a filming paradise
The Bay of Plenty is an active region for screen media production in New Zealand. Alongside the talented creatives and crew, there is growing infrastructure and unrivalled set diversity within short travel times.
popular filming locations
Mt Maunganui Beach
TECT Park
Whakapapa
Aratiata Rapids
Mt Maunganui Beach
TECT Park
Whakapapa
Aratiata Rapids
Wai-o-Tapu
find local resources
Our attractive climate features some of the highest sunshine hours in New Zealand. Easily accessible from other New Zealand centres, especially Auckland, the region is well serviced by road and air transport with strong cellphone and data networks.
find locations
Your production in the Bay can access snow-capped mountains, beautiful beaches, thermal wonderlands, prehistoric native forests and bustling cosmopolitan cities.
find crew
From directors and production managers to camera, sound, lighting and service providers, the Bay of Plenty has got you covered when crewing and supporting your production.
find resources
Let us help you source film-friendly suppliers and service providers along with local equipment hire and infrastructure such as production hubs, warehouses, studio / soundstage spaces. Everything you need for shooting your next project in the Bay.
“New Zealand was the perfect place to film Pete’s Dragon because it feels timeless in the same way that the movie does. It doesn’t feel like it belongs to any specific era, you can walk outside, walk fifty feet down the road, and feel like you’re in the middle of a forest that’s been around since the beginning of time. We wanted to tap into that, we wanted to utilize that.”
David Lowery
Director: Pete’s Dragon
filmed right here
With our stunning, diverse landscapes, growing infrastructure, talented crew and friendly locals it’s easy to see why so many national and international productions enjoy using the Bay of Plenty as their filming destination.
Mulan
One of the most expensive productions ever made, Mulan was filmed here in New Zealand.
Petes Dragon
Runaway Millionaires
Encompassing 40 base crew and 30 cast, Film Bay of Plenty provided local assistance to source locations, crew and service providers.
Colonial Combat
A light-hearted look at our unofficial NZ colonial history, Film Bay of Plenty helped find locations and crew.
international productions
Mulan
Petes Dragon
Without A Paddle
Yogi Bear
local productions
Muru
Film Bay of Plenty assisted in sourcing locations, crew, equipment, services and connecting with local iwi, council and government entities.
Vegas
Assistance included sourcing locations, crew and production hubs, which also led to the establishment of White St Studio.
Runaway Millionaires
Encompassing 40 base crew and 30 cast, Film Bay of Plenty provided local assistance to source locations, crew and service providers.
Colonial Combat
A light-hearted look at our unofficial NZ colonial history, Film Bay of Plenty helped find locations and crew.
filming in the Bay of Plenty
Film Bay of Plenty is the regional film office representing the Bay of Plenty. We are here to enable your production to make the most out of all that is on offer.
With extensive knowledge in all areas of film production, Film Bay of Plenty can provide assistance with location scouting and facilitation, film permitting, crew and service provision, advocacy and liaison with lcoal government and communities.
local production
Film friendly and primed to support the screen industry, the Bay of Plenty offers a strong and inviting package to producers and content creators.
regional information
The Bay of Plenty is situated in the eastern North Island of New Zealand and features a variety of diverse, untapped and easily accessible film locations.
screen incentives
The New Zealand Film Commission administers incentive and co-production opportunities for both domestic and international screen projects.
filming permits
Film Bay of Plenty has long standing partnerships with our local councils to help productions easily navigate the permitting process.
crew training
We are committed to increasing the crew depth and skill of the wider BOP region in order to service different sized productions.
studio hub
The Bay of Plenty has a selection of production hubs and currently one studio suitable for small to mid-sized productions.
our supporters
Film Bay of Plenty is able to offer services to the film industry, including production companies, local crew and local business thanks to the support of these local entities.
“Ka rarangi tahi tātou he whāriki mo āpopo. We are weaving this mat together for the future.”
– Maori proverb
