Regions
- Northland
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Northland is the subtropical part of New Zealand bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east and the Tasman Sea to the west. Northland's landscape includes beaches, Kauri forests, mangrove swamps and over 100 islands.
Links:
Contact Film New Zealand for more information.
- Auckland
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Auckland is New Zealand's largest city. Locations include a volcanic isthmus separating two harbours, black sand beaches, urban and suburban areas, modern and historic architecture, subtropical islands, green pastures, and bush-clad ranges.
Click the Film Offices tab of this map and select Film Auckland for information about Auckland's screen production industry.
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- Waikato
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The Waikato stretches from the beaches and rainforests of the Coromandel Peninsula in the north of the region down to Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake. The landscape includes New Zealand's greenest and most fertile farming region, as well as limestone caves, the Waikato River, geothermal areas, and bush-clad hills.
Click the Film Offices tab of this map and select Film Central for information about the Waikato's screen production industry.
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- Bay of Plenty
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The Bay of Plenty region includes New Zealand's largest pine and redwood forests, large tracts of native forest, active volcanoes, geysers, bubbling mud, beaches, desert-like terrain, lakes, rivers, waterfalls and canals.
Click the Film Offices tab of this map and select Film Central for information about the Bay of Plenty's screen production industry.
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- Gisborne
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The Gisborne region is the first mainland place in the world to see the sun each day. Locations include white sand beaches, vineyards, farmland and commercial forestry.
Links:
Contact Film New Zealand for more information.
- Hawkes Bay
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The Hawkes Bay region has a subtropical mediterranean climate. Locations include sheltered coastal plains, rolling hills, Pacific Ocean beaches, wide river valleys, old vineyards, and Art Deco architecture.
Links:
Contact Film New Zealand for more information.
- Taranaki
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Taranaki is on the west coast of the North Island, on the Tasman Sea. The landscape includes rugged coastline with cliffs and caves, black sand beaches, the dormant cone-shaped volcano Mount Taranaki, rivers flowing through rainforests, green pastures and rolling hills.
Click the Film Offices tab of this map and select Film Venture Taranaki for information about Taranaki's screen production industry.
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- Manawatu-Wanganui
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The Manwatu-Wanganui region stretches from the Tongariro World Heritage Park on the Central Plateau down to the west coast beaches of the Horowhenua. The geography includes the Tongariro and Ngauruhoe mountains, the active volcano Mount Ruapehu, desert-like terrain, ski fields, the Wanganui River & National Park, lowland forest, gorges, fertile farmland, coastline, and New Zealand's largest wind farm.
Links:
Contact Film New Zealand for more information.
- Wellington
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The Wellington region includes New Zealand's capital city, as well as the beaches, rivers and bush of the Kapiti Coast, and the vineyards and historic towns of the Wairarapa. Locations include wide river valleys, rugged coastline, large alluvial plains and bush-clad hills.
Wellington city has a large harbour, a compact city centre, houses on steep hillsides and urban beaches.
Click the Film Offices tab of this map and select Film Wellington for information about Wellington's screen production industry.
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- Marlborough
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Across the Cook Strait from Wellington, Marlborough is New Zealand's largest grape growing and wine region. Locations include broad valleys, barren plains, native forests, and the Marlborough Sounds, three drowned river valleys bordered by forested hills which form 1500 kilometres of sheltered beaches and waterways.
The Nelson & Tasman regions include farmland and orchards, golden sand beaches, alpine lakes and rivers, limestone caves, and bush-clad hills.
Links:
Contact Film New Zealand for more information.
- West Coast
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Stretching 600 kilometres along the western edge of the South Island, the geography of the West Coast includes mountains, temperate rainforest, lowland river valleys, swamps, rugged coastlines, limestone rock formations, glaciers, rivers and lakes.
Links:
Contact Film New Zealand for more information.
- Canterbury
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The Canterbury Region stretches from the beaches of the East Coast to the Southern Alps mountain range. The landscape includes braided rivers, gorges, flat plains, glacial lakes, hydro electric canals, gentle rolling hills, and horticulture including wheat, oats, barley and flower crops.
Christchurch city is the centre of the Canterbury region and the largest city in the South Island. Locations include historic stone buildings, parks and gardens, and Lyttelton Port.
Click the Film Offices tab of this map and select Film South for information about Canterbury's screen production industry.
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- Otago
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The Otago region includes the historic stone buildings of Dunedin and Oamaru on the east coast of the South Island, the desert-like terrain of inland Central Otago, and the lakes and mountains around the resort towns of Queenstown and Wanaka. Locations include working harbours with original wharf buildings, rock formations, historic stone gold-mining cottages, lakeside vineyards and orchards, ski fields, glaciers, coastal cliffs, bush and gorges.
