A $NZD35 million ($AUD32 million) film studio on the east coast of New Zealand's north island is a step closer after receiving resource consent from the local municipality.
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Umbrella Entertainment has hired former New Zealand Film Commission head of marketing Jasmin McSweeney to help expand its footprint across the Ditch.
Montreal-based distributor VVS Films is expanding its operations to Australia and New Zealand, beginning by releasing 'Dream Scenario' into cinemas January 1.
Rachel Griffiths has headed across the ditch to front the cast of 'Madam', a half-hour dramedy about a woman who starts an ethical brothel in small town New Zealand to provide for her family.
UK-based distributor Hat Trick International (HTI) has negotiated pre-sales for the observational documentary series 'Police Rescue Australia' with major broadcasters in the UK and New Zealand.
The New Zealand Film Commission has tapped Sky TV New Zealand head of originals Taima Anne (Annie) Murray (Te Arawa) to be its next CEO.
Agency CMC Talent is taking its services global, with the launch of CMC International (CMCI) in the US, UK and NZ.
NZ Film Commission chief executive David Strong has stepped down from his role after less than a year, citing "growing private commitments" that were no longer compatible with the role.