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The Orator Submitted As NZ's Best Foreign Language Film

Thursday, 29 September 2011, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Film Commission

An Academy approved Selection Committee announced today that New Zealand Film Commission funded Samoan language feature film, The Orator (O Le Tulafale) , written and directed by debut feature film maker Tusi Tamasese, has been submitted for consideration as ... More >>

16 New Short Films Get The Green Light!

Thursday, 22 September 2011, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Film Commission

The NZ Film Commission is pleased to announce that it has offered eight grants of $10,000 and eight grants of $30,000 to NZ film makers for the filming of 16 low budget short films thorough its FRESH SHORTS programme. In its second year this talent development ... More >>

Kiwi Flyer Races Out Of Nelson

Monday, 19 September 2011, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Film Commission

Following four weeks of shooting on location in Nelson, KIWI FLYER has wrapped, with many of the cast and crew making a sad departure. “Filming in Nelson has been just fantastic,” says Christchurch-based director and co-writer Tony Simpson. “The ... More >>

The Last Dogs Of Winter To Premiere In Toronto

Thursday, 4 August 2011, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Film Commission

It was announced yesterday in Toronto that New Zealand documentary feature The Last Dogs of Winter will have its world premiere in the highly regarded Real to Reel programme of the 36th Toronto International Film Festival. The Real to Reel programme is renowned ... More >>

The Orator To Premiere At Venice Film Festival

Friday, 29 July 2011, 11:20 am | New Zealand Film Commission

The 68th Venice International Film Festival announced today in Rome that New Zealand feature film The Orator (O Le Tulafale) has been selected to premiere in competition in the Orizzonti (New Horizons) section of the Festival. Founded in 1932, the Venice ... More >>

NZ Feature Film the Orator to Premiere at Film Festival

Thursday, 28 July 2011, 5:36 pm | New Zealand Film Commission

'Kiwi Flyer' Takes Flight

Thursday, 7 July 2011, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Film Commission

The search is on to find a cast of young actors for New Zealand’s latest feature film production Kiwi Flyer, which will begin filming on Friday 19th August in and around the Nelson area. More >>

Film Commission releases Statement of Intent

Tuesday, 14 June 2011, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Film Commission

The New Zealand Film Commission has released its Statement of Intent for 2011- 2013 outlining plans to continue its focus of getting New Zealand films made to be seen and valued by local and international audiences. The priorities for the near future ... More >>

International Success Stories Coming Home To Roost

Thursday, 9 June 2011, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Film Commission

2011 has been hugely successful internationally for NZ short films and now local audiences will get to see and celebrate these films and film makers. More >>

"Desired" hits the mark at Cannes

Friday, 20 May 2011, 7:36 pm | New Zealand Film Commission

Further to recent publicity, rising Auckland producer-director Amanda Phillips and her producer husband Caleb, of Film Shock Productions, have received a “very pleasing” reception for their first feature film, Desired , at the Cannes Film Festival this ... More >>

NZ Short Film 'Blue' Wins At Cannes

Friday, 20 May 2011, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Film Commission

The NZ Film Commission are pleased to congratulate director Stephen Kang and his team on their amazing win at Critic's Week at Cannes today! More >>

NZ Short Film Global Bonanza!!

Wednesday, 20 April 2011, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Film Commission

MEATHEAD will compete in the Festival de Cannes Short Film Competition, 1 of only 9 films chosen from around the world. The competition includes films from Australia, South Korea, Japan and Norway to name a few. Outside of France, New Zealand as a ... More >>

Low Budget Film Attracts Top NZ Cast

Monday, 4 April 2011, 11:39 am | New Zealand Film Commission

Pre-production has commenced on Existence, the second feature film funded through the NZFC’s low budget Escalator initiative, launched last year. More >>

NZ Short Film Wins At Berlinale

Monday, 21 February 2011, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Film Commission

NZ Short Film Wins At Berlinale The 61st Berlin International Film Festival has awarded a top prize to New Zealand film Manurewa . Manurewa, directed by Sam Peacocke, was awarded a Crystal Bear in the Generation 14plus Youth Section of the competition. ... More >>

NZFC Mourns Passing of Actor Frank Whitten

Monday, 14 February 2011, 10:48 am | New Zealand Film Commission

NZFC Deputy Chief Executive, Mladen Ivancic, says Frank Whitten holds a special place in New Zealand’s film history. “Frank Whitten starred in Vincent Ward’s Vigil, which has the distinction of being the first New Zealand film to be selected for ... More >>

Three NZ Shorts Selected for Berlin

Thursday, 13 January 2011, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Film Commission

One of the world’s oldest and most prestigious Film Festivals has selected three New Zealand short films to grace its screens this year. The 61st Berlin International Film Festival in Germany officially announced its short film line-up today. More >>

‘Home By Christmas’ Finalist In International Competition

Tuesday, 11 January 2011, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Film Commission

At the HISTORY MAKERS AWARDS in New York on the 27th January 2011, Gaylene Preston’s feature film HOME BY CHRISTMAS will be in auspicious company alongside a selection of the strongest historical film and television story telling made last year from ... More >>

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