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  • Match Artists signs Sophie Miya-Smith

    Match Artists has announced the signing of Sophie Miya-Smith, introducing the New Zealand photographer as the newest add…

  • WPP set to launch WPP Production; new global powerhouse fuses WPP’s collective production expertise with advanced Gen AI

    This strategic decision brings together all creative producers into a single global platform – bringing unprecedented …

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  • The ingenious (mad, even) comedic imagination of Conor Mercury finds a home at EXIT

    Last year, the eccentric comedic eye of an up-and-coming director became a new sensation in the indie music production s…

  • Odd Assembly launches “Funny Business”; to mark next chapter as a global creative company

    Odd Assembly has launched “Funny Business”, its first self-initiated campaign, using the project as a clear …

  • Bestads Best TV/Film of the Week: Alon Seifert’s ‘Better Safe Than Neutered’

    Each week Bestads [the global arm of Campaign Brief] showcases standout global advertising work as reviewed by a top int…

  • Food Snob invites Kiwis to ‘Come for the sun, stay for the cheese’ in new work via Tuckshop Studio

    Food Snob and Tuckshop Studio have released the next chapter of their creative platform ‘Snob What Matters’, invitin…

  • Hype Republic produces unique ‘Bound By Legacy’ film for Sydney Roosters x adidas collaboration

    Gold Coast production company Hype Republic, has launched a powerful new 90-second brand piece that showcases a new part…

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  • Mindshare, IKEA + TVNZ launch the ‘Swede As Road Trip’ with Seven Sharp to celebrate NZ launch

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    In a jaw-dropping world-first, Hype Republic has made history at the Sydney Opera House, executing a daring aerial stunt…

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    Award-winning independent creative studio Heckler has officially opened its doors in Shanghai, marking an exciting expan…

  • Reel Factory launches new Volume Wall Studio for endless creative possibilities

    Reel Factory, the production house known for harnessing tech to deliver ultimate creative freedom, has officially opened…

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    Kathmandu’s latest global campaign ‘Outside, your comfort zone’ redefines what it means to feel at home in nature …

  • AE Live Ignite unites global female artists for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 title sequence

    AE Live Ignite New Zealand has delivered a groundbreaking title sequence for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, collabo…

  • Woolworths NZ and The Spinoff launch series showcasing quiet resilience of everyday Kiwis

    A Little Better Every Day is a new factual series sharing the stories of everyday New Zealanders navigating personal and…

  • WORTH YOUR WHILE FLIP CLICHÉS IN ‘HOLY CROCODILE’ SHORT TO PROMOTE DOWN UNDER FILM FESTIVAL IN COPENHAGEN + BERLIN

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  • Sweetshop is officially B Corp Certified

    The Sweetshop has officially joined the global B Corp movement, marking a new chapter in its journey as a production com…

  • The Sweetshop Signs Director Beatrice Pegard  

    The Sweetshop has added filmmaker Beatrice Pegard to the New Zealand, Australian and Asian roster.   Pegard brings …

  • Bestads Best of the Week Reviewed by Mark Elwood, Chief Creative Officer, Leo UK

    Each week Bestads picks the very best advertising in the world, in every medium – which is reviewed by a top creative …

  • VANDAL named Australasian Production Company of the Year in THE WORK 2025; Collider, FINCH, Revolver + TAXI Film Production make up the top 5

    VANDAL has been named Australasian Production Company of the Year based on the results of Campaign Brief’s THE WORK 20…

  • Creative Director Ant Farac appointed to lead new content studio Lightweight Media

    Award-winning creative director Ant Farac has been appointed to lead Lightweight Media, a newly launched content studio …

  • New Zealand Merino captures the heart of ethical wool in new Autumn Muster campaign

    The New Zealand Merino Company (NZM) has launched a new campaign celebrating the passion, care and leadership of ZQ grow…

  • Motion Sickness + FINCH score Grand Award at 46th AWARD Awards; DDB Aotearoa scores six Gold Pencils; DDB named Agency Network of the Year

