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".
Two Little Boys (Blu-ray) (2012)
7.6/10
Director: Robert Sarkies
Starring: Bret McKenzie, Hamish Blake, Maaka Pohatu, Filip Berg
"Two Little Boys" is a cheeky comedy which follows Nige (Bret McKenzie) and his best mate Deano's (Hamish Blake) riotous misadventures as they struggl... 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
Hounds (2012)
7.8/10
Starring: Susana Tang, Toby Sharpe, Mick Innes, Josh Thomson, Catherine Waller
When his father dies, lawyer Will Carrington (Toby Sharpe) inherits half a house, guardianship of his estranged half-sister Lily (Susana Tang) and a s... Read more
The Most Fun You Can Have Dying (2012)
6.4/10
Director: Kirstin Marcon
Starring: Roxane Mesquida, Matt Whelan, Pana Hema-Taylor
Michael has life pretty sweet. His girlfriend adores him, his best mate David is loyal to the end - and David's girlfriend doesn't mind a quick hook-u... Read more
When a City Falls (2012)
8.7/10
Director: Gerald Smyth
The Canterbury earthquakes, shot in the streets of Christchurch. What happens to half a million New Zealanders the year their lives change forever. Read more
Edwin. My Life as a Koont (2012)
Director: Jason Stutter
Starring: Bryce Campbell
Edwin Rouper has a habit of annoying people within seconds of meeting them. Cursed with 'Koontz-syndrome', a neurological condition in which temper an... Read more
Tangiwai (2011)
7.1/10
Director: Charlie Haskell
Starring: Rose McIver, Ryan O'Kane, Miranda Harcourt, Mick Rose, Taungaroa Emile, Dean O'G...
A dramatic story about a cricketer and his fiancée. Read more
The Devil's Rock & Fresh Meat (2011)
7.9/10
Director: Danny Mulheron
Starring: Temuera Morrison, Kate Elliott, Nicola Kawana, Hanna Tevita, Craig Hall, Matthew...
The Devil's Rock: Set in the Channel Islands on the eve of D Day,two Kiwi commandos, sent to destroy German gun emplacements to distract Hitler's forc... Read more
My Wedding and Other Secrets (2011)
6.2/10
Director: Roseanne Liang
Starring: Cheng Pei-Pei, Michelle Ang, Kenneth Tsang, Matt Whelan
Romeo and Juliet story with a Kiwi - Asian twist, based on the real-life cross cultural romance of first-time feature film writer/director Roseanne Li... Read more