Links

New Zealand Film Industry

Alex Lee Lawyers
Commercial and entertainment lawyers who have provided valuable support and advice throughout the development of the Documentary New Zealand Trust. Ph: (09) 3094781, alex@lexlawnz.com.
Amber Technology
Experts at reaching and supporting the technology and communications markets in Australia and New Zealand and providing products and support from the industries leading manufacturers.
Cinestuff
Supplier of lighting and grip equipment to the New Zealand film and television industry.
Documentary Channel
The Documentary Channel features a unique and contemporary focus on people and popular culture via the screening of broadly themed, critically acclaimed, and award winning works from celebrated documentary makers.
Elephant Publicity
Michelle Lafferty is a respected publicist in the arts and cultural sector.
Elite Screen Print
The highest quality screenprinting, transfers and embroidery at the lowest price possible.
Flicks.co.nz
Provides details of all the movies playing in every cinema in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch (with the rest of the country to come soon), all in one easy to use and entertaining location.
From the Heart Productions: The Roy W. Dean Film and Writing Grants
From the Heart Productions gives grants to filmmakers and writers whose films are unique and make a contribution to society.
Images & Sound
One of New Zealand’s largest postproduction facilities. Based in Auckland New Zealand we offer a complete post solution catering for film, television and advertising.
International Documentary Association (IDA)
Promotes nonfiction film and video around the world by supporting and providing a forum for documentary film and video makers.
Moving Image Centre (MIC)
Promotes media-arts practice in Auckland and New Zealand.
New Zealand Film Commission
A crown-owned entity that provides development and production finance, and participates in the promotion and marketing of New Zealand films.
Nga Aho Whakaari (Maori in Film, Video and TV)
An incorporated society that represent the interests of its members.
On Film
New Zealand’s Screen Production Industry Magazine.
Rocket Rentals
Supplier of rental broadcast quality video cameras and equipment in New Zealand.
Screen Directors Guild of New Zealand (SDGNZ)
Creates a forum where directors can define, defend and further their professional industry.
Screen Production and Development Association of New Zealand (SPADA)
Represents the collective interests of independent producers and production companies in New Zealand.
Screenhub International
An online home for Australian screen professionals providing the latest in jobs, news, production and events—it’s all on The Hub!
Screenrights
Helps educators copy from TV for teaching; pays filmmakers for this use of their work.
Script to Screen
Dedicated to the development of screenwriting culture in New Zealand.
Smiley International Documentary Film Distribution
A documentary advocacy agency, dedicated to the worldwide sales and distribution of documentary films.
Suspect Productions
Creative screen media: presentation tools, documentary, digital video and online experiences—designed to capture the minds of a more discerning audience.
Timeline Productions
Specialising in short and feature documentaries for broadcasters and film festivals around the world.
Women in Film & Television (WIFT)
Supports the women of the New Zealand film and television industry.

International Film Industry

www.documentaryfilmonline.com
Reviews and previews of documentary films.

Documentary Film Festivals

Festival Blogs

Alex Lee’s Blog: Documentary Film Festivals
A blog exploring the wonderful world of documentary films and documentary film festivals around the world through the eyes of a film-maker and festival organiser.
Smiley Blog
In depth and critical reviews of latest documentaries showing in festivals around the world.

Australia

Australian International Documentary
The AIDC is an Australian four day event for the factual film and broadcasting industry, attracting over 600 national and international delegates. We focus on debate, discussion and deal-making opportunities. In addition, masterclasses and forums raise and explore current challenges and showcase work.