‘A Survival Thriller in Every Sense’: Production Wraps on Tearepa Kahi’s New Film ‘Jump’
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Principal photography has wrapped on 'Jump', the next feature from the acclaimed Aotearoa filmmaker
Fonotī Pati Umaga Achieved Stardom in the 1980s. But His Legacy Extends Beyond Music
Posted in: Movie FeaturesAfter achieving fame in New Zealand in the '80s as part of the Holidaymakers, Pati went on to become an advocate for disability awareness
Backed by Jane Campion, Loved by Kristen Stewart: Why ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’ Is a Breakout New Zealand Film
Posted in: Movie FeaturesNow showing at NZIFF 2026, 'Big Girls Don't Cry' was a finalist for Sundance's prestigious World Cinema Dramatic Award
‘This Level of Talent in a Micro-Budget First Feature is Wild’: How Ryan Alexander Lloyd Made ‘Uncle’
Posted in: Movie Features'Uncle', Ryan Alexander Lloyd's directorial debut, is a touching portrait of masculinity and mental health, community and connection
How Two Lifelong Friends Made a Mockumentary in the Mythical New Zealand Bush
Posted in: Movie FeaturesJonathan Watt and Kieran Charnock discuss 'In Search of My Moehau', in which a man goes into the New Zealand bush in search of his missing father
New Zealand Cinema Is Thriving. That’s Why We’re Expanding Our Coverage
Posted in: Movie FeaturesA new generation of New Zealand filmmakers and films are gaining notice, from 'Big Girls Don't Cry to 'The Weed Eaters'
New Zealand Cinema Wouldn’t Be the Same Without Sam Neill
Posted in: Movie FeaturesFrom 'Sleeping Dogs' to 'Cinema of Unease' to 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople', Sam Neill changed New Zealand cinema forever
NZIFF 2026 First Films Revealed: Jonah Lomu, Jim Jarmusch, ‘Mysterious Skin’ & More
Posted in: Movie NewsThe first 12 films of this year's New Zealand International Film Festival have been revealed, featuring works by Jim Jarmusch and more
