Welcome to Screen CanterburyNZ
Explore our world of film, all within close proximity to Ōtautahi Christchurch
Screen CanterburyNZ welcomes all filmmakers, story-tellers and content generators, to the most accessible and diverse film location in the world - all within an hour of our international airport and New Zealand’s newest and second largest city - the Garden City of Christchurch.
We’ve explored every corner of our region for you. If you want to gain access to amazingly unique locations for your next project, we have the keys you’ll need - ready for you to explore with.
We are here to help you capture anything destined for any screen. From the mountains to the sea - from old period buildings, to some of the most modern city architecture on earth. let’s chat about your next film project.
Unlock Canterbury
Home to Aoraki Mt Cook
A Thousand Mountains
Canterbury and the South Island is home to New Zealand’s largest peak, Aoraki Mt Cook, and a thousand other mountains, glaciers and permanent snow areas. We can land you anywhere you need to be to get the epic shot and sort any access requirements you will need.
From the mountains to the sea
Unique Film Diversity
The film diversity of Canterbury and the West Coast offers amazing opportunities for any film maker. If you need a locations expert to unlock a specific part of our stunning region, then we have many people who have explored every corner of our country. For a full list of everyone who can help your next project get some traction, view our local cast and crew.
Epic locations in close proximity
One Hour Access
Canterbury is New Zealand’s largest region and home to every type of location you can dream of. All the incredible options are still less than a 1 hour flight from Christchurch International Airport. With a plane or a helicopter you can access any potential space quickly and efficiently. We can help you organise any transport requirements you have, no matter how big or small your team is. Get access now.
Accessible on any budget
A Thousand Lakes & Beaches
What other location in the world can you start from a mountain top and be at the beach within minutes. The diversity of our location comes alive with the closeness of our proximity - a film makers dream. We don’t have one mountain, we have thousands, and each distinct season allows us to cater to any narrative or genre.
Behind the Scenes
On Location
On Location in Canterbury/West Coast
There are always many stories being told in our region on any given day. See some of the current projects being shot as well as the past blockbusters that have utilised the skills of our local crew and featured our stunning backdrop.
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Screen CanterburyNZ News
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New Short Film Gives Kate a Voice
A new film at Kate Sheppard House showcases local screen industry talent and Ōtautahi Christchurch’s history of women’s suffrage. -
NZ Film Commission Gives the Nod to Diversity Story Told Locally
We sat down with local film-makers Anna Canton & Grae Meek after their successful funding grant for their new short "Homecoming". -
Credit: Mulan The Billion-Dollar Screen Opportunity
ChristchurchNZ is committed to securing a larger share of this industry and is home to Screen CanterburyNZ, the regional film office. -
Fashion Show Pitches the Next Generation of Talent
The catwalk at ARA recently put on its world-class show of new talent, partnering with key local companies feeding the screen industry with … -
Christchurch Director Nick McLean Wins International Short Film Prize
Local Christchurch director Nick McLean has won a USD$30,000 prize in the international short film competition My RØDE Reel for Bear Hugs. -
Spotlight on Film Maker: Dave Kwant
Dave Kwant is a director, film maker and drone pilot, living on the West Coast. He’s worked on Harry Potter and various projects with the BB… -
Pariah - Famous Rock Star??
