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".
Topp Twins: Topp Country (2014)
7.4/10
Starring: Jools Topp, Lynda Topp
Twin sisters and celebrated Kiwi comedians/original singer-songwriters, Lynda and Jools Topp (the Topp Twins) take us on a culinary journey around New... Read more
Toy Love (2002)
6.2/10
Director: Harry Sinclair
Starring: Dean O'Gorman, Kate Elliott, Marissa Stott, Michael Lawrence
Ben has sex with anybody as long as it's not his girlfriend. Emily wants to be faithful but can't say no to her mechanic. Chio only sleeps with unavai... Read more
Tracker (2010)
6.5/10
Director: Ian Sharp
Starring: Ray Winstone, Temuera Morrison, Gareth Reeves
In the rugged wilderness of 1903 New Zealand, a Boer War mercenary (Ray Winstone) is hired to track down a native Maori sailor (Temuera Morrison) who... Read more
Treasure Island Kids 2: The Monster of Treasure Island (2004)
Director: Michael Hurst
Starring: Nicko Vella, John Callen, Michael Hurst, Beth Allen
It's Hollywood on Treasure Island as kids from around the world get into movie-making at their summer camp, although the arrival of a misfit boy from... Read more
Treasure Island Kids 3: The Mystery of Treasure Island (2004)
Director: Michael Hurst
Starring: Nicko Vella, John Callen, Joel Tobeck, (Voice of) , Beth Allen, Sasha Tilley
Conrad has invented an airship like no other, but a strange mood has fallen over the camp following the disappearance of one of the children. The dis... Read more
Treasure Island Kids: The Battle of Treasure Island (2004)
4.5/10
Director: Gavin Scott
Starring: John Callen, Randy Quaid, Nicko Vella
Filmed in New Zealand, this rolicking family adventure series follows rebellious teen, Charlie, to summer camp on Treasure Island. And it's not just... Read more
Trial Run (1984)
4.8/10
Director: Melanie Read
Starring: Annie Whittle, Judith Gibson, Christopher Broun
Rosemary didn't know how fast she could run... until she had to run for her life. There are three things that matter to Rosemary Edmonds (Annie Whittl... Read more
Trouble is My Business (2008)
6.5/10
Director: Juliette Veber
The inspirational story of Peachy (that's Mr Peach, to you), an unconventional but determined-as-hell teacher in a tough South Auckland school. When... Read more
True New Zealand Crime Stories (2015)
Starring: Geraldine Brophy, Simon O'Connor, Craig Hall
A collection of five local dramas: some shocking, some intriguing, but all true events that took place right here in New Zealand between 1977 and 2009... Read more
Two Little Boys (2012)
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