Calling all New Zealand film makers; China is waiting

18 Jan 12

Calling all New Zealand film makers; China is waiting

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
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International Film Producers in New Zealand for the APN Symposium 2011

17 Nov 11

Local and national press covered the visit of many international film producers who were in New Zealand for the APN Symposium - which was held 11-13 November in Auckland.

The New Zealand Herald writes Foreign film producers keen
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Leading Taiwanese Distributer James Liu - 2011 APN Symposium

8 Nov 11

James Liu, producer and founder of Taiwan’s leading film production and distribution company Joint Entertainment International, recently spoke to Film Auckland about his upcoming visit to New Zealand in November to attend the 2011 Asia-Pacific Producers Network (APN) Symposium.

Liu – who founded Joint
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Japanese Godzilla Producer Looks For Future Collaborations In New Zealand

7 Nov 11

Legendary Japanese producer, Shogo Tomiyama, says that he looks forward to seeing what New Zealand film has to offer when he attends the 2011 Asia-Pacific Producers’ Network (APN) Symposium in Auckland this week.
 
“I wish to explore seeds for collaborative production,” he says.
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Deputy Director Of China's Top Film Body To Attend 2011 APN Symposium

28 Oct 11

China Film Bureau Deputy Director General, Mao Yu, has confirmed his attendance at the 2011 Asia-Pacific Producers Network Symposium adding to an already impressive line up of more than 20 international delegates from Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand alongside
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Wellington Confirmed For Hobbit World Premier

28 Oct 11

Sir Peter Jackson has confirmed that Wellington will host the world premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in November 2012.

Jackson and Prime Minister John Key announced the decision at the Hobbiton set in the Waikato today.

Film crew are in
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Michael Stephens Appointed To Film and Literature Board of Review

22 Sep 11

Leading New Zealand film and entertainment lawyer, Michael Stephens, is one of three new appointments to the Film and Literature Board of Review announced by Internal Affairs Minister, Nathan Guy in late September.
Aucklander Eileen Swan, a private clinical psychologist,and  Wellingtonian Clare O’Leary, a
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Production Starts On NZ-China Feature

9 Sep 11

Unforgettable Love, a feature directed by New Zealand's Simone Horrocks and China's Wang Lin, has now commenced production in Southern China's Yunnan region.

The start of production was marked by a press conference and official opening ceremony attended by Government officials and leading business figures in
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Pitching Forum Submission Call APN Symposium 2011

5 Aug 11

Submissions are now being sought for project pitching at the Asia Pacific Producers’ Network (APN) Symposium 2011 to be held on 13 November in Auckland.

Attending the forum will be many of Asia’s top producers including James Wang (Huayi Brothers), Shogo Tomiyama (Toho Studios)
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Top Tier Asian Producers Confirmed To Visit NZ

5 Aug 11

Four of Asia’s most influential film industry figures have confirmed their attendance at the Asia-Pacific Producers’ Network (APN) Forum in Auckland in November 2011.

Zhonglei (James) Wang, Shogo Tomiyama, Jin Wha (James) Choi and Satoru Iseki, representing leading film companies from China, Japan and
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Auckland Council Investments Limited to take 100 percent ownership of Auckland Film Studios

3 Aug 11

Media release
3 August 2011

Auckland Council Investments Limited (ACIL) will purchase the remaining 56 percent of shares in Auckland Film Studios Ltd to become a 100 percent shareholder in the company.

The decision was approved at last week's Auckland Council governing body meeting and
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NZ-China Co-Production for 3D Animation Film

20 Jul 11

New Zealand and Chinese companies are joining forces to co-operate on a 3D animated feature film, Downside Story.

The film’s New Zealand co-producers Michael Bennett, whose work includes TV3 drama Outrageous Fortune and feature film Matariki, and  Maile Daugherty signed a memorandum of
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New Zealand Film and Screen Industry Invited to attend Asia-Pacific Producers Forum

6 Jul 11

Hosted by Film Auckland, the annual symposium of the Asia-Pacific Producers Network (APN) is being held in New Zealand for the first time from Friday 11 to Sunday 13 November 2011.

