In 2021, Big Pictures was involved in several international documentary series, live streaming interviews with contributors based in New Zealand. One of these was for the Sky Television series Devils Advocate – The Mostly True Story of Giovanni Di Stefano, brilliantly directed by Sam ...
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New Zealand closed its borders to the world early in the pandemic in 2020, and they remained largely closed for the next two years. The decision undoubtably saved thousands of lives, but made for some challenging times for local film makers involved in international co-productions. But ...
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We’re enjoying welcoming back old friends and colleagues to Aotearoa New Zealand again! After two long years, Aotearoa New Zealand has re-opened its borders to fully vaccinated visitors from visa waiver countries, without any requirement to isolate on arrival. Visa waiver countries include ...
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Big Pictures welcomed back Hong Kong production company Off Lo Hi in late February for a shoot for Aptamil A2 organic baby milk formula. Alfred Hau was the director, with respected Hong Kong cameraman Siu Dee shooting. Locations were Mt Creighton and Arcadia stations near Queenstown. Sadly, it ...
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Epic film-maker Marcus Soderlund directed this beautiful spot for Academy Films and adam&eveDDB London. Lloyds Bank “Epic Journey” was produced by Juliette Harris and shot by the immaculate Justin Brown. Horse master was Wayne McCormack. Big Pictures also facilitated the stills ...
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