New Zealand Film
Welcome to the New Zealand Film archive. Most New Zealand films have been made by small independent film-makers, often on a low budget and sometimes with sponsorship from the private sector or the NZ Film Commission. Only recently have international film companies used the New Zealand film industry as a source of feature films. However, the independent tradition of filmmaking in New Zealand dates back to the end of the 19th century, when film was first shot in New Zealand. The first feature film made in Godzone was "Hinemoa". It premiered on August 1, 1914 at the Lyric Theatre, Auckland.
The documentary film Cinema of Unease, by Sam Neill, presents an accessible history of film in New Zealand.
Most films are able to be accessed below, however some Films have been seperated into sub-categories, ie "New Zealand Documentaries", "Short Films" and "Peter Jackson Directs". The mother-lode can be prospected below.
Right: An artists rendition of Geoff Murphy's "Goodbye Pork Pie".
Kissy Kissy (2007)
5.2/10
Director: Elric Kane, Alexander Greenhough
Starring: Rob Jerram, Jean Copland, Tania Nolan, James Ashcroft, Daniel Northcott, Dick Wh...
While 20-something Geoff professes to be making a film, he mostly mooches around the video store where he works, trying to dodge the amorous approache... Read more
Kiwi Cartoon Collection (2007)
Director: Various
Over an hour of family-friendly New Zealand cartoons are collected in this showcase of recent work by FluxAnimation Studios. Features episodes from sh... Read more
Kiwi Christmas (2017)
5.2/10
Director: Tony Simpson
Starring: Kari Vaananen, Sia Trokenheim, Xavier Horan, Luca Andrews, June Bishop, Samuel C...
Fed up with the materialism of Christmas, Santa runs away to New Zealand for a summer holiday. When two Kiwi kids figure out who he is, they have to f... Read more
Kiwi Flyer (2012)
Director: Tony Simpson
Starring: Tandi Wright, Dai Henwood, Edward Hall, Tikirau Hathaway, Vince Martin
When 12-year-old Ben sets out to win the local trolley derby in memory of his father, he learns what matters in life when he is forced to battle cheat... Read more
Kiwi Gold: Volume 1 (2010)
Starring: David McPhail, Jon Gadsby, Peter Rowley, Pio Terei
A nostalgic selection of your favourite Kiwi TV shows from the 70s, 80s and 90s. 'Kiwi Gold' re-introduces you to the golden years of Kiwi comedy with... Read more
Kiwi Gold: Volume 2 (2010)
Starring: Billy T James, David McPhail, Jon Gadsby
A nostalgic selection of your favourite Kiwi TV shows from the 70s, 80s and 90s. 'Kiwi Gold' re-introduces you to the golden years of Kiwi comedy with... Read more
Kiwi Gold: Volume 3 (2010)
Starring: Billy T James, David McPhail, Jon Gadsby, Peter Rowley
A nostalgic selection of your favourite Kiwi TV shows from the 70s, 80s and 90s. 'Kiwi Gold' re-introduces you to the golden years of Kiwi comedy with... Read more
Kiwi Kitchen: Series 2 (2007)
Starring: Richard Till
In this second series of the hugely popular TVNZ show, Richard Till continues touring the country on his quest to seek out iconic New Zealand food. "I... Read more
Kombi Nation (2003)
5.7/10
Director: Grant Lahood
Starring: Loren Horsley, Gentiane Lupi, Genevieve McClean, Jason Whyte
Three London based Kiwis, Maggie, Sal and Liz, are off on a big adventure - a Kombi van trip around Europe. They've quit their jobs, bought a van, pac... Read more
Kung Fu Vampire Killers (2001)
5.7/10
Director: Phil Davison
Starring: Katherine Beresford, Aaron Orr, Ellie Swann, Vincent Wong Ming, Christopher Summ...
From Dunedin filmmaker Phil Davison comes a gruesome comedy about grave robbery, racism, and headless vampire flatmate corpses. Lucy is almost finishe... Read more