Click the Film Offices tab of this map and select Film Queenstown for information about Queenstown's screen production industry, or Film Dunedin for information about Dunedin's screen production industry.
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- Southland
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Southland is New Zealand's southernmost region and includes Stewart Island, Fiordland's Milford and Doubtful Sounds, and the historic buildings, gardens and landscaped parks of Invercargill. Locations include forested valleys, lakes, granite peaks, fertile farmland, forest, beaches, caves and waterfalls.
Links:
Film Offices
- Film Auckland
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Tel: +64 9 979 7052
Fax: +64 9 979 7080
info@filmauckland.com
www.filmauckland.com
Film Auckland is an industry-led film office servicing the greater Auckland region. It provides a connection point for industry, business, local authorities and international production; facilitating the early stages of any production, from local TVC to international feature film.
Territorial coverage
- Film Auckland covers the greater Auckland region from Warkworth in the north to Drury in the south, and includes the Hauraki Gulf
- In 2003 Auckland's population numbered 1.3 million, which represents approximately one-third of New Zealand's population
- Auckland is regularly voted one of the best lifestyle cities in the world
- Auckland has the most diverse ethnic mix of any area in New Zealand, with large communities representing Maori, the Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas.
Location highlights
- Waitemata Harbour and Hauraki Gulf islands
- White sand beaches on the east coast
- Black sand beaches on the west coast
- Rainforest and native bush-clad Waitakere Ranges
- 19th century colonial farming settlements surrounded by diverse agricultural land
- New Zealand's largest urban and suburban environment with diverse architecture ranging from the Victorian Winter Gardens to the 21st century Sky Tower.
Infrastructure capability
- Auckland is home to 70% of New Zealand's screen production activity
- New Zealand's five television networks are based in Auckland (including SKY & Prime)
- Major production and post-production facilities
- Camera, lighting and grip equipment hire
- Animation, CGI and SPFX capability
- Full lab processing and a choice of world-class post-production facilities
- Recording studios, sound libraries and sound-mixing studios
- New sound stage/studio, with the largest stage by volume in New Zealand, is 1,914m2 (20,600ft2) and 14.7m (48.2ft) to the grid; the building has a sound rating of STC 69
- Casting and an experienced talent pool
- Award-winning make-up, wardrobe and art department
- Accommodation ranging from 5-star hotels through luxury lodges to B&B
- Retail and commercial capital of New Zealand with excellent telecommunications, banking & logistics
- Film-friendly local authorities and permitting.
Productions
Feature films during the last decade include:
- Aliens In The Attic (2009), Director John Schultz
- The Vintner's Luck (2009), Director Niki Caro
- The Strength of Water (2009), Director Armagan Ballantyne
- Under The Mountain (2009), Director Jonathan King
- Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2008), Director Patrick Tatopoulos
- Dean Spanley (2008), Director Toa Fraser
- The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008), Director Andrew Adamson
- Apron Strings (2008), Director Sima Urale
- Bridge to Terabithia (2007), Director Gabor Csupo
- Black Sheep (2007), Director Jonathan King
- The Tattooist (2007), Director Peter Burger
- 30 Days of Night (2007), Director David Slade
- No. 2 (2006), Director Toa Fraser
- Sione's Wedding (2006), Director Chris Graham
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005), Director Andrew Adamson
- Boogeyman (2005), Director Stephen T. Kay
- Whale Rider (2002), Director Niki Caro
Recent television drama productions include:
- Legend of the Seeker (2008-2009), ABC/Disney
- Outrageous Fortune (2005-ongoing), South Pacific Pictures
- Power Rangers (2004-ongoing), Ranger Productions Ltd
- Maddigan's Quest (2005), South Pacific Pictures
- IKE: Countdown to D-Day (2004), Film Factory New Zealand/Sony Pictures Television
- Mercy Peak (2001-03), South Pacific Pictures
- Power Rangers (2002-04), Village Roadshow
- Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995-99), Pacific Renaissance Pictures
- Xena: Warrior Princess (1995-01), Pacific Renaissance Pictures.
- Shortland Street (1992-ongoing), South Pacific Pictures
Auckland services around 100 international commercials per year. Key clients recently have included Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Pepsico, BMW and Visa.
Climate
- Summer (December-March) temperatures average 24°C (75°F)
- Winter (June-August) temperatures average 16°C (61°F).
