Inside The Mind(s) of THUNDERLIPS

THUNDERLIPS have made images that have made people LOL, become aroused, feel acutely uncomfortable and say ‘Holy shit is that the sun?!’. The multi-award winning image-making duo share some insights on what makes them tick.

Reagen Butler Visits Mt Dewar

Representing an increase of 400% of The Sherwood's current on-site garden, director Reagen Butler speaks with Executive Chef Chris Scott about the opportunity to further close the loop on the food cycle & live by the hyper-local procurement philosophy of the Sherwood restaurant.

Birkenstock Drop Summer Campaign With David Hilliam

With summer on the horizon, Birkenstock commissioned a body of work with West Auckland artist David Hilliam. As David discusses his process, the film intends to draw parallels between the process of craft and creation reflected in his work and Birkenstock's new range.

5 Minutes With Reagen Butler

Having built his reputation as a story teller through a decade of craft in the stills industry. Reagen's expertise lies in blending atypical ideas and filmmaking techniques to create a setting for talent to deliver authentic performances.

Sam Templeton Lands NOWNESS Debut

Lying atop an old car, parked in the driveway, a young couple muse on love, life, and the learnings we take away from our experiences – except their conversation is unscripted, and the pair on screen are a real couple.

BTS from the set of ‘Think Again’

We take a behind the scenes look at Campbell Hooper's ‘Think Again’ campaign for 1News and TVNZ with stills captured alongside the TVC and a Super8 cut.

From Ashburton To The World

From Ashburton to the world, New Zealand wunderkind Laura Sargisson chats about the ins and outs of her rise to the ranks of ‘first call’ commercial directors.

Director Sam Templeton On 'Ruin My Life'

Briefed with creating music visials for breakthrough artist, Luca George, director Sam Templeton discusses what went into making 'Ruin My Life' stand out from the crowd.

A Word With Josh Frizzell

Industry stalwart, Josh Frizzell, speaks about how he got his start in the film industry and how he hung on to make some of this country’s most iconic ads.

From Tradition to Innovation

Supernormal's lead cinematographer, Mason Bennett, explains his approach to craft, embracing new tech, and creating a collaborative set environment to create standout work.

In The Cut With Archie Porter

A man of good taste across a broad spectrum of genres in both film and music, Supernormal's head of post, Archie, shares insights on his meticulous eye for detail.

Meet Adelaide Helena

After a stint overseas working in various creative roles in the USA and Canada, Adelaide found herself drawn to film, and ultimately directing. With a style mash-up consisting of everything from Disney to erotic thriller, she brings a refreshingly wide-eyed approach to her work, never taking herself too seriously.