Auckland Screen Taskforce
The Auckland Screen Taskforce is an initiative of Screen Auckland and Film Auckland, the organisation representing filmmakers across the Tāmaki Makaurau region.
Launched in 2023, the Auckland Screen Taskforce is made up of 21 members of the public and private sector, tasked with providing a cohesive strategic direction, representation and advice to assist the local sector to thrive.
Working together to enable Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s screen sector to reach its fullest potential.
- Film-friendly Auckland: Helping make filming in Tāmaki Makaurau easier for production companies, filmmakers and crews.
- Production attraction: Attracting great productions to work in our region by showcasing what Tāmaki Makaurau can deliver.
- VFX and post-production: Demonstrating the combined scope and capacity of Auckland’s VFX and post-production offering to the world.
Matthew Horrocks – Auckland Screen Taskforce Chair; Screen Auckland Manager
Brendon Durey – Managing Director, FilmFX
Clayton Tikao – Location Manager, Film Scouts
Felicity Letcher – Co-founder, Main Reactor
Frith Walker – Head of Placemaking, Eke Panuku Development Auckland
Grant Baker – Chair, Film Auckland; Head of Images and Company Director, Images and Sound
Harry Harrison – Executive Director Business Development, Xytech Studio Management
Jasmine Millet – Head of Creative Industries, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited
Malcolm Lawry – GM Commercial and Business Development, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited
Matt Noonan – Producer and Founder of Curious Film
Mel Turner – Co-founder and Producer, Ground Control
Michael Toki-Pangari (Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa) – Location Manager
Paul Dickson – Founding Partner, Marketing and Sales Director, Cause and FX
Phil Aitken – Locations Manager, Film Scouts
Rachel Antony – CEO, Greenstone TV
Ryan Chow – Director, New Zealand Youth Film Festival
Sam Ramlu – Managing Director - Method, Director/Executive Producer - Mighty Eyes
Shane Henderson – Councillor, Waitākere Ward; Chairperson, Council-controlled Organisation (CCO) Direction and Oversight Committee
Simon Bridges – CEO, Auckland Business Chamber
Steph Lockwood – Events Practice Manager, Auckland Transport Operations Centre
Shuchi Kothari – Filmmaker; Associate Professor, University of Auckland
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