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• 48hours
  48Hours is officially NZ's largest film competition. Teams have just 48 hours to create an entire short film: writing, shooting and editing. Shooting takes place in six cities, and finalists are selected from each location to compete in the national final. Provides information about the competition, including how to enter and past winners.
  
  
• Ant Timpson filmhead
  Site containing blogs, events and discussions about Filmhead and recently released New Zealand films.
  
  
• Asia New Zealand Film Foundation Trust
  ANZFFT promotes activities that support amateur asian-kiwi film makers. Includes information about the Asia Film Festival Aotearoa.
  
  
• Auckland Film Society
  Includes the current schedule and information about films to be shown.
  
  
• Audio Visual Archives
  The Archives New Zealand Film site where users are able to search through the core National Film Unit (NFU) collection as well as view selected films, and find out about preservation work, the history and life of the film unit.
  
  
• Bro'Town
  Information about New Zealand's first animated primetime television show. Includes clips to view, online shop, character profiles and fanclub.
  
  
• Canterbury Film Society
  Part of the National Federation of Film Societies which exhibit films on a non-profit and self-funded basis.
  
  
• Date Palm Film Festival : showcasing films from Morocco to Iran, Yemen to Lebanon
  Describes the festival, which showcases Middle Eastern and North African films; gives a summary of films in the current festival.
  
  
• DOCNZ : International Documentary Film Festival
  Trust which manages Australasia's competitive documentary film festival aimed at showcasing documentary films from all around the world. Presents information on programmes, awards, news and reviews.
  
  
• Easing you into New Zealand cinema
  Extensive list of links to New Zealand films and cinematography sites.
  
  
• Film Archive : Ngā Kaitiaki o ngā Taonga Whitīahua : the New Zealand Film Archive
  The New Zealand Film Archive has three principal functions: to collect, protect and project New Zealand's moving image heritage. The collection of predominantly New Zealand film and video dates from 1895 to the present day. The site provides information about the Film Archive and collections; how films may be viewed; taonga Māori; and resources for teachers and students. News items are also included.
  
  
• Film guide from the source : this week in Wellington
  A daily update of lists of films to be screened in Wellington with links to reviews , screen time and place.
  
  
• Film Index
  An index of film reviews published in journals held by the University of Waikato Library. It is updated every 2 weeks. Compiled by David Foreman.
  
  
• Film New Zealand
  This site provides a comprehensive information service into filming in New Zealand, including: information about locations around the country, facilities, crews, permits, immigration, transportation and accommodation for overseas film and programme makers. Also provides information about Lord of the Rings.
  
  
• Film Society
  Introduces all the film societies around New Zealand. Features various film categories from around the world with films of note and information about particular film directors.
  
  
• Film Society
  The web site includes the Film Society's programme, also information about films in Wellington and the Wellington Film Festival. Links to other sites includes film societies, the Film Commission and the NZ Film Archive.
  
  
• Film South New Zealand
  Film South New Zealand Trust provides location, local film crew, permit and resource information to assist film shoots in the Canterbury and West Coast regions of the South Island.
  
  
• Film Wanganui
  Details of assistance offered to film production companies that may wish to locate a project in the greater Wanganui region. Includes details of the River City Film Festival for New Zealand short films and the associated workshops held yearly in Wanganui.
  
  
• Flicks.co.nz
  Directory of cinemas and session times for movies currently showing in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Includes information on new releases, reviews and trailers.
  
  
• French Film Festival
  Information on sessions, location, ticketing and a summary of films in the current festival.
  
  
• Gaylene Preston Productions
  Documents the work and career of New Zealand filmmaker Gaylene Preston. Includes film reviews, images, and news features.
  
  
• Greening the screen : a practical environmental toolkit for the screen production industry
  Environmentally sustainable tips and information for the screen production industry ; news, downloadable resources, and case studies.
  
  
• ID360 : short film competition
  Information about the Ministry of Youth Development's ID360 short film competition, including how to enter, previous winners, video clips and the aims of the competition - to produce short films celebrating identity and diversity.
  