    The winners of the 46th annual AWARD Awards have just been announced tonight as part of This Way Up, AWARD’s annual cr…

  • A bold new chapter in storytelling and branded content: MOFA and long form producer Gal Greenspan launch new creative partnership

    MOFA, one of Australia’s premier commercial production companies, has announced a new creative partnership with Gal Gr…

  • Creative collective Robot Fights Monster launches in Melbourne

    Robot Fights Monster, founded by producers Graham Pryor and Kade Robertson, is reshaping the landscape for directors and…

  • Supernormal signs director Liv McClymont

    Supernormal has announced the signing of director Liv McClymont – a vibrant voice in New Zealand filmmaking whose …

  • Squarespace launches heartfelt, uncanny love letter to Aussie and Kiwi tradies in new campaign

    Squarespace, the design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online, has today launched its…

  • Colin Davis joins The Sweetshop’s AI creative studio, The Gardening Club as Global Head of Innovation

    The Sweetshop’s AI creative studio, The Gardening Club, dedicated to bridging the gap between AI and film production j…

  • Creative company Supaflr unleash directing wizards Watts on the Australian / NZ market

    Supaflr have signed co-directors WATTS for exclusive representation in Australia and New Zealand.   Watts recently …

  • New Zealand scores two Gold, two Silver and one Bronze at the 2025 Clio Health Awards

    New Zealand has scored two Golds, two Silvers and one Bronze at the 2025 Clio Health Awards.   Continuing a big sta…

  • Fern Holloway returns from London to lead Match Artists into next phase of growth

    Match Artists, one of New Zealand’s top-tier photographic and motion agencies, is signalling a new era with the appoin…

  • DIVISION takes out D&AD 2025 Production Company of the Year title

    Partner Content – DIVISION has been named D&AD‘s Production Company of the Year for 2025, marking its fi…

  • UFO Rodeo expands footprint to Wellington with acquisition of production studio Wrestler

    UFO Rodeo, the independent creative collective behind some of New Zealand’s most culturally resonant brand work, has a…

  • The Sweetshop NZ welcomes Jimena Murray to the team as Executive Producer

    The Sweetshop has officially announced that Jimena Murray has joined the team as Executive Producer.   With a caree…

  • Today’s the Final Day to Enter the 2025 Gerety Awards: Friday, May 9

    The final deadline is here for the 2025 Gerety Awards. All submissions must be finalised by today Friday May 9th….

  • Rockit launches new global marketing platform ‘Rockit Every Little Moment’ via The Bakery

    To help drive new consumer demand for the 2025 season, innovative New Zealand snack sized apple brand, Rockit is launchi…

  • Clockwork Films announces exclusive representation of director JH

    The director formerly known as Jan-Hendrik Beetge. Then JH Beetge. Then Joshua H Walker. Then JH Walker. Will now simply…

  • Season 2 of ‘Birds Eye View’ lands on TVNZ+ created by The Sweetshop and Studio Local

    Sweetshop Entertainment and Studio Local are ruffling feathers (in the best way) with the return of Bird’s Eye View—…

  • Actor Cliff Curtis fights off zombies in One New Zealand’s new social campaign via Special PR NZ

    This week, One New Zealand has accepted a rather bizarre endorsement from the US-based Zombie Research Society. The cult…

  • Florence Noble joins EXIT’s roster of directors

    Florence Noble has joined EXIT’s roster of directors.   Known also for her deadpan comedic acting performance…

  • Grown-ups throw a tantrum in Cardrona Alpine Resort’s latest campaign via The Beards NZ

    This winter, Cardrona Alpine Resort becomes the biggest ski resort in New Zealand (NZ’s biggest alpine playground), ad…

  • Wabi Sabi’s first feature film Tinā – directed by Miki Magasiva – smashes New Zealand box office numbers and dominates the top of the charts

    Wabi Sabi Media Group is celebrating having the highest-grossing film release of 2025, with Tinā clocking up four weeks…

  • Colenso BBDO takes out coveted Agency of the Year title at 45th AXIS Awards; The Sweetshop named Production Company of the Year

