Waikato Screen

25/07/2024

100 production days 120 sets built 15 makeup artists Filmed in Wellington Time Bandits, the new Apple TV+ series, reimagines the beloved 1981 cult classic film for a new generation.

04/07/2024

Well done to one of our regional film offices Screen Canterbury securing funding for future productions.

Regional organisation hopes funding will secure more projects.

03/07/2024

The reasons behind New Zealand’s strong local screen industry and why it has become a preferred destination for Hollywood productions such as Minecraft, Time Bandits, Amazon’s Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power; and M3GAN.

Intermedia has launched a comprehensive new publication that promotes and explains the benefits of New Zealand's booming screen industry.

01/07/2024

Check this out.

Rehearsal & Performance with Simon Bennett - Rotorua at The Arts Village on Sat Jul 13 2024, 9:30am: The Directors and Editors Guild of Aotearoa New...

01/07/2024

A twisted awesome Waikato based film that’s been well received in Sydney. 👌🎬

27/06/2024

Today is the day!
Ka Whawhai Tonu - Struggle without End Movie is now screening in cinemas here in Aotearoa NZ.
Grab your whānau, friends and head along to your local cinema to watch this powerful and historic film set in 1864.
It was an epic project to make the music and soundscapes for this film alongside my extremely talented bro Arli Liberman 🙌🏾
Happy Matariki everyone ✨

27/06/2024

We had a fantastic networking event with special guest Tom Sainsbury, Comedian and Snapchat Dude.
Tom, who was raised locally, was an inspiring guest star who gave our community marvellous insights into his filmmaking journey.

Special thanks to our volunteers who offered their technical expertise on the night, namely Graham Lauder, Brandon Tubman, Nick Sheffield, Rob Pendergrast, and our superb MC Matt Hicks. He also edited this when he'd prefer someone else do it. Nice Editing Matt Hicks

Also, I want to express my gratitude to the fine team at Lido Cinema—Hamilton for once again being wonderful venue hosts.

Check out a sneak peek of a great night with Waikato Screen.

25/06/2024

A massive thank you to all of you that attended our latest networking event with special guest Tom Sainsbury - Comedian and Snapchat Dude.

Matamata raised Tom was an inspiring guest giving our community marvellous insights into his filmmaking journey.
He truly is a shining examples it takes 10 plus years to become an overnight success.

Specials thanks to our volunteers that offered their technical expertise on the night namely Graham Lauder, Brandon Tubman, Nick Sheffield and Rob Pendergrast.

Also huge appreciation goes toward the fine team at Lido Cinema - Hamilton for once again being
wonderfully accommodating hosts. The Lido are true champions of film and we encourage you to
Support them next time you want to watch a film.

Twas a great night of connectivity with faces old and new that will no doubt uplift our local industry even more.

23/06/2024

A great read.

The fire within this 35-year acting veteran is burning anew, with his focus on local films like Ka Whawhai Tonu.

20/06/2024

Our Waikato Screen team with Pamela Storey, Stu Kneebone from Waikato Regional Council and Mayor of Hamilton Paula Southgate. Attending the largest NZ Film Premiere for Ka Whawhai Tonu. 🎬

Left to right: Matt Hicks - talent coordinator from Waikato Screen NZ; Stu Kneebone, Waikato Regional Council; Tracy Hampton, Film Office manager, Waikato Screen NZ; me; Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate; and Erin Griffiths, attraction and facilitation, Waikato Screen NZ

19/06/2024

Oh a film set waiting for middle earth stories. 🎬

19/06/2024

Great press coverage of the film premiere in Hamilton,Waikato!

Some of the country’s most well-known faces in film and television came together in Hamilton to launch the latest Māori-led feature to hit cinemas.

19/06/2024

Wow! What an incredible film premiere for Ka Whawhai Tonu - Struggle without end, bringing the story of one of the major Waikato land wars to the screen. Our Waikato regional film office team, with 1200 attendees walked the red carpet, mingled with Temuera Morrison, Cliff Curtis, Miriama Smith, and the young stars of the film. We were joined by Paula Southgate, Hamiltons Mayor, Pamela Storey, Chairperson of Waikato Regional Council and the NZFilm Commission. Amongst the glitz and the glam we celebrated the film told by Maori, of their story. Two of our directors Jack acted in this film and Tracy, worked on this production as the cast coordinator and she loved seeing the amazing actors on the big screen. A beautifully captivating film and a must see at the cinema. Support our NZ film Industry!

18/06/2024

Come and join us with Tom Sainsbury - Comedian and Snapchat Dude at the Lido Cinema - Hamilton on Monday 24th June at 6.30. Free for our Waikato Screen Directory crew or $10 at the door. RSVP [email protected] to claim your seat. An insightful, entertaining evening and an industry network event.

16/06/2024

The latest New Zealand-made and Māori-led film is set to premier this month with Ka Whawhai Tonu - Struggle without end bringing the tale of one of the major Waikato land wars to the screen.

