Screen CanterburyNZ
We welcome all filmmakers, storytellers, and content generators to the city of Christchurch and the Canterbury region in New Zealand. Diverse landscapes, accessible film locations, digital screen capacity and talented crew are ready to help tell your stories.
connecting you
Your stories told in Christchurch and across Canterbury, New Zealand.
Our city has support available for fast permissions, crew capabilities and expertise. And it's only 20 minutes from the international airport. We’ll take care of you here. Connecting you to people, places and opportunities.
We can't wait to help you capture your vision. From mountains to the sea, rugged plains to urban streets and period buildings to modern city architecture. Let's chat about the possibilities.
Our locations at a glance
Screen CanterburyNZ covers New Zealand’s largest region - the central South Island, including the West Coast, Southern Alps and the east coast from Kaikoura to the Waitaki River.
Top reasons
Why film here?
In Waitaha Canterbury, the ocean, mountains and urban streets are never far away. Diverse landscapes will help tell your stories, and our people will too. Our city, Ōtautahi Christchurch, is just 20 minutes from an international airport. There's plenty more why - come find out.
local industry
Skilled cast and crew to connect you
From directors and production managers to casting, sound and lighting, Canterbury has a diverse range of highly skilled cast and crew to connect you, support you and help tell your stories.
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Diverse landscapes & accessible film locations
New Zealand offers many diverse and accessible locations. In Canterbury, everything is within one hours flight from Christchurch International Airport.
Our filmmakers love the ability to be on a mountain one day, then a stunning beach, lake or forest the next. Get in touch with us today, we can't wait to show you around.
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Get in touch
We are here to help you and your next project. If you need access, have any questions or just want to start a conversation on how we could collaborate as the screen office, get in touch now.
Petrina D'Rozario, Head of Screen CanterburyNZ
