NZ Films

This powerful short film offers vital viewing for all who believe that art is not a luxury but a human necessity. Through the eyes of a gifted boy growing up in isolation, it raises the question of how to rise above the limited vision of marginalization of arts in today`s societi...es. Through the film, we glimpse the anguish of youth coping with violence against their talents. Filmed in Opotiki, New Zealand, with a local cast and skilled and creative writing and film crew, this simple story challenges everyone concerned with our children's future. Book available on ISBN: 9781507850992 N.B. DVD is also known as "Art I Am".
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Ricky (Julian Dennison) is a defiant young city kid who finds himself on the run with his grumpy foster uncle (Sam Neill) in the wild New Zealand bush. A national manhunt ensues and the two are forced to put aside their differences and work together to survive in this hilarious a...nd heart-felt adventure.
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Flatmates Viago (Taika Waititi), Deacon (Jonny Brugh), and Vladislav (Jemaine Clement) are three vampires who are just trying to get by in modern society; from paying rent and sticking to the housework roster to trying to get invited in to nightclubs, they're just like anyone els...e - except they're immortal and must feast on human blood. When their 8000 year-old flatmate, Petyr, turns 20-something human hipster, Nick, into a vampire, the guys must teach him the ropes and guide him through his new found eternal life. And in return they are forced to learn a thing or two about modern society, fashions and technology. But its the introduction of Nicks human friend, Stu, that really changes the vampires lives and attitudes towards the ever-changing world around them. When Stu's life is threatened, the vamps show us that maybe humans are worth fighting for, and that even though your heart may be cold and dead, it doesn't mean you can't feel anything.
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Following the critical and ratings success of Rivers comes Wild Coasts; a fascinating and insightful exploration of New Zealand's coasts with renowned photographer and conservationist Craig Potton. Wild Coasts with Craig Potton follows celebrated landscape photographer and conser...vationist Craig Potton, as he explores New Zealand's extraordinarily rich and varied coastline. The five-part Wild Coasts series takes viewers from spectacular places known the world over to isolated unknown wilderness spots. Throughout Wild Coasts, Craig spends time with people who live by and love New Zealand's coasts, including scientists, sailors, swimmers, artists, iwi, boaties and bach owners. Craig examines the amazing biodiversity of our coastal world and investigates the threats to habitats; and the impressive efforts of New Zealanders to protect our coast and its natural treasures.
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Daffodils is a bittersweet love story told with beautiful re-imaginings of the most iconic New Zealand pop songs from artists like Crowded House and Bic Runga.