Publications/DVDs
For a copy of Film Auckland's promotional information including DVD, contact Film Auckland at www.filmauckland.com
- Film Central
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Tel: +64 7 350 0548
Fax: +64 7 350 0182
info@filmcentral.co.nz
www.filmcentral.co.nz
Territorial coverage
- Film Central North Island covers the greater central North Island, Bay of Plenty and Waikato regions. The region includes the Thames-Coromandel District in the north, the beaches of Raglan on the west coast, the urban areas of Whitianga, Tauranga, Whakatane and Rotorua on the east coast, and as far south as Taupo and Ruapehu Districts
- The region's population is approximately 900,000.
Location Highlights
- New Zealand's largest pine and redwood forests
- Two National Parks with large tracts of native forest
- Active volcanoes and bubbling mud - New Zealand's primary geothermal region
- Mount Tarawera - dormant volcano
- Diverse Maori cultural sites
- White sandy beaches of the South Pacific Ocean and black sandy shores of the Tasman Sea, dramatic ocean foreshores and mountainous coastline settings
- More than 18 lakes, hundreds of rivers, waterfalls and canals
- Surf beaches
- Desert-like terrain
- Urban city centres and small towns
- A wide mix of architecture from cultural New Zealand to contemporary global.
Infrastructure Capability
- 2.5 hours from Auckland International Airport
- Port of Tauranga
- Rotorua, Tauranga, Whakatane, Taupo, Whitianga and Hamilton all have a domestic airport 10 - 15 minutes from the city/township centre
- Access by helicopter or turbo/jet-operated aircraft is available throughout the region
- Studio editing - off-line and on-line
- Casting capability
- Equipment hire - cameras, lighting, audio
- 81 square metres of sound-proof studio and audio mixing facilities
- Fully equipped lighting trucks, ergonomically designed to make deployment and wrap as fast as possible; film-silenced generator trucks; 30ft luxury trailer; personal facilities trailer; wardrobe unit; catering unit; make-up trailer; specialist trailer; production office trailer; unit truck; wig truck; prop/unit truck
- Internationally experienced costume designers and special effects personnel
- Accommodation ranging from exclusive lodges to international hotels, motels and backpackers.
Productions
Feature films during the last decade include:
- The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008), Director Andrew Adamson
- Without A Paddle (2004), Director Stephen Brill
- The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2000-03), Director Peter Jackson
- Crooked Earth (2001), Director Sam Pillsbury
Recent television productions include:
- Spies and Lies (2009), South Pacific Pictures
- The Biggest Loser 2 (2009), Freemantle Media
- The Ultimate Spa (2007), TBS Japan
- The Amazing Race (2007), CBS
- Prehistoric Park (2006), ITV1 UK
- Kai Time (2005), Maori Television
- Versace Classic (2004), Maui Productions
- The Lost World (2001), BBC
Climate
- Summer (December - March) temperatures average 25°C (77°F)
- Winter (June - August) temperatures average 13°C (55°F).
Website
www.filmcentral.co.nz
- Film Venture Taranaki
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Tel: +64 6 759 5158
Fax: +64 6 759 5154
peter@venture.org.nz
www.filmventuretaranaki.com
Territorial coverage
The central western North Island, encompassing
- Mokau to the north
- Whangamomona to the east
- Waitotara to the south
- Tasman Sea to the west.
Location highlights
- Mt Taranaki is a conical-shaped volcano, snow covered for 10 months of the year
- Native forest and national alpine park
- More than 100 rivers and several lakes
- Forest 10 minutes from New Plymouth city centre, complete with tracking road
- Oil and gas industrial plants
- Pastoral farmland
- Dark sand beaches, cliff caves and rugged coastlines
- All-year-round surfing
- Small towns with a mix of architecture from colonial to contemporary.
Infrastructure capabilities
- International port and good air and road connections
- Excellent helicopter facilities
- A half-day's drive from either Wellington or Auckland
- Broadband internet throughout the province
- Strong engineering base for oil and gas industries
- Experienced art department personnel
- Full range of accommodation (2400 beds).
Productions
Recent feature films include:
- Predicament (2009), Director Jason Stutter
- Show of Hands (2008), Director Anthony McCarten
- The Last Samurai (2003), Director Edward Zwick
- Skin and Bone (2003), Director Greg McGee
Climate
- Summer (December - March) temperatures average 20°C (68°F)
- Winter (June - August) temperatures average 14°C (57°F).
Website
www.filmventuretaranaki.com
AFCI member
- Film Wellington
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Tel: +64 4 382 0066 or 382 0061
Fax: +64 4 382 0098
film@filmwellington.com
www.filmwellington.com
Film Wellington is New Zealand's longest running film office offering a full professional service for your filming needs from enquiry through to permits and post production.
Territorial Coverage
The lower North Island, including the cities of Wellington, Porirua, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt and Masterton, and the Kapiti and Wairarapa areas.
