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Tom Davis gripper

Next generation: Tom Davis, key grip

What or who inspired you to get involved in the screen industry and how did you decide what part you wanted to work in? I got involved in the screen industry by accident. I was looking for a job after leaving high school (a bit earlier than most) and was introduced to a key grip/gaffer who worked...

Black Hands, Auckland 2020

Notorious dark days recreated in Auckland

Auckland screen industry’s resilience through the challenges of 2020 is exemplified in the November release of Black Hands, a television series dramatising the months leading up to the infamous 1994 murders of five members of the Bain family in Dunedin. Brought to the small screen by Warner Bros...

Screen Auckland Manager, Matt Horrocks

Opening of two new world-class sound stages a big boost for Auckland’s screen industry

Auckland Film Studios transformed by much-needed expansion Los Angeles – Friday, December 9 – Today Auckland, New Zealand, celebrates a significant milestone for the region’s thriving screen production industry, with the opening of two new world-class sound stages at Auckland Film Studios in...

APO on site

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Park

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra hasn’t played live in months. An Auckland Domain film shoot is the APO’s way of reconnecting with its audience this Christmas.   Adrian Malloch casts a professional eye over some film gear and nods in appreciation.  “People think drones are toys but that’s $20...

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Power Rangers journey down under

Auckland takes a starring role in the latest episodes of Saban Brands’ Power Rangers Dino Charge airing on Nickelodeon in the US. The first of two episodes set in New Zealand, World Famous (in New Zealand) aired this weekend to the delight of fans, and will be followed up by Journey Down Under on...

Kauri forest dieback

Rahui Kauri Dieback

Kia ora tātou,    As you may or may not be aware, on 10 April Auckland Council’s Environment and Community Committee made its final decision on closure options for the Waitākere Ranges for the management of kauri dieback disease.  The decision The forested areas of the Waitākere Ranges Regional...

reel scout

Reel opportunity to showcase Auckland film locations

From moody black sand beaches to gritty city streets, and from historic buildings to mystical forests, Auckland is globally renowned for its diverse filming locations in a relatively small area. Now location scouts, producers and directors looking for Auckland spots to film their latest project...

Filiming in Auckland

Refreshed Auckland Film Protocol approved by Council

The refreshed Auckland Film Protocol was adopted by Auckland Council’s Environment and Community Committee on 10 September 2019 (Resolution no ENV/2019/152).  Council’s Auckland Film Protocol brings together key information from legislation and Council policy, plans and bylaws that apply when...

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Release of the HOD (Heads of Department) skills shortage survey

Auckland’s screen industry landscape is developing rapidly, with a sharp increase in international productions making their home in Auckland, and domestic production companies developing their production slates.  In August 2019, Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) circulated a...

Yoobee College Partnership with Screen Auckland

Screen Auckland and Yoobee Colleges partner for tomorrow

Screen Auckland and Yoobee Colleges have joined forces to support the sustainable growth of Auckland’s screen industry. A recently agreed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will provide Yoobee Colleges film and television students with support, training and professional development, in turn...

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