PURE PRODUCTIONS AUCKLAND A leading full service television and video production company. Authentic storytelling, brilliant creative and adventurous filmmaking. Contact: Matt Kerr (Wairau Valley, Auckland, NZ) Phone: (09) 919 1909? Pure Productions Auckland

AMG FILM - is a line production company servicing local and global clients wishing to shoot TV commercials or stills in New Zealand and the Pacific. We offer an extensive location library, location scouting, technical support, casting, catering, crew, producing and directing. Clients include Honda, Mitsubishi, Coke, Schweppes, Amex, Lowenbrau and Lion.
Contact: Allan MacGillivray (Auckland, NZ)
AMG FILM

FILM EFFECTS - supply the exciting special touches to films, television productions and live shows for many major clients. Our work includes The Piano, Never Say Die, Quiet Earth, No Way Out, The Silent One, Other Side of Paradise, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: The Warrior Princess, to name just a few; including our award-winning contribution to the tele-feature Typhon´s People.
(Henderson, Auckland, NZ)
Flim Effects

FILM FACTORY NEW ZEALAND FFNZ draws upon forty years of experience in the film industry in all capacities from tax incentive deals and production legal, to line producorial duties. Via the partners' established links with New Zealand's top banking, production and post production providers, this unique service company provides a framework with which offshore productions can smoothly and successfully work in this fabulous foreign country with little or no startup frustration for film and television projects.
Contact: Paul Carran (Auckland, NZ)
Film Factory New Zealand

STUDIO WEST - The Studio West partners come equipped with over seventy combined years of experience in the motion picture industry. Ralph Davies is a Production Designer, and has worked on a number of US, Canadian, Australian, South African and New Zealand productions. Murray Sweetman works exclusively as a Set Construction Manager for movies, television programs and TV commercials. David Rowell has been freelancing as a Production Controller in the film industry since 1985, and has worked in Canada, Australia, France, and New Zealand. All three have worked for a number of Studios including Paramount, Disney, Columbia TriStar, Hallmark, and Lions Gate to name a few. Collectively, the Studio West team provides a world-class standard of studio operation, attained through practical film industry experience.
Contact: Ralph Davies (Auckland, NZ)
Studio West

THE NEW ZEALAND FILM CONNECTION We are a New Zealand-based production services film company, specializing in Line production and facilitation of television commercial production in New Zealand. We have a sound knowledge of the local industry, as well as over 15 years’ experience producing television commercials, and an understanding of all facets of commercial film production.
Contact: Treza Gallogly (Auckland, NZ)
The New Zealand Film Connection

CHEROKEE FILMS - Cherokee Films philosophy reflects my way of doing business - a personal and caring approach to bringing a production team together successfully, creatively, with good humour and within budget! That's the certain something I bring to the table. Filming in New Zealand offers a host of advantages and benefits that I would be delighted to tell you about in person. We can also discuss that Cherokee "certain something" while we're at it.
Contact: Katie Kempe-Smith (Auckland, NZ)
Cherokee Films

AUCKLAND FILM COMPANY - Welcome. Auckland Film Company is one of the top television commercial production companies in the world. Founded in 1987 we have consistently produced work that has been seen at Cannes, D&AD, New York Festival, the Clios and the local shows... AWARD, ATV & Axis. With our sister company, Sydney Film Company, we represent a group of Australasia's leading Directors., Murray Savidan, Paul Swadel, Kim Gunter, Tony Williams, Ray Lawrence, Peter Cudlipp, Tony Sherwood, Deborah Niski & Diana Leach.
(Auckland, NZ)
Auckland Film Company

COMEDIA PICTURES Comedia is an Independent New Zealand film and televison production company specializing in drama, comedy and entertainment programmes. Comedia has been operating in New Zealand since 1985 and produced material for TVNZ and TV3. The company is privately owned and is managed by its CEO, Tony Holden and Head Writer Kirsty Cooper. The company is based in Auckland.
Contact: Tony Holden (Auckland, NZ)
Comedia Pictures

NEWSHOOTZ Drama. Documentaries. Children's TV. Sport. Light entertainment. Our experience spans virtually every type of programming genre there is. We're used to working to extremely tight deadlines and adapt seamlessly to each individual shoot. And we constantly deliver output to the highest possible standard. We understand the pressures of filming in a live environment - for both studio and events coverage - and the importance of having crew and equipment that you can rely on.
(Auckland, NZ)
NewShootZ

GODZONE PICTURES GODZONE PICTURES producer Liz DiFiore likes nothing more than to make movies and delicious side dishes. She likes strolling and cups of ginger tea. If you wish to submit a script or a fishdish recipe to GODZONE don't hesitate to contact Liz on her email.
Contact: Liz DiFiore (Auckland, NZ)
Godzone Pictures