Location highlights
- Coastlines bordering the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea with sand, shingle and rock beaches
- Dense native bush and forest
- Harbour with international port facilities
- Rural and coastal communities servicing farming, fishing and forestry and wine industries
- Lighthouses
- Architecture from 19th century through to contemporary
- Accessible and affordable city streets.
Infrastructure capabilities
- 4 high-speed fibre-optic networks
- 4 television studios and sound stages with full service TV production and post-production facilities
- 9 sound stages including our newest international 'Kong' stage.
- 5,574 square metres (60,000 sq. ft) back-lot and 3,716 square metres (40,000 sq. ft) parking lot
- State-of-the-art laboratory and post-production film facility
- Animation, CGI and SPFX facilities
- Recording studios, sound libraries and sound-mixing studios
- Experienced cast and crew, and the full range of equipment available
- Wellington Airport 15 minutes from central Wellington
- Private jet and helicopter facilities from Wellington and Paraparaumu airports
- Heliport located downtown Wellington
- A wide range of accommodation choices.
Productions
Feature films during the last decade include:
- Home By Christmas (2010), Director Gaylene Preston
- Avatar (2009), Director James Cameron
- The Lovely Bones (2009), Director Peter Jackson
- Separation City (2009), Director Paul Middleditch
- Second-Hand Wedding (2008), Director Paul Murphy
- The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep (2007), Director Jay Russell
- Black Sheep (2007), Director Jonathan King
- Eagle v Shark (2007), Director Taika Waititi
- The Legend of Zorro (miniatures) (2005), Director Martin Campbell
- King Kong (2005), Director Peter Jackson
- Without A Paddle (2004), Director Stephen Brill
- Fracture (2004), Director Larry Parr
- Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (miniatures) (2003), Director Peter Weir
- The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2000-03), Director Peter Jackson
- Tongan Ninja (2002), Director Jason Stutter
- The Irrefutable Truth About Demons (2000), Director Glenn Standring
- When Strangers Appear (2000), Director Scott Reynolds
- Stickmen (2000), Director Hamish Rothwell
Recent television drama productions include:
- Reservoir Hill (2009), KHF Media
- Until Proven Innocent (2009), Lippy Pictures
- The Investigator (2009), Red Sky Film & Television
- Sensing Murder (2008/09), Ninox Television
- Aftershock (2008), The Gibson Group
- Karaoke High (2007), TVNZ
- The Hothouse (2007), The Gibson Group
- The Killian Curse (2006), TVNZ
- The Lost Children (2005), Big House Pictures
- The Insiders Guide to Love (2005), The Gibson Group
- The Insiders Guide to Happiness (2004), The Gibson Group
- The Strip (series 1 & 2), (2001-03), The Gibson Group
- The Tribe (series 1-5), (1998-03), Cloud 9
Climate
- Summer (December - March) temperatures average 20°C (68°F)
- Winter (June - August) temperatures average 12°C (53°F).
Website
www.filmwellington.com
AFCI member
- Film South
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Find out why Directors like Peter Jackson chose our locations for Heavenly Creatures, The Frighteners and The Lord of the Rings trilogy; and view the images that inspired Andrew Adamson to shoot key scenes here for the first film in The Chronicles of Narnia series. Learn more about the ease of permitting and our film friendly processes via www.filmsouth.com
Territorial coverage
The central South Island, encompassing:
- West Coast from Karamea to Haast
- East coast from Kaikoura to the Waitaki River
Location highlights
- The Southern Alps includes New Zealand's highest peak, Aoraki/Mt Cook, and 14 ranges
- 4 glaciers, 7 major lakes, 13 minor lakes, geothermal pools
- Pacific Ocean coastline and Tasman Sea, shingle and sand beaches, cliffs and bays, dunes
- Coastal forests, subtropical rainforests, pine and exotic forests, lowland swamps, alpine herb fields, rock barrens, desert grasslands, horticultural crops and agricultural pastures
- 2 cities, 12 major towns and 4 ports featuring diverse architecture from 19th century stone buildings to contemporary design.
Infrastructure capabilities
- 1 large and 4 small television studios and digital on-line suites
- 35mm and 16mm camera hire
- Lighting and grip equipment hire
- Professional art department, camera and production crew, animation and digital FX
- International airport with direct links to major US, European and Asian destinations
- Helicopter and private jet operators
- Accommodation options including 5-star hotels and exclusive rural lodges.
