Auckland Film Studios

THE BEATING HEART OF AUCKLAND’S FILM INDUSTRY

With a global reputation as Auckland’s premier filming facility, Auckland Film Studios 11 ¾ acres (4.7 Ha) site has five stages totalling 81,500 square feet (7,576 sq m) including two new state of the art sound stages each measuring 21,500 square feet (2,000 sq m).

Complementing these studios are six large multi-purpose buildings, providing 55,000 square feet of flex/mill space.

The new stages were gifted the name of ‘Te Pūtahi’ (to join and intersect) by mana whenua Te Kawerau a Maki – as a place where people will meet to make creative works.

CREDITS

Previous productions filmed in part or entirely with Auckland Film Studios from 1992 to present. Notable productions include Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power, Power Rangers: Ninja Storm, Sweet Tooth, Legend of the Seeker and The Chronicles of Narnia.

• Power Rangers 2022

• The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

• Sweet Tooth (TV Pilot) 2021

• Letter to the King (TV series) 2020

• Fresh Eggs (TV series) 2019

• Avatar Way of Water 2019

• Adrift (feature film) 2018

• In Dark Places (feature film) 2018

• The Shannara Chronicles (TV series) 2016 – 2017

• Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny (feature film) 2016

• Emperor (feature film) 2012

• Mr. Pip (feature film) 2012

• Legend of the Seeker (TV series) 2008 – 2010

• The Warriors Way (feature film) 2008

• The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (feature film) 2008

• 30 Days of Night (feature film) 2007

• The Chair (TV quiz show) 2007

• Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior (TV movie) 2006

• Maddigan’s Quest (TV series) 2006

• The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (feature film) 2005

• No. 2 (feature film) 2005

• Boogeyman (feature film) 2005

• Ike: Countdown to D-Day (TV movie) 2004

• In My Father’s Den (feature film) 2004

• Deceit (TV movie) 2003

FILMING IN NEW ZEALAND

Known to the indigenous Māori as Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland has a mauri (spirit) that will enrich you forever. It is the perfect location to bring your ideas and stories from concept to creation.

Rich in resources and surrounded by water, Auckland is a vibrant, modern city of the Pacific where natural wonder, cultural diversity, youthful energy and economic strength combine. The nation’s gateway to the world, Auckland is a place that connects the past and present, and we celebrate our history and Māori culture with great pride. Here, early adopters and forward-thinkers create new businesses, thriving tech hubs and vibrant creative industries.

As well as operating in a single time zone, being east of the International Date Line means New Zealand is one of the first countries in the world to greet the new day.

From Auckland, you can access New Zealand’s stunning landscapes, showcased most recently in The Power of the Dog, and Mulan (both productions based in Auckland). From one day to the next you can film in urban spaces which ably stand in for many global cities, tropical rainforests, grassy plains, sandy beaches, swamps or snow-capped mountains.

All this is backed by Auckland’s experienced crew and support departments, and the region’s world-class screen industry companies.