the screen sector. Bravo! Film Auckland Inc. acknowledges the support of the Government for our screen sector. The announcement by the Minister for Economic Development, Simon Bridges and Minister ... More >>

Optimism Over Auckland Council Hobsonville Decision

Friday, 13 November 2015, 2:32 pm | Film Auckland

Film Auckland is encouraged with the outcome of the Auckland Council meeting yesterday which saw ATEED, Panuku Development Auckland and Auckland Investment Office asked to continue exploring opportunities for additional film studio infrastructure in ... More >>

ATEED and Film Auckland hold successful industry event

Monday, 7 September 2015, 4:41 pm | Film Auckland

Film Auckland in conjunction with ATEED last week held an industry-wide event dubbed the ‘Film Forum Part II – Hobsonville Studio Proposal Information & Discussion Evening’. More >>

Film Auckland Supports the Combined NZFC and FNZA

Thursday, 23 July 2015, 5:23 pm | Film Auckland

“Film Auckland expresses support for today’s announcement that NZ Film Commission and Film New Zealand combining to provide a one stop shop to attract screen production and promote New Zealand as a world class film location” says the Chair of Film ... More >>

Increased support for NZ screen industry applauded

Tuesday, 17 December 2013, 5:12 pm | Film Auckland

Today’s announcement by the New Zealand government increasing incentives comes as a welcome relief for the screen industry sector in Auckland. “Film Auckland’s Advisory Board are delighted that the government has recognised the current problems ... More >>

Film Auckland & Mili Pictures upping Chinese Co-productions

Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 12:04 pm | Film Auckland

The Chairman of Mili Pictures, Jack Zhang, has established strategic alliances with New Zealand’s largest regional film office, Film Auckland, and the Wuhan government - home to the third largest animation base in China and a hub of high tech innovation. More >>

Bethells Beach proves a smart move for Samsung

Wednesday, 10 April 2013, 10:20 am | Film Auckland

Auckland’s Bethells Beach is again making waves around the world with the release of Samsung’s latest TV advert. Police cars and army SWAT teams, Roman soldiers, Mad Max, an American football team, Marie Antoinette and a Minotaur all swarmed Bethells ... More >>

Auckland Screen Industry Grows By $135m

Thursday, 5 April 2012, 11:55 am | Film Auckland

Media release 5 April 2012 Auckland Screen Industry Grows By $135m Gross revenues for the Auckland screen industry have risen by $135 million according to new figures released this week. Film Auckland Manager Michael Brook welcomed the newly released ... More >>

Calling all New Zealand film makers; China is waiting

Thursday, 19 January 2012, 2:22 pm | Film Auckland

New Zealand film makers have an opportunity to work on projects with one of the fastest growing screen industries in the world. Manager Film Auckland, Michael Brook says the China Film Co-production Corporation has issued an invitation for all NZ film ... More >>

Protocol makes it easy to say ‘Yes’ to filming

Wednesday, 15 September 2010, 5:01 pm | Film Auckland

Auckland City Council has released a new protocol for the screen production industry. This code of conduct makes filming in Auckland even easier and more attractive to international and local producers. This document can be found at www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/auckland/economy/film/docs/filmprotocol.pdf ... More >>

Film and TV Quietly Growing in Auckland

Tuesday, 24 August 2010, 1:26 pm | Film Auckland

The film industry has remained busy in Auckland over the past few years despite the recession, largely thanks to a solid reputation built prior.  Export dollars are increasing as a portion of revenue in the industry.  The most recent figures show ... More >>

Film Auckland plays host to Chinese film studio

Thursday, 15 July 2010, 2:13 pm | Film Auckland

Following hot on the heels of the Co-Production Treaty signed last week in China between New Zealand’s Prime Minister, John Key, and the Chinese Premier, Wen Jiabao, Film Auckland hosted the Head of Hengdian Film Studios, Mr Liu Zhijiang. More >>

Film Auckland welcomes co-production agreement

Thursday, 8 July 2010, 5:17 pm | Film Auckland

Film Auckland is very pleased to hear the news that yesterday the film co-production agreement with China has been signed. More >>

NZ Strengthens Bond With Chinese Filmmakers

Tuesday, 8 June 2010, 10:41 am | Film Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand is set to host more Chinese film productions with Film Auckland and China Film Association signing a Memorandum of Understanding. More >>

Film Auckland Welcomes Growth Statistics

Tuesday, 12 May 2009, 10:14 am | Film Auckland

Film Auckland welcomes the good news for the Auckland screen industry contained in the Statistics New Zealand Hot off the Press 2008 Screen Industry Survey released earlier this month.   The annual survey report reveals that expenditure by Auckland ... More >>

Film Auckland ready for Super-City

Tuesday, 24 February 2009, 2:04 pm | Film Auckland

FILM AUCKLAND Is Ready for the Super-City Screen Group Launches The Green Book: Everything You Need to Know About Getting Permits to Shoot in Auckland More >>

Film AK Brings Experts Together for Crisis Talks

Friday, 13 February 2009, 11:39 am | Film Auckland

Film Auckland announces a special forum on March 3 for businesses and self-employed freelancers operating in the screen industry. The industry marketing and liaison organization has assembled a line-up of financial and legal experts to discuss business ... More >>

Asian Film Producers Positive about New Zealand

Tuesday, 11 November 2008, 2:25 pm | Film Auckland

“There is a growing interest in New Zealand in Asia,” says Film Auckland board member Paul Carran on his return from the Asia Pacific Producers’ Network conference in Tokyo. “Korea, China, Taiwan and Japan are markets with much to offer the New ... More >>

Film Industry Issues Forum: Election Year Special

Thursday, 3 July 2008, 10:28 am | Film Auckland

The shortage of film studio space in Auckland is again in the news, following last week’s NZ Herald report that Auckland may not be selected as the filming location for the third Chronicles of Narnia film, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, due to inability ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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