GREENSTONE PICTURES Greenstone Pictures, an award-winning film and television production company based in Auckland, is a proudly New Zealand company, producing quality programmes which celebrate the 'Kiwi' and Pacific perspectives. Greenstone is New Zealand's most successful producer of factual programming, and - being based in the picturesque South Pacific - it is extending its filming activities into the P acific Islands.
Contact: Emma Wooster (Auckland, NZ)
Greenstone Pictures

BIG PICTURS COMPANY Big Pictures provides production and location services to overseas film production companies shooting in New Zealand. Over 20 years of experience producing commercials, television programmes and feature films.
Contact: William Grieve (Auckland, NZ)
Big Pictures Company

CUBIC ENTERPRISES Commercial film production, television program production, VP, and catalogue production are our main company activities. We have more than 20 years of production experience in New Zealand and South Pacific region. We are also involved with the operation of a satellite television station
Contact: Masa Sekikawa (Auckland, NZ)
Cubic Enterprises Limited

FORCE FILMS LTD - TV Commercial Production Company based in New Zealand and Australia - Local Production and Line Production Service.
Contact: Bret Nichols (Auckland, NZ) Phone: +64 27 202 6655
Force FIlms Limited

JOYRIDE FILMS LID - A full service Produciton Company specialising in TVC Production, but also produce other mediums such as Short Film, Documentary, Music and Corporate Video. Staffed by proven proffessionals able to service clients anywhere from concept to final delivery. All quotes & research work is free of charge and we encourage enquiries.
Contact: Anzak Tindall (Auckland, NZ) Phone: +64 09 3605380
JoyRide Films Ltd Limited

ZIELAND PRODUCTIONS A digital video and broadcast production house, our facilities include studio space, sound recording suite and AVID edit suites. Our in-house crew specializes in broadcast news, documentaries, advertising and promotions
Contact: Nic Zieltjes (New Plymouth, NZ)
Zieland Productions

FILM NEW ZEALAND - This website provides a comprehensive link to the New Zealand screen production environment, an introduction to our country and the resource information you need to know to make your project happen. If you are interested in filming in New Zealand please make Film New Zealand your first point of contact. We welcome your enquiries and are ready to assist you in any way possible.
(Wellington, NZ)
Film New Zealand

WETAFX - Weta Digital is an Academy Award winning visual effects facility based in Wellington New Zealand. Weta Digital offers world class visual effects for international feature films and commercials. The company is best known for its visual effects work on New Line Cinema's The Lord of the Rings trilogy, directed by Peter Jackson. Most recently, Weta Digital has completed a selection of shots on I, Robot (20th Century Fox). Weta Digital has also completed work on the Extended DVD Version of The Return of the King and has delivered shots for the action adventure Van Helsing (Universal Pictures). Weta Digital is currently in pre-production and R&D for King Kong (Universal Pictures) due for release December, 2005.
(Miramar, Wellington, NZ)
WetaFX

PACIFIC CREWS Finding a crew on the web can be a hit and miss affair, but half the battle is over - you've just found us! As producers ourselves, we understand how important it is to get the right team - so we've handpicked top class shooters and sound recordists to make the choice easy. Our field crews are: - Self starters and great visual storytellers, self-directing if required - Broadcast trained - understanding the technology, delivering to a deadline - Motivated to get the best for you, first time every time - Great team players (well, they are Kiwis…)
Contact: Ivars Berzins (Wellington, NZ)
Pacific Crews

ICONIC DREAM FILMS Iconic Dream Films is a passionate volunteer film production group. They create short films, music videos, and various other entertainment forms. They're based in Wellington, New Zealand and consist mainly of promising up-and-coming young filmmakers. Find out more about Iconic Dream Films or view their current projects to see their present work.
Contact: Paul Wong (Wellington, NZ)
Iconic Dream Films

FILM NELSON Welcome to Film Nelson, dedicated to making the Nelson Tasman region as 'film friendly’ as possible. Located in the geographical centre of New Zealand, our sole mandate is to assist the national and international film industry in any way we can when they are actually working in our region or considering doing so. We are also networked with Film New Zealand and the other regional film offices with a view to providing filmmakers with a comprehensive and quality service.
(Nelson, NZ)
FILM NELSON

A J FILMS NEW ZEALAND - Providing production services on all levels we are dedicated to giving full attention to your shoot requirements and trouble shooting logistics when needed. This comes together with our intimate knowledge of diverse locations, ability to provide professional crews, the latest equipment and new technology. Come and experience our breathtaking landscapes, unspoilt locations, fresh clean air and magic light. It is important to us that you get the best we can offer with friendly, personal service.
Contact: Amanda Jenkins (Christchurch, NZ)
AJ FILMS New Zealand