Productions
Feature Films during the past decade include:
- Das Paradies am Ende der Welt (2009), Director Thomas Hezel
- Bride Flight (2008), Director Ben Sombogaardt
- The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008), Director Andrew Adamson
- Dororo (2007), Director Akihiko Shiota
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005), Director Andrew Adamson
- Meet Me In Miami (2003), Director Eric Hannah
- Perfect Strangers (2003), Director Gaylene Preston
- The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2000-03), Director Peter Jackson
- Magik and Rose (2000), Director Vanessa Alexander
- Snakeskin (2000), Director Gillian Ashhurst
- Say This is Love (Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai) (2000), Director Rakesh Roshan
- Vertical Limit (1999), Director Martin Campbell
Major television series and episodes recently shot:
- Kaitangata Twitch (2009), Maori TV
- Honeymoon in New Zealand (2007), Polyphon Films Germany
- Over The Rainbow (2006), MBC Korea
- The Summit (2005), TV3
- Rough Science (2004), BBC
- Treasure Hunt (2003), BBC
- Colonial House (2002), Touchdown
- The Lost World (2001), BBC.
Climate
- Summer (December - March) - temperatures average 22°C (71°F)
- Winter (June - August) - temperatures average 11°C (52°F).
- Film Queenstown
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Tel: +64 3 441 0499
Fax: +64 3 442 7334
info@filmqueenstown.com
www.filmqueenstown.com
Territorial coverage
The far south of the South Island, encompassing:
- Queenstown Lakes District
- Central Otago
- Southland (including Fiordland)
Film Queenstown is part of Film Otago Southland. Southland, Waitaki, Clutha, Central Otago, Queenstown Lakes and Dunedin have joined forces to offer a seamless shooting experience in the southern half of the South Island.
Location highlights
- Milford Sound's Mitre Peak, the Southern Alps and The Remarkables mountain range
- New Zealand's deepest lakes including Hauroko, Wakatipu, Wanaka, Hawea, Te Anau and Manapouri
- White sand beaches, fiords, wild bush-clad coastlines
- Ski resorts and lodges
- Agricultural farmland and tussock lands
- Industrial mill and coal-mining towns
- Gold-mining cottages, Victorian stone buildings, Art Deco and contemporary architecture.
Infrastructure capabilities
- Digital on-line suite
- Lighting, grip and camera equipment hire
- Animation and digital FX
- Professional art departments, camera and production crew
- Queenstown International Airport (helicopter and private jet facilities) and Invercargill Airport
- Accommodation options including 5-star hotels, rural and mountain lodges
Productions
Feature Films during the past decade include:
- The Lovely Bones (2009), Director Peter Jackson
- X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), Director Gavin Hood
- Bride Flight (2008), Director Ben Sombogaardt
- The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008), Director Andrew Adamson
- 10,000 B.C. (2008), Director Roland Emmerich
- Water Horse: Legend of the Deep (2007), Director Jay Russell
- 30 Days of Night (2007), director David Slade
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005), Director Andrew Adamson
- The World's Fastest Indian (2005), Director Roger Donaldson
- 50 Ways of Saying Fabulous (2005), Director Stewart Main
- Mee-Shee: The Water Giant (2005), Director John Henderson
- Antarctic Journal (2004), Director Pil-Sung Yim
- In My Father's Den (2004), Director Brad McGann
- The Last Samurai (2003), Director Edward Zwick
- Perfect Strangers (2003), Director Gaylene Preston
- The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2000-03), Director Peter Jackson
- Vertical Limit (1999), Director Martin Campbell
Major television series and episodes recently shot:
- Legend of the Seeker (2008-2009), ABC/Disney
- The Bachelor (2009), ABC
- FreeDive (2007), Mountain Film Unit
- Extreme Tribes (2007), Mountain Film Unit
- Dying for Everest (2007), Making Movies
- Miracle on Everest (2007), Making Movies
- 42 Below Cocktail World Cup (2006), Great Southern Television
- Mount Cook Ski Descent (2006), Making Movies
- The Pretender (2005), Great Southern Television
- Remarkable Vets (2005), Great Southern Television
- Freeze TV (2004), Vizual Media
- Eco Challenge (2001), Mark Burnett Productions
- Southern Traverse (2001), Making Movies
- Adventure Central (1999 - 2000), Natural History New Zealand
Climate
- Summer (December - March) temperatures average 21°C (69°F)
- Winter (June - August) temperatures average 9°C (48°F).
Website
www.filmqueenstown.com
AFCI member
- Film Dunedin
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Tel: +64 3 477 4000
Fax: +64 3 474 3451
info@filmdunedin.co.nz
www.filmdunedin.co.nz
Film Dunedin is run by the Dunedin City Council and covers Dunedin City and the immediate surrounding area.
Territorial coverage
The southern east coast region of the South Island, encompassing:
- Dunedin City
- The surrounding area from Waikouaiti in the north to Taieri Mouth in the south and eastward through the hinterland to the Rock and Pillar Range.
