New Zealand Film Commission - Latest News [Page 8]
New Zealand Film Commission Statement of Intent: 2013 - 2016
Monday, 27 May 2013, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Film Commission
The New Zealand Film Commission is pleased to release its Statement of Intent 2013 - 2016. The strategic document outlines the agency's vision for the next three years with a focus on continued support for both the cultural and economic aspects of the ... More >>
Peter Webber to Direct Film Adaptation of "The Colour"
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Film Commission
"Girl with a Pearl Earring" director Peter Webber is set to direct the adaptation of Rose Tremain's highly acclaimed novel, THE COLOUR, with Tremain writing the screenplay from her own novel. More >>
Feature Films Drive Screen Sector Growth
Tuesday, 9 April 2013, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Film Commission
Statistics released today show screen industry revenue is up 10 per cent to $3.29bn - driven by a 47 per cent increase in feature film revenue (to $1.04bn). Statistics New Zealand has just released its Screen Industry Survey: 2011/12, which covers the ... More >>
How To Meet Girls From A Distance In Beijing
Tuesday, 9 April 2013, 10:40 am | New Zealand Film Commission
Inaugural winner of the 2012 Make My Movie film competition, How to Meet Girls from a Distance, has been selected to screen out of competition in the Panorama section of the 3rd Beijing International Film Festival. More >>
Ellen is Leaving wins at SXSW
Thursday, 14 March 2013, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Film Commission
Short film Ellen is Leaving has won the Narrative Shorts section at the South By Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas. More >>
New Yorkers Get a Bite of Fresh Meat
Thursday, 7 March 2013, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Film Commission
Danny Mulheron’s action-packed comedy horror, FRESH MEAT, is one of seven features selected to screen in the Midnight Section of the Tribeca Film Festival (TFF) which runs from April 17 to 28 in Lower Manhattan, New York. More >>
Sir Edmund Hillary's feature film ascent begins
Friday, 1 March 2013, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Film Commission
The New Zealand Film Commission congratulates the Beyond the Edge team as the feature film production begins shooting on Sunday at Aoraki, Mt. Cook. More >>
NZ Horror Comedy to get North American and German Release
Sunday, 10 February 2013, 9:02 am | New Zealand Film Commission
Fans of extreme genre films will get a taste of New Zealand horror comedy, FRESH MEAT, in Germany (Capelight) and North America (Tribeca Film). The film will be released in mid -2013 in all German-speaking Europe and in North America. More >>
NZ film industry on show in Berlin
Friday, 18 January 2013, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Film Commission
The New Zealand Film Commission congratulates the New Zealand films and filmmakers making up a major Kiwi showcase in Berlin. More >>
The Weight of Elephants to premiere in Berlin
Friday, 18 January 2013, 11:44 am | New Zealand Film Commission
Writer/director Daniel Joseph Borgman’s debut feature film The Weight of Elephants has been selected to premiere in the Forum and Generation sections of the Berlin International Film Festival. More >>
NZ Film Shopping to Premiere at Sundance, Berlin Festivals
Tuesday, 18 December 2012, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Film Commission
Mark Albiston and Louis Sutherland’s debut feature film, Shopping , will have its European premiere in the competitive Generation 14plus programme of the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival, which runs from the 7 – 17th of February. The ... More >>
New Zealand filmmakers on show at Sundance
Wednesday, 5 December 2012, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Film Commission
Congratulations to the line-up of fantastic New Zealand screen projects heading to Sundance. More >>
NZ debut feature to premiere in Sundance Film Festival
Thursday, 29 November 2012, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Film Commission
New Zealand debut feature to premiere in competition at 2013 Sundance Film Festival Mark Albiston and Louis Sutherland’s debut feature film, Shopping , has been selected to premiere in the World Cinema Dramatic competition of the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, ... More >>
New Zealand Debut Feature to Premiere at Sundance Festival
Thursday, 29 November 2012, 10:46 am | New Zealand Film Commission
Mark Albiston and Louis Sutherland’s debut feature film, SHOPPING, has been selected to premiere in the World Cinema Dramatic competition of the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, held in and around Park City, Utah on January 17-27 and widely regarded as the premier ... More >>
New Zealand Film Commission Annual Report
Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 6:15 pm | New Zealand Film Commission
The New Zealand Film Commission is pleased to release its Annual Report for the year ended 30th June 2012. More >>
Giselle leaps between stage and silver screen
Friday, 2 November 2012, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Film Commission
The New Zealand Film Commission is thrilled to announce support for a new feature film Giselle in collaboration with the Royal New Zealand Ballet. More >>
NZFC Congratulates Spartacus Team
Thursday, 25 October 2012, 9:58 am | New Zealand Film Commission
The New Zealand Film Commission congratulates the team behind Spartacus as they wrap up four incredible years of drama and action and blood spilt upon the sands. More >>
Feature Film about Hillary’s ascent of Everest is green lit
Sunday, 21 October 2012, 6:35 pm | New Zealand Film Commission
General Film Corporation announced today that production is underway in New Zealand for BEYOND THE EDGE a 3D feature film about Sir Edmund Hillary’s monumental and historical ascent of Mt. Everest in 1953. More >>
Hawaii International Film Festival first to show Fresh Meat
Wednesday, 19 September 2012, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Film Commission
Kiwi horror comedy Fresh Meat will have its world premiere at the 32nd Hawaii International Film Festival on October 15th. The film will release theatrically in New Zealand on October 25th. More >>
Mahy Story for Prestigious International Film Market
Friday, 14 September 2012, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Film Commission
Margaret Mahy Story Selected for Prestigious International Film Market The New Zealand Film Commission congratulates The Changeover on being selected for the prestigious No Borders International Co-Production Market during next week’s Independent Film ... More >>