  
• Italian Film Festival
  Describes films and provides a schedule for the current festival. Lists films shown in previous festivals.
  
  
• KongisKing.net
  King Kong movie site. Includes Peter Jackson's Video production diary, history of the story and previous movies and information about the cast and crew for Peter Jackson's production. Links to the Dutch language version of site.
  
  
• Lord of the Rings
  Official website, includes background to the films, characters and special effects; interviews; photo and video gallery; downloads and location information. Online booking.
  
  
• Lumière reader
  The Lumiere Reader is published by Lumière Industries hosting new movie features and reviews and listing local film events. Current issue is available in full-text.
  
  
• Māori Merchant of Venice
  Māori film version of William Shakespeare's play The Merchant of Venice.
  
  
• Media Design School
  School provides training in digital media, computer graphic design, visual effects & motion graphics, 3D animation, game development and creative advertising. Includes course information and timetables and student work.
  
  
• MIC : Moving Image Centre
  The Moving Image Centre, established in 1993, is a non-profit organisation which exhibits and distributes innovative and challenging film, video, installation and new technology art, organises visits by international artists and filmmakers, and supplys information to filmmakers and artists. The web sites outlines the role of the Centre and provides information on current and previous projects and current and future film festivals. Includes current and back issues of the Big Picture magazine.
  
  
• Michael Hurst, official website
  Website of New Zealand actor and director Michael Hurst, includes biography, curriculum vitae, (CV), awards, and announcements.
  
  
• Michelle's Xena library
  A fan site containing information and images of Lucy Lawless with extensive links to other Xena fan sites.
  
  
• MovieFest
  MovieFest, a nationwide digital short film competition. Includes guidelines, resources, sponsors, mechandise, support forums, registration details and links to last year's movies.
  
  
• New Zealand Federation Against Copyright Theft : NZFACT
  NZFACT works with industry, government, law enforcers and educators to protect the New Zealand film and television industry from copyright theft. This site provides information about the organisation, copyright legislation and business guidelines.
  
  
• New Zealand Film Commission
  The web site includes information about the Film Commission; NZFC films; and financial assistance for New Zealand feature film projects and New Zealand filmmakers, which the Film Commission provides by way of loan or equity financing. Corporate documents are available in PDF format.
  
  
• New Zealand Film Festival
  July is Film Festival time in New Zealand. Festivals are presented every winter by the New Zealand Film Festival, a charitable trust set up by the New Zealand Federation of Film Societies. The web site provides programmes and booking information for each location.
  
  
• New Zealand films on VHS tape and DVD
  Includes chronological list of NZ feature films available on video or DVD with information about each film and soundtrack.
  
  
• New Zealand Screen Council
  Organisation responsible for facilitating growth within the New Zealand screen production sector. Includes documents, information on submissions on media issues, media releases, and education and training information in the film industry.
  
  
• Ngā Aho Whakaari = Māori in Film, Video, and Television-Incorporated Society
  Supports Māori working in the visual media, and promotes Māori culture within the moving image industries.
  
  
• NZ film :
  New Zealand Film magazine is an in house publication of the New Zealand Film Commission. it includes distribution information, reviews, interviews and events relating to the New Zealand film industry. Issues are available in fulltext.
  
  
• NZ film news
  NZ Film News is published by the New Zealand Film Commission. It discusses the work of the Commission and its funding of films currently being made in New Zealand. All issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• NZShortFilm.com
  Web site created to promote New Zealand short films to the public, both locally and overseas, and to allow site visitors to contact filmmakers. Short films are available free on the site.
  
  
• Office of Film & Literature Classification = Te Tari Whakarōpū Tukuata, Tuhituhinga
  In addition to the functions of the Classification Office, the site provides information on censorship and the law relating to it in New Zealand. There are sections aimed at the general public, businesses, libraries and schools, online publications issued by The Office and a copy of the Films, Videos and Publications Classification Act 1993.
  