    The winners of the 45th AXIS Awards have just been announced tonight at the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland, where the…

  • Reel Factory adds filmmaker Alex Sutherland to its director lineup

    Reel Factory has announced the addition of talented filmmaker Alex Sutherland to its roster of directors.   Says Da…

  • Gerety Awards to host special Gerety Talks online session TODAY March 25 with FINCH – last year’s AUNZ Production Company of the Year

    The Gerety Awards will host a special Gerety Talks session online with the 2024 AUNZ Production Company of the Year FINC…

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    electriclime° has signed filmmaker Hopi Allard to an exclusive basis through the MENA and APAC regions. Allard is a Bri…

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    As we celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, Campaign Brief is shining a light on the women driving change, c…

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    Reel Factory is fizzed to be adding the Truesdell Brothers to its director roster.   Hailing from New York, Tim and…

  • Reel Factory releases ‘Lollipop Man’ – A stand-up Kiwi comedy about dying on stage (and other unusual places)

    Reel Factory has announced the release of ‘Lollipop Man’, a darkly hilarious short film co-written by and starring t…

  • Reel Factory adds director, animator and artist Drew Lightfoot to the roster

    Director, animator and artist Drew Lightfoot has joined Reel Factory’s roster.   Not all directors can claim …

  • Comedy directing duo MAMA joins The Sweetshop for representation in NZ, Australia, Asia, UK, Europe

    The Sweetshop has announced the signing of comedy directing duo MAMA for representation in Australia, UK, Europe, New Ze…

  • Clarks celebrates 200 years with global launch of ‘From Somerset to the World’ documentary

    Marking 200 years of shoemaking heritage, Clarks has launched a new documentary that celebrates the brand’s journey fr…

  • UFO Rodeo hailed on global Sundance stage for Dark Doris feature documentary ‘PRIME MINISTER’

    UFO Rodeo and its long-form production powerhouse, Dark Doris, are riding high this week after receiving the prestigious…

  • Clockwork Films adds James Chappell to its roster of filmmakers

    Clockwork Films has announced today it has signed two-time ARIA Award-winning director James Chappell, to its expanding …

  • Director Dana Campanello joins The Sweetshop’s New Zealand, Australia and Asia rosters

    The Sweetshop has announced the signing of talented director Dana Campanello to its New Zealand, Australia and Asia rost…

  • Young Directors Award 2025 launches call for entries: Early bird deadline Friday, 28 February

    The Young Director Award 2025 is now officially open for entries in partnership with shots. The YDA attracts hundreds of…

  • Martin Box joins electriclime° as executive producer for ANZ

    electriclime° has announced that award-winning creative Martin Box has joined as its new executive producer in the ANZ …

  • Medical Assurance Society appoints Medium Rare as new content agency of record

    Medium Rare Content Agency has been appointed as the content agency of record for New Zealand owned insurance and invest…

  • Santa’s Bucket List: An AI-driven Christmas tale brings cheer to Christchurch

    This Christmas season, Christchurch takes center stage in Santa’s Bucket List, a delightful short AI film that combine…

  • Director Josh Frizzell’s ‘Friends Like Her’ Nominated for Best Drama at NZTV Awards

    The gripping psychological drama Friends Like Her, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Josh Frizzell, has been named a final…

  • Lo-Fi Revolution – Why authenticity wins over high production in F&B content marketing

    Drew Ridley, founder of We Are Sprout – a brand agency which cooks up irresistible ideas for food and drink indust…

  • Exit Director Stefan Hunt + Vanessa Marian’s Short Film ‘Yeah The Boys’ Explores the Fun and the Tragedy of Australian Masculinity

    Exit director, Stefan Hunt, is known for his adventurous approach to directing. His humour is apparent in Hunt’s call …

  • Hogarth Worldwide appoints Anna Quinn as managing director for Australia + New Zealand

    Hogarth, the WPP global creative content production company, hires Anna Quinn as managing director for its Australian op…