Film Dunedin is part of Film Otago Southland. Southland, Waitaki, Clutha, Central Otago, Queenstown Lakes and Dunedin have joined forces to offer a seamless shooting experience in the southern half of the South Island.
Location highlights
- White sand beaches to wild cliff lined coastline bordering the Pacific Ocean
- Lush agricultural farmland and tussock lands
- Rolling hills and winding rivers
- Dunedin boasts the largest concentration of Victorian buildings in the country.
Infrastructure capabilities
- Television studios and digital on-line suite
- Lighting and grip equipment hire
- Animation and digital FX
- Professional art departments, camera and production crew
- Dunedin International Airport
- Helicopter and private jet facilities
- Accommodation options including 5-star hotels, lodges and homestays.
Productions
Feature films during the past decade include:
- Das Paradies am Ende der Welt (2009), Director Thomas Hezel
- X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), Director Gavin Hood
- Bride Flight (2008), Director Ben Sombogaardt
- Perfect Creature (2007), Director Glenn Standring
- Out of the Blue (2006), Director Robert Sarkies
- Sylvia (2003), Director Christine Jeffs
- Scarfies (1999), Director Robert Sarkies
Major television and documentary facilities:
Dunedin is also base for Natural History New Zealand, a world-leading producer of factual television. Each year NHNZ creates more than 60 hours of innovative programming which explores the remarkable phenomena of the natural world as well as areas including health, science, adventure and people.
Climate
- Summer (December - March) temperatures average 18°C (64°F)
- Winter (June - August) temperatures average 10°C (50°F).
Website
www.filmdunedin.co.nz
Films made in NZ
- Bay of Islands
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| Mesmerized |
1984 |
| Savage Islands (aka Nate and Hayes) |
1983 |
- Whangarei
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| Christmas |
2003 |
| Kid's World |
2001 |
- Puhoi
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| Tommyknockers, The |
1993 |
| Sylvia |
1985 |
- Auckland
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| The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian |
2008 |
| Apron Strings |
2008 |
| Bridge to Terabithia |
2007 |
| The Ferryman |
2007 |
| 30 Days of Night |
2007 |
| The Tattooist |
2007 |
| The Man Who Lost His Head |
2007 |
| The Last Magic Show |
2007 |
| Fatal Contact: Bird Flu in America |
2006 |
| Sione's Wedding |
2006 |
| Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior |
2006 |
| Boogeyman |
2005 |
| No.2 |
2005 |
| Perfect Creature |
2005 |
| Quiet Night In |
2005 |
| The Chronicles of Narnia |
2005 |
| 1Nite |
2004 |
| Deceit |
2004 |
| IKE: Countdown to D-day |
2004 |
| Not Only But Always |
2004 |
| Spooked |
2004 |
| Lucy |
2003 |
| Nemesis Game |
2003 |
| The Legend of Johnny Lingo |
2003 |
| The Locals |
2003 |
| Riverworld |
2003 |
| Woodenhead |
2003 |
| All About Reinalda |
2002 |
| Atomic Twister |
2002 |
| Blood Crime (aka Hearts of Men) |
2002 |
| Cupid's Prey |
2002 |
| Murder in Greenwich |
2002 |
| The Vector File |
2002 |
| Toy Love |
2002 |
| Whale Rider |
2002 |
| Xena: Warrior Princess - A Friend in Need (The Director's Cut) |
2002 |
| Her Majesty |
2001 |
| Kid's World |
2001 |
| No One Can Hear You |
2001 |
| The Other Side of Heaven |
2001 |
| Rain |
2001 |
| The Maori Merchant of Venice |
2001 |
| Jubilee |
2000 |
| Ready to Run |
2000 |
| Savage Honeymoon |
2000 |
| Vamsee |
2000 |
| Channelling Baby |
1999 |
| Nightmare Man |
1999 |
| The Price of Milk |
1999 |
| What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? |
1999 |
| A Soldiers Sweetheart |
1998 |
| I'll Make you Happy |
1998 |
| Lost Valley (aka Kiwi Safari) |
1998 |
| The Climb |
1998 |
| The Lunatics' Ball |
1998 |
| When Love Comes |
1998 |
| Young Hercules |
1998 |
| Heaven |
1997 |
| Memory and Desire |
1997 |
| The Ugly |
1997 |
| Topless Women Talk About Their Lives |
1997 |
| Broken English |
1996 |
| The Whole of the Moon |
1996 |
| Bonjour Timothy |
1995 |
| Once Were Warriors |
1994 |
