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Frank Film: Stories from the South, Episode 5 – Craft Beer Godfather
It all started with 4.5 litres of Porter on a stovetop. Video / Frank Film
NZ Film Commission slammed for 'six-figure junket' to Cannes
A reel-y big junket? Film Commission says it actually cut spending this year.
'Irregularities': NZ TV firm owes more than $20m to major bank, US TV stars - receivers
The receiver has raised alleged irregularities. The NZFC earlier sent concerns to the SFO.
Media strife: Up to 21 Film Commission staff set to lose roles; screen veteran calls for merger
One of the screen industry's biggest names believes it's time NZFC and NZ on Air merged.
They lured a legend to NZ, now a TV firm is in spotlight over bills; 7pm show's new name
RNZ ratings standoff; Ex-Air NZ agency moves to Qantas; TV star's exit: 'I was exhausted'.
Pike River movie production starts on West Coast
New film aims to tell story following explosions which killed 29 men.
Lomu doco stoush: Estate says widow’s trademarks 'unauthorised'
Jonah Lomu’s widow, estate executor at odds over who owns the late superstar's trademark.
Complaint from crew banishes disgraced film heavyweight from Kiwi set
A man convicted of indecent assault has been removed from NZ director Lee Tamahori's set.
Disgraced film heavyweight hired for renowned NZ director's 'swansong'
Wayne McCormack was convicted of assaulting two staff. He's now working with one again.
Taxpayers have forked out $140m for Avatar sequels so far
Major overseas productions get rebates from the govt – Avatar's set to be the biggest yet.
Whanganui on world stage at international film festival
Whanganui is on the world stage at an international film festival in France.
And the Academy Award for best filming location goes to…
The Best Pictures are a treat for travel lovers and a bit of cinema seating escapism.
International Film Festival returns in 2022
The festival was hit by a series of perfect storms.
Actor's 'piece of s***' comments about NZ-shot film 'funny' to film's star
The Power of the Dog actor laughed at Sam Elliott's comments.
Amazon strung NZ Govt out until days before LOTR collapse
Amazon was stringing the New Zealand Government along until the very end.
LOTR fallout: $35m film studio rebuild to go ahead despite loss of mega production
Taxpayers will still kick in $35m for studio rebuild despite loss of $1b LOTR production.
Government could profit from They Are Us ticket sales
Film Commission could get a stake in They Are Us, and take a share of the profits.
'They Are Us' director did not want PM's office to see draft script
Film intended to have 40 per cent of its NZ production costs subsidised by the taxpayer.
Acclaimed film director James Cameron laments NZ's worker shortage
The filmmaker was unable to expand his vegetable growing business due to staff shortages.
Dame Whina's story portrayed by Northland actress
Rena Owen to play Dame Whina Cooper in new movie Whina.
Visionary advocate for the arts remembered
William Newton Sheat, OBE, CNZM. b. Hawera, 1 May 1930 - d. Wellington, 20 January 2021.
Access Hollywood: Border exemptions could spark record year for NZ film industry
More than 200 overseas film workers were let into New Zealand in the three months to July.
Jojo Rabbit star to head Kiwi-filmed ballet biopic
Wellington-born Thomasin McKenzie will headline film about US ballet dancer.
Virus sends screen sector into 'long winter'
Once-sunny $3.2b screen sector abruptly faces longest winter as international links cut.
Amazon seeking extra $50m for LOTR
Documents reveal "confidential recce" by Amazon executives and meeting with Ministers.
Kiwi talent agency on the hunt for next Disney star
Disney's next Peter Pan could be Kiwi.
Calling on the toothless, wrinkly and skinny: Lord of the Rings wants you
A Game of Thrones style cast is being sought for the new Lord of the Rings TV show.