  • APA invites industry to AI panel discussion ‘AI is here to stay, use it to make Creative Production Slay’ held Wednesday 30 October, 6pm – 8pm

    The Aotearoa Producers Association (APA), formerly the NZAPG, is extending an industry-wide invitation to its AI panel d…

  • London International Awards reveals the 2024 winners and finalists from NZ and Australia

    London International Awards (LIA), one of the world’s most distinguished International Awards for creativity, after te…

  • The Sweetshop’s sister company The Gardening.club unveils AI artist roster

    As AI continues to reshape the creative industry, The Gardening.club. has announced a lineup of eight new AI artists. &n…

  • Exit signs craft master Campbell Hooper

    Campbell Hooper, the newest addition to Exit’s roster, and Jessica McCormack (the brand whose celebrity clientele incl…

  • HoverAir’s new campaign highlights NZ as global hub for drone technology and film production

    New Zealand’s international profile as a destination for global productions and development of new drone technology is…

  • Photoplay signs director Warwick Thornton

    Award-winning director, screenwriter and cinematographer Warwick Thornton is set to join Photoplay for representation in…

  • Former Sweetshop global CEO Wilf Sweetland returns to Exit as co-managing partner

    Wilf Sweetland has reunited with Exit’s Declan Cahill and Leah Churchill-Brown as the trio build a new story for o…

  • Lights, Camera, Banter: Ten years later, how two mavericks reshaped production in Vietnam

    Celebrating a decade of cinematic collaboration, Gordon Westman and Hoang-Lan Pham stand as stalwarts in Vietnam’s…

  • Director Jack Naylor joins DIVISION for representation across Asia-Pacific

    Acclaimed director Jack Naylor has joined DIVISION for representation throughout the Asia-Pacific region.   Celebra…

  • Global ONE Screen 2024 Short Film Festival now accepting entries: Early deadline Monday Sept 30

    The One Club for Creativity opened the call for entries for the 2024 edition of ONE Screen, the original short film fest…

  • Director Indigo Bates joins electriclime° for representation across ANZ, APAC and MENA

    electriclime° has brought on Indigo Bates to its director roster for representation throughout ANZ, APAC and MENA. &nbs…

  • FINCH named Australasian Production Company of the Year in THE WORK 2024: Vandal, Revolver, Scoundrel + Photoplay | Playtime in the top 5

    FINCH has taken out the Australasian Production Company of the Year honour at Campaign Brief’s THE WORK 2024. FINC…

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    There were several production companies across Australasia that put in strong creative performances over the last 12 mon…

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    There were several production companies across Australasia that put in strong creative performances over the last 12 mon…

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    There were several production companies across Australasia that put in strong creative performances over the last 12 mon…

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    There were several production companies across Australasia that put in strong creative performances over the last 12 mon…

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    There were several production companies across Australasia that put in strong creative performances over the last 12 mon…

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    There were several production companies across Australasia that put in strong creative performances over the last 12 mon…

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  • Video production company Yarn Creative marks new chapter with rebrand to Stori Films

    Stori Films, formerly known as Yarn Creative, has announced its rebranding today, affirming the direction it is taking a…

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    James Dive, artist and experiential proponent, has today announced the establishment of Studio Dive, an independent stud…

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    Pedigree and Colenso BBDO have launched Pedigree GoodPoints, an innovative initiative that aims to help even more shelte…

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    Film Construction has announced the addition of Tobias Nathan to its team of directors.   Nathan, whose work is syn…

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    Scoundrel has announced that UK director Sam Brown has joined the family for representation in Australia and New Zealand…

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    Get to know the faces behind the camera in Reel Factory’s spotlight series, with director Laura Sargisson.   In a…

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    Exit has announced the addition of Sam Walker to its roster in Australia and New Zealand.   Walker knows what makes…

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    Chloe Ko, Stephen Douglas and Chris Thorpe have joined forces to establish M25. A unique company that will represent, bu…

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    London International Awards (LIA) has announced the Production & Post-Production and Music Video Jury President and …

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