 Why New Zealand for a Film Location?
Factors, which influence the decision to locate a production in New
Zealand include:
- The exchange rate is more favourable than the Australian or
Canadian exchange rates.
- Time zone is closer to Los Angeles than Australia.
- The flight time to New Zealand is less than to Australia, Europe or
South Africa. A simple overnight flight and you are here in the
morning ready to work.
- The Southern Cross Telecommunications cable enables streaming of
data including audiovisual between Los Angeles and New Zealand.
- A diverse range of locations depicting many parts of the USA,
Europe and other countries all close to population centers and
transport. A compact country.
- FFNZ's movies have depicted the Pacific Northwest, New England,
New York and Los Angeles from the past to the present, including
small town USA as well as big city looks.
- Film Factory can also depict the Himalayas, Switzerland, Scottish,
English, Irish towns and cities, Central and South American Jungles,
Pacific Islands, French Vineyards and much more.
- Film Factory can supply vintage and modern cars, aircraft and boats,
as well as period and modern wardrobe and props.
- Film Factory pre-negotiated crew and cast contracts in place using
USA work terms and conditions.
- Deregulated economy and labor market.
- No pension health or welfare payments need be made to New
Zealand cast or crew or other craft groups. Usually no residuals, a
complete buy out of rights.
- English speaking, excellent hotels, restaurants and a safe working
environment.
- Strong skills base, experienced talent and crews.
- Secure banking system and commercial
environment.
- Politically and economically stable.
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