Registration is now open for members of New Zealand’s film and screen industry
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New Zealand Signs Co-Production Agreement with India

1 Jul 11

New Zealand and India have signed a film co-production agreement during Prime Minister John Key’s recent official state visit to India.

The agreement, which had been under negotiation since 2007, will allow filmmakers in both countries to have their films given co-production status,
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Japanese Subsidy Scheme Targets International Co-Productions

1 Jul 11

The Japanese film industry has launched a subsidy scheme, specifically targeting international co-productions, in a bid to promote Japanese cinema abroad.

The selective scheme, which targets small and medium budget movies and foresees cash pay-outs of up to US$620,000, is accessible by a two-step
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Asia Pacific Screen Awards MPA Project Wins Sydney Film Prize

20 Jun 11

The first completed project funded by the Asia Pacific Screen Awards’ inaugural MPA APSA Academy Film Fund has won the top prize at the Sydney Film Festival. Asghar Farhadi’s A Separation, was one of twelve films in contention for the AUD$60,000 Sydney Film Prize.
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Murdoch Urges Chinese to Deregulate Film Market

17 Jun 11

Rupert Murdoch, head of multinational media conglomerate News Corp, urged China to open up its film market during his keynote speech at the Shanghai International Film Festival last week.

Speaking before a panel discussion on film finance attended by the top Chinese film
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China Leads The Way in New Media Platforms for Film Distribution

10 Jun 11

China’s leading internet service group, Tencent, recently became the largest shareholder of Asian film giant Huayi Brothers  signalling an ongoing shift in that market towards new media platforms for film distribution.

The 4.6% stake, acquired for US$69.3 million, is the second largest investment by
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NZ Short a FInalist in Inaugural Mobile Film Competition

30 May 11

New Zealand short film Pacific Dreams has beaten more than ten thousand entries to be one of 60 finalist films in the inaugural Mobile SIFF competition section of the prestigious Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF).

An independent production directed by David Strong, Pacific
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Three NZ films to screen at Shanghai International Film Festival

26 May 11

New Zealand films Desert, Love Birds and Tracker have been selected to screen in the Panorama section of the 14th Shanghai International Film Festival, June 11-19.

Directed by Stephen Kang, Desert tells the story of a pregnant Asian girl forced to fend for
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Short Film 'Blue' To Compete At Cannes

16 May 11

New Zealand director Stephen Kang’s short film Blue is currently screening at the 64th Cannes Film Festival.  Selected in April, the film beat over 1200 applicants globally to be one of just ten short films competing for the Palme d'Or du court métrage for best
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'My Wedding' Shape of Things to Come

11 Apr 11

Local industry body Film Auckland CEO Michael Brook says My Wedding and Other Secrets, the first New Zealand-made film to screen in both English and Chinese with Chinese subtitles, is a sign of things to come as "a growing number of Kiwi film-makers turn to
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Film Auckland Announces New Chair

20 Dec 10

Roi Macgregor, Film Auckland Chair, has stepped down after two and a half years in the role. Roi had wished to remain until we completed to the transition to the council and with the high priority Asia-Pacific Producers Network conference to organise next year Roi
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Film Auckland Hosts China Film Association

14 Dec 10

Last week Film Auckland hosted a high level delegation from the China Film Association, the largest screen industry membership body in China. This visit was a follow up to the MOU agreement of cooperation signed between the two organisations in June 2010.

The delegation
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FA & Qingdao Creative Media Institute of the Beijing Film Academy MOU

20 Oct 10

20th October, 2010 Qingdao Pete Rive, the Deputy Chairman of Film Auckland on behalf of Film Auckland signed an MOU with Qingdao Creative Media Institute of the Beijing Film Academy with Professor Yang Li. The Institute promises to be the biggest 3D and animation school
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Golden Rooster Awards Delegation

15 Oct 10

15th October, 2010 Pete Rive, the Deputy Chairman of Film Auckland, led a film industry delegation to the Golden Rooster Awards. Directors Simone Horrocks and the UNITEC Head of Performing and Screen Arts, Athina Tsoulis were invited to enter the international section of the Awards.
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FILM AUCKLAND: NZ STRENGTHENS SCREEN INDUSTRY BONDS WITH KOREA

12 Oct 10

On October 10, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Film Auckland and Busan Film Commission in relation to their respective Audiovisual Industries. This builds on the Film Co-Production Agreement signed in September 2008 between New Zealand and the Republic of Korea.

