Film in New Zealand - Kia Ora and welcome. Find out why Directors like Peter Jackson chose our locations for 'Heavenly Creatures', 'The Frighteners' and 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, or the mountain film locations that inspired Andrew Adamson to shoot 'The Chronicles of Narnia' series here.

Learn about the advantages of filming in New Zealand, ease of permitting and the film friendliness that also attracts global brand TVC's and stills photographers. Film South is a member of the AFCI and is the regional film commission providing crew, location, permit and business advice to assist your filming in the South Island regions of Canterbury and the West Coast. For more advice please contact us.