Frank Productions

29/08/2024

Frank is proud to have once again been selected for the All of Government Creative Media Services contract panel. We have a strong history of providing great content for government agencies such as MBIE, New Zealand Police, Waka Kotahi, Fire and Emergency NZ, and Worksafe. We’re looking forward to continuing this mahi! Get in touch today for exceptional digital content at affordable prices.

05/08/2024

We’re back after a long week of filming on the West Coast! From Karamea to Franz Josef, from stormy seas to the mountains, from wet, windy, and cold, to bright and sunny; we covered it all in an upcoming series of videos for . Huge shout out to .nz
for getting us up on the glacier! Your crew was amazing, recommended!

11/07/2024

Friday Frame(s). A few stills from our recently released Fire Truck Tour video with . This is to be used as a resource for schools so tamariki can learn about fire trucks before they have a truck visit their school.

Being a video for children, naturally this gave the Frank Team the chance to pull out all of the filmmaking ‘tricks’; star wipes, funny sound effects, teleportation gags… classic. Watch it now in the link in bio.

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09/07/2024

Which Wellington eatery should we visit next?

You may be asking ‘So, what was that whole Frankly Delicious thing about?’

Well, the Frank Team had a rather quiet June, and instead of gathering around the heater and waiting for work to come in, we figured we should get out there and make some! We decided to get out and celebrate some of our favourite Wellington cafes, takeaways and restaurants by making a short video on their most popular dish. This gave us a chance to film social content using the Frank storytelling vibe we love, but in a shorter form. It also meant we could try and some new gear and post production software. Never stop learning. It also meant that we got to see behind the curtain of some cool establishments, meet some lovely people and give back to the Wellington Hospo community which is finding it tough right now. We also got to try some amazing food, no complaints there!

A huge shout out to Kieran and Marina from , Massimo from , Tommy and Owen from , Teag, Isaac and Phoebe at , and Tim and Mia from for having us and showing us what you do! We had a blast!

We will have a wee break (work) before we film a Season Two…. but, where should we go next in Wellington? and what is their best dish?

Suggestion in the comments below please!

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07/06/2024

Friday Frame(s). A few still frames from our upcoming video series with focusing the Hawkes Bay and the recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle.

07/06/2024

Another beautiful and super important kōrero captured by our team at Frank Productions alongside our Nuku Ora whānau, spotlighting the incredible rangatahi and the amazing people who work with them. Their voices are vital in understanding their aspirations and breaking down barriers to participation. It's not just about physical well being – it nurtures all the walls of Te Whare Tapa Whā.

It's a privilage to help empower and enhance the mana of our rangatahi through this kaupapa.

Check out the video below!

A special shout out and thank you to our Frank team:

Director Hamish McCormick
DP Luke Frater
Sound Trent Williams
Production Coordinator Grace Bush
Editor William Cho

And a very special thanks to Kōkiri Marae, Wesley Community Action, Te Roopu Tiaki Rangatahi, Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira, and all the rangatahi involved in making this video happen.

29/05/2024

Our first video with is out now, showcasing some of the incredible mahi happening in the Porirua community.

Check it out in our link in the bio

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29/05/2024

Titles frames from our recently released project : Te Raranga Standing Together Against Hate

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28/05/2024

An incredible kaupapa to be part of, thank you to everyone who helped bring this together. It’s such a privilege for Frank Productions to be trusted with telling these stories; part of the ‘Standing Together Against Hate’ campaign in partnership with , CertNZ, Internal Affairs, and Crime Stoppers.

Lastly, thank you to all of the incredible people who showed immense trust to share their lives with us. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou Mananui, Arif, Ranjna, Kramer and Shawn.
Please check out the link in bio to watch the videos.

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27/05/2024

What an incredible kaupapa to be part of, thank you to everyone who helped tell these stories. It’s such a privilege for Frank Productions to be trusted with telling these stories.

A very special thank you to Flora Muirhead and Matahana Tikao Calman for your guidance throughout, as well as my incredible team at Frank - our director Hamish McCormick our DP Luke Frater , our soundies Chris Ward and Trent Williams, our production coordinator Grace Bush and our editor William Cho.

Lastly, thank you to all of the incredible people who showed immense trust to share their lives with us. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou Mananui, Arif, Ranjna, Kramer and Shawn.

Please check out the website www.police.govt.nz/standing-together-against-hate and share the kaupapa.

Ngā mihi,
Hamish

09/05/2024

The Frank team has recently been lucky enough help tell some stories about the communities of Porirua and the mahi they’ve been doing with rangitahi. The videos go live very soon so watch this space! …and in the meantime, here is a drone shot from that project in this …errr space.

04/04/2024

Friday Frame(s). A few stills from an upcoming project with and our time in the Hawkes Bay, hearing stories from Cyclone Gabrielle and the recovery effort.

27/03/2024

Thursday Frame. Can you guess the region? (Bonus Point for naming the river!). We’ve been lucky enough to visit this area half a dozen times over the last 4-5 months working on several different projects.

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14/03/2024

Friday Frame(s). Some interview shots with staff from the Fi****ms Safety Authority NZ / Te Tari Pūreke in a new recruitment campaign video the Frank team recently completed. Thanks for having us!

