Miss Conception Films

10/07/2024

With the recent announcement of Ainsley Gardiner as Head of Funding at the New Zealand Film Commission we want to assure you that Miss Conception Films is still devoted to continuing the work that Ainsley and Georgina started in 2015. Georgina will continue to champion underrepresented stories and filmmakers. Go well Ains, you are going to be incredible in your new role!

NZFC has today announced the appointment of Ainsley Gardiner (MNZM) to the role of Head of Funding. Ainsley is of Ngāti Awa, Te Whānau-a-Apanui, Ngāti Pikiao and Te Whakatōhea tribal descent.

14/05/2024

Check out these amazing audience responses to THE MOON IS UPSIDE DOWN🌙

Get your tickets here: https://www.flicks.co.nz/movie/the-moon-is-upside-down/

27/04/2024

27/04/2024

The countdown is on for director Loren Taylor’s The Moon is Upside down, releasing in NZ cinemas May 2.

The film was funded via the NZFCs 125 Fund - a one-off fund to commemorate 125 years of women’s suffrage.

28/04/2023

This week we became (and passed) the Top #25 NZ Film of All Time! We’re sitting at Top #23 now… We’re playing in over 60 screens across Aotearoa. Get your friends & family out this weekend and let’s make history!! 🇹🇴🏉🎺

06/04/2023

21/03/2023

Come and see Red, White & Brass for the first time THIS Thursday 23rd March!😆Tickets now on sale! Head to our website for more info: https://www.madman.com.au/red-white-and-brass/?country=NZ

01/02/2023

So excited to share the trailer on a film we feel deeply proud of!

24/03/2022

CASTING CALL Māori Boys 8-17 yrs, Māori Girls aged 14-18yrs, Tongan Boys 8-16yrs.

Kia ora koutou, we are currently auditioning Māori Boys ages 8-17yrs, Māori girls ages 14-18yrs and Tongan Boys ages 8-16yrs for a TV series from the producers of BOY and COUSINS. Filming will be in Pōneke (Wellington) in May-June 2022.

If you/your child would like to submit themselves for an audition please email the following to [email protected] by Monday the 28th of March:
- Child full name, age and date of birth
- A current head and shoulders photo of them
- Parent/guardians full name, contact number and email address
- Location

A short 1-2min video introducing yourself to camera and telling us a bit about your favourite things you like to do with your friends/hobbies and then for the boys we would like to see you do a short rap you can do this with or without music to anything you like, have fun with this!

22/03/2022

Applications closing on the 4th of April so still time to submit that idea that been lingering in the bottom drawer of your desk or rattling around in your mind for years!

Avalon Studios Productions in partnership with Miss Conception Films is looking for original material for possible family / children drama TV series projects and is interested in developing projects with selected writers.

08/03/2022

Miss Conception films and Avalon Studios, Wellington, are excited to announce a tween / teen comedy / drama call out. We are looking for fresh and exciting voices, characters and storylines. At this point all you need is a great idea pitched in a couple of pages. Fore more details check out our website for the call out details.

https://www.missconceptionfilms.co.nz/

Avalon Studios Productions in partnership with Miss Conception Films is looking for original material for possible family / children drama TV series projects and is interested in developing projects with selected writers.

02/03/2022

14/02/2022

Love this team and their passion for film making! I'm sure it will be a hilarious film so if you have time check out the boosted video and if you can donate a little something so we can all watch this film soon

https://www.boosted.org.nz/projects/film-people-told-me-not-to-make

A bittersweet romcom short about an ill-advised grand romantic gesture.

21/10/2021

Another amazing kiwi film heading to the cinema. Booking my ticket tomorrow!

Here's Kate Rodger's verdict.

18/05/2021

Please share far and wide! Especially amongst the Tongan community in Wellington! Here's their/your chance to star in a beautiful film from the Producers of Hunt for the Wilderpeople and The Breaker Upperers! Heartwarming, comedy film with a musical twist!

To apply - Please email through a recent clear photo of yourself (no sunglasses or filters), your age, contact details and your musical/dance experience (if any) to:

[email protected]

01/04/2021

Happy Easter everyone! If you are looking for a family outing over the long weekend Cousins is still in cinema's nationwide!

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29/03/2021

Kia Ora New Zealand Whānau. Want to WIN a double pass ticket to any Cousins screening in New Zealand?

To Enter:
1. Like our page Vendetta Films
2. Tag a Cousin in the comments!

Winner drawn 6th April. COMPETITION CLOSED, Congratulations to our winner, Suzanne Wikitoria Morris.

25/03/2021

A massive thank you to everyone who has supported our film!

Cousins has reached $1 Million at the Box Office!🎉 We couldn't thank you enough for all your support. Please keep supporting your local cinemas nationwide.

23/03/2021

Here's Kate Rodger's verdict.