"This
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Shanghai International Film Prototype Exhibition

8 Aug 10

8th August The Deputy Chairman of Film Auckland, Pete Rive, having just returned to China following APN in Korea, hosted guests at the Shanghai International Film Prototype Exhibition. Sir Richard Taylor helped open the Exhibition which included over 7 tons of Weta Workshop props. Weta
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Film Auckland hosts head of Hengdian Studios, China

10 Jul 10

Following hot on the heels of the Co-Production Treaty signed on Wednesday 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. The Studio is a substantial player
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Film Auckland welcomes co-production agreement with China

1 Jul 10

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

In 2007 Film Auckland recognised China as key country for growth for the screen industry and the organisation put in place a strategy for the
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Digipost Shanghai Expo Party

16 Jun 10

June 16th, 2010 Digipost hosted an industry party for friends and clients in the VIP room of the New Zealand Shanghai World Expo Exhibition. Film Auckland were in attendance with their guest John Woo, the legendary director, and Chairman of the Shanghai International Film Festival.
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Shanghai VIP dinner

10 Jun 10

Film Auckland hosted a VIP dinner in Shanghai with the New Zealand Ambassador to China, Mr Carl Worker, and film industry luminaries from China and New Zealand, including Sir Richard Taylor and Jackie Chan's producer Stanley Tong. At the dinner Film Auckland Deputy Chairman, Pete
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Qingdao Creative Media Institute of the Beijing Academy Delegation.

8 Jun 10

The Deputy Chairman of Film Auckland, led a delegation to visit the Qingdao Creative Media Institute of the Beijing Academy. Executive Manager Michael Brook and Professor Frances Joseph of AUT University were among the guests of the Deputy Mayor of Qingdao, a sister city to
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Council Boosts Support For Film Industry!

19 May 10

Auckland City Council: Media release

Auckland City Council is increasing funding for Film Auckland. The City Development Committee yesterday decided to increase the contribution to the film industry body from $45,000 in 2009/2010 to $150,000 for 2010/2011.

"This is about tangibly supporting a local
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Film Auckland Proudly Presents Screen Auckland!

7 Dec 09

Film Auckland is proud to have launched its sub site Screen Auckland, on Wednesday 2nd December. Screen Auckland is an innovative social network designed specifically for individuals and organisations who work, teach, research and develop, in the digital
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Peter Parnham reports from Busan.

9 Oct 09

The Secretary General of the Busan Foundation for International Activities (BIFA), Mr David Kim, believes Busan's sister city relationship with Auckland city leads to direct economic and cultural benefits to both cities.
"The best way to continue the relationship is to make good friendships
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Film Auckland and the Ngati Whatua o Orakei Filming Guidelines

12 Aug 09

Filmmakers wanting to access Ngati Whatua o Orakei locations for filming now have a comprehensive set of guidelines for gaining permission and working on those sites, thanks to discussions between Film Auckland and Ngati Whatua o Orakei.
 

Film Auckland board member Clayton Tikao, who
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Film Auckland Features in UK Magazine

25 Jun 09

Film Auckland and the Auckland screen production industry was featured in the latest issue of UK on-line film magazine, It's A Wrap.

The magazine is published by the New Producers Alliance, an organisation that has 6000 members across the UK so it is great exposure for Auckland. ...more

Forum: Managing Our Business through the Financial Crisis

26 Feb 09

FILM AUCKLAND Brings Experts Together for Crisis Talks

Forum: Managing Our Business through the Financial Crisis

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
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Film Auckland Launches The Green Book

19 Feb 09

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

Film Auckland and planning consultants Boffa Miskell Ltd announce the launch of the comprehensive guide to regulations affecting filming in
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Asian Producer Interest In Auckland

11 Nov 08

Paul Carran, producer and Film Auckland board member attended the Asia Pacific Producers Network annual meeting and conference held in conjunction with the Tokyo International Film Festival at Roppongi Hills, Tokyo.

