News and events

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 film industry that for years ...more

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 content space.

The launch ...more

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 in the private sector," says ...more

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 is a location manager, says, ...more

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.

To read the article, ...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 line-up of financial and legal ...more

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 the Auckland region: The Green ...more

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 Pacific region of which Paul ...more

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 the next level, we can ...more

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 production destination.


Critical to this ...more

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 film industry in Auckland to ...more

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 (25 from the Auckland region) ...more

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 discuss their policies affecting film ...more

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.

The site, created by ...more

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 Plan which would have seen ...more

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 August, Film Auckland attended the ...more

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 Walden Media earlier in the ...more

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 collaboration and called for even ...more

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 the Hilton Hotel on 17th ...more

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 with Film Auckland to sign ...more

Film Auckland welcomes co-production agreement with China

Media Release

Film Auckland welcomes co-production agreement with China

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

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