Tickets on sale now for the advance screening as part of lido Hamilton’s Matariki Film Festival.

https://www.lidohamilton.com/matariki-film-festival

Ahead of its landmark premier in Hamilton, those behind new film Ka Whawhai Tonu hope the film will help to heal wounds of the past.

14/06/2024

Hey Waikato Filmies,
Waikato Screen is beyond excited to announce Tom Sainsbury - Comedian and Snapchat Dude is our special guest for our next Waikato Screen networking event (Monday June 24th at Lido Cinema - Hamilton).

Matamata born Tom is one of New Zealand’s greatest entertainment all rounders with a career that spans across film/theatre/television and comedy.
Last year Tom released his debut feature Loop Track (which premiered at the NZIFF).

We will have a little Q and A with Tom talking about his vast and varied career, getting some insights on what it takes to make a high quality feature on a modest budget.

After the Q and A, we’ll put on a few nibbles and you’ll get a chance to mix, mingle and hopefully make some new filmmaking friends (or just catch up with old ones).

The event is FREE for people signed up to the Waikato Screen Crew directory or $10 on the night (tickets at the door).

If you haven’t signed up to the crew directory then here’s the link: https://form.jotform.com/232317385601856 (save yourself a tenner while ya at it).

The event kicks off at 6.30pm. RSVP to [email protected] so we can cater accurately (spaces will go quick so don't dilly dally).

Looking forward to seeing you all for a night of laughs, connectivity and no doubt heaps of filmmaking chat.

Waikato Screen assists with the A-Z in film from film location scouting, facilitation, and more.

13/06/2024

Are you a teenager (or know a teenager) who's keen to cut their filmmaking teeth?

If so there's a great workshop coming up put on by our friend Pam Kaval and the Misty Flicks crew.

Details here: https://www.mistyflicks.co.nz/youth-filmmakers/

12/06/2024

Congratulations to 2113 Creatives they will have their film Payback premiere at the International New Zealand Film Festival! 👏🎬

Excited to announce our film PAYBACK will have its world premiere at the prestigious New Zealand International Film Festival 🎥 🩵

When a welfare department’s insidious prejudice can no longer be tolerated, a group of unlikely heroes band together against a narrow-minded caseworker. Director Mia Blake cleverly reflects the state of the nation in this punchy black comedy.

A huge thanks to our cast, crew and production partners. Funded by Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School and Wellington City Council.

Read the press release and more about the festival here: https://www.nziff.co.nz/2024/nziff-2024/news/new-zealand-films-shine-at-2024-whanau-marama/

11/06/2024

Sydney people, don’t miss out on this movie. 🎬

Sydney folk - Home Kills Australian Premiere coming to the Randwick on Friday June 28th. Featuring a Q&A with and Cameron Jones hosted by check bio for link to tix.

09/06/2024

Soon to be released , Ka Whawhai Tonu - Struggle without End Movie, tells the story of a pivotal battle in the NZ land wars in the Waikato NZ region. These incredible powerful cast including Miriama Smith, are outstanding. One of our Waikato Screen directors Tracy Hampton was the cast coordinator on this production. “It was an honour to be part of this talented film whanua. The cast brings this story to life.”

Tūrama
“Childless mothers and motherless children. What a wicked world I’ve born you into.”

The amazing Miriama Smith is Tūrama, a Ngāti Raukawa - Te Arawa leader and defender of O-Rākau




World Premiere, Sydney Film Festival 14 June
New Zealand wide cinema release 27 June
Australian wide cinema release 1 Aug

09/06/2024

In cinemas this Matariki, June 27th.

08/06/2024

A fantastic film that we had a sneak preview as one of the NZ films for the International NZ film festivals. Later on in the year this will be released to all. It’s a must see. Can’t wait for this ‘shot on location’ in the Waikato, to be released for you all to see. It’s a corker!👏

New poster alert. What do we think?

05/06/2024

Continual success for ‘The Gone’ filming in Te Aroha. 👏🎬

Production crews have made a welcome return to Te Aroha to film the second season of the New Zealand/Ireland serial killer drama.

05/06/2024

Body Double role in Te Aroha required for tomorrow.

Male, 5'9 height (180cm) 32 inch waist, 40 inch chest NO tattoos, part Māori or olive skin tones, clean shaven etc.

If this suits you and you're keen to do a days work tomorrow for a TV series send through measurements, shoe size and front and back full length current photo to [email protected]

02/06/2024

With Creative Raglan - Film Festival – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

30/05/2024

A massive, heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful Te Aroha locals that attended our recent Q and A with ‘The Gone’ stars Acushla Tara-Kupe, Richard Flood and Producer Timothy White. Here’s a little highlight video of a wonderful night of filmmaking insights, laughs and love.

Video credit: Brandon Tubman

29/05/2024

Thank you very much to Claire Ashton for her fantastic coverage in the Te Aroha News of our recent Q & A with the stars of 'The Gone'. Twas a night enjoyed by both us, the stars and the community.