How do I find film work in Wellington, New Zealand?

Question

Hi I am looking for any type ( pre-production, production, post) work in film in Wellington New Zealand. I have been applying to companies but everywhere says they have no vacancies. I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in film/video from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and I have had alot of experience handling cameras and with film equipment. I don't know what to do next, anyone have any helpful hints on how to land a job working in TV or film?

Answer 1

Unfortunately there is a large pool of film people already here and most of us are locals. We tend to be cheaper to hire than Americans and all the major studios are a pretty tight ship. We also have a large film school industry and you'd have a problem getting a work permit as we have plenty of NZ applicants. If you post your email I will contact you privately. I run my own small production business.

Answer 2

well firstly....um....ok the others answered better than me...d'oh

Answer 3

I I just moved over as well. I would say there are few options. First Weta is hiring sometimes it depends there are alot of studios outside of Auckland. Get a hold of the film directory guide

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he main industry 'job postings' that I have seen are in the email updates sent out by Onfilm http://www.onfilm.co.nz/ . I believe however that there is a small subscription fee to receive this is if you don't subscribe to their hard copy magazine. Details at http://www.profile.co.nz/shopping/detail... .



Another organsation that may be able to advise you on where to find job listings is SPADA http://www.spada.co.nz/home/home.html .  



The Crew Booking Agency may be able to help you as well http://www.crewbooking.co.nz/ .



A good overall resource is The Databook http://www.databook.co.nz/ - again I believe you have to pay to access all the data - but at least check out their online links for a good overview of the scene here.



Occasionally there are screen production vacancies on The Big Idea website http://www.thebigidea.co.nz . I have attached one recent listing http://www.thebigidea.co.nz/modules.php?... .



book. Cathy Randall is very helpful for Migrants coming over here. I  am a 3D Animator I have started in Auckland and am moving down to Wellington. Because you do post production check out companies like Oktober they did the post for Lord of the rings. I will be honest it is very hard going here.  Try Cathy she has really helped me out and prompted me to move down. I would also say do not live in Auckland. Coming from the States as well it is not a great place if you can just try her and see what happens give it a go they are also opening alot of Film Companies outside Auckland in Hamilton. I know that 30 days is currently being filmed. The problem is it is still really small here.

Cath Randall @ Possitively Wellington Business

I will say it is very beautiful here and heard Wellington is choice.

Cheers,

Dara