The National Cinema of Aotearoa/New Zealand

This is the fourth feature in Screen Education's series on national cinemas around the world. In this revealing and well-documented article, Lealand and Martin examine the present moment of New Zealand cinema, the recent series of projects which triggered the unprecedented chorus of national pride, and the confusions and misconceptions which characterise any attempts to define 'New Zealand film' or 'a New Zealand national cinema'. They also discuss New Zealand's role as a desirable film location, off-shore productions and digital features as well as the sentiment amongst some New Zealand filmmakers that the current situation for local practitioners is less than satisfactory. An excellent teaching and learning resource for students of film, and other tertiary and secondary students.