A world class film destination
The Otago Southland region has hosted international feature films, television commercials, TV series, documentaries and more for over forty years.
Go behind-the- scenes of productions that have filmed in Otago and Southland in our YouTube showcase. Hear from cast, creatives and crew about their experience filming in this cinematic part of New Zealand.
Or take a look at some case studies below.
THE POWER OF THE DOG
Jane Campion's award-winning drama THE POWER OF THE DOG filmed on location in Otago, with Central Otago, Queenstown, Dunedin and Oamaru locations playing the role of 1920s Montana. Its accolades include an Academy Award for Best Director and Golden Globes for Best Motion Picture - Drama and Best Director.
NETFLIX.
UNDER THE VINES
Comedy drama UNDER THE VINES, starring Rebecca Gibney and Charles Edwards, filmed its first season in Queenstown and Central Otago wine country, and will return for a second season in 2022.
LIBERTINE PICTURES, ESSENTIAL MEDIA.
ONE LANE BRIDGE
New Zealand crime-drama ONE LANE BRIDGE has filmed two seasons entirely on location around Queenstown and Glenorchy.
GREAT SOUTHERN TELEVISION.
" - Lisa Chatfield - Producer
COCA-COLA'S THE LETTER
Coca-Cola filmed their Christmas 2020 TV commercial in Queenstown Lakes and Southland, with Taika Waititi directing the spot remotely from Los Angeles during the COVID-19 pandemic.
WIEDEN+KENNEDY, HUNGRY MAN, CURIOUS FILM.
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT
The sixth installment in the blockbuster Mission Impossible franchise filmed some impressive scenes in Otago and Southland during the winter of 2017.
PARAMOUNT PICTURES.
MULAN
Disney’s MULAN filmed in various South Island locations, including Waitaki’s stunning Ahuriri Valley and Central Otago.
WALT DISNEY PICTURES.
A WRINKLE IN TIME
The landscapes of Lake Hawea and surrounds became an otherwordly planet for Ava du Vernay's 2018 fantasy film, 'A Wrinkle in Time'.
WALT DISNEY PICTURES.