CONTRA SERVICE PRODUCTIONS LTD - CONTRA Service Productions has been contributing our specialised knowledge and diverse expertise to all kinds of projects for over 15 years. The production process is comprised of a growing number of factors that need to be attended to. This is where we come in! CONTRA Service Productions provides you with access to an up-to-date and continuously expanding location database, and conducts local or global scouting for a location to satisfy your requirements. We will provide you with an estimate tailored to your budget and manage all financial matters throughout the shooting.
(Christchurch, NZ)
CONTRA Service Productions Ltd

FISHEYE FILMS LIMITED Welcome to Fisheye Films, an independent commercial television production company based in Christchurch, the largest city in New Zealand’s scenic South Island. Fisheye provides quality camera crews for film & television work. Fisheye produces television documentaries, commercials & corporate videos.
Contact: Peter Young (Christchurch, NZ)
Fisheye Films Limited

FILM SOUTH NEW ZEALAND Film South New Zealand Trust is the lead organisation linking screen production activity in New Zealand’s South Island. The board members of this Charitable Trust are a dedicated group of professionals representing economic development agencies, central government departments, tourism marketing agencies and film and television associations. Film South is publicly and privately funded and has transparent procedures. The Aim - Film South is the primary information office support and advice for screen production activity in the ‘film friendly’ and location rich regions of Canterbury and the West Coast.
(Christchurch, NZ)
Film South New Zealand

NATURE SPIRIT FILM PRODUCTION LTD Nature Spirit is a line production company based in Queenstown New Zealand - Aotearoa, specialising in TVCs. Our passion is to capture your ideas and concepts in the most spectacular scenery in the world & create an outstanding product, working together with a very talented team of individuals.
(Queenstown, NZ)
Nature Spirit Flim Production Ltd

SHOOT NEW ZEALAND New Zealand's longest established Line Production Company. Shoot New Zealand started operations in 1982 as Barbara Williams Productions and has gained a worldwide reputation as an efficient, knowledgeable and friendly company. Executive Producer, Barbara Williams has a depth of experience in looking after and achieving your requirements. This unsurpassed insight into the intricacies of filming in New Zealand and the South Pacific has resulted in over 200 successful television commercials being made and has earned Shoot New Zealand the position as the regions premiere Line Production Company.
Contact: Barbara Williams (Queenstown, NZ)
Shoot New Zealand

OUTBACK NEW ZEALAND LTD Outback New Zealand LTD provides transport and film location settings information within the south island. Outback NZ is a division of Nomad Safaris which operates tours through kiwi film location like Lord of the Rings, Outback NZ provides 4wd vehicles, snow mobiles and guided support services into the breathtaking scenery that is used by so many Movies made in New Zealand.
(Queenstown, NZ)
Outback New Zealand Ltd

REEL DREAM PRODUCTIONS LTD Reel Dreams brings a creative approach to everything it touches. We make high end television commercials. Expect bold ideas, spirited concepts, sharp production, and an energy that can’t be found within the confines of a meeting room. Reel Dreams is all about “the story”.
Contact: Topher Straus (Wanaka, NZ) Phone: 213-880-8805
Reel Dreams Productions Ltd.

THE NEW ZEALAND FILM & VIDEO TECHNICIANS GUILD The NZF&VTG is a professional organisation representing the interests of freelance film and video crew and allied crafts in the New Zealand Screen Production Industry. The Guild represents and campaigns for fair and safe working conditions for all New Zealand film & video production crew. By presenting a common voice, we can offer professional advice, expert opinion and political influence that individuals cannot achieve on their own.
(NZ)
The New Zealand Film and Video Technicians Guild

COWGIRL PRODUCTIONS Gillian is an established Writer and Director, who has already gained recognition for her short films. Most of the projects developed by Cowgirl Productions will be written and directed by Gillian. Vanessa has been involved in production for several years. She has been both Producer and Associate Producer on Gillian's previous films, and also worked on the popular television series Xena for two years. The partnership of Producer and Director is one of the key elements in all film production. With Cowgirl Productions this partnership is both creative and business orientated. The Director and Producer are very much on the same team and always working towards the same goals.
(NZ)
Cowgirl Productions

BEACHFRONT FILMS - We are a small film production company with experience in both NZ films and overseas coproductions. Anything interesting would be considered with a slight bias toward Asian film projects.
Contact: Richard Cox (Top of the South Island, NZ)
BeachFront Films