NAU MAI, HAERE MAI!
The region of Te Matau-a-Māui, Hawke's Bay welcomes all filmmakers, storytellers, gamers and content generators to bring their vision to life right here.
Film friendly
in everyway...
We have a diverse range of locations, best Art Deco architecture in New Zealand, accessible film locations and talented cast and crew to help deliver high quality cinematic outcomes.
Let's work together...
We have the local knowledge
and want to connect you.
Our region has established protocols and systems, experienced crew and strong connections to private owners, Iwi and DOC to support your production. Hawke’s Bay is highly accessible with both Napier and Hastings only 30 minutes from the region’s airport and port. Central Hawke’s Bay or Wairoa are just up the road.
Let us take care of you.
Locations
What makes us unique?
Hawke’s Bay has some of the most beautiful locations in New Zealand. Geographically, we offer one of the most diverse coastlines, framed by Cape Kidnappers and the mighty Kaweka and Ruahine mountain ranges wrapping around us. We are known as one of the great wine locations of the world and provide unique architecture as Napier was rebuilt in Art Deco style after the 1931 earthquake. Our seasonal changes provide strong colour changes to suit your production needs.
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We cover from Mahia (northern most point) to Porangahau (southern most point) providing a huge range of untapped locations. Our cities are diverse and provide unique architectural features. The people are experienced, humble and ready to bring your stories to life. We have sound infrastructure able to support your production needs.
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Our Industry
From experienced directors and production managers to specialist grip, sound and lighting, Hawke’s Bay has a wide range of highly skilled cast and crew able to support your production.
For information on local infrastructure, suppliers and or specilaists just reach out to our office.
Our Culture
Our local iwi, Ngati Kahungunu support the development of film across Te Matau-a-Māui and have walked beside Screen Hawke’s Bay as systems and protocols have been developed.
We have the connections to ensure your experience supports our culture. So lets talk.
Our People
In Hawke’s Bay, everything is within one hour flight from Napier or Bridge Pa Airport
We work closely with the Department of Conservation and Iwi to ensure access to locations is possible. We also have a broad knowledge of private landowners with access to specific locations to suit your requirements.
News
‘Weed Eaters’ Blazing into Hawke’s Bay
Screen Hawke’s Bay is blazed-as to support this screening of one of the funniest (and slightly bloodiest) New Zealand films to hit the international film festival circuit, Weed Eaters. We’d love to see you cram Focal Point Cinema Havelock North…
Five Films For Freedom
Screen Hawke’s Bay Hosting Five Films For Freedom British Council Special Screenings In partnership with the British Council, BFI Flare and London’s LGBTQIA+ Film Festival, join local queer filmmaker and
Kahurangi Toi Ātea Graduation
Toi Mai recently attended a special graduation ceremony in celebration of 28 graduates who completed the National Screen Skills Training Programme, Kahurangi Toi Ātea.
Kahurangi Toi Ātea is a NZQA-approved National Screen Industry Training Programme for below-the-line crew in Aotearoa
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