| Adrift |
1993 |
| Desperate Remedies |
1993 |
| Jack Be Nimble |
1993 |
| The Piano |
1993 |
| Alex |
1992 |
| The Footstep Man |
1992 |
| Moonrise (aka Grampire) |
1991 |
| Old Scores |
1991 |
| The End of the Golden Weather |
1991 |
| An Angel at My Table |
1990 |
| Ruby and Rata |
1990 |
| Shrimp on the Barbie (aka Boyfriend from Hell) |
1990 |
| User Friendly |
1990 |
| Zilch! |
1989 |
| Chill Factor |
1988 |
| Never Say Die |
1988 |
| The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey |
1988 |
| The Rescue |
1988 |
| No Way Out |
1987 |
| Arriving Tuesday |
1986 |
| Queen City Rocker |
1986 |
| Zuijia paidang zhi qianli jiu chaipo (aka Aces Go places IV aka You Never Die Twice) |
1986 |
| The Quiet Earth |
1985 |
| Death Warmed Up |
1984 |
| Constance |
1984 |
| Mesmerized |
1984 |
| Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence |
1984 |
| Other Halves |
1984 |
| Restless (aka Hot Target) |
1984 |
| Trespasses |
1984 |
| Trial Run |
1984 |
| Dead Kids (aka Strange Behaviour aka Shadowlands) |
1983 |
| Prisoners |
1982 |
| Beyond Reasonable Doubt |
1980 |
| Nutcase |
1980 |
| Squeeze |
1980 |
| Middle Age Spread |
1979 |
| Angel Mine |
1978 |
| Sleeping Dogs |
1977 |
- Great Barrier Island
-
| Flight of the Albatross |
1996 |
- Coromandel
-
| The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian |
2008 |
| Crooked Earth |
2000 |
| Lost Valley (aka Kiwi Safari) |
1998 |
| Second Time Lucky |
1984 |
| The Scarecrow |
1982 |
- Matamata
-
| The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King |
2003 |
| The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers |
2002 |
| The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring |
2001 |
- Cambridge
-
- Rotorua
-
| Without a Paddle |
2004 |
| Crush |
1992 |
| White Water Summer |
1987 |
| Savage Islands (aka Nate and Hayes) |
1983 |
| Solo |
1978 |
- Taupo
-
| Without a Paddle |
2004 |
| Sons for the Return Home |
1979 |
- Tongariro, Central Plateau
-
| Willow |
1988 |
| Wild Horses |
1984 |
| Strata |
1983 |
| Utu |
1983 |
- Ohakune
-
| Without a Paddle |
2004 |
| Smash Palace |
1981 |
- Raetihi
-
| River Queen |
2005 |
| Without a Paddle |
2004 |
| Bridge to Nowhere |
1986 |
| Skin Deep |
1979 |
- White Island
-
- Te Kaha
-
- Waipiro Bay
-
- Gisborne
-
| Whale Rider |
2002 |
| Adrift |
1993 |
| The Bounty |
1984 |
- Hawkes Bay
-
| Luella Miller |
2005 |
| Gupta Vs Gordon |
2003 |
| Te Rua |
1991 |
| White Water Summer |
1987 |
| Solo |
1978 |
- New Plymouth
-
| The Last Samurai |
2003 |
| Zuijia paidang zhi qianli jiu chaipo (aka Aces Go places IV aka You Never Die Twice) |
1986 |
- Patea
-
- Wanganui
-
| River Queen |
2005 |
| Pallet on the Floor |
1986 |
| Came a Hot Friday |
1984 |
| Smash Palace |
1981 |
| Skin Deep |
1978 |
- Levin
-
| Mark II |
1986 |
| King Pin |
1985 |
- Foxton
-
| When Strangers Appear (aka Shearer's Breakfast) |
2001 |
| Wild Man |
1977 |
- Wairarapa
-
| The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King |
2003 |
| The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring |
2001 |
| Absent Without Leave |
1993 |
| Te Rua |
1991 |
| Mr Wrong |
1985 |
| Solo |
1978 |
- Takaka
-
- Kapiti Coast
-
- Wellington
-
| Black Sheep |
2007 |
| The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep |
2007 |
| Eagle vs Shark |
2007 |
| Event 16 |
2006 |
| King Kong |
2005 |
| Flatmates Wanted |
2004 |
| Fracture |
2004 |
| Futile Attraction |
2004 |
| Murmurs |
2004 |
| Without a Paddle |
2004 |
| For Good |
2003 |
| I Think I'm Going |
2003 |
| The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King |
2003 |
| Tongan Ninja |
2003 |
| All About Reinalda |
2002 |
| Blessed |
2002 |
| Off |
2002 |
| The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers |
2002 |
| This is Not a Love Story |
2002 |
| The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring |
2001 |
| Stickmen |
2000 |
| The Irrefutable Truth About Demons |
2000 |
| Hopeless |
1999 |
| Via Satellite |
1998 |
| Saving Grace |
1997 |
| Chicken |
1996 |
| The Frighteners |
1996 |
| Jack Brown Genius |
1995 |
| The Last Tattoo |
1994 |
| Absent Without Leave |
1993 |
| Bread and Roses |
