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Skills and Training Porgramme

World-class screen skills and development programme for Auckland

Newly announced screen production projects have added to the buzz and opportunities in Auckland’s industry, but they also highlight potential pressures on crew availability and overall training. Demand for crew will be at an all-time high and it is imperative that people brought into the industry...

Local animation studio stands tall on world stage

Local animation studio stands tall on world stage

The barren and unforgiving farmland inhabited by film’s latest computer animated hero, Mosley, is far removed from the lush rolling hills and pristine beaches that surround Huhu Studios – the Auckland company that created the film. Located at Snells Beach, on Auckland’s northern coast, Huhu Studios...

Next generation: Andy Lau, Camera Operator/Assistant

Next generation: Andy Lau, Camera Operator/Assistant

What or who inspired you to get involved in the screen industry and how did you decide what part you wanted to work in? Since a young age, I have been drawn to TV, films and animations. As a kid, I could recite dialogue from an entire film or episodes from my favourite drama series. At university...

Screen Business Mixer

First Screen Business Mixer a huge success

The expert business support Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) can offer screen sector companies was the focus of August’s successful inaugural Screen Business Mixer. The support includes ATEED’s delivery of the Government’s Regional Business Partner Network (RBPN) programme...

Auckland city skyline from Ponsonby

Film protocol refresh progressing

Public consultation has now closed on the refreshed Auckland Film Protocol, after being open on Auckland Council’s ‘Have your say’ portal for three weeks. The consultation phase allowed members of the industry who hadn’t participated in the earlier industry engagement to provide feedback. Once the...

Heinz Arbaugh, location scout/manager

Next generation: Heinz Arbaugh, Location Scout/Manager

What or who inspired you to get involved in the screen industry and how did you decide what part you wanted to work in? My introduction to the film industry was working on a couple of reality TV Shows  - America's  Next Top Model and The Biggest Loser. At the start, I was unsure of which direction...

Rob Tapert's investiture to the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) with New Zealand Governor General Patsy Reddy

Deserving honour for Rob Tapert

Screen Auckland was delighted to see Rob Tapert’s investiture in May as an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit. The citation ‘For services to the film and television industries’ simply doesn’t do justice to Rob’s immense contribution across more than 25 years. Rob was a pioneer and became a...

downtown waterfront

How Auckland's transformation may affect filming plans

With the level of Auckland Council film permit inquiries and applications at an all-time high, and a huge amount of development going on in Auckland, we’d like to update you on what that means for your planning of location shoots within the central city, Wynyard Quarter and inner-Auckland suburbs.  ...

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...

Berlinale talent programme

‘Ich bin ein Berliner’: Morgan Stewart

Talented Auckland screen producer Morgan Stewart was recently inspired by taking part in the talent development programme at the renowned Berlinale Film Festival. Morgan, who is best known for her heavy metal horror-comedy feature film DEATHGASM, has produced many short films, music videos, won a...

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