The Asia Pacific Producers Network is a network of film producers across the Asia
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Film Auckland Capability Fund - Round Four

21 Sep 08

CAPABILITY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND

Film Auckland wants to upskill the Auckland Screen Production Industry. Whatever sector of the industry you are in, if you have experience in Screen Production, are committed to growing the Auckland industry and want to take your skills to
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Vacancy - Part Time Executive Assistant, Film Auckland

25 Aug 08

Film Auckland
Part Time Executive Assistant

Film Auckland is seeking an Executive Assistant with an affinity for the local screen production business community, to support the Executive Manager and assist in the smooth running of the regional film office which markets Auckland as a
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Film Auckland Investment in Future Skills - Capability Funds Granted

14 Jul 08

Film Auckland Investment in Future Skills - Capability Funds Granted

Film Auckland announces grants from Round 3 of its Film Industry Capability Fund. The grants are awarded to a range of established industry practitioners develop their skills and services, contributing to the ability of the
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Animators Triumph at International Awards

27 Jun 08

Auckland City Council
Media release

27 June 2008

Animators triumph at international awards

Two young animators picked up a prestigious international accolade at a ceremony in Hamburg last night.

The Hamburg Animation Awards honoured New Zealand with a special Country Award for aspiring artists studying here. Twenty-seven animators
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FILM ISSUES FOR ELECTION FORUM

12 Jun 08

Film Auckland Election Year Special
July 9, 6.30pm, AUT Conference Centre

This year's Film Auckland Summit will explore industry issues with representatives from parliamentary political parties.

Judith Tizard (Labour), Chris Finlayson (National), Dail Jones (NZ First), and Jim Anderton (Progressive) will present and
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Film Auckland launches innovative new website

9 May 08

FOR RELEASE FROM MAY 1, 2008:

Film Auckland launches innovative new website

Film Auckland, the film office for the Auckland region and for the Auckland Screen Production Industry, has launched a new and improved website.


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Film Auckland pleased with lifting of possible restrictions on filming in Waitakere Ranges

19 Sep 07

Film Auckland is pleased with the Auckland Regional Council Parks and Heritage Sub-Committee report that has lifted proposed restrictions on filming at six key sites in the Waitakere Ranges.

Earlier in the year the ARC announced a variation to the ARC Regional Parks Management
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Strong Connection with Asian Film Makers continue to Flourish

6 Jun 07

Film Auckland and New Zealand film makers continue to make strong inroads into the Asia film market. Following up on a flurry of activity, including a trade delegation to China and Korea in June; and a reciprocal delegation of Chinese and Korean film makers in
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Narnia builds Bridge to Terabithia for Auckland

26 Oct 05

Following hot on the heels of The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, Walden Media and Walt Disney Pictures have announced plans to base production of Hollywood feature film The Bridge to Terabithia in Auckland.

The decision follows a successful Film Auckland-assisted scout by
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Celebration Applauds Screen Industry Success

17 Aug 05

The Prime Minister acknowledged the success of Film Auckland in helping to develop the Auckland Screen Production Industry, at an industry celebration held at the Hilton Hotel today. Film Auckland Deputy Chair, Pete Rive praised eighteen months of unprecedented screen industry, government and business sector
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YOUR VOICE 05 - WE HEARD YA!

17 Aug 05

What happens when you put 50 film industry people together in one room for 2 hours? You end up with some fantastic ideas for making our industry even stronger through collaboration and teamwork.

That's what happened at our hugely successful forum, YourVoice05, held at
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New Zealand strengthens relationship with Chinese filmmakers

Media Release

 

 

New Zealand strengthens relationship with Chinese filmmakers

 

Auckland is set to stage more Chinese film productions
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