Kiwi Film & TV Scene
Okay, I originally hoped that this would be a page I could update regularly and build over time, but I have discovered a couple of good pages that already covers links to the film and TV industry in NZ, and are updated regularly, that being Pipers and FilmNZ below, ...I will list a few other useful links here though.
General NZ Film & TV Links
Pipers
This is a great page, full of links to do with the NZ film & TV industry. Go here to get links to all the info you could ever want to do with NZ film.
FilmNZ
Another good site with info on NZ as a location for production and post production, all the info you need is here.
Moving Image Centre
A nonprofit arts organisation dedicated to supporting, screening, distributing and promoting innovative media art and short film in NZ
New Zealand Film Commission
They invest in the development and production of NZ feature films; as well as promote and sell them
Creative New Zealand
NZ arts funding body (funds short films)
Godzone Pictures
Independent NZ film company pooling the talents of a number of writer/directors
NZ Film & TV Facilities & Talent Directories
Mandy.com
This is a free international directory for those in the Film & Television industries. It allows you to search by country, by skill set, or by credit type. The link I have provided takes you straight to the NZ search area.
The Data Book
Published annually by the folk at NZ On Film. It is the film and television directory for New Zealand. If you want to find kiwi crew members, from Directors to Gaffers to DOP's to Editors, or if you're looking for facilities, this is the place to find them.The book is of the printed variety but you also can gain full access to their site thru annual subscription. As it is, the website provides basic search functions for tracking down crew.
Little Black Book Of Visual Effects
Another online directory, this one specializing in special effects, with over 4000 effects providers across the globe.
NZ Digital Visual Effects Companies
Albedo
Auckland based FX company, everything from 3D modelling, 3D animation, matchmoving, compositing and matte painting (Peter, the founder, does great matte paintings)
Animation Research Limited
Otago based high end 3D animation company (creators of the Virtual Spectator series of sports applications)
Digital Post
Auckland based high end post production facility (editing, 2D and 3D)
Images Post
Auckland based post production facility (editing, 2D and 3D)
Oktober
High end post production facility and visual effects house with offices in Auckland and Wellington (editing, 2D and 3D)
PRPVFX
Auckland based FX firm with solid track record on long running US TV series and films.
WETA
Peter Jackson's Acadamy Award winning visual effects firm (Lord Of The Rings, King Kong) firm based in Wellington. WETA Workshop handles practical effects, props, sets, miniatures, makeup. prosthetics and costumes. WETA digital is a high end film visual effects facility (editing, 2D and 3D).
Info on NZ Films
Internet Movie Database NZ
The best film database on the planet, and the above link takes you to the NZ section of it.
Ausfilms
Another film database, this one is more locally based covering NZ and Australian films
NZ Films on Video
News, info and source links on NZ Films that are on video/DVD
NZ Newspaper Links
NZ Herald
The website version of NZs largest daily Newspaper, searchable for news items
Stuff.co.nz
Independent newspapers of NZ website, covers a number of newspaper publications around the country, is searchable for articles.
NZ TV & Video Suppliers
Amber Technology
Suppliers of Avid editing equipment in NZ
DVT
Range of cameras and post-production software & hardware (PC & Mac)
Panavision NZ
From video to film, these guys cover it (lights, tripods, reflectors, batteries, stock, and a range of Sony and Canon cameras)
Protel
Suppliers of Protools, Media100 and various other post production tools.
Riegers Camera & Video Centre
Great range of video cameras and accessories (also sells secondhand gear, talk to David for up to date info on the latest camera rigs)