As New Zealand’s screen sector roars back to business as usual, Auckland-based production facility Studio West is unveiling what will be the city’s largest purpose-built sound stage.
Studio West, a regular base for both local and international production over the past 25 years, began developing its expansion as far back as 2019, but construction was put on hold for a full year during the most difficult phases of the pandemic.
“Back in April 2021, I would say we were quite brave to begin construction again,” says Kay Howe, Studio West’s CEO. “But now everything is looking quite good. We’re ready to open our doors, and film and TV production in New Zealand has come surging back again. It’s been an exciting journey getting here.”
Situated in the Glen Eden area of Auckland, Studio West spans eight acres and has three pre-existing sound stages (3,315 square feet, 5,650 square feet and...
Studio West, a regular base for both local and international production over the past 25 years, began developing its expansion as far back as 2019, but construction was put on hold for a full year during the most difficult phases of the pandemic.
“Back in April 2021, I would say we were quite brave to begin construction again,” says Kay Howe, Studio West’s CEO. “But now everything is looking quite good. We’re ready to open our doors, and film and TV production in New Zealand has come surging back again. It’s been an exciting journey getting here.”
Situated in the Glen Eden area of Auckland, Studio West spans eight acres and has three pre-existing sound stages (3,315 square feet, 5,650 square feet and...
- 8/2/2022
- by Patrick Brzeski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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