A number of post production companies provide a full range of post production services including off line and on line video editing, computer animation and VFX services of an international standard. Please contact us to arrange to view show reels or for cost estimates.
Continue ReadingGoods & Services Tax (GST) is a consumer tax of 15% applicable to all goods and services provided within New Zealand. GST incurred in the manufacture of goods for export (including films) may be refunded to local producers, subject to fulfilling certain criteria. Please contact Big Pictures for advice. New Zealand film personnel are ...
Continue ReadingBecause the New Zealand economy is heavily dependent upon the export of agricultural products, there are strict bio-security rules governing the importation of plants and animals. Importing equipment (including camera equipment), props or vehicles into New Zealand may also attract significant import duties. Accordingly it is essential to ...
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Overseas crew and cast working in New Zealand are legally required to have been issued a Temporary Work Visa by the New Zealand Immigration Service (this is not required for location scouting, for clients, agency or for holders of Australian passports). Big Pictures can assist in expediting this process with the NZIS, local Technicians Guild ...
Continue ReadingWe recommend that visitors to New Zealand obtain certain types of minimum insurance cover while working in New Zealand. These include personal accident and medical insurance, content insurance, and insurance for your own equipment and personal property. Big Pictures uses the services of New Zealand’s leading insurance brokers ...
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