  
• Onfilm : New Zealand's film, TV & video magazine
  The website of Onfilm magazine. Site provides the contents page and full text of selected articles from the current issue, as well as links to related websites and film reviews. Information about subscriptions to the print edition and advertising is also available.
  
  
• Out Takes : lesbian & gay film festival
  Provides the programmes and booking information for Out Takes, the lesbian and gay film festival showing in Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, and Christchurch annually. Also includes information on a mailing list, and on audience awards to films.
  
  
• Palmerston North Film Society
  An incorporated non profit organisation affiliated to the NZ Federation of Film Societies Inc. In addition to information about the society, the web site includes the programme and a link to the New Zealand film festival site.
  
  
• Regent on Broadway
  Features the history and architectural details of the Regent Theatre in Palmerston North. Advertises the rehearsal space available as well as what is on in the theatre. Includes book office information and how to join the Friends of the Regent.
  
  
• Rialto Channel
  Programme guide and information on films shown, also film archive.
  
  
• Screen Innovation Production Fund : a partnership between Creative New Zealand and the New Zealand Film Commission
  Launched in 1996, the Screen Innovation Production Fund replaced the Creative Film and Video Fund. A funding programme for short films, documentaries, animation, dance, experiment/installations and digital features. Promotes innovation in moving-image productions. Includes how to apply for funding and resources for filmmakers.
  
  
• Screen news : the official newsletter of the New Zealand Screen Council / New Zealand Screen Council = Pūrangiaho Aotearoa
  Regular industry e-newsletter outlining the latest activities of the New Zealand Screen Council. All issues available in full-text.
  
  
• Script to Screen = Te Tari Tuhi Kupu a Whakaahua
  Organisation which promotes screenwriting by running events, scholarships and workshops to develop the culture of screenwriting in New Zealand. Includes panel discussion forum 'The Writer's Room'.
  
  
• SDGNZ : Screen Directors Guild of New Zealand
  Describes the work of the guild and outlines services for its members. Also includes articles, interviews with New Zealand directors and back issues of the quarterly newsletter "Take".
  
  
• South Pacific Pictures
  Information about this TV and film production company, including news articles and awards. Includes online publications.
  
  
• Southseas
  South Seas Film and Television School is a NZQA registered private training establishment that provides film, video, television, new media and animation industry related training courses. Courses; teachers; graduates and industry news.
  
  
• SPADA news
  SPADA News is the online magazine of the Screen Producers and Directors Association (SPADA), and features news and information about issues and events of interest to SPADA members. Issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• SPADA online : Screen Production and Development Association, Waka Papaho
  SPADA is New Zealand's leading advocate for the screen production industry. It provides policy input and support for discussion in the film industry, and represents its members in negotiation with government departments, local government and related organisations. The site details seminars, awards and press releases.
  
  
• Square Eyes : New Zealand Children's Film Foundation
  Featuring previews and premieres of new releases, together with both recent and historic feature films, documentaries, short film and animations from around the globe.
  
  
• Studio 111 : acting and casting studio
  Information about Studio 111, a training venue for screen-based training. Includes course information.
  
  
• Te Roopu Whakaata Māori i te Wairoa = Wairoa Māori Film Festival Society Inc. : the official website of the Wairoa Māori Film Festival
  Information about the annual Wairoa Māori Film Festival, including the archived site for the inaugural 2005 festival.
  
  
• Techo's Guild : the New Zealand Film and Video Technicians' Guild Inc
  Information about the guild; resources and articles; information about productions currently shooting.
  
  
• Weta Workshop
  Introduces Weta Workshop, the film and television effects facility. Provides information on their services, past and current projects, available merchandise, and awards.
  
  
• Whalerider
  Web site of the film based on Witi Ihimaera's novel Whale rider. Includes reviews and downloadable resources.
  
  
• Women in Film & Television Wellington
  WIFT Wellington site. Site includes news ; details of awards and activities and list of members.
  
  
• World Cinema Showcase 2008
  Presenting a schedule of motion pictures to be shown at the Academy in Auckland, Paramount in Wellington, Rialto in Christchurch and Regent in Dunedin over the months of March and April, 2008.