1993 |
| Secrets |
1993 |
| Braindead |
1992 |
| Chunuk Bair |
1991 |
| Te Rua |
1991 |
| Meet the Feebles |
1990 |
| Send a Gorilla |
1988 |
| Bad Taste |
1987 |
| Starlight Hotel |
1987 |
| Dangerous Orphans |
1986 |
| Zuijia paidang zhi qianli jiu chaipo (aka Aces Go places IV aka You Never Die Twice) |
1986 |
| Shaker Run |
1985 |
| Should I be Good? |
1985 |
| The Lost Tribe |
1985 |
| Mr Wrong |
1985 |
| Iris |
1984 |
| Carry Me Back |
1982 |
| Goodbye Pork Pie |
1980 |
| Sons for the Return Home |
1979 |
| Solo |
1978 |
- Westport
-
| Perfect Strangers |
2003 |
| Never Say Die |
1988 |
- Punakaiki
-
- Hokitika
-
| Magik and Rose |
1999 |
| Bad Blood |
1981 |
- Flock Hill
-
| The Chronicles of Narnia |
2005 |
- Christchurch
-
| Eight Below |
2006 |
| Meet Me in Miami |
2005 |
| Daud: Fun on the Run |
1997 |
| The Frighteners |
1996 |
| Heavenly Creatures |
1994 |
| Starlight Hotel |
1987 |
- Ashburton
-
- Southern Alps
-
| The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King |
2003 |
| Stolen Good |
2002 |
| The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring |
2001 |
| Vertical Limit |
2000 |
| The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey |
1988 |
| The Leading Edge |
1987 |
| Solo |
1978 |
- Twizel
-
| The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King |
2003 |
| The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers |
2002 |
- Oamaru
-
| Perfect Creature |
2005 |
| The Chronicles of Narnia |
2005 |
- Arrowtown
-
| The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring |
2001 |
- Queenstown
-
| The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian |
2008 |
| The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep |
2007 |
| Antarctic Journal |
2005 |
| Mee-Shee: The Water Giant |
2005 |
| The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King |
2003 |
| The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers |
2002 |
| Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat |
2001 |
| The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring |
2001 |
| Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (aka KNPH aka Say this is Love) |
2000 |
| Wild Blue |
1999 |
| Soldier |
1998 |
| The Grasscutter |
1988 |
| The Rescue |
1988 |
| White Water Summer |
1987 |
| Willow |
1987 |
| Zuijia paidang zhi qianli jiu chaipo (aka Aces Go places IV aka You Never Die Twice) |
1986 |
| Shaker Run |
1985 |
| Race for the Yankee Zephyr |
1981 |
- Alexandra
-
| In My Father's Den |
2004 |
| 50 Ways of Saying Fabulous |
2003 |
| Illustrious Energy |
1988 |
| Starlight Hotel |
1987 |
| Battletruck |
1982 |
- Wakatipu
-
- Dunedin
-
| Out of the Blue |
2006 |
| Perfect Creature |
2005 |
| Sylvia |
2003 |
| Scarfies |
1999 |
| The Last Tattoo |
1994 |
| The Grasscutter |
1988 |
| Shaker Run |
1985 |
| Pictures |
1981 |
- Tapanui
-
- Milford Sound
-
| The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King |
2003 |
| The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers |
2002 |
| The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring |
2001 |
- Invercargill
-
| The World's Fastest Indian |
2005 |
- Greymouth
-
| Perfect Strangers |
2003 |
| Never Say Die |
1988 |
- Blenheim
-
- Methven
-
| Dororo |
2007 |
| Snakeskin |
2001 |
- Taranaki
-
| Little Bits of Light |
2005 |
| Skin & Bone |
2003 |
| The Last Samurai |
2003 |
| Vigil |
1984 |
- Waikato
-
| The Locals |
2003 |
| The Quiet Earth |
1985 |
| Solo |
1978 |
- Mount Ruapehu
-
| The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King |
2003 |
| The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers |
2002 |
| The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring |
2001 |
| The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey |
1988 |
- Te Kuiti
-
| The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey |
1988 |
| Heart of the Stag |
1983 |
- Haast
-
| The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian |
2008 |
- Wanaka
-
| 10,000 BC |
2007 |
| 30 Days of Night |
2007 |
- Taihape
-
- Tokoroa
-
- Waimarama
-
- Waimate
-
| Waimate Conspiracy, The |
2006 |
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