29/02/2024

Friday Frame(s). From our recently completed promo for the NZ Fi****ms Safety Authority Te Tari Pūreke, an important kaupapa supporting the safe and responsible use of fi****ms in Aotearoa. Thanks again to everyone involved in bringing this together!

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21/02/2024

Last year we spent an afternoon exploring the Waimangu Volcanic Valley with volcanologist Anke Zernack as part of an upcoming series we’re filming with . What does volcanology have to do with building roads you say? stay tuned!

14/02/2024

A few stills from another entry in our Science for Innovation Technology story series. This time we traveled to Whangārei and met Dr Leone Jones and Milan Ruka, who have worked together to develop a real-time water sensor to help measure river pollution. Link in bio.

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14/02/2024

One year on from Cyclone Gabrielle. A few frames from our recent video with with their staff as they recount their experiences from the days, weeks, and months that followed.

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13/07/2023

What an incredible project to be part of, in a truly magical place full of incredible people.

Check out some of our recent work with Fire and Emergency NZ telling the story of St Arnaud, a beautiful lake-side community nestled in the Nelson Lakes National Park who are combating wildfire risk in an effort to save lives.

The incredible collaboration between Fire and Emergency NZ, the Department of Conservation, Tasman District Council - Te Kaunihera o te tai o Aorere , Royal New Zealand Air Force, Pacific Discovery and the amazing local community, hopes to inspire other isolated communities and brigades to reduce their risk, get ready and build resilience.

Huge thanks to our very talented team:

Director/Cam Op: Hamish McCormick
DOP: Luke Frater
Sound: Chris Ward
Production Coordinator: Grace Bush
Editor: William Cho

https://www.frankproductions.co.nz/starnaud

Frank Productions x Fire and Emergency New Zealand St Arnaud

14/06/2022

Another of the next generation of New Zealand Farmers doing the mahi to help the industry thrive by creative a positive workplace where everyone looks after each other, the animals and the land. Thanks for having us along WorkSafe New Zealand and FMG, and keep up the great mahi Tom Adkins!

01/06/2022

Great to see the first of this year's FMG Young Farmer of the Year finalist videos out there. We met some fantastic New Zealanders around the country with a real passion for the industry, and all wanting to work to the same goal of looking after each other.

Thanks again to WorkSafe New Zealand for having us along to capture this series, a massive thank you also to Luke Frater for all the mahi on behind the camera, Hugo Beale for the great edits and Grace Bush for making sure it all came together and everyone was in the right place at the right time, doing the right thing - logistical genius!

Keep your eyes out for the seven finalist stories!

31/01/2022

Late last year we were lucky enough to take another epic road trip filming with New Zealand Police to celebrate the amazing community spirit and landscapes of the Wairarapa, and the phenomenal mahi NZ Police do across the whole district. Check out the Wairarapa!

Huge thanks to the team and everyone involved Luke Frater Chris Ward Helen Flannery

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South Wairarapa District Council
Land Search & Rescue New Zealand
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25/01/2022

Travel is a big part of our work at Frank; in fact we spent 51 days on the road filming around Aotearoa last year. While it’s great to explore our beautiful country it’s also important to stay in touch with family as we do so. A favourite amongst our crew and clients are Hamish’s ‘Chudsy Videos’… an affectionate nickname for his daughter Maggie, and a nice way to update her on the days happenings. Often filmed quickly by Luke during a break in our filming or while we travel to location, these videos have Hamish at peak dad-ness. Never change Hamish.

05/10/2021

He aha te mea nui o te ao – what is the most important thing in the world?

He tangata, he tangata, he tangata – it is the people, it is the people, it is the people.


Courage, community and connection, all wrapped up in a desire to help, to learn, to be better and to be there. This is the incredible kaupapa and mahi Frank Productions experienced on the road working alongside NZ Police in some of amazing small communities around Aotearoa for the past 8 months – and behind all of it, the staff, the community, the stories, everything – are people. And that’s what it’s about right? That’s why it matters. Because it’s about people. All people.

“If you want to work with people, this is where people are”

Go check out www.newcops.govt.nz

08/09/2021

It’s been a full on year for us at Frank, with the recent lockdown providing a moment to stop and take a breath… and then get back into it.

A huge thanks to all of our amazing clients who have taken us around NZ to tell their stories, and the crew and friends who have joined us along the way.

Here is a recap on what we’ve been up to over the last 8 months.

Let’s tell your story.

New Zealand Police
NZ Police Recruitment
WorkSafe New Zealand
FMG Young Farmer of the Year
Hamish McCormick
Luke Frater

This is "Frank 2021" by Frank Productions on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

28/06/2021

Latest work. Hamish even managed to fit in some surfing!

14/06/2021

Pretty stoked to be working on this campaign with New Zealand Police this year. Meeting some phenomenal people and traveling some great places! Keep your eyes peeled for more as we continue our travels around NZ.

26/01/2021

Thanks for the shout out Rubber Monkey! Love your work.

20/01/2021

The legend himself and Frank Productions DoP Luke Frater featuring on this week’s Rubber Monkey Shout Out. This guy has serious talent and we’re lucky to have him on our team.

18/01/2021

An untold insider story of the rise and fall of the most iconic and successful Polynesian record label in the world, Dawn Raid Entertainment.

DAWN RAID hits in cinema in Australia and New Zealand this Thursday.