As New Zealand’s UNESCO Creative City of Film, Wellington’s world-class expertise in film, television, animation, gaming, visual effects and interactive digital media offers an unbeatable draw for organisers looking to host impactful events.
The “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Avatar”, “The Avengers” and many other acclaimed blockbusters were famously made in Wellington, and some of the most ambitious creatives, engineers, and academics in the world choose to live and work there.
Wellington’s long-lasting reputation is built upon innovation and consistently pushing the creative limits, thanks largely to the close proximity and collaboration between research and education institutes, creatives and industry.
Victoria University of Wellington—Te Herenga Waka’s dedicated Miramar Creative Centre is one of two dedicated film schools in the capital. Named one of the 20 best international film schools in 2021, it is strategically located amongst the world-renowned
Wētā Group in Miramar for close collaboration between academics, students, and industry leaders.
The university is also home to the largest computer graphics research group in the Southern Hemisphere, with strengths in areas such as real-time computer graphics, virtual reality, and character animation.
The close collaboration has allowed Wellington’s screen industry to play along the front edge of industry advancements, staying relevant, cost competitive and well-regarded internationally. And it means organisations meeting in Wellington have access
to an unrivalled pool of industry experts to support their events.
Find a wealth of forward-thinking ideas, experts and inspiration to support your event in New Zealand’s UNESCO Creative City of Film, Wellington.
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