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Two New Appointments for New Zealand Film Commission
Pania Gray and David Wright have been appointed to the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage advised today.
Media Release
22 Jan 2020
Trailer Dropped for Action-Comedy Guns Akimbo
The trailer for Guns Akimbo has dropped today, starring Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) and Samara Weaving (Ready or Not).
Media Release
16 Jan 2020
Official Trailer Dropped for Action-Comedy The Legend of Baron To'a
The official trailer for Aotearoa’s brand-new action-comedy The Legend of Baron To’a has today been released ahead of its nationwide theatrical release on 20 February 2020.
Media Release
16 Dec 2019
Bellbird Wins at Macao International Film Festival
Hamish Bennett, writer and director of New Zealand feature film, Bellbird, was the recipient of the Best Screenplay award at the Macao International Film Festival, last night.
Media Release
11 Dec 2019

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