Press Release \u2013 NZFPA<\/p>\n
The New Zealand Film Producers Alliance (NZFPA), representing 50 independent producers across Aotearoa, has launched this tribute to champion local cinema on the big screen,with the support of Spada and the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC).
The specially produced 30-second tribute, voiced by Sir Sam Neill, KNZM OBE, celebrates New Zealand film and will screen in front of the upcoming Easter theatrical re-release of Taika Waititi\u2019s beloved Hunt for the Wilderpeople. The trailer underscores the deep value of New Zealand stories: reflecting and shaping our culture \u2013 making that case where it matters most: in cinemas, before a live audience.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis 30-second tribute highlights how cinema shows us who we are and who we want to be,\u201d said a spokesperson for the NZPFA. \u201cNew Zealand\u2019s screen industry stands behind its local films and believes in the importance of getting them in front of audiences.\u201d<\/p>\n
This campaign builds on NZFC\u2019s kaupapa of honouring the heritage of New Zealand storytelling while supporting creativity and ambition in local filmmaking, alongside Spada\u2019s #LoveLocal initiative, which celebrates local production across film and television. The tribute clip and Hunt for the Wilderpeople will play widely across the motu in local cinemas from 31 March. School groups will participate for free as part of the Square Eyes Screen Foundation outreach programme, and a parliamentary screening held on Thursday 2 April will also have students in attendance.<\/p>\n
The tribute will be made freely available for other New Zealand films to use, with the ambition that it inspires further versions over time, building into an ongoing, evolving statement of identity from Aotearoa\u2019s film culture. Industry organisations from development, production, exhibition, and archiving have their logos featured at the end of the trailer, offering a visible and unified show of sector-wide support.<\/p>\n
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NZ Film Producers Alliance is a collective of more than 50 independent film producers based in Aotearoa New Zealand, dedicated to supporting and advocating for the local screen industry. The group formed in response to COVID and now gathers regularly to share information and improve the landscape for local films. It has a film committee inside Spada, regularly meets with NZFC staff and is looking for ways to increase the funding for local films. With outreach to other guilds and organisations growing, the industry is unifying. You can follow them on Instagram http:\/\/instagram.com\/nzfpa<\/a><\/p>\n Spada is New Zealand\u2019s screen producers guild, advocating for producers and a robust production industry. It has appreciated partnering with the NZFPA on this initiative. http:\/\/spada.co.nz<\/a><\/p>\n The New Zealand Film Commission Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga (NZFC)<\/a> proudly champions New Zealand\u2019s dynamic screen industry, backing bold local stories and attracting major international productions to Aotearoa New Zealand. Through project financing, talent development, and the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate (NZSPR), NZFC drives creative excellence and economic growth. NZFC\u2019s international attraction experts showcase New Zealand\u2019s creative talent, diverse locations, and world-class technical expertise, positioning the country as a leading destination for screen production. By nurturing local voices, connecting filmmakers with global opportunities, and highlighting our strengths as a world-class screen production hub, NZFC drives New Zealand\u2019s influence on the international stage. Hunt for the Wilderpeople reaches the 10th anniversary of its release on 31 March 2026 with screenings in cinemas up and down the country. A decade on from its 2016 release, Hunt for the Wilderpeople remains New Zealand\u2019s highest-grossing local film at the box office and holds a place in the country\u2019s cultural identity. The cast and creative team will reunite in Auckland for the celebration and a Q&A will be streamed into participating cinemas that night. Screenings continue over the Easter holidays. http:\/\/huntforthewilderpeople.com<\/a><\/p>\n \nContent Sourced from scoop.co.nz<\/a>
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