Mountain Scene
December 22, 2020
Shooting off: Film community stalwart Annie Weston relocated to the City of Sails last Thursday after 23 productive years in Queenstown. PICTURE: STILL VISION
One of the biggest behind-the-scenes stars in Queenstown’s film and TV industry since the ‘90s moved to Auckland last Thursday. Annie Weston discusses her move with PHILIP CHANDLER, reflects on changes she’s seen and explains why the TV commercial sector is shot
As a line producer and production manager, Annie Weston’s worked on countless commercials, films and TV series in her past 23 years in Queenstown.
She’s brought in productions that have poured millions into the resort economy, and given high-paying jobs to dozens of locals.
Mountain Scene
December 19, 2020
By PHILIP CHANDLER
Queenstown’s film community is gearing up for a busy February/March with two TV series being shot simultaneously in the region.
First, the second series of TV crime thriller
One Lane Bridge will again be shot around Queenstown, starting mid-February and going for 10 weeks.
Secondly, it was confirmed last week production of New Zealand romantic comedy,
Under the Vines, co-commissioned by TVNZ, will start early February.
This will be set in Cromwell/Clyde, but it’s likely Queenstown-based personnel and equipment will be employed.
One Lane Bridge executive producer, Queenstowner Philip Smith, says in an ideal world one shoot would follow the other.