Screen Canterbury sat down with Slavko Martinov, our very own award-winning local Film Producer to ask him questions about Pariah. -
Ethique - Concentrates that Resonate
Resonate Films and local sustainability legends "Ethique" partner up again to tell a new digital story on the war of excessive packaging. -
Spotlight on Cinematographer: John Ross
Screen CanterburyNZ had a sit down with film maker John Ross to hear more about about Blood and Bone Films' latest project, Anywhere but Now… -
Spotlight on Locally Produced Film: Reunion by Nadia Maxwell
Screen CanterburyNZ sat down with our very own Nadia Maxwell from Overactive Imagination to talk about her upcoming film REUNION. Reunion - … -
World Premiere of When a City Rises from Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker, Gerard Smyth
World Premiere of When a City Rises feature film from award-winning documentary filmmaker, Gerard Smyth. This film was made entirely by Cant… -
Spotlight on Local Screen Talent: When A City Rises - The People’s Story
If you want to see the mastery of Canterbury creatives, then “When A City Rises” is another reminder of the incredible depth of talent and s… -
Spotlight on Creative Agency: Maui Studios
Animation, illustration, virtual reality, augmented reality and digital design – if it’s imaginative, and digital, then Māui Studios is all … -
Canterbury on show to the world with the release of Disney’s Mulan
Canterbury will once again grace the global silver screen with the release of Mulan, Disney’s latest live-action remake. -
Directing Documentary Master Class: New Dates Announced
Multi-award winning Documentary Filmmaker and New Zealand Arts Laureate Leanne Pooley ONZM has been offering this Masterclass for the past 1… -
Christchurch Workshop with Kyan Krumdieck Wednesday Sept 9th at 7:30PM via Zoom
Are you a Writer, Director or Producer, developing your own content and wanting to get the ball rolling on proposals and funding for project… -
Spotlight on Film Maker: Slavko Martinov
Film maker Slavko Martinov tells us all about being the '3rd eye' while working on the incredibility interesting "Repeat Attenders" feature … -
Spotlight on Bollywood Dancer: Shawn Thomas
Shawn Thomas is a Christchurch boy, who we could easily say is the Bollywood Ambassador for New Zealand. With his growing dance community in… -
Spotlight on Creative Media Producer: Jeremy Black
Jeremy Black, head of Christchurch based creative media company Blackbird, has recently received attention for his work on an early bird cam… -
Spotlight on Director: Nick McLean
New comedy series "Don't be Frank" tells the story of fledging producer Sela who wrangles dodgy director Frank Anthony and his chaotic team … -
Spotlight on Producers: Ki Studio
Extraordinary times need extraordinary efforts. Ki Studio had to change a commercial production overnight and embarked on a new adventure ca… -
Spotlight on Creative Producer: Scott Flyger
Creative producer Scott Flyger (Due South Films) is very pleased with the outcome: "we shot the film in just three days with a budget of onl… -
Credit: Sharon Brophy Spotlight on sound mixer: Chris Sinclair
30 years in the business and not tired at all - Christchurch based sound mixer Chris Sinclair has an impressive portfolio. -
Spotlight on Nick McLean: Anthony's Windows
Lockdown blues? Not in the McLean's household. Nick and his wife Angela have been busy creating the mini-series "Anthony's Windows" to suppo… -
Spotlight on Documentary Film Maker Virginia Wright
The Christchurch Mosque shootings last year have changed lives forever. Virginia Wright took on the challenging task to create a documentary… -
Spotlight on Screen Industry Guild Christchurch Branch Chair: Amanda Jenkins
Covid-19 is the dominant topic right now: the future of the film industries is yet unknown, but now it's the time to prepare, collaborate an… -
Yoobee Film School Graduates Looking for Opportunities
Yoobee School of Film Making has been helping talented individuals get their start in the industry for 27 years through our legendary South … -
Spotlight on Canterbury Documentary Film Makers: Scott Flyger, Virginia Wright and Vanessa Wells
Congratulations to Vanessa Wells & Virginia Wright (fiftyone) and Scott Flyger (Alien Drugs Music) for their successful submission to this y… -
Spotlight on Documentary Film Maker Vanessa Wells
Congrats to Vanessa Wells for having been selected to join the prestigious FilmUp Mentorship Programme. The programme is a nine-month profes… -
Congratulations to Nadia Maxwell
Nadia Maxwell has been selected for Script to Screen's Strength in Numbers 2020. -
Spotlight on Location Manager: Clayton Tikao
Clayton Tikao is a vastly experienced location manager and scout who has worked on numerous reputed films including "The Hobbit", "Pete's Dr… -
Share the Knowledge: Line Producing Course
Congratulations to Amanda Jenkins who has been selected for Share the Knowledge: Line Producing Course offered by Firefly Films. -
Spotlight on Cinematographers: Julian Vares and John Ross
Christchurch's own Cinematographers are rewarded at this year's NZ Cinematographer Society Awards. -
Spotlight on Director Gillian Ashurst
Director and writer Gillian Ashurst is collaborating with producers Nadia Maxwell ('Human Traces') and Catherine Fitzgerald ('Bellbird') to … -
Spotlight on Director Tony Simpson
Between the Cracks. Director Tony Simpson is looking forward to shooting his upcoming project, the television mini-series “Between the Crack… -
Spotlight on Director: Fiona McKenzie
Director and writer Fiona McKenzie and creative producer Scott Flyger of Due South Films have collaborated together to make the short film ‘…
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