Filming in Queenstown
Queenstown from the air
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The shooting of international Television Commercials and large-budget films has helped to build a legacy of expertise in Queenstown. Films like 10,000 BC, Lord of the Rings, The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, Vertical Limit and most recently, Prince Caspian are testament to the area's scenic potential. Queenstown also offers one of the highest concentrations of film and TVC professionals in New Zealand. These companies are using the latest in equipment and technology to produce a huge range of film, features, television, TVC or stills productions. Check out some of the recent projects in this area.

A resort town of 13,000 people, Queenstown is a bustling adventure tourism destination with world-class accommodation, bars and restaurants. Southern New Zealand offers stunning, pristine alpine landscapes, majestic jagged fiords, rocky crags, waterfalls, rivers, beaches, farms, vineyards and towns.

Queenstown has an international airport and is within easy reach of all New Zealand's major centres.

Film Queenstown represents the southernmost regions of New Zealand, including Central Otago and Southland.

Please contact us should you need further assistance.

ANNOUNCING... the arrival of the Film Otago Southland Handbook

For a copy please email us at info@filmqueenstown.com

Filming in New Zealand
All you need to know about visas, immigration, co-productions, unions and industry, government assistance etc.
  Industry Directory
A comprehensive guide to the services and expertise available in this area.
 
  Galleries
Location, location, location… we’ve got it all, from mountains to city to sea. Browse some of the spectacular locations in this region.
 

GREAT NEWS FOR THE NZ INDUSTRY!

LARGE BUDGET SCREEN PRODUCTION GRANT INCREASED TO 15%

Effective 16 July 2007, the value of the Grant is increased to 15% of qualifying expenditures (previously 12.5%), a new 15% Grant is now available for post/digital/visual effects (PDV), and further changes are introduced. These are summarised below pending publication of the revised LBSPG criteria.

Click here for full criteria

 

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