We’re delighted to announce our board has grown from 9 members to 13, bringing even more expertise to our guild. From an ex-NASA rocket scientist and award-winning producers to seasoned VFX veterans and fresh creative minds, this board brings decades of combined experience across local and global productions. Check out our stellar lineup and what’s in store for the VFX community:

On Friday, 21 February at 9:00am-10:00am, End City Productions will be hosting a 1 hour online masterclass about Visual Effects and its functions in the film industry with Oscar-winning Visual Effects Supervisor, Dan Lemmon.

Member Spotlight: Cause and FX has announced the exciting addition of award-winning VFX Supervisor, and VFXG member, Thrain Shadbolt to their team. Thrain brings decades of experience to Cause and FX, having worked on some of the most iconic projects in cinema!

PRPVFX recently wrapped up work on DJ Flying Lotus’ sci-fi thriller ASH, delivering 340 visual effects shots that helped bring this tense, otherworldly drama to life. Collaborating with Flying Lotus was an inspiring journey—he described the PRPVFX team as "a one-stop shop that made our tiny indie feel like a baby blockbuster!"

Last week, the Visual Effects Guild of Aotearoa New Zealand (VFXG) had the privilege of attending the premiere of The Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim at the iconic Hobbiton Movie Set, hosted by the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC).

The Visual Effects Guild (VFXG) has made a submission to the government’s Amplify Creative Strategy, highlighting the crucial role New Zealand’s VFX, animation, and post-production sectors play in driving digital export growth. With post-production growing at an impressive 33% annually and contributing to some of the highest-grossing films in history, the Guild stresses that the sector’s global potential depends on targeted policy support.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is seeking feedback on the 2023 changes to New Zealand’s 5% Uplift Test and the Post, Digital and Visual Effects (PDV) Rebate e.g. the lowering of the threshold to $250k.

We’re excited to announce the launch of our first industry survey, conducted by the independent firm Premium Research. This survey is critical to understanding and promoting the value of the VFX and animation industry to the New Zealand economy. The survey has been drafted and will soon be sent to you via the research company, so please look out for it.

Discover the global landscape of VFX with the Visual Effects World Atlas 2024 by Joseph Bell. This guide provides trends on the world’s largest VFX hubs, top studios, and emerging markets, including a special feature on Australasia.

The new 'Make it Here' initiative, created by Screen Wellington, showcases the incredible animation, games, VFX, and creative tech work being done in Wellington, a UNESCO Creative City of Film.

One of the standout features of AppleTVPlus's series, TimeBandits, is its stunning visual effects, crafted by some of the industry's leading VFX teams.

We are thrilled to spotlight some of our talented VFXG members who have recently stepped into exciting new roles!

NZFC’s marketing directory is getting an update! This guide showcases New Zealand's world-class talent, helping to inform international clients about the depth of expertise our industry offers.

The Screen Industry Workers Act 2022 (SIWA), effective from December 30, 2022, introduces important regulations for screen production workers and their employers in Aotearoa New Zealand.

VFXG was thrilled to be invited to celebrate the launch of the National Academy of Screen Arts at Massey University. This Academy marks a new chapter in empowering the next generation of creative leaders—storytellers, game designers, and world builders—right here in Aotearoa.

Behind the scenes, world-class VFX and post-production teams from OHUfx, Department of Post, Cause and FX, Bunker, and independent artists like Paul Campion played a crucial role in translating this historical narrative to the screen.

The Sea Inside Her is a captivating short film that explores the depths of fear through the extraordinary measures a grandmother takes to protect her grandchild. Starring the iconic contemporary dancer Kilda Northcott, this visually stunning film brings to life a grandmother's intense struggle against manifesting fears during a bedtime routine.

We are thrilled to announce that Jonny Kofoed from Assembly Ltd has won the prestigious Doc Edge award for Best NZ Short with his powerful film, "Diary of a Head Injury."

What an amazing achievement for our esteemed VFX Guild Board Secretary, Amber Marie Naveira (Waikato-Tainui)! 

Our Executive Director had a productive trip to Auckland, connecting with members, government agencies and creative businesses.